On Thursday, December 4, 2025, the St Johns County Sheriffs Office confirmed to Historic City News that the “heavy law enforcement presence” on I-95 near Mile Marker 323 was the result of an attempted traffic stop gone bad that spiraled into a full-on manhunt spreading east across International Golf Parkway to US-1 near Abbotts Way.
The St Johns County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a suspect following a double shooting that left two women seriously injured inside a Lena Street residence in St Johns County on Thursday evening, according to a report received by Historic City News.
Brandon J. Patty, St Johns County Clerk of Courts and County Comptroller has announced to Historic City News this morning that beginning this Friday, May 24, 2024, he has requested a leave of absence from Governor Ron DeSantis and has appointed a designee to fulfill his responsibilities through the remainder of this year.
When Historic City News reporters read about $400 Million that mysteriously appeared in this year’s proposed state budget, we couldn’t resist trying to sort through the clues about how it all happened. The mystery isn’t where the money would go. The mystery is who wanted it.
The City of St Augustine Beach reported to Historic City News that, in conjunction with the Beach Art Studio, they will host the Annual Art & Bark in the Park event on May 18, 2024. The event is being held at Lakeside Veterans Memorial Park, 2340 A1A South, St Augustine Beach, 32080, and will run from 12:00 noon until 5:00 p.m. this Saturday,
After months of mismanagement and abuse, observed and previously reported by Historic City News, the Republican Party of Florida has removed St Johns County GOP Chairman Blake Paterson. An election will be held within the next 60 days to determine who will fill the remainder of Paterson’s term, but the suspension and other penalties are effective immediately.
March 18, 2024 commemorates the 24th anniversary of the founding of Historic City News and the registration of the HistoricCity.com domain.
On Friday, March 8, and Saturday, March 9, the Pipe Band of Corvera, from the Asturias region of Spain, will perform as part of the yearlong observance of the 100th Anniversary Celebration of the relationship between St Augustine, Florida and Aviles, Spain.
Whether you spell it Menorcan or Minorcan, Historic City News readers are invited to participate in the Menorcan Heritage Celebration at Llambias House on Sunday, March 2nd from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. as part of Menorcan History Month activities announced this week.
