HISTORIC CITY NEWS

Hundreds of local children participate in Fourth Early Literacy Fall event

Outreach Manager Joan Whitson reported to Historic City News this week that the Early Learning Coalition of North Florida hosted their fourth early literacy Fall event at the Amazing Grace Crop Maze in Green Cove Springs. Twenty-one local preschools attended the day’s event for a total of 430 children.

Community

Ways to celebrate during the 25th Annual Nights of Lights

St. Augustine’s sensational Nights of Lights holiday display has been illuminating the Nation’s Oldest City for 25-years. This year, Historic City News readers can enjoy the Nights of Lights through February 3, 2019. During Nights of Lights, white lights glow from the sidewalks to the rooftops, over the Bridge of Lions and trail through approximately…

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Business

Morris leaves office after 8-years as county commissioner

The St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners celebrated eight years of service by outgoing District 4 Commissioner Jay Morris today during its regularly scheduled county commission meeting in the auditorium of the county administration building.

Government

St Johns Sheriff David Shoar unaware of $700,000 embezzelment over past five years.

Raye Annette Brutnell, former executive assistant to Sheriff Perry and Sheriff David Shoar, most recently Shoar’s appointee as Director of Finance for the St Johns County Sheriff’s Office, has surrendered herself to the custody of the Flagler County Jail this morning after she was informed that a warrant had been issued for her arrest. Brutnell just turned 47-years-old…

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Public Safety

Picture perfect Night of Lights

Historic City News readers turned out by the thousands on Saturday November 17th at 6:30 p.m. in the Plaza de la Constitucion to participate in the 25th Anniversary celebration of holiday music and lights when Mayor Nancy Shaver of the City of St Augustine counted down to the official lighting of the city’s Christmas tree,…

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Community

Anastasia Island Library December Events

Nicole Jebbia, Programming Coordinator for the Anastasia Island Branch Library, invited Historic City News readers to participate in events scheduled for the coming month. Unless indicated, all events are held at the library and are free of charge.

Community

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

Gillum officially throws in towel

Historic City News has learned that Andrew Gillum ended his bid to become the first African-American governor of Florida this evening, conceding the race to his Republican rival, former Congressman Ron DeSantis. The contest was one of the most closely watched in the country.

Government