Year: 2021

Surf Illumination this evening at St Augustine Beach

The City of St Augustine Beach invites all Historic City News readers to enjoy today’s Surf Illumination and upcoming Light UP the BEACH events.  This holiday season the City has planned several fun events set against a backdrop of colorful lights all along Beach Boulevard.

Community

King sentenced to 15-years in 2019 fatal crash

Tuesday evening, Bryan L. Shorstein reported to Historic City News that local resident 57-year-old Grace Ann King was sentenced to serve 15-years in state prison following her August 20, 2021, conviction for DUI manslaughter and vehicular homicide.

Public Safety

Governor DeSantis signs legislation to protect individual freedoms

From a special press conference held in (Let’s Go) Brandon, Florida, Historic City News reporters learned that Governor Ron DeSantis has signed, sealed, and delivered a win for individual freedoms in our state through four tough-fought bills recently passed during a special session of the Florida Legislature.

Government

Letter: A reflection of the legacy of Former Mayor Edward Mussallem

Tracy Upchurch, MayorCity of St Augustine Dear Historic City News readers: On Friday, November 19, at 8:00 a.m., the city flag poles will fly our Nation’s flag at half-staff in honor of former Mayor Edward “Eddy” Mussallem.  We hope our show of respect and gratitude will help bring his family comfort in a difficult time.

Editorials

Public warned of deadly Nigerian monkeypox

For the second time this year, the United States has an imported case of monkeypox. A traveler from Maryland who had recently returned from Nigeria has been diagnosed with the dangerous illness, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Wednesday. The unidentified patient is in isolation in Maryland.

Public Safety