HISTORIC CITY NEWS

After serious crashes and one fatality law enforcement warns to drive safely

This holiday weekend got off to a bad start according to crash reports received by Historic City News on Sunday. The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office responded to two serious crashes on Saturday.

Public Safety

Local government offices closed for holidays

Solid waste collection schedule changed for December 25-26 only Offices for the City of St. Augustine will be closed on Monday and Tuesday, December 25 and 26, and on Monday and Tuesday, December 31 and January 1, in observance of the Christmas and New Year’s Day holidays.

Government

Dan Holiday receives nod for 60-years of Masonic life

Earlier this month, Historic City News Editorial Board volunteer, Daniel Holiday, was recognized by his Masonic family with a certificate and pin marking sixty-years of participation as a Free and Accepted Mason.

Community

News and Views of 2018

The St Augustine Reportby former Mayor George Gardner2002-2006 Annually, Historic City News defers to an experienced writer and editor, for his curated list of the top ten news stories in St Augustine and St Johns County. We enjoy the opportunity to showcase former St Augustine City Commissioner and two-term mayor George Gardner’s personal favorites as…

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Community

Obituary: Carl Edward (Bud) Markel

Carl Edward (Bud) Markel passed away December 19, 2018, with family members at his side. He was born in Hillsboro, Illinois on February 1, 1935.

Government

FDOT to rehabilitate Crescent Beach Bridge

The Florida Department of Transportation announced to local Historic City News reporters that they will spend an estimated $3 million dollars on the upcoming Crescent Beach Bridge (SR-206) rehabilitation project scheduled to begin in mid-January.

Community

Kanti Patel: Playing monopoly with real hotels

St. Augustine’s hotel business is good, and the man former Mayor George Gardner describes as “the city’s most successful hotelier” apparently believes that it can get better.

Business

Join North Shores Improvement Association or renew for 2019

The North Shores Improvement Association was created by neighbors who wanted to improve the quality of life in the area south from South Ponte Vedra Beach to the St Augustine Inlet. Al Aldrich, president of the non-profit organization, says he is proud of the success that can be attributed to members of the Association since…

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Community