Category: Business

Historic City News local reporters were provided an overview of the CareerSource Northeast Florida Region by the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity.  The information from the Bureau of Workforce Statistics and Economic Research was current as of Friday, March 27, 2020, and was not seasonally adjusted.

With so much of the U.S. workforce now cooped up at home, trying to stem the spread of the novel coronavirus, it’s not a huge surprise that home Internet is showing the strain.  Nonetheless, it is probably a good idea to try these steps before upgrading your home Internet.

The American Hotel and Lodging Association released data yesterday indicating that nearly 400,000 jobs have been cut in the State of Florida amid the coronavirus outbreak.

St Augustine Mayor Tracy Upchurch announced coronavirus business closures Tuesday, but in an interview with First Coast News yesterday, he admitted that it felt counterintuitive.

Zachary Lively, Director Of Communications for the St. Augustine Pirate & Treasure Museum and Colonial Quarter Experience, announced to local Historic City News reporters the decision of’s St Augustine company businesses to suspend operations until further notice.

St. Johns County is reviewing development for a proposed 104-seat Culver’s restaurant at Moultrie Road and US-1 South in St. Augustine. Culver’s Franchising System LLC reported to Historic City News that they are planning to open this summer in Middleburg and considering other St Johns, Clay, Duval, and Nassau County sites.

Historic City News finds that relaxed social media policies are trending among American companies; in fact, more companies want their workers to be active on social media.  Frequently it may even be part of their job description. 

Historic City News received word from the City of St. Augustine Beach announcing that they are “Going Green” this year.  Starting January 1, 2020, the City is launching a “Go Green SAB” campaign, which encourages businesses within the city limits of St. Augustine Beach to voluntarily eliminate single-use plastics products.