Historic City News has been published daily since March 2000. Reporting local news for St Augustine and St Johns County Florida, Historic City News is the county's only free press. Our mission is to hold public figures accountable to the public.
Florida is well known and widely recognized as a leader in open records laws — what we call “government in the sunshine”. As an investigator and news publisher my job is a lot easier here than it could be in many other states like California or Pennsylvania.
By Ryan Christopher DeVault
Florida is #1 in first AP preseason poll. The first AP preseason poll in college football has been released, and,.moreover, the University of Florida is the runaway #1.
Former Mayor George Gardner wrote in today’s St. Augustine Report, “We had the opportunity years back to tour the “hidden” Lightner, the fourth floor, once quarters for hotel staff, today home for overflow of the massive Lightner collections.”
Historic City News has learned that county commissioners, in special session at 9:00 a.m. Tuesday, will consider 34 applications for the county’s Tourist Development Council (TDC).
Jenny O’Dell reported to Historic City News that at noon on Friday, candidate qualifying for Senate District 8 officially closed.
On Monday’s City of St. Augustine commission agenda there will be public hearings and final action on proposals to increase the proposed fire assessment fees and electric utility tax.
City Attorney Ron Brown reported to Historic City News that he will recommend delaying action to rescind 22.6, the current Plaza ordinance, until the September 14 St. Augustine City Commission meeting.
Tara Dodson reported to Historic City News that several changes are in store for St. Johns County beaches this weekend, including impacts from Atlantic storm activity and the re-opening of Porpoise Point to vehicles.
