HISTORIC CITY NEWS 2020

Two Anastasia Island restaurants close due to COVID-19 discovery

On Saturday afternoon, Historic City News associate editor, Don Louis, reported that his lunch plans had to be cancelled because the restaurant where he was going had been notified that an employee came into contact with someone who tested positive for the coronavirus.

Business

Conrad gives Glasgow the ax but Director of Economic Development makes an appeal

On August 1, 2011, Historic City News reported that despite the “hiring chill” and budget shortage at that time, ex-county manager, Michael Wanchick, conducted a “nationwide search” for someone to fill a “newly created” position — Director of Economic Development. Wanchick hired Melissa Sue Glasgow.

Government

How to win back your right to vote to decide who will be our next sheriff

If you are one of the 93,000 Democrats or other non-Republican voters in St Johns County who fell victim to political manipulation of the race for St Johns County sheriff this year, Historic City News wants you to know that you can win back your right to vote and decide who will be our next…

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Government

Local park included in look at Black-American landmarks

Historic City News learned that a recent Dreamstime article, published in the Chicago Tribune, included Fort Mose in St. Augustine, Florida as an American landmark.

Community

Public concerned for their safety while city officials coddle threats by protesters

Hundreds of protesters, many of whom were white college boys and girls, marched from the Bridge of Lions, down St George Street in St. Augustine, as participants in a “Black Lives Matter” demonstration held Wednesday, June 10.

Community

Editorial: Are you willing to let dirty politics choose the next sheriff?

Michael Gold, EditorHISTORIC CITY NEWS I look back on 40-years of Republican Party affiliation, long before the Party was popular in northeast Florida, and wonder what the folks who taught me what it meant to be self-sufficient, accountable, and to strive to be a good citizen, would have to say about the politicians who hold…

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Editorials

Regan appointee Cullum quits as Chief Resiliency Officer with two-week notice

On May 1, 2018, Michael Gerard Cullum succeeded Martha Graham as public works director for the City of St Augustine. Cullum, who promised, but never delivered, solutions to protect city residents from the effects of sea level rise and “sunny day” flooding, was the $112,250.27 a year (plus benefits) creation of fellow professional engineer and…

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Government

Businesses who pledge to CDC guidelines form Pledge St Johns County program

St Johns County Director of Communications Michael Ryan wants all Historic City News business owners to participate in the “Pledge St Johns County” program by making a commitment to CDC guidelines and to ensure St Johns County residents, visitors, and employees are safe and comfortable in their establishments.

Business