Category: Business

Thirteen race-baiting followers of Ronald Rawls Jr, the majority of whom were identified by Historic City News as out-of-town residents, marched through the shoppers and visitors on St George Street Saturday September 22nd, screaming black nationalist chants and hurling invectives at innocent bystanders.

A year-long restoration project at the 127-year-old Authentic Old Jail Museum will culminate with a re-dedication, ribbon cutting ceremony, and presentation of a $5,000 donation to St Augustine Police Chief Barry Fox, for the St. Augustine Police Benevolent Organization. The re-dedication, hosted by Historic Tours of America and Old Town Trolley Tours of St. Augustine…

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Florida Governor Rick Scott, a candidate for US Senate, stopped by Whetstone Chocolates on King Street this morning on the second day of his 10-day statewide bus tour. 

The Florida Bar, the state’s guardian for the integrity of the legal profession, announced to Historic City News today that a former Jacksonville Circuit Court judge, Mark Hulsey III, who was accused last year of both racism and sexism, is being publicly reprimanded and ordered to complete a professionalism workshop for additional violations of Florida’s…

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In 2003, the city recognized that while the historic downtown was protected by strict guidelines, it might be losing control of the ambiance of the city’s entrance ways, specifically along King Street, San Marco Avenue and Anastasia Boulevard.  This concern led to the creation of design standards for those important thoroughfares. These guidelines are contained…

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The State Farm Operations Center in Southside, that at one point had close to 1,200 workers employed, is shutting down after more than 40-years in operation, according to an article that appeared in American City Business Journals earlier today. The 600 employees that currently work at the facility, located at 8001 Baymeadows Way, are primarily…

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St. Johns County Chamber of Commerce Economic Development Manager Karen Everett encourages all Historic City News readers who own and manage businesses in St Johns County to register now for the Business Continuity Workshop being held on August 20th. This event is being presented by St. Johns County Emergency Management, St. Johns County Economic Development,…

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Kara Pound reported to Historic City News business reporters that The Hyppo Coffee Bar has returned to its roots and is officially re-opened with its original coffee bar concept. The new store location serves housemade pastries and espresso drinks as well as a full selection of wine, beer, and refreshing ice pops. Originally known as…

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