Republicans want judges accountable to people
In an editorial published by the St Augustine Record this morning, I take exception to the premise that the Republican Party is using its influence to intimidate Florida Supreme Court justices to make decisions they like — or pay a political price.


St Johns County Fire Rescue spokesman Matthew Sara reported to Historic City News that at approximately 1:20 a.m. this morning, a suspected methamphetamine lab erupted into flames in the 1900 block of Powell Road in St Augustine.
Republican Historic City News readers, who are interested in becoming a volunteer election observer during the Presidential election, are being invited to contact Romney Victory Director, Justin Henson, at the Ed DuPont – St Johns County Republican Headquarters.
About an hour ago, Historic City News was informed that the fugitive, 35-year-old Kevin Allen Masters who resides at 5850 St Ambrose Church Rd in Elkton, was taken into custody and incarcerated at the St Johns County Detention Facility.
Isabelle Rodriguez, Vice President of Operations of the St Johns County Chamber of Commerce, informed local Historic City News business reporters that 55 new businesses have been recruited to join the county’s largest business organization this week — pushing the Chamber’s membership over 800 in total.
Historic City News readers interested in providing a loving home for children in need of a temporary family, are encouraged to attend pre-service training classes for prospective foster and adoptive parents hosted by the St Johns County Family Integrity Program.
Halloween Safety
Laurie Sanderson reported the following St. Augustine and 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 the coming week.