Local news reporters will watch as a proposed ordinance goes before the St. Augustine City Commission Monday night; to regulate the height and allowed operating time for commercial, recreational, and entertainment facilities.

Commissioner Leanna Freeman will address the other members of the St. Augustine City Commission at their regular meeting Monday night in hopes of approving a resolution that she has proposed to limit offshore oil drilling.

Historic City News has received a statement from Florida Governor Charlie Crist in support of legislation that would tighten screening and criminal background checks for people who work with children, seniors and disabled people.

Without forsaking “the potato” on the official seal of Flagler County, a bright, new, more colorful logo has been adopted by our neighbors to the south that is hoped to attract attention commercially and simplify branding for agencies in county government.

Historic City News has learned that leaders of the fledgling Coffee Party movement hosted events at 350 coffeehouses in 44 states across the country on Saturday, including here in St. Augustine.

The City of St. Augustine alerted local news reporters that with the return to daylight saving time on Sunday, March 14th, landscape irrigation will be allowed up to two days a week, after 4:00 p.m. and before 10:00 a.m., throughout St. Johns County.

Governor’s Press Secretary Sterling Ivey reported to the local St. Johns County news that Governor Crist has signed a proclamation designating March 14th – 20th as Sunshine Week in Florida.

Local St. Augustine businessman and former St. Johns County Commissioner Bruce A. Maguire spoke with Historic City News reporters and shared his impressions of Thomas G. Manuel; the ex-commissioner who has recently been convicted of felony, federal corruption charges.