HISTORIC CITY NEWS 2020

Got masks? The City wants to see them in action

This City of St Augustine has invited Historic City News readers to show their masks using the hashtag #MaskeradingAsHeroes on their social media pages and tag them @CityStAug on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.

Business

Editorial: Be careful what you ask for …

Editorial: Be careful what you ask for … Michael Gold, EditorHISTORIC CITY NEWSSt Augustine, FL

Editorials

Letter: Housing Partnership delivers help when it is needed most

Bill Lazar, DirectorSt Johns Housing Partnership IncSt Augustine, FL Dear Historic City News editor: We recently helped a single mother who is also a service-connected disabled veteran in St. Johns County. Her home was in active foreclosure because she had fallen victim to the scheme of a fraudulent debt consolidation company.

Editorials

Businesses and events are open on Florida’s Historic Coast

Barbara Golden reported to Historic City News from the Visitors and Convention Bureau this week that businesses and events are open on Florida’s Historic Coast. There are a few virtual events taking place and several outdoor activities and events available for your participation.

Community

City reports progress on Fish Island Management Plan

Melissa Wissel, Communications Manager for the City of St Augustine, informed local Historic City News reporters that the procurement of Fish Island has been completed by the State of Florida, and the City of St. Augustine is engaged in the process of obtaining a lease agreement and creating a land management plan.

Community

Endorsement: St Johns County Sheriff

It has been 16-years since we made an endorsement for this important constitutional officer and over that time our volunteer editorial board has paid attention to the current officeholder so we could be prepared when this day finally arrived.

Editorials

Shoar’s undersheriff subject of citizen complaint of political targeting and abuse

Historic City News received word this week of an altercation that occurred Wednesday night during a political debate between Robert Hardwick and Chris Strickland, the two candidates for St Johns County Sheriff whose names appear on the ballot during the Republican Primary Election August 18, 2020.

Public Safety

Letter: Bailey speaks to city officials about protecting 1879 veteran’s memorial

Historic City News would like to express our gratitude to Mark Bailey for his willingness to stand up and say what so many of us are thinking. And, when Mark speaks, he puts his money where his mouth is and that is going to be hard for Tracy Upchurch, Nancy Kline, and Leanna Freeman to…

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