HISTORIC CITY NEWS 2019

Indivisible St Johns releases Florida Report Card 2019

As if the St Johns County Sheriff hadn’t learned his lesson about the wisdom of issuing a “report card” to elected county commissioners, based on whether they agree or disagree with his version of what’s best for county residents, the resistance group Indivisible St Johns, has followed in his steps, issuing their own “report card”…

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Government

Monitor beach conditions regularly so that you and your family stay safe

St Johns County Fire Rescue wants to remind everyone to keep safe on St. Johns County Beaches, especially during the holiday weekend.

Community

How fast can a marine fire wipe out everything? How about 45-seconds

According to a report from Brandie Hooper Alred, Historic City News learned that 45-seconds is all it takes to lose it all. But due to an unknown good samaritan at the scene and nice work yesterday by members of the St Augustine Fire Department, St Johns County Fire Rescue, St Augustine Police Department, Florida Fish,…

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Public Safety

Hotel groups taking the low road in the anti-Airbnb fight

by Phil Ammann Florida has been on the frontlines in the war between vacation rental platforms and traditional hotels. So far, major vacation rental platforms have scored most of the wins while hotel chains have seen their grip erode.

Business

Police Department will broadcast fireworks on Facebook Live

Historic City News readers are invited to join the St Augustine Police Department for Fireworks over the Matanzas when it is broadcast on Facebook Live July 4, 2019 at 9:00 p.m. and let them bring the display to you.

Community

Rules for the Castillo de San Marcos National Monument Fireworks Over the Matanzas

National Park Service spokesman Anthony Vela reported important rules and guidelines for Historic City News readers attending Independence Day, Fireworks Over the Matanzas Thursday, July 4th, 2019.

Community

Pilot Club installs officers

Historic City News was informed that the Pilot Club of St. Augustine has named Jo Brown as its new president during an installation ceremony June 19th. Lynne Stephenson, immediate past district governor for the Florida District of Pilot and a past president of the St. Augustine club, officiated.

Community

City of St Augustine Beach Commission Meeting

On July 1, 2019 the City of St Augustine Beach held a Commission Meeting, discussing and presenting issues like the resident/ property owner survey results, Ordinances concerning environmental protection, paid parking, live streaming of meetings, the 2020 US Census, and a special budget meeting.

Government