Category: Government

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.

Historic City News is pleased to report the highlights of the regular meeting of the St Johns County Commission held on Tuesday, February 15, 2022, as published by the St Johns County Civic Roundtable.

Historic City News subscribers need drive no further than Ponce de Leon Boulevard to see proof that the Florida cannabis industry has its eyes on the potential $6 billion industry and comparatively small local communities like St Augustine are not exempt from its focus.

Historic City News founder Michael Gold got bad news in the mailbox this week, and he finds out that he is just one of many local homeowners facing soaring homeowner insurance premiums this year.  The personal lines manager at Ancient City Insurance had already warned that “there was a significant increase in the premium” charged…

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City of St Augustine Beach Communications and Events Coordinator, Melinda Conlon, gave notice to local Historic City News reporters that the commission is accepting resumes and letters of intent to fill an interim vacancy created on the board by the resignation of former commissioner Ernesto Juan Torres-Perez.