HISTORIC CITY NEWS

By the numbers: Historic Downtown Parking Facility

A spokesman for the City of St Augustine Department of Public Affairs reported to Historic City News that during the month of December, the Historic Downtown Parking Facility welcomed its 3.5 millionth vehicle.

Community

Cyndi Stevenson addresses Ponte Vedra Republican Club

Dan Abel, President of the Ponte Vedra Republican Club, has invited Historic City News readers to attend their meeting on Thursday, February 2nd, when Florida Representative Cyndi Stevenson is the special guest speaker.

Community

Alcazar Room returns to service on February 13

Four months and about $40,000 later, the City of St Augustine reported to Historic City News that the Alcazar Room, the primary meeting room for public meetings at City Hall, will resume operation on February 13th.

Government

Victorian Era’s fascination with human hair art and jewelry

Lightner Museum Curator Barry Myers has announced to local Historic City News reporters an opportunity to experience an intimate encounter with a select few of the Lightner’s eclectic relics during a special Curator’s Tour on February 1, 2017.

Community

DeSantis named to chair national security subcommittee

US Representative Ron DeSantis has been named Chairman of the Subcommittee on National Security for the 115th Congress. This is his second term to serve in that position.

Government

Letter: The Donald IS in charge

Letter: The Donald IS in charge Terry Buckenmeyer St Augustine, FL Dear Historic City News Editor, These are some random thoughts from an old radical leftist on the presidency of Donald Trump.

Editorials

FDOT road repairs and maintenance report

Debbie Delgado reported the following St Augustine and St Johns County locations to Historic City News where the Florida Department of Transportation will be conducting roadwork that is expected to have an impact on driving, beginning this morning and continuing through the coming week.

Community

After months of questions, deputy charged and terminated

As recently as January 5th, Historic City News responded to tips from our readers and members of the St Johns County Sheriff’s Office, telling us that Sergeant Robert Gober III had been misappropriating funds from the local Police Athletic League where he served as Executive Director.

Public Safety