HISTORIC CITY NEWS
Historic City News has been published daily since March 2000. Reporting local news for St Augustine and St Johns County Florida, Historic City News is the county's only free press. Our mission is to hold public figures accountable to the public.
Family-owned and operated since 1967, Whetstone Chocolates is a St. Augustine original; and, the original Whetstone Chocolates’ factory tour, offers a delectable behind-the-scenes look at the art and science of artisan chocolate-making.
Yoda Fordem, President of St. Augustine Air Shows, informed local Historic City News reporters that an airshow tradition dating back to 1967 will continue on Memorial Day Weekend at Northeast Florida Regional Airport at St. Augustine.
An antique steamer trunk was removed from the rear of a vehicle and stolen according to a report received by Historic City News from St. Augustine Police Corporal Charles Simpson.
In accordance with Florida State Statute 775.21, this news release will serve as public notification that the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office has been given information that a person judged to be a sexual predator is now residing within St. Johns County.
US Attorney Robert E. O’Neill reported to Historic City News that a federal jury found 51 year-old Tony Devaughn Nelson, former Chairman of the Jacksonville Port Authority, guilty of thirty-six corruption related charges.
Publix in the Vilano Town Center is one step closer to opening since the afternoon on January 12th when Historic City News reporters watched seventeen participants unearth a ceremonial gold shovel of dirt at the groundbreaking ceremonies.
Historic City News reporters have been following the drama and controversy surrounding the recently passed animal-drawn carriage ordinance including two additional ordinances that could modify it; both of which could become final on Monday night.