HISTORIC CITY NEWS 2018

Man loses croc in battle with real croc’s at the Alligator Farm

A 23-year-old Green Cove Springs man was discovered at approximately 6:50 a.m. by St Augustine Police Officers near the lighthouse on Holly Lane. Public Information Officer Cecilia Aiple, told Historic City News that “he was wearing underwear, crawling on the resident’s lawn, and hiding in their bushes, apparently attempting to conceal himself”. When police confronted…

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Public Safety

Rick Scott elected US Senator from Florida

Tonight, Historic City News can report that the people of Florida have sent Bill Nelson into retirement — after 46 years of being nothing but an empty suit in Washington, D.C.

Government

Republican Party congratulates Florida Governor-elect Ron DeSantis

“It’s a huge night for Ron DeSantis and the people of Florida. Tonight, the supposed blue wave hit a BIG RED WALL,” said RPOF Chairman Blaise Ingoglia.

Government

Fiscal Year 2019 street paving expectations announced

The City of St Augustine has announced to Historic City News the names of streets that made its list of hopeful candidates for repaving, including those that require utility work.

Public Safety

Election Day – polls open 7:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m.

The Mid-term General Election is today. Early voting ended on Saturday at 6:00 p.m. Today you must vote at your assigned precinct. Election Day – polls are open from 7:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. For those Historic City News readers planning to vote today and wondering what options you have, here are a few tips:

Government

Vote in the Sixth Annual Light Up Night! Contest

Old Town Trolley reported to Historic City News that for the sixth year, guests can vote for their favorite holiday lighting display in the annual Light Up Night! contest. Its all part of the Nights of Lights 25-year milestone celebration in St Augustine. Nights of Lights has been voted one of the Top 10 “Best…

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Community

Foster children find permanet homes

St Johns County hosted the inaugural Adoption Day Ceremony yesterday morning at the County Courthouse. Eight foster children have permanent homes after they finalized their adoptions with six local families in a ceremony Friday to celebrate National Adoption Awareness Month.

Community

Mulligan bail increased to $23,500 after first hearing

Deputies with the St Johns County Sheriff’s Office arrested and booked 45-year-old Sean Allen Mulligan at the county jail just before 8:00 a.m. on Friday morning. The defendant has a lengthy arrest history in St Johns County dating back to 1992.

Public Safety