Fort Mose: Network to Freedom
The late Jack Williams, a colonial history and antique weapons expert in St Augustine, “knew what he had” when he contacted archaeologist Dr. Kathleen Deagan of the Florida Museum of Natural History in the 1970’s, according to local author and businessman Daniel D. Holiday.






Retired Sheriff of St Johns County and St Augustine native, Neil Joseph Perry, age 67, passed away peacefully Wednesday afternoon at his home surrounded by his family. His strength and character was evident during his long and courageous battle with cancer. He will long be remembered as a compassionate and loving husband, father, grandfather and valued friend.
Laurie Sanderson reported the following St. Augustine and St. Johns County locations to Historic City News where the Florida Department of Transportation will be conducting roadwork that is expected to have an impact on driving, beginning this morning and continuing through the coming week.
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission announced to local Historic City News reporters that after examining some of the more than 150 dead or distressed birds sighted along the coast, researchers believe these deaths are related to stress from the species’ long, trans-Atlantic migration.
When a local Dunkin Donuts employee dropped off her deposit at Regions Bank on South Ponce de Leon Boulevard Tuesday afternoon, there was more in her bank bag than cash; according to information received by Historic City News in St Augustine.
Historic City News in St Augustine was notified today of a three-suspect round-up in connection with a large amount of car burglaries that have occurred over the past few days in the Royal St Augustine area.
Hard to believe that Independence Day is right around the corner — but, it is; and the City of St Augustine Police Department has learned that at least one nearby fireworks display will not be held this year, likely pushing our already popular celebration along the bayfront to capacity.
Historic City News readers in St Augustine and St Johns County have earned a reward for their contribution to our local attractions; and now that summer is officially here, and family members are visiting you during their vacations, we want to remind you of some special offers for residents.







