HISTORIC CITY NEWS 2022

County unanimously approves purchase of Genovar property

More than 50-years ago, the late Phil Genovar invited Historic City News editor Michael Gold and other members of his scout troop to visit his spacious, family estate along the San Sebastian River. After a quick tour of what seemed like an endless stretch of secluded natural Florida, the guests were invited to put on…

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Government

Voting Precinct locations for St Johns County

As Historic City News subscribers prepare for the August 23, 2022 Primary Elections, we reached out to Supervisor of Elections, Vicky Oakes to verify the locations where registered voters will cast their ballots on Election Day.

Government

Handyman available for home projects

Maple Enterprises of St Augustine and St Johns County is a non-structural construction company. For example, jobs like painting, fencing, or demolition are the “bread and butter” of Maple Enterprises.

Business

Local source for nuisance wildlife control

Intuitive Trapping in St Augustine reported to Historic City News that they are a state-licensed, humane nuisance wildlife removal service available to help you today with your “wildlife crisis”.

Business

My Insurance Services contracts with multiple carriers

Historic City News was informed today that local businessman Kenneth Maple is doing business as My Insurance Services representing multiple insurance carriers within St Augustine and St Johns County.

Community

Florida Supreme Court has recently disciplined 19 attorneys

Leslie H. Smith, spokesperson for the Department of Lawyer Regulation of The Florida Bar informed local Historic City News reporters that the Florida Supreme Court has recently disciplined 18 attorneys, suspending eight, reprimanding six, and revoking the licenses of four.

Business

Damages sought against City in the federal lawsuit over confederate memorial

Historic City News reviewed details of the third amended complaint for declaratory and injunctive relief against the City of St Augustine as submitted by the Plaintiffs, H.K. Edgerton, William C. McCrae, Wade Ross, Jill Pacetti, and James Parham on July 8, 2022. At issue are injuries sustained at the hands of City officials who the…

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Government

Federal lawsuit against city updated

The descendant of a black confederate soldier has filed a lawsuit in federal court naming the City of St Augustine as a defendant. In his third amended filing, an additional plaintiff and additional details have been added to his complaint.

Government