Historic City News

Free and low cost activities for St Augustine and St Johns County visitors

Located midway between Daytona Beach and Jacksonville, Florida’s Historic Coast includes historic St Augustine, the outstanding golf and seaside elegance of Ponte Vedra, and 42 miles of pristine Atlantic beaches. For information Historic City News subscribers should call 1-800-653-2489 or go to the Visitors and Convention Bureau website at www.FloridasHistoricCoast.com

Community

Public Health Advisory lists recommendations for St Johns County

The Florida Department of Health issued a Public Health Advisory on June 20 in response to COVID-19, providing recommendations to protect Floridians and visitors from this virus.

Public Safety

Board of County Commissioners hold special meeting on June 23

St. Johns County Communications Division Director Michael Ryan, announced to Historic City News subscribers that the St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners will hold a special meeting beginning at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, June 23, 2020, in the Auditorium located in the County Administration Building.

Government

Letter: Historic City Commissioners hijacked by fear and intimidation

Wade RossSt Augustine, FL Dear Historic City News editor: I am a veteran teacher of 25 years. At my school, we have a motto – “Do the good, learn the true, and love the beautiful” – that we say every day. I try to lead my students by example, and it is the “do the…

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Editorials

Police investigate egging of Ponce de Leon statue near Bridge of Lions

Historic City News articles show that graffiti has been an issue in downtown St Augustine in recent years. Under instructions from city manager John Regan, the local police department has been quiet about such incidents, offering little or no information to the media.

Public Safety

Two Anastasia Island restaurants close due to COVID-19 discovery

On Saturday afternoon, Historic City News associate editor, Don Louis, reported that his lunch plans had to be cancelled because the restaurant where he was going had been notified that an employee came into contact with someone who tested positive for the coronavirus.

Business

Conrad gives Glasgow the ax but Director of Economic Development makes an appeal

On August 1, 2011, Historic City News reported that despite the “hiring chill” and budget shortage at that time, ex-county manager, Michael Wanchick, conducted a “nationwide search” for someone to fill a “newly created” position — Director of Economic Development. Wanchick hired Melissa Sue Glasgow.

Government

How to win back your right to vote to decide who will be our next sheriff

If you are one of the 93,000 Democrats or other non-Republican voters in St Johns County who fell victim to political manipulation of the race for St Johns County sheriff this year, Historic City News wants you to know that you can win back your right to vote and decide who will be our next…

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Government