Business leaders talk about job creation

Historic City News was with Florida Governor Rick Scott, State Senator John Thrasher and State Representative William Proctor yesterday when the officials visited with business leaders in St. Johns County to discuss how to stimulate growth and create jobs.

Business

Regan wants parking fees to finance projects

After a year-long study by City staff, the commission has agreed to a fee increase for daily users of the Historic Downtown Parking Facility; granting a break for local residents who are holders of a ParkNow card which are sold by the City Finance Department.

Government

Weatherization assistance program available

Historic City News was informed that Florida’s Weatherization Assistance Program, offered through St. Johns Housing Partnership, provides free repairs and updates to eligible, low-income homeowners in St. Johns and Clay counties.

Community

Operation Shopping Spree nets 18 so far

Kevin Kelshaw reported to Historic City News that a six-month joint investigation titled “Operation Shopping Spree”, looking into illegally obtaining prescription pills by fraud, has thus far resulted in 18 arrests and issuance of an outstanding warrant for another.

Public Safety