HISTORIC CITY NEWS

Growth management workshop overview

January 26, 2022

On Friday, January 21, 2022, St Johns County Civic Roundtable Chairman Jim McLane provided Historic City News with a copy of 35 suggestions for how to better handle growth in St Johns County, as submitted […]

Will fiscal impact statements help businesses hold local government accountable?

January 24, 2022

In 1973, the Florida Legislature enacted the Municipal Home Rules Power Act, giving cities and counties the power to enact their own laws — unless state law overrides them. This legislative override, or “preemption”, is […]

Lawmakers grapple with the cost of our obsession with privacy

January 24, 2022

The annual assault on Florida’s popular open government laws continues this legislative session. Even as the public clamors for greater transparency and access to their elected officials and government, our own Representative, Cyndi Stevenson, has […]

Hyatt Place on Vilano Beach will feature Pesca by Michael’s

January 13, 2022

When the casual up-scale Hyatt Place opens its doors to the public this fall on Vilano Beach, Historic City News has learned that the onsite dining and accompanying rooftop bar will be under the operation [...]
Riverside Cottages owner looks to the legislature for relief in staffing requirements

January 12, 2022
City takes $5,000 free service for the award of $1,500 design contract

January 2, 2022
Florida Supreme Court has recently disciplined 30 attorneys including one in St Augustine

January 2, 2022

FDOT Northeast Florida Road and Lane Closures Weekly Report

January 22, 2022

1964 Civil rights movement in St Augustine

January 20, 2022

Vilano Beach Main Street announces new officers and board

January 19, 2022

Sallie O’Hara, Executive Director of Vilano Beach Main Street, Inc., a Florida Main Street community, announced to local Historic City News reporters last week a “new beginning” for the organization; [...]

Orlando Ramirez II receives recognition for promoting historical figures

January 13, 2022

By: Raphael Cosme Historic City News photojournalist Orlando Ramirez II was recognized and appointed by the Chief of Staff of the Spanish Army as “Ambassador of the Marca Ejercito” on [...]

Council on Aging announces February programs at River House

January 12, 2022

Carolyn Karger reported to Historic City News today that the following programs will be held at the Council on Aging’s River House, located at 179 Marine Street in St. Augustine. Registration is [...]

Local restaurants and attractions that will be open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day

December 24, 2021

St Augustine, Ponte Vedra & The Beaches Visitors and Convention Bureau reported to Historic City News that the following local restaurants and attractions will be open with modified hours on [...]

Christmas Parade and Saturday traffic interruptions

December 4, 2021

Historic City News subscribers are cautioned that there will be inadvertent traffic delays in downtown St Augustine throughout the day Saturday.

FDOT Northeast Florida Road and Lane Closures Weekly Report

December 4, 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 [...]

Surf Illumination this evening at St Augustine Beach

December 4, 2021

The City of St Augustine Beach invites all Historic City News readers to enjoy today’s Surf Illumination and upcoming Light UP the BEACH events. This holiday season the City has [...]

Enjoy Mickler’s Landing Beachfront Park during Thanksgiving

November 19, 2021

The Office of Public Affairs for St Johns County reported to Historic City News yesterday that readers will be able to enjoy the Mickler’s Landing Beachfront Park during the coming [...]

Obituary: Eddy Mussallem

November 18, 2021

It is with a great deal of sorrow that Historic City News reports the passing of a true St Augustine leader, former Mayor Edward George Mussallem. Eddy passed away peacefully, [...]

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