Sea turtle nesting season has resulted in 766 sea turtle nests — a 230% increase over last year’s count; so the St. Johns County Habitat Conservation Program is asking Historic City News readers for their help in this year’s sea turtle wash-back program.
After an hour of public hearing and discussion Monday night, Historic City News reporters watched as the St. Augustine City Commissioners advanced a proposed ordinance that will require “registration” and a limit of less than 20 at gatherings in short-term rental property.
St. Augustine Public Information Coordinator Cathy DuPont informed local Historic City News reporters today that the Public Works Department of the City of St. Augustine will be making improvements in water lines which will require a three hour water turnoff.
Troy Blevins, St. Johns County Parks and Recreation Director, reported to Historic City News that although summer is coming to a close, there are still many activities for the remainder of August and September — including popular after school programming.
If you’re looking for something entertaining to do this weekend, St. Augustine Visitors and Convention Bureau Communications Director Jay Humphreys suggests these great entertainment activities for Historic City News readers.
Lieutenant Governor Jeff Kottkamp, Attorney General Bill McCollum and Secretary of the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration, Holly Benson, will be special guests at tonight’s meeting of the Republican Executive Committee; according to a report received by Historic City News from Randy Covington, Corresponding Secretary to the Board of the Republican Party of St. Johns County.
Chief Financial Officer Alex Sink announced to Historic City News local reporters that next weekend could be your opportunity to discover lost treasure in Orlando as the state holds the next Florida Unclaimed Property auction.
St. Johns County Cultural Council, the county’s designated local arts agency, periodically reports upcoming cultural events to local Historic City News reporters for the benefit of our readers.
