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Gillum officially throws in towel

November 17, 2018 0

Historic City News has learned that Andrew Gillum ended his bid to become the first African-American governor of Florida this evening, conceding the race to his Republican rival, former Congressman Ron DeSantis. The contest was […]

Little doubt DeSantis is next governor of Florida

November 15, 2018 0

In Florida’s gubernatorial contest, Historic City News has learned that Republican Ron DeSantis appears headed to victory over Democrat Andrew Gillum after a machine recount did not significantly narrow the margin in that race, according […]

Plaza protest ordinance is finally settled; adopted in 3-to-2 vote

November 13, 2018 0

By 7:00 p.m. the members of the Commission of the City of StAugustine had adopted a new ordinance; one that makes it clearer and easier for city police to preserve the peace during times of […]

Chamber of Commerce names new Board

November 1, 2018 0

Isabelle Renault, President and CEO of St. Johns County Chamber of Commerce, announced to Historic City News local reporters the recent election of new board members for Fiscal Year 2018-2019. The Board of Directors will [...]
St Johns County restaurant inspections

October 14, 2018 0
Recognizing business leaders that make their mark

October 7, 2018 0
What will happen when print newspapers start to disappear

September 30, 2018 0
Supreme court disciplines 12 attorneys including 5 in Duval and St Johns

September 28, 2018 0

Obituary: William Mark Korach II

November 16, 2018 0

Veteran’s Day celebrated at St Augustine Beach today

November 11, 2018 0

FDOT road repairs and maintenance report

November 9, 2018 0

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

Be a patron and shop at Lightner’s Museum Store

November 9, 2018 0

Historic City News readers are invited to attend when, for the second year in a row, The Museum Store at [...]

Vote in the Sixth Annual Light Up Night! Contest

November 4, 2018 0

Old Town Trolley reported to Historic City News that for the sixth year, guests can vote for their favorite holiday [...]

Foster children find permanet homes

November 3, 2018 0

St Johns County hosted the inaugural Adoption Day Ceremony yesterday morning at the County Courthouse. Eight foster children have permanent [...]

FDOT road repairs and maintenance report

November 2, 2018 0

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

The Tenth Annual Go Blue Awards Luncheon 2018

November 1, 2018 0

Madison Toonder, from St Augustine, has been named “Blue Hatchling Youth Award” recipient during the 2018 Loggerhead Marinelife Center’s Tenth [...]

Department of Transportation will impose detours on SR-207 traffic

by Johnson in Public Safety 0

As part of a continuing Florida Department of Transportation drainage improvement project, detours will be in place to safely complete drainage work on SR-207 at SR-206 starting Monday, November 26, 2018 at 10:00 a.m.

Guest: Who Won the Midterm Election?

November 15, 2018 2

LANCE THATE Lance Thate, ChairmanSaint Augustine Tea PartyFor Historic City News I ask the question. “Who Won the Midterm Election?” We had an Election without journalistic coverage. The Main Stream Media did not perform their [...]
Editorial: Lobbyists do not have clean hands

October 30, 2018 0
Letter: Why Teachers should vote for Ron DeSantis

October 26, 2018 2
Letter: Thank you for your support

September 27, 2018 0

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