Historic City News

Brandon Miller will serve as IT Director for City of St Augustine

City Manager David Birchim reported to Historic City News today that he has immediately promoted Brandon Miller to Director of Information Technology. Miller will spearhead the comprehensive management and operation of the City’s information systems.

Government

Do not miss the October Civic Roundtable meeting

Interim County Administrator Joy Andrews will be the featured speaker of the St Johns County Civic Roundtable, according to a notification received by Historic City News today. The mission of the St Johns County Civic Roundtable is to preserve and improve the quality of life in St Johns County.

Business

St Augustine homeless shelters in my own words

Kaiden TaylorHomeless Hey, my name is Kaiden, and I’m one of the homeless in Saint Augustine. I am 18 years old, and I have been living here for about two months. I just wanted to bring my experience with the homeless shelters here in St Augustine to your attention, specifically Port in the Storm.

Community

Editorial: Michael Douglas on democracy

Second generation screen actor, Michael Douglas, will speak at the upcoming 2023 American Democracy Summit being held in Los Angeles on September 27th –29th. Historic City News has previously reported on Douglas’ entry into politics since his dad, Kirk Douglas, passed away three years ago.

Editorials

Local Republican Executive Committee in conflict

Historic City News has learned that tensions are continuing to flare between members of the St Johns County Republican Executive Committee following recent comments by the local party’s Chairman Blake Paterson that voters in Darryl Boyer’s State House District 19 would not elect a black man to that office.

Community

Community services in response to Tropical Storm Idalia

Historic City News local reporters will follow Tropical Storm Idalia’s developments this week as Governor Ronald DeSantis warns that the hurricane will expose the state to potentially large-scale risks of property damage and personal injury as it continues to grow.

Public Safety

The new face of St Johns County administration

As previously reported by Historic City News, the St Johns County Board of County Commissioners recently accepted the written resignation of controversial former County Administrator, Hunter Conrad, together with a separation agreement effective June 29, 2023. Wayne Larson, St Johns County Director of Public Affairs, also announced that an employment agreement with Deputy County Administrator…

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Government

St. Johns County Administrator Hunter Conrad submits resignation

Wayne Larson, St. Johns County Director of Public Affairs, confirmed for Historic City News this afternoon that St Johns County Administrator Hunter Conrad has resigned — despite just being given a $30,000 annual salary bump.

Government