HISTORIC CITY NEWS 2022

DeSantis credited for historic increase in Republican voter registration

The Republican Party of Florida informed local Historic City News reporters that as of Tuesday, March 29, 2022, Florida Republicans have reached a historic new milestone. Crediting Republican Governor Ron DeSantis, the GOP states that the Party has exceeded Democrats by more than 100,000 active voter registrations.

Government

Airport welcomes the first passengers from Portland International Jetport

Elite Airways LLC reported to Historic City News that the airline began scheduled operations between Northeast Florida Regional Airport (UST) and Portland International Jetport (PWM) in Portland, Maine, marking the expansion of commercial air service at the local airport.

Business

Guest Column: Proposed restriction on soil and water boards is unconstitutional

NICOLE CRANBERG CROSBY Ponte Vedra Beach Historic City News reprinted with permission “Madam Chair, I had to check my watch to make sure it wasn’t April Fools.” Those were GOP Sen. Jeff Brandes’ opening words in the Appropriations Committee debate over a bill that disqualifies perhaps 95% of Floridians from candidacy for the small, unpaid…

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Editorials

Supervisor shares details on upcoming elections

As we prepare for the mid-term elections this fall, Historic City News will be reporting the information you need to know about how elections are conducted in St Johns County. There are some significant changes being implemented this year with more on the horizon. We went to the expert to get the best answers.

Government

Planned road closure report this week from Northeast FDOT

Florida Department of Transportation Community Outreach Specialist Allen Nelson has updated Historic City News with the weekly lane closure report containing information regarding ongoing construction projects and traffic impacts for the coming week. Our readers and subscribers will be updated every Friday by 5:00 p.m., with some unavoidable exceptions and state holidays.

Public Safety

39th Annual St Augustine Lions Spring Festival

The St. Augustine Lions Club reported to Historic City News the opening of the 39th Annual St. Augustine Lions Spring Festival, which is being held at Francis Field March 26th-27th, 2022. Previously known as the Seafood Festival, the St. Augustine Lions Foundation has rebranded the popular festival with a fresh look and expanded options. The…

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Community

St Patricks Day Parade traffic information

Many Historic City News subscribers will be attending the St Augustine Celtic Music and Heritage Festival’s annual St Patricks Day Parade tomorrow, Saturday, March 12, 2022.

Community

Today was SUPPOSED to be the last day of the legislative session

The Florida legislature did today what Historic City News reporters expected they would do. Unable to agree on a budget to be presented to Governor Ron DeSantis for approval, they gave themselves an extension, pushing the end of the session to Monday. Despite all the catfights, photo opportunities, pomp and circumstances, approving an annual budget…

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