HISTORIC CITY NEWS

FDOT Northeast Florida Road and Lane Closures Weekly Report

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

Local attorney lands in jail when he exchanges narcotics for legal fees

The FDLE Tri-County Narcotics Task Force and the Florida Highway Patrol, arrested 33-year-old criminal defense attorney, Michael Stover of St. Johns County, and charged him with purchasing Adderall, a controlled substance. Stover served as an Assistant State Attorney for the 7th Judicial Circuit before transitioning to private practice. Historic City News learned that the drug…

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Public Safety

Volunteer of the Year honored by Friends of A1A Scenic & Historic Coastal Byway

The Friends of A1A Scenic & Historic Coastal Byway, Inc. are pleased to announce their 2020 Volunteer of the Year, Captain Adam Morley. Currently serving as vice president of the organization, Morley was recognized for his service to the Friends of A1A and presented with the annual volunteer service award, at the Coastal Policy Center…

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Community

St. Augustine Beach elects Mayor, Vice Mayor and Commissioners

Communications and Events Coordinator Melinda Conlon reported to Historic City News that at the City Commission Meeting on Monday, January 4, 2021, the City of St. Augustine Beach elected its Mayor, Vice Mayor and installed two Commissioners.

Government

Limited hours Monday January 18 at St Johns County offices

Historic City News was informed that in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the following County offices will be closed on Monday, January 18, 2021. All offices will resume standard business hours on Tuesday, January 19th, according to County Director of Communications, Michael Ryan.

Government

Publix Super Markets will offer COVID-19 vaccinations locally by appointment

Yesterday, the Executive Office of Governor Ron DeSantis announced to local Historic City News reporters that select Publix stores in St Johns County will begin offering appointments for COVID-19 vaccinations, continuing a rollout of vaccination efforts at other Publix locations across the state.

Public Safety

FDOT Northeast Florida Road and Lane Closures Weekly Report

Community

St Johns County receives 500 vaccine allotment from the State

Historic City News has confirmed that registration will resume at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, January 14, for 500 vaccination appointments on Friday January 15, 2021. Earlier in the week, the County’s Director of Communications Michael Ryan had announced that no date was known concerning future distribution of the vaccine used for COVID-19 immunization.

Public Safety