Local park included in look at Black-American landmarks
Historic City News learned that a recent Dreamstime article, published in the Chicago Tribune, included Fort Mose in St. Augustine, Florida as an American landmark.
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Public concerned for their safety while city officials coddle threats by protesters
Hundreds of protesters, many of whom were white college boys and girls, marched from the Bridge of Lions, down St George Street in St. Augustine, as participants in a “Black Lives Matter” demonstration held Wednesday, June 10.
Editorial: Are you willing to let dirty politics choose the next sheriff?
Michael Gold, EditorHISTORIC CITY NEWS I look back on 40-years of Republican Party affiliation, long before the Party was popular in northeast Florida, and wonder what the folks who taught me what it meant to be self-sufficient, accountable, and to strive to be a good citizen, would have to say about the politicians who hold…
Regan appointee Cullum quits as Chief Resiliency Officer with two-week notice
On May 1, 2018, Michael Gerard Cullum succeeded Martha Graham as public works director for the City of St Augustine. Cullum, who promised, but never delivered, solutions to protect city residents from the effects of sea level rise and “sunny day” flooding, was the $112,250.27 a year (plus benefits) creation of fellow professional engineer and…
Businesses who pledge to CDC guidelines form Pledge St Johns County program
St Johns County Director of Communications Michael Ryan wants all Historic City News business owners to participate in the “Pledge St Johns County” program by making a commitment to CDC guidelines and to ensure St Johns County residents, visitors, and employees are safe and comfortable in their establishments.
Deadly single-vehicle crash closes US-1 for more than two hours
Historic City News has learned additional details in the fatal car crash over the weekend that had traffic on US-1 shut down for more than two hours. The single-vehicle crash in St. Augustine occurred just after 3:00 p.m. Sunday, June 7, 2020, along US-1 near White Castle Road, according to a report received from the…
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Split decision reached concerning Gay PRIDE month and rainbow flag
Melinda Conlon reported to Historic City News last night after the City of St Augustine Beach held a special meeting to deal with issues surrounding the recognition of the month of June as “Gay Pride Month”.
Another Ponte Vedra Beach shooting at the hands of a deputy sheriff — this time over a domestic dispute
St Johns County sheriff’s patrol shift leader, Napolian Junior Staggers, was arrested after a domestic disturbance escalated to gunfire at a home in Ponte Vedra Beach this morning at about 1:17 a.m. according to a report received by Historic City News.