HISTORIC CITY NEWS

City marks the birth of founder Don Pedro Menendez de Aviles

Last week, on Wednesday, February 15th at 11:00 a.m. Historic City News subscribers attended when the City of St. Augustine marked Don Pedro Menendez de Aviles’ 504th birthday with a brief wreath-laying ceremony at the base of his statue in front of City Hall, located at 75 King Street.

Government

Public Notice of Pollution – City of St Augustine

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

Public Notice of Pollution – City of St Augustine

Public Safety

Obituary: Gregory Edward Baker

Historic City News was informed that tomorrow, Tuesday, February 21, the City of St Augustine will fly the American flag at half-mast in honor of former City Commissioner and Mayor Greg Baker. This is part of the City’s protocol to honor deceased former city commissioners and other notable figures.

Community

DeSantis wants to protect public officials from press scrutiny

Historic City News received a Tuesday press release from Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’ office, calling on the legislature to adopt a bill making it easier to sue the press. The release followed a roundtable discussion with the governor and media critics in Hialeah Gardens.

Government

16-year-old Aiden Fucci pleads guilty to first-degree murder

Monday morning before jury selection was set to begin, Historic City News was notified by Seventh Circuit State Attorney R. J. Larizza that defendant Aiden Sean Fucci pled guilty as an adult charged in connection with the first-degree murder of his classmate, Tristyn Bailey.

Public Safety

Letter: Bailey family responds to the guilty plea in daughter’s murder trial

Dear Historic City News readers, This morning’s surprise change of plea brings our family significant relief. Foremost, we would like to give thanks to God. Since this nightmare began, we have had the love and support of so many. We know so many have lifted Tristyn, our family, and her friends up in prayer. The…

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Editorials

Jacksonville attorney among 5 recently disciplined by the Florida Supreme Court

Jennifer Krell Davis, a spokesperson for The Florida Bar, informed local Historic City News reporters that the Florida Supreme Court has recently disciplined five attorneys, suspending four and reprimanding one. Included among those disciplined was Jacksonville attorney Heather Brooke Quick.

Business