HISTORIC CITY NEWS

Mike Hill promotes rally for his supporters outside Fake News Headquarters

After a week of public relations misery, several Historic City News readers, including a group of members of the Saint Augustine Tea Party, are showing their support for Florida Representative Mike Hill (R) who has visited and spoken to their members as well as members of the Ladies Memorial Association of St Augustine, Inc.

Government

FDOT road repairs and maintenance report

Historic City News was notified by Florida Department of Transportation Public Information Officer, Allen Nelson, that traffic will be impacted at the following St Augustine and St Johns County locations where roadwork is being conducted. Be alert to lane closures and temporary detours, as well as increased congestion in these areas. FDOT employees and contractors…

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Community

Les Thomas receives the Adelaide Sanchez Award

Historic City News reporters will attend the presentation of the Adelaide Sanchez Award for Historic Restoration and Preservation to Les Thomas, whose wide-ranging career has contributed to maintaining St. Augustine’s authenticity. Thomas was nominated for the award by Commissioner John Valdes and supported unanimously by the City Commission.

Community

The story behind the Adelaide Sanchez Award

Historic City News archives show that the award’s namesake, Adelaide Sanchez, was a native of St. Augustine and worked at the St. Augustine Record from 1930 through 1943 where she was a reporter, features writer, society editor, and the Associated Press correspondent.

Community

2019 tax roll estimates sent to St Johns County Taxing Authorities

Eddie Creamer, St. Johns County Property Appraiser, announced to Historic City News this week that his office has provided the June 1st estimates of the 2019 tax roll to St. Johns County Taxing Authorities.

Government

Tea Party speaker asks attendees if they want Capitalism or Socialism

Historic City News readers are patriotically invited to attend the open meeting of the Saint Augustine Tea Party on Tuesday, June 11th at 6:30 pm, held at the Village Inn located at 900 N. Ponce de Leon Boulevard, in Saint Augustine. Business consultant, Paul Livingston will be the guest speaker.

Community

Mayor Shaver: Where is she now?

Historic City News editor Michael Gold had the opportunity to catch up with former St Augustine Mayor Nancy Shaver today as she continues her convalescence. We have been fortunate enough to speak with Nancy a few times over the past four months since she continues to follow Historic City News and keep up with comings-and-goings…

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Community

Motorcyclist killed last night in crash with Jeep as it made a U-turn on US-1 South

Historic City News was informed at about 9:00 p.m. Sunday evening that a motorcycle operator was killed in a collision with a 1992 Jeep Wrangler, as the vehicle attempted to make a U-turn on US-1 at Moses Creek Boulevard.

Public Safety