HISTORIC CITY NEWS

Dan Holiday: Alas my brother

Daniel “Dan” Holiday, 89, of St. Augustine, Florida, passed away April 27, 2025, at his residence. He was a native of Owls Head, New York, and resided in St. Augustine for over 65 years. Dan is survived by his wife, Candace Carroll of St Augustine, and daughter Elizabeth van Rensburg of Palatka.

Community

Celebrate Confederate Memorial Day Saturday at Trout Creek

Historic City News readers can celebrate Confederate Memorial Day, the official state holiday, tomorrow on Saturday, April 26, 2025, amongst the beauty of the ancient oak trees laden with Spanish moss and the peaceful waters of Trout Creek along CR 13 North in St Johns County.

Community

Historic City News has learned of Thrasher’s failing health

In a developing story originating from a social media post made by The Southern Group, a founding partner in the political lobbying firm, John Edwin Thrasher of Fleming Island, is apparently “battling cancer” and receiving treatment at Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare.

Community

Anti-Trump Rallies: Where were the Republicans?

Lance Thate, ContributorSpecial to Historic City News On February 17, 2025, several hundred anti-Trump protesters demonstrated at City Hall in St Augustine, Florida. On March 4, 2025, members of a Communist faction of the Democrat Party, which promotes continuing support for the Ukrainian war, held an additional demonstration in front of the Castillo de San…

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Government

Endorsement: Congressional District 6

Historic City News would like to join Guardians of American History in recommending Florida Senator Randy Fine for election to the United States House of Representatives for District 6.

Editorials

Three deaths reported in seperate crashes this morning

Florida Highway Patrol Troop G Sergeant Justin Rountree reported three traffic fatalities already this morning to the local Historic City News office. The two motor vehicle accidents occurred in Flagler County and one was a single-vehicle crash involving a motorcycle.

Public Safety

Sixteen applicants compete for job as county attorney

Local Historic City News reporters will be on hand tomorrow morning, Thursday, February 27th, to observe when the County Attorney Advisory Review Committee meets to discuss applications from 16 area attorneys who have applied to fill the full-time position currently available at the helm of St Johns county’s legal department.

Government

Administrator Joy Andrews back on the hot seat with commission chairman

An email alleging sexual harassment against a county employee was discovered by Historic City News during the recently held commission meeting February 4th. Two St Johns County commissioners feel the alleged incident was not sufficiently investigated by County Administrator Joy Andrews.

Government