HISTORIC CITY NEWS 2018

Historic home gets funding for much needed fumigation

The historically significant home of world-famous author Zora Neale Hurston located at 791 West King Street in St. Augustine was recognized in 2003 by St. Johns County and the Florida Department of State with a historic marker.

Community

City manager hush-hush on hiring another consultant

In the latest incident of “do it now and tell the taxpayers later” City Manager John Regan has been discovered doing his favorite thing — hiring yet another outside consultant to do the work of city staff. This time Regan awarded a private consultant in Fernandina Beach a five-year contract, with a five-year renewal, to…

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Government

Firefighters honored and city fire department recognized

On behalf of the St. Augustine Fire Department, Historic City News extends a public invitation to participate in a special recognition event when the Sons of the American Revolution will honor three St Augustine firefighters with Heroism and Fire Safety Commendations for their life-saving efforts.

Community

What will happen when print newspapers start to disappear

Leaving print is the ultimate cost-cutting measure; a huge share of a newspaper’s cost structure is tied up in building-sized printing presses, Canadian forests of paper, and ink by the barrel. But when that day comes — even if it helps a newspaper’s bottom line — its audience isn’t likely to follow along. And that…

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Business

Local support for Veterans Memorial Protection and Preservation Law

Historic City News has been informed that a local group of heritage families, many of whom are of Menorcan descent, are adding their voice to the efforts of the pro-veteran’s group, “Save Their Honor”, who will be working with the Florida legislature this session to enact the state’s first Veterans Memorial Protection and Preservation Law.

Community

State law enforcement department investigating inmate death

This morning at about 9:31 a.m., detention deputies at the Flagler County jail discovered the body of an inmate against a cell door, the victim of an apparent suicide. The jail was immediately placed on lockdown while onsite medical staff assisted officers performing CPR until Flagler County Fire Rescue could arrive.

Public Safety

Letter: Dear St. Johns County residents

Vickie OakesSupervisor of ElectionsSt Johns County, FL The November 6th General Election is quickly approaching. An important deadline is coming — October 9th is the deadline to register to vote.

Government

Supreme court disciplines 12 attorneys including 5 in Duval and St Johns

The Florida Bar, the state’s guardian for the integrity of the legal profession, announced to Historic City News today that five of the twelve disciplinary actions taken last month against Florida attorneys, were taken against attorneys practicing in St Johns and Duval County.

Business