When is $11 billion actually $335.5 billion?
Answer? When you are talking about the value of the U.S. Government owned gold reserve.
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.
Answer? When you are talking about the value of the U.S. Government owned gold reserve.
North Florida filmmaker Lorraine Portman will present her latest short film, “Falling South” as part of the 8th Annual St Augustine Film Festival, going on January 18 – 21, 2018. The film premiered in the Cayman International Film Festival in July, and has been playing festivals and winning awards nationwide.
Although vehicles accessing the beach do not need a beach pass until March 1, 2018; from now until then, Historic City News readers can purchase a current 2018 annual county beach driving pass.
Historic City News was notified by Florida Department of Transportation Public Information Officer, Debbie Delgado, 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 will be working on the roadways and need your full attention.
St Augustine mayor Nancy Shaver told Historic City News that as the deadline for applications approaches, those readers who might still be interested in serving on a volunteer committee considering how to “contextualize” the city’s only Confederate memorial should act now. You only have until the end of the month to apply, Shaver said.

Letter: Historic City News is a vital link between government and people
Teresa H Monson
St. Johns River Water Management District
Dear Historic City News editor:
On behalf of the St. Johns River Water Management District media team, I would like to thank Historic City News for helping share our messages with your readers on issues and projects related to Florida’s water.
The Veteran’s Council of St. Johns County invites the Historic City News readers to the Tenth-Annual Wreath Laying Ceremony held at the St. Augustine National Cemetery.
Historic City News readers are patriotically invited to attend the Open Meeting of the St Augustine Tea Party on Tuesday evening, December 12th at 6:30 p.m., held at the Village Inn located at 900 North Ponce de Leon Boulevard, St. Augustine.