HISTORIC CITY NEWS

Good morning St. Johns County Voters

Historic City News begins Election Day 2020 with a whopping 71% voter turnout. Supervisor of Elections Vicky Oakes reports that 149,889 voters have already cast ballots in this election. Polls are open 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. TODAY PM – if you have not, please go vote and take a minute to thank your poll…

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Government

Review Board endorsement: Seat 1, City Commission

I told Mayor Upchurch that I took the opportunity to watch his interview with Tracey Eaton yesterday. He said some things that needed to be said – or, at least, I needed to hear him say. In the heat of battle, we can say or even do things that we would not normally say or…

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Editorials

It has all come down to this, Election Day 2020 is Tuesday

St Johns County Supervisor of Elections Vicky Oakes reached out to Historic City News to remind our subscribers that early voting ended today, Saturday at 6:00 p.m. The November 3rd General Election is Tuesday. There is no early voting on Sunday or Monday before Election Day.

Government

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.

Community

District Court opens the door to solicitors on Florida roadways

Florida Statutes 316.2045 and 337.406 prohibit the solicitation of charitable contributions on Florida roadways; however, the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida has ruled that both statutes are unconstitutional, and, therefore, unenforceable. The case was brought on behalf of Peter Vigue.

Public Safety

St Johns County Essential Heroes 2021 Calendar available in November

There is no doubt that this year has hit all Historic City News subscribers hard with the COVID-19 Pandemic. Small businesses have had to close their doors, schools have had to reinvent themselves, and essential workers have had to work harder than ever.

Community

Celebrate county’s farming communities this Fall

This week the St Johns Cultural Council explores the County’s still vibrant rural communities, where you can enjoy traditional harvest-themed activities and experience the Gullah Geechee culture that strongly influences our culinary scene. During the annual Rails to Trails Festival, the SEA Community of Spuds, Elkton, and Armstrong, celebrates their connection to the Gullah Geechee…

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Community

It is your vote, make it count!

St Johns County Supervisor of Elections Vicky Oakes reminds our Historic City News subscribers that this year, as in every election year, “It is your vote, make it count!” If you have chosen to vote by mail, you only have a couple of days left to request that a Vote-by-Mail ballot be mailed to you. …

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