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July 19, 2018

Regan-Lopez handling of White family risks another lawsuit

July 18, 2018 0

Not yet out of the woods on contextualization issues related to their plan to patronize a favored local vendor under a tortured theory of the governing municipal ordinance, the city’s manager, John Regan, and attorney, […]

Who didn’t see this coming? Demolition approved for 9 Aviles

July 16, 2018 0

Historic City News learned today that in an email last Thursday to City Manager John Regan, Harold Bishop of Red Moon Properties, LLC, explained; “Due to the latest discovery work done on the building at […]

Who called the city’s fallen soldiers white supremacists? The butler did it.

July 14, 2018 0

This week, one of seven of St Augustine City Manager John Regan’s hand-picked panelist, chosen to serve on an ostensibly impartial, unbiased and “balanced” committee, whose task it was to recommend “contextualization” of the city’s […]

Broken Lightner

July 16, 2018 0

Broken Lightner by Angela deGregory Special to Historic City News When the Alcazar Hotel opened in 1888, it became a [...]

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July 16, 2018 0

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Harry McCormick exhibits during Art in Public Places

July 13, 2018 0

FDOT road repairs and maintenance report

July 13, 2018 0

Vilano Beach and North Shores residents form affiliation

July 12, 2018 0

Water Management District reduces tax rate again

July 11, 2018 0

Study: Half of July 4th protesters from out-of-town

July 8, 2018 0

How can Waterworks Building best serve the community

July 7, 2018 0

St Johns County restaurant inspections

July 15, 2018 0

Public Safety reporters for Historic City News periodically obtain the results of physical inspections of public food service establishments from the records of the Florida Division of Hotels and Restaurants located in Tallahassee.
Gullah Geechee Corridor and the East Coast Greenways

July 7, 2018 0
Employment interview questions to avoid

July 2, 2018 0
Internet pioneer Web.com destined for new ownership

June 21, 2018 0
Delegation welcomes Elite Airways to local airport

June 2, 2018 0

Colley convicted on two counts of 1st-degree murder

by FJJohnson in Public Safety 0

Executive Director Bryan L. Shorstein reported to Historic City News, that 38-year-old James Colley Jr. of St. Augustine was convicted on 2-counts of first-degree murder, 2-counts of attempted first-degree murder, and 3 other felonies, this [...]

Letter: Open letter to St Augustine City Commission

July 18, 2018 0

Letter: Open letter to St Augustine City Commission Jennifer White Special to Historic City News City of St. Augustine 75 King Street St. Augustine, Florida 32084 Re: Clarification of Material Misstatements in City Manager Memorandum [...]
Letter: Hold the feet of county commission to the fire

July 13, 2018 0
Letter: Please cover the next Fish Island PUD meeting

July 12, 2018 0
Editorial: Regan buys $4,500 worth of worthless plans

July 7, 2018 0

So impressed with our St. Augustine Police Department for their video in the Lip Sync Challenge! Check it out and how many historic landmarks do you see?

St. Augustine Police Department
Wow, everyone we are humbled by all the shares, likes, tags and comments...you are all amazing! As for those not able to watch from Facebook, no worries just visit our YouTube page to check out our JAM @

youtu.be/j9OcuIMWZro

Thank you to all our community and our businesses for your help in making this an EPIC video. We hope that you all enjoy it...It’s time to get #StAugustineStrong!

We’d like to challenge the following:
St. Johns County Sheriff's Office Clewiston Police Department Miami Gardens Police Department Atlantic Beach Police Department Jacksonville Beach Police Department Florida A&M University Police Department

A special thanks to our Dream Team Dream Dedicated Media Shelton Walker Ricky Husey Jay Carter Martin ...you all knocked it out of the ballpark. Grateful for you reaching out to us, we could not have pulled it off without you. The experience was EPIC! ... See MoreSee Less

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Sharing this morning's incredible news from the St. Augustine Amphitheatre and adding our thanks to the live music lovers who've made this happen!

Pollstar's Mid-Year Report is out and St. Augustine Amphitheatre ranks #3 in the country and #4 in the world based on ticket sales! A huge THANK YOU to all the live music lovers who make this possible!
You can view the entire Top 50 Amphitheatre Ranking here: bit.ly/2uGv39r ... See MoreSee Less

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Just need better parking

And lower ticket prices.

WOW! Happy to have done our part!! An awesome venue.

Love this venue! Definitely my favorite!

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Love it!

Love Vilano Beach!

One of the best views for sunset- and especially by the rocks on Vilano.

Some great sunsets there.

Love Villano beach

Tom Warren

Nice

Just stood on the pier tonight taking in the sights...very calming.

Beautiful

Some of the best sunsets in this area for sure. Hard to beat.

Love that Vilano fishing pier!

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Letter: Open letter to St Augustine City Commission

Regan-Lopez handling of White family risks another lawsuit

Colley convicted on two counts of 1st-degree murder