Last Call for new nightlife ordinance tonight

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.

Business

Wishing you and your family a blessed Yom Kippur

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.

Community

Public Notice of Pollution – St Johns County

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.

Public Safety

Do not miss the October Civic Roundtable meeting

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.

Business

St Augustine homeless shelters in my own words

Kaiden TaylorHomeless 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.

Community

Editorial: Michael Douglas on democracy

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.

Editorials

Local Republican Executive Committee in conflict

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.

Community