I was born in St Augustine and lived under segregation and integration in our schools, restaurants, and other public places. My grandfather was the first in my family to own property here — none of which included slaves.
Historic City News was notified by Florida Department of Transportation Public Information Officer, Debbie Delgado, 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 contractors will be working on the roadways and need your full attention.
Jeff Gaddie
St Augustine, FL
Dear Historic City News editor:
I was surprised Tuesday when I spotted a woman on Facebook narrating a video of herself stealing a yard sign and placing it in the trunk of her car.
A spokesperson for a group calling themselves “Protectors of the Plaza” contacted the City Attorney, staff members, members of the commission and members of the media tonight to complain that Vice-Mayor Todd Neville has been “spending time” with Jamie Perkins; an activist in the ongoing debate calling for the removal of the St. Augustine confederate monument in the Plaza de la Constitution.
Historic City News received a report from Fire Rescue Captain Jeremy Robshaw that emergency medical personnel responded to the St Johns County Detention Facility yesterday to discover a 39-year-old inmate dead at the scene.
The St. Augustine Beach Art Studio and gallery, located on A1A just south of the St. Johns County Pier, informed local Historic City News reporters that they are excited to welcome Dara Dodson as their “Featured Artist of the Month”.
The 20th Annual DINNER FOR THE BIRDS to benefit HAWKE Wildlife Rescue, Rehabilitation, Release & Education will be held Sunday, September 10, 2017 in the private upper dining room at the renowned, award-winning Raintree Restaurant, 102 San Marco Avenue, St. Augustine, FL 32086 at 7:00 p.m.
It’s been a great summer for St. Augustine’s free music series, and the City of St Augustine reports to Historic City News that the Concerts in the Plaza aren’t over yet.
