HISTORIC CITY NEWS 2022

Spring forward Saturday night — again

Historic City News subscribers are reminded to “Spring forward” tomorrow (Saturday) night. Daylight saving time in Florida will begin at 2:00 a.m. on Sunday, March 13, 2022. But more and more of our readers have been asking, “Should the Sunshine State stop trying to save daylight?”

Editorials

Your cash may soon be unwelcomed by some Florida retailers

Older and lower-income Americans are four times more likely to make all, or almost all, of their purchases with cash. But at least for now, those consumers may face a growing number of merchants who are unwilling to accept their money.

Government

Inaugural St Augustine Hot Air Balloon Festival

Historic City News subscribers are invited to participate in a spectacle never seen in America’s Oldest City when the entire family can join in the fun at St Augustine’s inaugural Hot Air Balloon Festival, Saturday and Sunday, March 12–13, 2022, at the St Johns County Fairgrounds.

Community

Flagler Health+ CEO resigns

Earlier today, Historic City News was informed in a news release that Jason Barrett has “resigned to pursue other opportunities” from his position as President and CEO of Flagler Health+

Business

Legislation that makes it easier for local businesses to sue local government

The legislature is taking local government entities to task in hopes of putting a stop to unnecessary and ill-advised ordinances that put an unnecessary burden on local businesses. Historic City News has been following this issue with great interest since we see problems ahead with its enforcement if adopted.

Government

Visit Florida on track to survive another legislative session

Throughout the session, Historic City News has followed an ongoing issue critical to St Johns County regarding the continuation of Visit Florida. The state’s tourism marketing agency, which was set to shut down next year, is still recovering from a scandal that occurred several years ago.

Business

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

March proclaimed Minorcan History and Culture Month

During the St Augustine City Commission meeting last night, Monday, February 28th, Historic City News subscribers watched as the commission proclaimed March 2022, to be Minorcan History and Culture Month in St Augustine.

Government