HISTORIC CITY NEWS
Historic City News has been published daily since March 2000. Reporting local news for St Augustine and St Johns County Florida, Historic City News is the county's only free press. Our mission is to hold public figures accountable to the public.
Historic City News has been informed to expect blowback from business owners tonight when the City of St Augustine considers a new nightlife ordinance that will have a direct impact on 28 bars, breweries, and restaurants in St Augustine.
Jewish Historic City News readers are welcome to attend the High Holy Day services for Yom Kippur, beginning on Monday, September 25th at 9:00 a.m. Prayers and celebration services will be held at First Congregation Sons of Israel, located at 161 Cordova Street in St Augustine.
Pursuant to Section 403.077, F.S., the Florida Department of Environmental Protection informed local Historic City News reporters that they have received the following Public Notice of Pollution for a reportable release that occurred within St Johns County.
City Manager David Birchim reported to Historic City News today that he has immediately promoted Brandon Miller to Director of Information Technology. Miller will spearhead the comprehensive management and operation of the City’s information systems.
Interim County Administrator Joy Andrews will be the featured speaker of the St Johns County Civic Roundtable, according to a notification received by Historic City News today. The mission of the St Johns County Civic Roundtable is to preserve and improve the quality of life in St Johns County.
Kaiden Taylor
Homeless
Hey, my name is Kaiden, and I’m one of the homeless in Saint Augustine. I am 18 years old, and I have been living here for about two months.
I just wanted to bring my experience with the homeless shelters here in St Augustine to your attention, specifically Port in the Storm.
Second generation screen actor, Michael Douglas, will speak at the upcoming 2023 American Democracy Summit being held in Los Angeles on September 27th –29th. Historic City News has previously reported on Douglas’ entry into politics since his dad, Kirk Douglas, passed away three years ago.
Historic City News has learned that tensions are continuing to flare between members of the St Johns County Republican Executive Committee following recent comments by the local party’s Chairman Blake Paterson that voters in Darryl Boyer’s State House District 19 would not elect a black man to that office.