Posted inGovernment
Legislative bills introduced to prohibit fracking
Today, Representative Kathleen Peters and Senator Dana Young introduced bills that would prohibit new, unconventional methods of drilling, commonly known as fracking.
Posted inPublic Safety
Vilano Boat Ramp closed through October 31
Historic City News readers raised their voices in July about the poor conditions at the Vilano Beach Boat Ramp, and they were heard. A dredging project was announced today that will improve navigability to the ramp for public use.
Posted inCommunity
Randy McDaniels addresses local Tea Party
Historic City News readers are patriotically invited to attend the General meeting of the Saint Augustine Tea Party, held at the Village Inn located at 900 North Ponce de Leon Boulevard in St. Augustine beginning at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 10th.
Posted inGovernment
City implements settlement with local artists
Historic City News watched carefully as years of bad blood between city management and local artists came to a head, and a unanimous city commission voted to approve Ordinances 2017-24 through 2017-29 in order to comply with the terms of a mediated settlement in the case of Bates, et. al. v. City of St. Augustine.
Posted inEditorials
Letter: Creating Art is Not a Crime
Letter: Creating Art is Not a Crime
Bruce Kevin Bates
St Augustine, FL
This evening will mark a turning point in the History of St. Augustine’s war against the Artists. Tonight, Saint Augustine’s City Commissioners will vote to change the boundaries within the City where artists were once prohibited from Creating Art in public, under threat of arrest, and 60 days in jail.
Posted inPublic Safety
St Johns County restaurant inspections
Public Safety reporters for Historic City News periodically obtain the results of physical inspections of public food service establishments from the records of the Florida Division of Hotels and Restaurants located in Tallahassee.
Posted inEditorials
Letter: Bill of Rights should protect patients
Letter: Bill of Rights should protect patients
Kimberly Elfersy
St Augustine, FL
Dear Historic City News editor:
Most of us walk into a Florida medical facility believing that our rights outlined in the Florida Patients’ Bill of Rights brochures will protect us.
Posted inGovernment
Wanchick gives Hastings voters his commitment
Hastings voter and Historic City News reader Chris Stanton received a long-awaited letter last week that memorializes the commitments of St Johns County Administrator Michael D. Wanchick as the town readies themselves to vote whether or not to disband and become another un-incorporated part of the county.