HISTORIC CITY NEWS 2021

City designates motorcycle parking spaces for Biketoberfest

In anticipation of increased motorcycle traffic, the City of St Augustine has implemented its annual accommodation for the convenience of motorcycle enthusiasts visiting the area for Biketoberfest in Daytona Beach.

Community

Presidential search committee says Delaney is the top choice

When the full board of trustees of Flagler College meets next Thursday, October 21, 2021, Historic City News has learned that the presidential search committee will announce that they have concluded the national search for a permanent leader to replace former president, Joseph Gardner Joyner.

Community

St Augustine airport welcomes Elite Airways

Historic City News was invited to attend this morning’s meeting and ceremonies to officially welcome the return of commercial air service at Northeast Florida Regional Airport. Elite Airways introduced low-fare, nonstop jet service between St Augustine and New York City through Newark, New Jersey. Fares will start at $129 each way.

Business

Letter: Silverleaf development wants to add 5600 homes and 2408 acres

Letter: Silverleaf development wants to add 5600 homes and 2408 acres Al Abbatiello, ChairmanWm. Bartram Scenic & Historic Highway Management Group Dear Historic City News readers: The developer of the already huge Silverleaf development in northwest St Johns County is planning a major expansion. Silverleaf has asked to add 5600 residential units and 2408 acres…

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Editorials

Hutson, Renner, and Stevenson convene annual state legislative delegation hearing in St Augustine

October 1st, Florida Representative Cyndi Stevenson, Paul Renner, and State Senator Travis Hutson convened the annual state legislative delegation hearing in St Augustine. Historic City News readers participated in this planned opportunity to be heard by our lawmakers as they head into the new legislative session in Tallahassee.

Government

Man arrested after threatening to murder family members

Yesterday, Melissa Morreale, Public Affairs Officer for Flagler County Sheriff Rick Staly, reported to Historic City News that Bunnell resident, 49-year-old Ronald Wright, has been arrested after he killed a family’s bird, destroyed the inside of a residence, and was threatening to kill family members.

Public Safety

City busily removing washed up, submerged, and ensnarled boats

The City of St Augustine is continuing a project to clean up the Intracoastal Waterway of what it calls “derelict” vessels, according to an update received by Historic City News from Communications Director Melissa Wissel. Boaters are asked to use caution in the area during this time.

Public Safety

Advocating for women’s health

Nearly 75,000 abortions were reported to Historic City News in Florida in 2020, up 4% from the previous year, according to the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration.

Government