HISTORIC CITY NEWS 2020

Dispute arises over commissioner’s use of civic honor for political purposes

On Sunday, June 21 at 11:01 a.m., St. Johns County District 1 Commissioner Jimmy Johns wrote on his re-election campaign Facebook page that he had “the honor of attending the dedication of St Johns County’s newest ball field, Keith Martin Field.” According to two Historic City News readers, that “honor” might not have been mutual.

Government

Past NAACP president sues St Augustine to keep Confederate memorial

Historic City News was informed that on Monday, a lawsuit was filed in Federal Court, including a request for an emergency temporary restraining order seeking to prevent the City of St. Augustine from removing the oldest Confederate memorial in Florida.

Government

American anti-communist born in Cuba will address local Tea Party on Tuesday

Historic City News learned that the special guest at tomorrow night’s open meeting of the Saint Augustine Tea Party will be Derby Ulloa, M.A. Over 60-years an anti-communist, from Castro to BLM and Antifa, Ulloa is fearful of what our near future might bring.

Community

Free and low cost activities for St Augustine and St Johns County visitors

Located midway between Daytona Beach and Jacksonville, Florida’s Historic Coast includes historic St Augustine, the outstanding golf and seaside elegance of Ponte Vedra, and 42 miles of pristine Atlantic beaches. For information Historic City News subscribers should call 1-800-653-2489 or go to the Visitors and Convention Bureau website at www.FloridasHistoricCoast.com

Community

Public Health Advisory lists recommendations for St Johns County

The Florida Department of Health issued a Public Health Advisory on June 20 in response to COVID-19, providing recommendations to protect Floridians and visitors from this virus.

Public Safety

Board of County Commissioners hold special meeting on June 23

St. Johns County Communications Division Director Michael Ryan, announced to Historic City News subscribers that the St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners will hold a special meeting beginning at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, June 23, 2020, in the Auditorium located in the County Administration Building.

Government

Letter: Historic City Commissioners hijacked by fear and intimidation

Wade RossSt Augustine, FL Dear Historic City News editor: I am a veteran teacher of 25 years. At my school, we have a motto – “Do the good, learn the true, and love the beautiful” – that we say every day. I try to lead my students by example, and it is the “do the…

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Editorials

Police investigate egging of Ponce de Leon statue near Bridge of Lions

Historic City News articles show that graffiti has been an issue in downtown St Augustine in recent years. Under instructions from city manager John Regan, the local police department has been quiet about such incidents, offering little or no information to the media.

Public Safety