Category: Government

Although lawmakers failed to deliver on some critical legislation this year, they did manage to find time to pass into law a bill that would establish “strawberry shortcake” as Florida’s official dessert. Senate Bill 1006 was the companion to a House bill filed in November by Representatives Lawrence McClure of Dover and Demi Busatta Cabrera…

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St Johns County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller Brandon J Patty reported to Historic City News that his office will hold its annual Operation Green Light driver license reinstatement event starting today, Monday, April 4, 2022, through Friday, April 8, 2022.  Last year, 184 cases were paid in full in St Johns County’s…

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The Republican Party of Florida informed local Historic City News reporters that as of Tuesday, March 29, 2022, Florida Republicans have reached a historic new milestone.  Crediting Republican Governor Ron DeSantis, the GOP states that the Party has exceeded Democrats by more than 100,000 active voter registrations.

As we prepare for the mid-term elections this fall, Historic City News will be reporting the information you need to know about how elections are conducted in St Johns County.  There are some significant changes being implemented this year with more on the horizon. We went to the expert to get the best answers.

The Florida legislature did today what Historic City News reporters expected they would do.  Unable to agree on a budget to be presented to Governor Ron DeSantis for approval, they gave themselves an extension, pushing the end of the session to Monday.  Despite all the catfights, photo opportunities, pomp and circumstances, approving an annual budget…

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Older and lower-income Americans are four times more likely to make all, or almost all, of their purchases with cash.  But at least for now, those consumers may face a growing number of merchants who are unwilling to accept their money. 

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.

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.