HISTORIC CITY NEWS

Off-site options for City Commission meeting Monday morning

Pursuant to the Charter of the City of St. Augustine and Resolution 2019-21, Historic City News subscribers are notified of an Emergency Meeting of the St. Augustine City Commission will be held on MONDAY, APRIL 13, 2020 at 11:00 a.m.

Government

Agriculture Commissioner relaxes some packaging requirements for eggs

Historic City News learned through a CBS News report, that the price of a dozen Midwest large eggs rose from $1.03 at the beginning of March to a record-setting $3.09 by the end of the month. Even though eggs may not yet be widely out of stock, some prices have seen a huge surge in…

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Government

Whetstone Chocolates go home for Easter with health care and first responders

Whetstone Chocolates reported to Historic City News that their local business is thanking local hospital staff, police, and other emergency workers during the COVID-19 pandemic with Easter chocolates to help brighten their spirits.

Business

Letter: The arts are a critically important part of our lives

Christina Parrish Stone, Executive Director St. Johns Cultural CouncilSpecial to Historic City News One month ago I could not have imagined that I would be writing to you from my home office, with my teenaged son completing school in the next room, and my college senior daughter writing a thesis alone in her Oregon apartment…

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Editorials

Editorial: The pound of flesh will be paid

Because of the fact that St Johns County commissioners say they “lost faith” in former county administrator Michael Wanchick and his ability to effectively manage county staff, Wanchick was terminated by unanimous consent of The Board November 19, 2019.

Editorials

Stay-at-home alternatives for the Tuesday County Commission meeting

During tomorrow’s special meeting of the Board of County Commissioners of St. Johns County, Florida, Historic City News subscribers will want to consider alternatives to physically attending.

Government

Parents won’t need to pay into Florida Prepaid until July

As the COVID-19 pandemic challenges Florida families, officials with Florida Prepaid College Savings Plans have deferred payments for April, May, and June. The move will help longtime plan-holders and those who just signed up during the 2020 Open Enrollment Period that started on February 1st and runs through April 30th.

Community

Guardsmen continue their role in the state COVID-19 response

William M Manley, spokesman for the St Augustine Public Affairs Office of the Florida National Guard, reported to Historic City News that the Guard continues to respond to the needs of the state; alongside interagency partners, helping to protect citizens, and guests throughout this crisis.

Community