HISTORIC CITY NEWS 2021

Rubio explains his vote to acquit former President Donald Trump

U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) released a statement to Historic City News after voting to acquit former President Donald Trump. In that statement, he explained his view of the attack on the Capitol on January 6th as well as his reasoning based on his understanding of the United States Constitution, trials by the Senate, and…

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Government

The role of Lincolnville in St Augustine’s Emancipation history

In honor of Black History Month, Historic City News would like to outline St Augustine’s Emancipation history with a special focus on the Lincolnville neighborhood. Included are recommendations for lodging, restaurants, and cultural activities, provided by the St Johns Cultural Council.

Community

Editorial: Question anything that government does under cover of night

Michael Gold, TrusteeHISTORIC CITY NEWS I am a native Floridian. A St Augustinian, to be exact. When the world was young, my business took me to Georgia where I had occasion to travel to a few large cities as well as a state-full of small rural communities. After all those years spent growing up here,…

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Editorials

St Johns County: In search of a judge

St Johns County Clerk of Court Brandon Patty is on a mission to gain an additional county court judge; a measure he says will help cure “unacceptable delays” in our local court system.

Government

I-95 at SR-206 Ramps will close overnight for asphalt work

The Florida Department of Transportation is scheduled to temporarily close the I-95 at SR-206 entrance and exit ramps overnight Sunday, January 31 and Monday, February 1 from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., weather and schedule permitting. The overnight closure will allow crews to resurface the asphalt pavement on the ramps and SR-206 within the interchange…

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Public Safety

Guest: Nancy Shaver on conditions of sea-level rise

Former Mayor Nancy Shaver may be one of Historic City News’ best qualified sources of current information and most familiar with the resiliency issues facing St. Johns County. While in office, she traveled as part of a Florida delegation to the Netherlands to learn first-hand about technological solutions to sea level rise, including resiliency measures…

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Government

FDOT Northeast Florida Road and Lane Closures Weekly Report

Florida Department of Transportation Community Outreach Specialist Allen Nelson has updated Historic City News with the weekly lane closure report containing information regarding ongoing construction projects and traffic impacts for the coming week. Our readers and subscribers will be updated every Friday by 5:00 p.m., with some unavoidable exceptions and state holidays.

Public Safety

Guest: I love the new Castillo de San Marcos stamp

I love the new Castillo de San Marcos stamp Derek Boyd HankersonSt. Augustine I recently learned that the United States Postal Service issued a new stamp featuring a popular historic attraction in our town.

Editorials