Delaney named fifth president of Flagler College

The Flagler College Board of Trustees announced to Historic City News yesterday that former Jacksonville Mayor John Delaney has been officially named as the fifth president of Flagler College.


The Flagler College Board of Trustees announced to Historic City News yesterday that former Jacksonville Mayor John Delaney has been officially named as the fifth president of Flagler College.

Florida Department of Transportation Community Outreach Specialist Allen Nelson has updated Historic City News with the weekly lane closure report containing information regarding ongoing construction projects and traffic impacts for the coming week. Our readers and subscribers will be updated every Friday by 5:00 p.m., with some unavoidable exceptions and state holidays.

By: Raphael Cosme
Photojournalist for Historic City News
The City of St. Augustine, the oldest in the nation, adds a new page to its history. The Cathedral Basilica of San Agustín became the sacred center of one of the largest ceremonies in the Catholic community — the canonical coronation of Our Lady of La Leche.

Florida Department of Transportation Community Outreach Specialist Allen Nelson has updated Historic City News with the weekly lane closure report containing information regarding ongoing construction projects and traffic impacts for the coming week. Our readers and subscribers will be updated every Friday by 5:00 p.m., with some unavoidable exceptions and state holidays.

In anticipation of increased motorcycle traffic, the City of St Augustine has implemented its annual accommodation for the convenience of motorcycle enthusiasts visiting the area for Biketoberfest in Daytona Beach.

When the full board of trustees of Flagler College meets next Thursday, October 21, 2021, Historic City News has learned that the presidential search committee will announce that they have concluded the national search for a permanent leader to replace former president, Joseph Gardner Joyner.

Historic City News was invited to attend this morning’s meeting and ceremonies to officially welcome the return of commercial air service at Northeast Florida Regional Airport. Elite Airways introduced low-fare, nonstop jet service between St Augustine and New York City through Newark, New Jersey. Fares will start at $129 each way.

Letter: Silverleaf development wants to add 5600 homes and 2408 acres
Al Abbatiello, Chairman
Wm. Bartram Scenic & Historic Highway Management Group
Dear Historic City News readers:
The developer of the already huge Silverleaf development in northwest St Johns County is planning a major expansion. Silverleaf has asked to add 5600 residential units and 2408 acres to the development, for a total of 16,300 new homes. The “plan” also includes more than 3,000,000 square feet of commercial space.