HISTORIC CITY NEWS – Historic City News has published daily since March 2000. Reporting local news for St Augustine and St Johns County Florida, Historic City News is the county's only free press. We publish original, unvarnished news reported by experienced citizen journalists without the candy-coating. Our mission is to hold public figures accountable to the public. Affiliate news bureau of Franklin Center for Government and Public Integrity and supporting member of Florida First Amendment Foundation.

Voter fraud alert in St Johns County

September 21, 2018 0

Supervisor of Elections Vicky Oakes reported to Historic City News today that the Elections Office has received calls from voters reporting suspicious requests from groups presumably attempting to get potential electors registered to vote in […]

Criminal Judgments September 1-15

September 21, 2018 0

Historic City News has obtained the following criminal judgment information from the office of St Johns County Clerk of Court, Hunter Conrad; the accuracy and completeness of which we do not control, nor can we […]

City allows Rawls First Amendment protection but not residents

September 17, 2018 0

Historic City News has found occasion to criticize “legal advice” given by the city attorney, Isabelle Lopez, that is often blindly followed by members of the St Augustine City Commission without question or obtaining a […]

Restored 1891 County Jail re-dedicated Wednesday

September 21, 2018 0

A year-long restoration project at the 127-year-old Authentic Old Jail Museum will culminate with a re-dedication, ribbon cutting ceremony, and presentation of a $5,000 donation to St Augustine Police Chief Barry Fox, for the St. [...]
Rick Scott speaks to small business owners

September 10, 2018 0
Supreme court disciplines 26 attorneys including former judge

August 31, 2018 0
King Street entry corridor guidelines kickoff meeting

August 28, 2018 1
Good neighbor closing after more than 40-years

August 22, 2018 0

FDOT road repairs and maintenance report

September 21, 2018 0

Marriage License Applications September 1-15

September 21, 2018 0

Lightner: Cheers to National Bourbon Month

September 15, 2018 0

Lightner Museum curator Barry Myers told local Historic City News reporters that the liquor we call bourbon has been distilled [...]

FDOT road repairs and maintenance report

September 14, 2018 0

Historic City News was notified by Florida Department of Transportation Public Information Officer, Allen Nelson, that traffic will be impacted [...]

Florence makes land at Wrightsville Beach

September 14, 2018 0

Hurricane Florence is making landfall in North Carolina, creeping ashore at 6 mph – but bringing winds of 90 mph, [...]

Mayor on hot seat during Tea Party meeting

September 13, 2018 2

The Saint Augustine Tea Party adjourned their Tuesday night meeting after an hour-long presentation by Mayor Nancy Shaver. Almost immediately [...]

St Johns County Pet Friendly Shelter program

September 11, 2018 0

The Pet Friendly Shelter program is a collaborative effort between St. Johns County Department of Emergency Management, St. Johns County [...]

Hurricane Florence spins up into a Category 4 storm

September 10, 2018 0

Hurricane Florence is expected to hit the southeastern U.S. as “a large and extremely dangerous hurricane,” the National Hurricane Center [...]

Manhunt on for runaway driver in West Augustine

by Johnson in Public Safety 0

Florida Highway Patrol Troop G headquarters informed local Historic City News reporters at approximately 10:17 p.m. Monday night that troopers engaged a 25-year-old white male driving a reportedly stolen 1998 Toyota Tacoma near the intersection [...]

Letter: Can’t get help from City Manager on mowing

September 15, 2018 0

Jill PacettiSt Augustine, FL Note: This letter is from a Historic City News reader who has complained to the city manager, without success, after the city stopped cutting grass on sidewalks and other public areas [...]
How many years will city taxpayers suffer toxic mismanagement?

September 9, 2018 0
Letter: I will listen and work hard for you

August 30, 2018 0
Letter: McClure says thank you!

August 30, 2018 0