HISTORIC CITY NEWS

Health officials issue St Johns County mosquito-borne illnesses advisory

Earlier today, Noreen Nickola-Williams, Director of the Office of Public Health Practice and Policy for the Florida Department of Health in St. Johns County, alerted Historic City News to an increase in mosquito-borne disease in St Johns County.

Public Safety

See what St Johns County has to offer

St. Johns County Parks and Recreation Department boasts nearly 50 active and passive parks, 12 boat ramps, seven community centers, over 40 miles of scenic coastline, full-service fishing pier, and an 18-hole golf course. The department is as diverse as the natural ecosystems that surround us.

Community

Obituary: Herbert L Wiles

Herbert Lucas Wiles, 92, of St Augustine, FL passed away Wednesday, September 25, 2019 in Jacksonville, FL.

Community

Florida Public Archaeology Network advice on cemetery cleanups

Historic City News readers are reminded that our historic cemeteries are in critical need of care and attention. But before you rush out and adopt an overgrown cemetery, there are some important things that you need to know first.

Community

Ashlar Lodge donates to therapy for children with special needs

Horse Play Therapy Center, whose facility is located on State Road 207 west of St Augustine, was presented a $6000.00 donation on Friday, September 27, 2019, to provide funds in support of therapy for children with special needs.

Community

Bova will serve life in prison for 2013 first-degree murder

This afternoon, Joseph Frank Bova II, who turns 32-years-old in December, was convicted of first-degree murder after a jury in Bunnell listened to evidence presented during a five-day trial. The Flagler County jury deliberated only 39-minutes before returning a guilty verdict.

Public Safety

Meet Cindy Walker: St Augustine Beach event planner

The City of St. Augustine Beach will celebrate its 60th birthday and Florida City Government Week beginning October 21st and concluding with an open house at St Augustine Beach City Hall on October 25, 2019, from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.

Community

Twelve public records exemptions included in new state laws

Governor Ron DeSantis considered 189 bills that were approved by the Florida legislature in the 2019 session that ended in May. Twenty-eight new laws take effect tomorrow, October 1, 2019.

Government