HISTORIC CITY NEWS 2018

Letter: Why Trump is right on steel and aluminum tariffs

Letter: Why Trump is right on steel and aluminum tariffs Hank Whetstone St Augustine, FL Dear Editor: On Friday night while driving to Mar-a-Lago, I listened to economics professors on NPR pontificate about how the Trump tariffs were terrible for our economy. On Saturday I listened to President Trump explain his reasoning behind his efforts…

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Editorials

Learn about 3-D imaging at the forts from Dr. Lori Collins

Tomorrow, Historic City News readers interested in 3-D imaging technologies that are being used for preservation at the Castillo de San Marcos can meet Dr. Lori Collins and learn more about her work.

Community

County cautions beachgoers during Nor’easter

Director of Communications for St Johns County local government Michael Ryan, cautioned that local beaches are forecast to experience nor’easter conditions Saturday through Thursday.

Public Safety

Contextualization Advisory Committee meets next week

For two-hours Wednesday, Historic City News will be watching the proceedings as appointed members of the Confederate Memorial Contextualization Advisory Committee debate how best to tell the story of the Civil War period in St Augustine.

Community

New candidate files for election to city commission Seat 4

My name is Jill Pacetti and I am a candidate for St Augustine City Commission, Seat 4. I am very proud of my Menorcan heritage. I am pleased to say that I have been able to trace nine-generations of my family on my father’s side. Through my genealogy research, I have learned that the Pacetti…

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Government

Southern Heritage group opposes Scott’s gun plan

David McCallister confirmed to Historic City News reporters that the group, “Save Southern Heritage Florida”, is on record today opposing Governor Rick Scott’s recently announced gun control plan.

Community

Additional evidence found in gruesome investigation

In an update provided to local Historic City News reporters by Officer Cecilia Aiple this evening, we learned that an additional investigative team, led by Dr. Heather Walsh-Haney, spent time yesterday and today combing the gruesome discovery site of a human skull found in the woods on December 6, 2017.

Public Safety

Public comments sought on San Marco Avenue design

Historic City News readers, and the community, have only a few days remaining to submit comments regarding the update to design standards for San Marco Avenue; from its north intersection with US 1, south to Castillo Drive.

Community