HISTORIC CITY NEWS

Legislation that makes it easier for local businesses to sue local government

The legislature is taking local government entities to task in hopes of putting a stop to unnecessary and ill-advised ordinances that put an unnecessary burden on local businesses. Historic City News has been following this issue with great interest since we see problems ahead with its enforcement if adopted.

Government

Visit Florida on track to survive another legislative session

Throughout the session, Historic City News has followed an ongoing issue critical to St Johns County regarding the continuation of Visit Florida. The state’s tourism marketing agency, which was set to shut down next year, is still recovering from a scandal that occurred several years ago.

Business

Planned road closure report this week from Northeast FDOT

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

March proclaimed Minorcan History and Culture Month

During the St Augustine City Commission meeting last night, Monday, February 28th, Historic City News subscribers watched as the commission proclaimed March 2022, to be Minorcan History and Culture Month in St Augustine.

Government

Florida Supreme Court has recently disciplined 11 attorneys

Leslie H. Smith, Spokesperson for the Department of Lawyer Regulation of The Florida Bar informed local Historic City News reporters that the Florida Supreme Court has recently disciplined 11 attorneys, suspending five, reprimanding two, and revoking the licenses of four. One attorney was placed on probation.

Business

Planned road closure report this week from Northeast FDOT

Public Safety

St Johns County Commission February 15 meeting overview

Historic City News is pleased to report the highlights of the regular meeting of the St Johns County Commission held on Tuesday, February 15, 2022, as published by the St Johns County Civic Roundtable.

Government

Issues before the legislature: Push to legalize recreational marijuana

Historic City News subscribers need drive no further than Ponce de Leon Boulevard to see proof that the Florida cannabis industry has its eyes on the potential $6 billion industry and comparatively small local communities like St Augustine are not exempt from its focus.

Government