St Johns building permits fall over 5% in one month

The Northeast Florida Builders Association reported to Historic City News that the total overall number of building permits issued in Northeast Florida during April increased by nearly 8 percent — but St Johns County did not help those numbers; booking a 5.1 percent loss from the previous month.

Business

The public will come first at Commission meetings

Historic City News has championed a cause during this year’s legislative session that will improve the public’s ability to be heard in public meetings; a sentiment echoed at Monday night’s meeting of the St Augustine City Commission by frequent public speaker, Betty Jane (B.J.) Kalaidi.

Government

National Marina Day at Camachee Cove

Historic City News readers are invited to participate on Saturday June 1st from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. when the 4th National Marina Day comes to Camachee Cove Yacht Harbor in St Augustine.

Community

Collecting on debts that are statutorily barred

Historic City News has previously exposed third party debt collection practices that clearly cross the line of legitimate business transactions with consumers, to the point of misstating the character and legally collectable amount of accounts — especially by bulk purchasers of delinquent debts and collection companies like Asset Acceptance LLC.

Business

Superintendent selects Anderson for Palencia Elementary

Superintendent Dr. Joseph Joyner informed Historic City News today that he has nominated Allen Anderson to become the principal of Palencia Elementary School; the move for Anderson from Cunningham Creek Elementary School is subject to approval by the St Johns County School Board at their June 11 meeting.

Community