Month: November 2018

Gillum officially throws in towel

Historic City News has learned that Andrew Gillum ended his bid to become the first African-American governor of Florida this evening, conceding the race to his Republican rival, former Congressman Ron DeSantis. The contest was one of the most closely watched in the country.

Government

Obituary: William Mark Korach II

St. Johns Family Funeral Home reported that 73-year-old William Mark Korach II of St. Augustine, passed away November 7, 2018 at Flagler Hospital. He was a Historic City News reader and contributor for several years and had been active in local Republican politics.

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Little doubt DeSantis is next governor of Florida

In Florida’s gubernatorial contest, Historic City News has learned that Republican Ron DeSantis appears headed to victory over Democrat Andrew Gillum after a machine recount did not significantly narrow the margin in that race, according to Secretary of State Ken Detzner.

Government

Guest: Who Won the Midterm Election?

Lance Thate, ChairmanSaint Augustine Tea PartyFor Historic City News I ask the question. “Who Won the Midterm Election?” We had an Election without journalistic coverage. The Main Stream Media did not perform their duties. Major television networks, ABC, NBC and CBS, are only background noise in the scheme of things.

Editorials

Plaza protest ordinance is finally settled; adopted in 3-to-2 vote

By 7:00 p.m. the members of the Commission of the City of StAugustine had adopted a new ordinance; one that makes it clearer and easier for city police to preserve the peace during times of protest while protecting the safety of protesters, counter-protesters, and event goers within the Plaza de la Constitution.

Government

Veteran’s Day celebrated at St Augustine Beach today

The City of St. Augustine Beach has invited all Historic City News readers to attend a celebration of our nation’s heroes from all American conflicts; both in times of peace and in times of war, the men and women who have served to make us free — our military veterans.

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