Category: Government

In the wake of controversy over the proposed Fish Island dock, The St. Augustine Planning and Zoning Board will meet today and take a closer look at dock types and definitions.

The Florida Association of Counties shared with Historic City News the “2009 County Property Tax Report” that was presented to the Florida House Military and Local Affairs Committee today.

Jennifer Hewett-Apperson reported to Historic City News that Reality Check First Coast will be sharing their results and repeating their visioning exercise at County Checks open to all in each of the seven counties in Northeast Florida.

Vicky Oakes, Assistant Supervisor in the St. Johns County Supervisor of Elections Office, reported to Historic City News that the Special General Election for Florida Senate District 8 will be held Tuesday, October 6th to fill Senator Jim Kings’ seat.

Marci Larson tells Historic City News that with 179 needed transportation projects costing roughly $12 billion and less than $6 billion in projected revenue to pay for them, it’s time to make some difficult decisions.

Historic City News listened to local artist Gregory Travous face off with Melbourne First Amendment attorney Michael H. Kahn during an appearance this morning on WJCT radio program “First Coast Connect”.

Two weeks after commissioners discussed filling in “the skateboard bowl”, Historic City News learned that the city’s efforts to address noise complaints have resulted in improvements.

In order to protect and preserve the quality and historic and cultural ambiance of the historical sections of the downtown area, the City of St. Augustine reported to Historic City News the recent passage of three related ordinances.