HISTORIC CITY NEWS 2019

Welcome Mayor Upchurch

Historic City News local reporters watched this morning as the remaining four members of the St Augustine City Commission took less than 30-minutes to unanimously decide that 62-year-old Tracy Wilson Upchurch will serve out the remaining term of former mayor, Nancy Shaver, which ends on December 7, 2020.

Government

Bikini-clad woman found in possession of prescription drugs lies about her identity

The St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office reported to local Historic City News reporters yesterday that an encounter with 31-year-old Samantha Weatherford, who resides at 305 North Villa San Marco Drive in St Augustine, led to an early-morning drug arrest.

Public Safety

Letter: PZB to hear requests to Up-Zone the Mission Grounds

Letter: PZB to hear requests to Up-Zone the Mission Grounds William FerrignoSt Augustine, FL Dear Historic City News readers: Our Historic Uptown District on San Marco Avenue is under siege again! The Bishop and the Catholic Diocese are planning to create a Catholic Retreat on the Mission grounds and their property along Ocean Avenue.

Editorials

Filling the vacancy for St Augustine mayor

With Nancy Shaver’s resignation as St. Augustine Mayor yesterday, Thursday, February 28th, the clock started running for the remaining four members of the city commission to select an interim mayor to complete her term of office. Following are some of the most asked questions of Historic City News reporters about that process with answers provided…

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Government

A glimpse of yesterday fit right in around America’s oldest city

St Augustine and the Renaissance World Golf Village hosted the Model T Ford Winter Tour from February 24th thru yesterday, February 28, 2019, and Historic City News photojournalist contributor Bruce Bates was on hand when visiting members held a public viewing of these classic automobiles.

Community

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

Former Assistant County Administrator lands contract in Flagler County

Historic City News learned that former St Johns County Assistant County Administrator, Jerry Cameron of St Augustine, starts a new contract as the interim County Administrator for neighboring Flagler County effective today, March 1, 2019.

Government

City street sweeper spills about 50 gallons of hydraulic oil

A hydraulic oil spill, caused when a City of St Augustine street sweeper blew its main hydraulic line near 20 Riberia Street, led to a report filed with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, according to a Public Notice of Pollution received by Historic City News this afternoon.

Public Safety