HISTORIC CITY NEWS 2018

Miele announces his campaign for Mosquito Control

Peter Miele announced to Historic City News that he is running for Seat 4 on the Anastasia Mosquito Control District. He made the following statements to introduce himself and his campaign to our readers.

Editorials

Special adventures at the Anastasia Island Branch Library

Nicole Jebbia, Programming Coordinator for the Anastasia Island Branch Library, updated local Historic City News reporters on the upcoming activities planned for this month.

Community

Letter: Intrigue at the Republican Executive Committee

Letter: Intrigue at the Republican Executive Committee Lance Thate, Chairman Saint Augustine Tea Party Dear Historic City News editor: Eric West, a former Chairman of the Saint Augustine Tea Party, is now making a bid to be the Chairman of the St Johns County Republican Executive Committee. For Eric West, it was always Republican Party…

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Editorials

City commissioner arrested for domestic violence

A 47-year-old female who is reported to have been in a domestic relationship with the owner of a local 7-Eleven convenience store for about 20-years, has come forward to report recent physical injuries sustained while on her job at the hands of the business owner, Flagler Beach city commissioner Eric Douglas Cooley.

Public Safety

Property owners with hurricane damage could get refund

Eddie Creamer, St. Johns County Property Appraiser, announced to Historic City News today that property owners who suffered hurricane damage during the 2016 and 2017 storm seasons may qualify for a new property tax refund.

Government

Fireworks Over the Matanzas

Holidays are built around traditions and few holidays have more great family traditions than the Fourth of July: great food, outdoor band concerts, a day with friends and family, and of course, fireworks!

Community

FDOT road repairs and maintenance report

Historic City News was notified by Florida Department of Transportation Public Information Officer, Monica R. Reifeiss, that traffic will be impacted at the following St Augustine and St Johns County locations where roadwork is being conducted. Be alert to lane closures and temporary detours, as well as increased congestion in these areas. FDOT employees and…

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Community

Editorial: Historic preservation does not mean closed to the public

Editorial: Historic preservation does not mean closed to the public Last month was the first time since 2005 that Historic City News readers were allowed to visit the interior of the historic City Waterworks Building at Davenport Park; a building that once served an important community purpose but, because of mismanagement, was finally shut down.

Editorials