HISTORIC CITY NEWS

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

Former county commissioner Ben Rich will be Tea Party guest speaker

You are patriotically invited to attend the open meeting of the Saint Augustine Tea Party on Tuesday, May 28th at 6:30 p.m., at the Village Inn; located at 900 North Ponce de Leon Boulevard, Saint Augustine.

Community

St. Augustine Memorial Day Observance

The St. Augustine Memorial Day Observance is held every year at St. Augustine National Cemetery located on Marine Street. This year, Historic City News readers will hear from Brigadier General (Ret.) Valeria Gonzalez-Kerr, who is the keynote speaker.

Community

Lame duck sheriff to issue letter grades to elected county commissioners

St Johns County Sheriff David B Shoar, who does not intend to seek reelection, promises to “tell folks what they need to hear, not what they want to hear; regardless of any political expediency considerations”.

Public Safety

Putnam sheriff asks for our readers help to solve a local murder

Historic City News received a broadcast from the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office asking for assistance in identifying the assailant of a 38-year-old St Johns County man who resided in a condominium at World Golf Village on January 31, 2019.

Public Safety

Letter: St Augustine High School not safe for daughter

Letter: St Augustine High School not safe for daughter Ron HermanSt Augustine, FL Dear Historic City News editor: My daughter attends St Augustine High School and, although Friday is the last day of class, I fear for her safe return after the summer break. The sheriff is not watching the youth resource deputies. The principals…

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Public Safety

Preservation talk turns to hunt for someone to procure Coquina residence

After a lot of patronizing from the St Augustine City Manager’s office, Historic City News learned today that crow will be eaten as the City admits that there is no “historic preservation plan” that they will employ that offsets the potential liability of the nearly 75-year-old wood-frame termite trap acquired as part of the Coquina…

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Government

New local business invites customers who want to express their individuality

Curious Creations & Designs is now open for business in St. Augustine If you enjoy handcrafted, one of a kind papier-mâché sculptures or paintings, or want custom designed clothing for your business or to evoke your own personal style, Curious Creations is your one-stop shop to fulfill all your creative needs.

Business