HISTORIC CITY NEWS 2019

Pollution Notice: Domenico Circle

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection reported to Historic City News this week that they have received the following Public Notice of Pollution for a reportable release. All information was submitted by the reporting party.

Public Safety

Editorial: Rational thoughts for irrational arguments against our families

Slaves were emancipated in the United States 154-years-ago; more than five generations. The Ladies Memorial Association of St Augustine erected their first memorial to The Forty-Six lost St Augustine soldiers in 1872. Seven years later, the current memorial was relocated to the Plaza; 140-years-ago in 1879 — fully five generations ago.

Editorials

Letter: Small Business Week May 5-11

Isabelle Renault, President and CEOSt. Johns County Chamber of Commerce Dear Historic City News editor: The St. Johns County Chamber of Commerce is celebrating National Small Business Week from May 5 until May 11 and will be recognizing the many significant contributions that small business owners and their employees make in our community. Please join…

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Business

Sheriff ready to eat crow for Commission chairman

After a lot of puffery from an embattled sheriff who does not like to be supervised or accountable to anyone, David Shoar fired off a damning letter to St Johns County Attorney, Patrick F McCormack, originally reported by Historic City News on April 4, 2019.

Government

FDOT road repairs and maintenance report

Historic City News was notified by Florida Department of Transportation Public Information Officer, Allen Nelson, that traffic will be impacted at the following St Augustine and St Johns County locations where roadwork is being conducted.

Community

Hutson: VISIT FLORIDA funding closed out

Funding for VISIT FLORIDA is “closed out” and won’t be revisited unless the main budget heads decide to do so, Sen. Travis Hutson told Historic City News reporters Friday morning.

Government

Letter: As an Uber-Lyft driver why do I not need a license?

Tom Reynolds An Uber and Lyft driver that wants to be licensed by the proper authoritiesSt Augustine Beach, FL This e-mail, sent to us by the writer, was addressed to John Regan, St Augustine City Manager Dear Historic City News editor: Didn’t hear from you (John Regan) on yesterday and I 1000 percent understand you…

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Community

WEB: The ladies 1879 memorial is already in a museum – The Plaza

Historic City News includes occasional sightings around the worldwide web that express the opinions of various commentators. The writer’s opinions do not necessarily reflect our own. By: Ed Slavin edslavin.com 154 years after the Civil War, Confederate memorial/monument discussion divides St. Augustine.

Community