Historic City News

Local Tea Party guests will discuss controversies surrounding vaccines

The Saint Augustine Tea Party invites you to attend their open meeting Tuesday evening, June 9th at 6:30 p.m., held at the Growers Alliance Cafe and Gift Shop located at 322 Anastasia Boulevard in St Augustine.

Community

St Augustine Police Chief briefs City Commission on status of key initiatives

During this morning’s City Commission meeting, Monday June 8th, St Augustine Police Chief Barry Fox provided an update on the status of key initiatives in place at the Police Department.

Government

IRS investigating increased COVID-19 related crimes in northeast Florida

IRS Supervisory Special Agent Ryan Thompson informed local Historic City News reporters that the Tampa Criminal Investigation Field Office has seen a variety of Economic Impact Payment scams and other financial schemes looking to take advantage of unsuspecting taxpayers.

Public Safety

May decision stands – no fireworks in St Augustine

After listening to city manager John Regan, who was called out for misrepresenting the status of fireworks displays in nearby locations, Historic City News associate editor Don Louis heard public and commissioner comments — but no motion was made to rescind or alter the May decision to cancel July 4th fireworks in the City of…

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Community

Vice Mayor asks St Augustine Beach City Manager to resign immediately

Monday night during a regular City Commission meeting of the City of St Augustine Beach, Historic City News was able to document a demand from Vice Mayor Kostka for City Manager Max Royle to resign his position immediately. The demand came in the form of a two-page letter from Kostka to Royle.

Government

Twitter places warning on Florida congressman Matt Gaetz’s tweet

US Representative Matt Gaetz is the latest lawmaker cited by Twitter for violating its rules about glorifying violence, Historic City News learned from media reports. Last week, the social media company found President Donald Trump also violated its rules as he repeated racist comments from a former Miami police chief.

Government

Letter: Rawls’ editorial criticism does a disservice to readers

Allan D SilbermanPalencia, Florida Your recent editorial condemning Rev. Ron Rawls and his ministry of education conveys your own bigotry and racist orientation.

Editorials

Despite threats of violence from Gainesville organizer Monday protests end without injury

While Ronald Rawls of Gainesville, Florida was assembling protestors, two city police officers were in the gazebo watching the Confederate memorial. Volunteer members of the Ladies Memorial Association of St Augustine are planning to keep watch over the historic artifact overnight.

Public Safety