HISTORIC CITY NEWS
Historic City News has been 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. Our mission is to hold public figures accountable to the public.
Started in St. Augustine by the Spanish in 1672, the Castillo de San Marcos is the oldest masonry fort in North America; and with the crowds of summer gone, its time for maintenance, according to a report from Historic City News contributor Jeffrey Edel.
40th ACCORD President Gwen Duncan informed Historic City News that she is looking forward to presenting the St. Augustine City Commission with an operational plan that includes hope for the Willie Galimore Community Center in Lincolnville.
Historic City News received word from St. Augustine City Commissioner Bill Leary that he has an entirely new perspective on the commemoration of the City’s 450th anniversary after returning to town from a three-day working-trip in Washington, D.C.
Laurie Sanderson reported the following St. Johns County locations to Historic City News where the Florida Department of Transportation will be conducting roadwork that is expected to have an impact on driving, beginning this morning and continuing through September 30th.
According to an announcement received by Historic City News today, St. Johns County Sheriff David Shoar, along with Sergeant Ron Faircloth, presented a plaque to Brian Wilson recognizing the Jack Wilson dealership for their contribution to the Police Unity Tour.
For the second time during my life, St. Augustine is planning an elaborate celebration of its founding and expecting generous federal and state support.
Public Information Officer Mark Samson reported to Historic City News that the St. Augustine Police Department was called to a residence at 51 Bayview Drive yesterday, September 22nd, to serve a search warrant obtained pursuant to multiple tips from witnesses concerning illegal drug activity in the home.