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A champion of government for the people, City announces death of former mayor George Gardner

April 8, 2021

Melissa Wissel, Communications Director for the City of St Augustine, informed local Historic City News reporters that former mayor, George M Gardner, died yesterday, Tuesday, April 6, 2021. Gardner would have turned 84-years-old next month […]

County Commissioners approve goals for Visioning Plan

March 17, 2021

During their Tuesday regular meeting on March 16th, County Administrator Hunter Conrad presented a broad set of goals for the purpose of establishing the official “vision” for St Johns County planning. Historic City News has […]

St Augustine City Commission endorses series of state bills on local projects

March 11, 2021

St Augustine City Commissioners moved during their Monday evening meeting to approve a series of bills currently in the state legislature. The City is represented by a professional lobbyist. They are also members of the […]

Tourism official believes the long-term planning for tourism is paying off

April 20, 2021

The foresight of the St Johns County Board of County Commissioners who decided to continue tourism funding during the darker days of the COVID-19 pandemic, is paying dividends, according to Historic City News sources. Visitors [...]
Florida Supreme Court disciplines 10 attorneys

April 2, 2021
Gary Lesser elected President-elect Designate of The Florida Bar

March 24, 2021
Wisconsin-style Butter Burgers lead the menu at Culver’s

February 19, 2021

Miguel: Freedom not Socialism at April Tea Party meeting

April 26, 2021

Fort Mose – 1st Free Black Settlement

April 26, 2021

Remembrance of Confederate soldiers

April 24, 2021

Eleven Southern states will observe Monday, April 26, 2021 as Confederate Memorial Day. In some of those states, the observance is called “Confederate Heroes Day” or “Confederate Decoration Day“.

OBITUARY: James Gordon Rousseau

April 23, 2021

On Wednesday, April 14, 2021, Historic City News was informed of the death of 77-year-old James Gordon Rousseau. He was born in St Augustine and proud of his Minorcan heritage. [...]

Local Tea Party members learn the latest update regarding the Coronavirus

April 10, 2021

Historic City News was asked to patriotically invite our subscribers to attend an open house meeting on Tuesday evening, April 13th at 6:30 p.m., at Norma D’s Kitchen, located at [...]

Trinity Parish celebrating 200-years of history with Charleston SC

April 6, 2021

Charleston, South Carolina is known as the “Holy City” because, from the time it was founded in 1670, it has been tolerant of the various religious beliefs of the citizens. [...]

FDOT Northeast Florida Road and Lane Closures Weekly Report

April 3, 2021

Florida Department of Transportation Community Outreach Specialist Allen Nelson has updated Historic City News with the weekly lane closure report containing information regarding ongoing construction projects and traffic impacts for [...]

Replanting Vilano Beach dunes requires removal of all personal property

March 26, 2021

The Jacksonville District office of the US Army Corps of Engineers has asked Historic City News to notify subscribers in the Vilano Beach, North Beach and Surfside areas to collect [...]

26th Annual Gamble Rogers Music Festival delayed

March 22, 2021

On October 10, 1991, St Augustine and St Johns County lost folk musician James Gamble Rogers III. The popular 54-year-old local performer and famed storyteller, whose life and legacy has [...]

Local Tea Party meeting hosts special speaker in Hastings

March 20, 2021

The Saint Augustine Tea Party invites all Historic City News subscribers to attend the next open meeting to be held on March 23rd at 6:30 pm. This month’s featured speaker [...]

Local high school student earns prestigious Eagle Scout Award

March 8, 2021

Historic City News was informed today by Boy Scouts of America Troop #63 spokesman Al Crutchfield, that St. Augustine High School student and troop member Germari Rickerson, was recently awarded [...]

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