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Superbowl LVII Set

The Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs are officially headed to Super Bowl LVII after both teams won their respective conference championship games on Sunday. Teams are off next Sunday in preparation for one of the biggest sporting events of the year. Super Bowl LVII kicks off at 6:30 pm EST in the host city…

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Community

Editorial: Critical Race Theory ignores reality

Michael Gold, Founder HISTORIC CITY NEWSSt Augustine FL Racial tensions have certainly been on the rise in recent years. And unfortunately, it has led to a growing divide in America.

Editorials

K-9 Deputy Maverick retires after 9 years of service

Last Friday, January 20th, Historic City News learned of the retirement of K-9 Deputy Maverick from the St Johns County Sheriff’s Office. Maverick is an 11-year-old, dual-purpose Belgian Malinois, born January 29, 2012. He has served with honor and distinction since 2014.

Government

Obituary: Randy Brunson

Historic City News has learned that on January 22, 2023, 86-year-old Randolph Fay Brunson, Sr., passed away peacefully at Bailey Center Hospice and Palliative Care in St Augustine.

Community

Open House to be held as next step in planning for future County parks

On Tuesday, January 31, 2023, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Historic City News subscribers are invited to attend and participate in an open house devoted to the planning and future development of multiple St Johns County parks.

Community

Governor finally provides a partial list of applicants considered to fill Commission Seat 3

Historic City News made a request to the “Open Government” desk within the Executive Office of Governor DeSantis on Tuesday, November 1, 2022, at 9:47 a.m. We requested a copy of any applications received by the governor’s appointment office from persons asking to fill the vacancy created by the death of St Johns County Commissioner…

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Government

Planned road closure report this week from Northeast FDOT

Florida Department of Transportation Community Outreach Specialist Allen Nelson has updated Historic City News with the weekly lane closure report containing information regarding ongoing construction projects and traffic impacts for the coming week. Our readers and subscribers will be updated every Friday by 5:00 p.m., with some unavoidable exceptions and state holidays.

Public Safety

Commissioner Margaret England honored for City service

Historic City News was informed by the City of St Augustine Beach that longtime commissioner, Margaret England, has retired from City service. At its final meeting of the year in December, the City Commission presented a plaque to Commissioner England in appreciation for her 14 years of service to the city.

Government