Beach Blast Off Fireworks show cancelled for 2020

At the St Augustine Beach City Commission Meeting on Tuesday, September 22, 2020, the Commission voted unanimously to cancel the City’s largest event, the Beach Blast Off Fireworks event and to consider alternative socially responsible events.

Government

Businesses can get back to normal as occupancy restrictions lifted

Effective Friday, Governor Ron DeSantis issued an immediate Executive Order removing most COVID-19 occupancy restrictions on businesses and restaurants across the state.  Executive Order 20-244 went into effect on September 25, 2020 and transitions the state to “Phase 3” of the COVID-19 reopening process.  The long-awaited Executive Order was effective upon issuance. Visit www.flgov.com/2020-executive-orders to…

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Business

FDOT road repairs and maintenance report

Historic City News was notified by the Florida Department of Transportation Public Information Officer, Allen Nelson, that traffic will be impacted at the following St Augustine and St Johns County locations where roadwork is being conducted.

Community

Arson against Confederate memorial is under investigation

When Historic City News got the call in the pre-dawn hours Friday, that an arsonist had attacked the 1879 Confederate Veterans Memorial now located at Ringhaver’s Trout Creek Fish Camp, one source for the story said that they were not surprised to learn about the events still developing.

Public Safety

Leo C. Chase, Jr. was an inspiration to America and to our community

Historic City News received word this morning that bi-partisan legislation has been sent to President Donald Trump’s desk for approval that will authorize a new, local veterans clinic being constructed at 207 Stratton Road in St. Johns County, to be named in honor of the late Army Private First-Class Leo C. Chase, Jr.

Community

Local Tea Party learns how to keep peace at home at election time

In what may prove to be the timeliest presentation at the Saint Augustine Tea Party this year, Historic City News subscribers are invited to attend the open meeting tomorrow, Tuesday, September 22nd, at 6:30 p.m. at the World’s Famous Oasis Restaurant, 4000 A1A South, St Augustine Beach, FL 32080, when the special guest speaker will…

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