HISTORIC CITY NEWS

Kahn: Ordinances so effective that they’re not sued on

Monday’s meeting of the St Augustine City Commission included a discussion on how to legally justify a tougher panhandling ordinance, presented by Constitutional Law Attorney Michael Kahn of Melbourne, Florida.

Government

FDOT road repairs and maintenance report

Historic City News was notified by Florida Department of Transportation Public Information Officer, Debbie Delgado, that traffic will be impacted at the following St Augustine and St Johns County locations where roadwork is being conducted. Be alert to lane closures and temporary detours, as well as increased congestion in these areas. FDOT employees and contractors…

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Community

Fugitives from St Johns County captured in Palm Coast

Media Relations Officer Brittany Kershaw reported to Historic City News Saturday that two fugitives from St Johns County were apprehended Friday at a residence located in Palm Coast. Both were booked into the Flagler County Detention Facility and then returned to St Augustine.

Public Safety

People of Florida: 2 — Lobbyists: 0

Today Historic City News learned that once again that the power of the grassroots here in Florida can overcome any special interest, no matter how entrenched.

Government

Guest: Want to help save 1 billion gallons of water?

Guest: Want to help save 1 billion gallons of water? Skip a week of lawn irrigation this winter Ann B. Shortelle, Ph.D. Executive Director St. Johns River Water Management District Special to Historic City News When it comes to water, the past 12 months demonstrated that although Florida generally receives ample rainfall, it tends to…

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Community

St Augustine loses assistant city attorney to Jacksonville firm

Historic City News learned last week that St Augustine Assistant City Attorney Denise May will be leaving to accept a position at the firm of Marks Gray in Jacksonville.

Government

How will judge rule on transgender teen’s choice of bathrooms

The St Johns County School District is in federal district court this week defending their refusal to allow a Nease High School teenager, F2M transgender student Drew Adams, to use the same restrooms reserved for boys, because Adams was born a female.

Government

Ethics: City officials must avoid contracts with regulated companies

About two weeks ago the attorney for the City of St Augustine was informed by Florida Commission on Ethics Senior Attorney, Betsy Daley, that to remain in compliance with state ethics laws, it will be necessary for any city employee to avoid personal contracts for service with any company regulated by their agency or department.

Government