HISTORIC CITY NEWS

Regan’s poor performance under attack by commission candidate

Ellis calls for national search to find new city manager Chris Ellis, candidate for City Commission, told Historic City News editor Michael Gold this week that, if elected, he is committed to completing a national search before the City of St Augustine hires its next city manager.

Government

Pilgrimage to historic Huguenot Cemetery

Flagler Memorial Presbyterian Church reported to Historic City News that they will continue their annual tradition of making an All Saints’ Day (November 4th) pilgrimage to pay respects to those buried in the Huguenot Cemetery; the oldest Protestant cemetery in Florida.

Community

Fair Housing in St Johns County

In conjunction with a fair housing study, required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and a condition for receiving Federal housing and community development funds, St Johns County is hosting two public meetings for residents to provide feedback.

Government

Early voting off to an excellent start

In St Johns County, thousands of voters headed to the polls beginning at 8:00 a.m. this morning; and, with little exception, continued steadily until the doors closed at 6:00 p.m. According to Supervisor of Elections Vicky Oakes, over 6,800 voters cast their ballot in the first day of Early Voting in the 2018 General Election.

Government

Halloween Haunts in St Johns County

CORN MAZE & MORE Oct. 6-Nov. 4: Nine acres of a local farm becomes Sykes & Cooper Corn Maze each year — with live music, the maze, games such as a corn cannon, live animals and more at 5995 Brough Road in Elkton, just off State Road 207. Hours are 5 to 10 p.m. Fridays;…

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Community

Rest in peace, our phriend Phred

Freddie Lee Simmons, 70, of St. Augustine, passed away on Wednesday, October 17th 2018, peacefully at home after a long battle with cancer. Freddie was always one of the voices of reason in the city’s first online discussion forums, known on Talk of the Town and Plazabum as “Phred”.

Community

Commissioner Sikes-Kline refuses to support local police with Plaza ordinance

Despite her attempt to stop the St Augustine City Commission from advancing proposed Ordinance 2018-16 to a second reading and public hearing, Nancy Sikes-Kline, a candidate for re-election after 8-years of filling a chair, failed to get the required three votes and the ordinance will be heard at the next commission meeting, November 5, 2018.

Government

Protecting children from sex offenders during Trick-or-Treat

Historic City News has determined that Florida is one of the strictest states when it comes to sex offenses. Sex offenders and predators who are released on probation will have restrictions on Halloween night, but you need to familiarize yourself with the location of offenders before heading out for a night of spooky fun.

Public Safety