HISTORIC CITY NEWS 2022

Health officials issue mosquito-borne illnesses advisory

Noreen Nickola-Williams, Director of the Office of Public Health Practice and Policy for the Florida Department of Health in St Johns County, reported to Historic City News Friday that in partnership with the Anastasia Mosquito Control District an increase in mosquito-borne disease activity has been detected within the southeast quadrant of St Johns County.

Public Safety

Three area attorneys among those disciplined by Florida Bar

Leslie H. Smith, spokesperson for the Department of Lawyer Regulation of The Florida Bar informed local Historic City News reporters that the Florida Supreme Court has recently disciplined 12 attorneys, suspending five, reprimanding one, revoking the licenses of five, and admonishing one. Three reciprocal orders and one discipline order are reported prior to September 26th.

Business

Letter: There is a big difference between one cent and one percent

Tom MartinSt Augustine, FL Thanks, Michael, for your editorial in Historic City News, “Vote NO to one-cent sales surtax“. That wording states exactly what the promoters who drafted the surtax referendum want voters to think — however, there is a big difference between “one cent” and “one percent”.

Editorials

Editorial: Vote NO to one-cent sales surtax

Michael Gold, Founding EditorHISTORIC CITY NEWS, St Augustine FL When you cast your ballot for the General Election in St Johns County, whether by mail, during Early Voting which started today, or on Election Day at your home precinct on November 8, 2022, in addition to a mixed bag of candidates running for municipal, county,…

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Editorials

On your mark. Get set. VOTE!

Historic City News subscribers have their first opportunity to vote in person today as St Johns County Supervisor of Elections Vicky Oakes commences Early Voting for the November 8, 2022, General Election. Early Voting runs through Saturday, November 5th, which includes two Saturdays and a Sunday. Regardless of your home precinct, you may vote early…

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Government

St Johns County mourns the passing of Commissioner Paul Waldron

Historic City News learned that early this morning (Tuesday) St Johns County District 3 Commissioner Paul Waldron passed away. Waldron’s health has been diminished since an extended battle with COVID-19 which left him hospitalized and bedridden just two years ago. Further medical complications followed leaving him with limited mobility and depending on a walker as…

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Government

Letter: Supporting Collins with DeSantis endorsement

Roy Alaimo, Concerned St Johns County ResidentChairman, St Johns County Republican Party I am writing you today to express my support for Jennifer Collins, who is running for St Johns County School Board, District 3. Jennifer Collins is a longtime resident of St Johns County and has been endorsed by Governor Ron DeSantis.

Editorials

St Johns celebrates 450-years of West African heritage

On Saturday, December 3, Historic City News subscribers are invited to participate when St Johns County celebrates 450 years of West African influence in the community with the 9th Annual SEA Community Gullah Geechee Heritage Festival, which will take place from noon until 5:00 p.m. at Armstrong Park, 4950 Harvey Avenue in Elkton.

Community