Historic City News

County did not buy properety to build Florida Museum of Black History

The gubernatorial appointed Task Force may have voted 6-1 to formally transmit its recommendation to Governor DeSantis to locate the Florida Museum of Black History to a site in St Johns County, but now, Florida Memorial University, the owner of the property, is crying “foul”.

Community

Lynn Straughan endorsed for St Johns County School Board District 5

After careful consideration of each candidate’s qualifications for the office, the Historic City News Editorial Review Board has endorsed Lynn Straughan for St Johns County School Board District 5. Her unwavering dedication to education and extensive experience in social services make her a formidable candidate for the School Board.

Editorials

St. Johns County Independence Day holiday office hours

The media relations office of St Johns County reported to Historic City News that all departments of the St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners, St. Johns County administrative offices, library branches and bookmobile, the Supervisor of Elections’ Office, the Property Appraiser’s Office, the Tax Collector’s Office, and the Clerk of Courts and County Comptroller’s…

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Government

Florida Supreme Court revokes Joe Boles’ law license

Historic City News was informed this afternoon that the law license of former mayor Joe Boles has been revoked in a disciplinary action that has been expected for some time. Boles, who was first admitted in 1984, practiced elder law, estate planning, wills, trusts and probate law with his stepson, William Masson, at 19 Riberia…

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Public Safety

Guest Editorial: Are you prepared to vote?

Carol AndersonSt Johns, FL At the risk of sounding overly dramatic, the coming primary election on August 20 is crucially important to the healthy future of St Johns County. And now that all the primaries are closed, Historic City News readers who are registered Republicans will most likely select our elected officials.

Editorials

Election 2024: Replacing Paul Renner in House District 19

Historic City News readers in District 19 will elect a replacement for outgoing Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives Paul Renner. Two new candidates, Sam Greco of unincorporated St Johns County, and Matthew Nellans who lives in Ormond Beach on the Flagler County side of the border with Volusia County, have joined the race.

Government

City practices selective preservation

At this evening’s meeting of the St Augustine City Commission, a report will be provided from Buddy Schauland, City Building Official, in response to numerous inquiries and concerns related to the recent demolition of the 136-year-old historic residence located at 11 Bridge Street. Historic City News has been following sources who have tracked many public…

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Public Safety

Medical Examiner finds homicide-suicide in deaths of Andrea and Shawn Yarbrough

Chief Medical Examiner Dr Wendolyn Sneed reported to Historic City News that the cause of the death of Andrea Nicole Yarbrough was a gunshot wound. The manner of death was determined to be homicide. Her husband, St Johns County Fire Rescue Lieutenant Shawn Michael Yarbrough, died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, according to Dr Sneed.

Public Safety