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Neville odd-man out on 30-day demolition delay

Historic City News observed that only City Commissioner Todd Neville had objection to a new ordinance that will require those who are awarded a demolition permit to wait for the 30-day appeal window to expire before actually performing the demolition. The vote creating the new requirement was approved Monday night in a 4-1 split vote.

Public Safety

73-year-old St Augustine man called “political prisoner”

William B Rosenstock who resides at 57 White Court in St Augustine Beach was arrested by officers with the St. Augustine Beach Police Department. He was taken to the St Johns County Jail and held in lieu of $500 bond, charged with misdemeanor stalking.

Government

St Augustine Commission appoints new City Clerk

On the job since June 1, 2009, Darlene Galambos, currently the Recording Secretary for the City of St Augustine, will receive a promotion to fill the position of City Clerk; currently held by Alison Ratkovic.

Business

Publix will rebuild Moultrie Square – pharmacy remains open

Historic City News has learned that Skinner Bros Realty Co. will be building a 54,000-square-foot Publix in the Moultrie Square Shopping Center in St. Augustine as part of a “large-scale enhancement project” of the center.

Government

Redistricting concerns take Commissioner McClure to Tallahassee

St Johns County Commissioner Bill McClure informed local Historic City News reporters that he is headed to Tallahassee to address members of the House and Senate committee on congressional redistricting.

Community

St Augustine-Palm Coast Navy League appoints Capra JAG Officer

The St. Augustine-Palm Coast Navy League reported to Historic City News the appointment of Captain Jack Capra as the council's new JAG…

Editorials

Free speech can’t be sequestered

Free speech can’t be sequestered

Bill Rosenstock
St Augustine Beach, FL

Dear Editor:

I applaud the county commission for its unanimous vote August 4th for the removal of the “free speech area” sign at Pier Park. Free speech is practiced by all American citizens every day without us ever thinking about it.

St Augustine skyscraper to be high-roller hotel

Coca-Cola Beverages unveils America250 Commemorative Cans

Precautionary Boil Water Notice for North Beach Service Area

Public carrying of firearms strictly prohibited in “sensitive locations”

New horizons for the Seventh Circuit as open carry becomes reality

Lasting place of remembrance for firefighters, families and community

St Augustine Sergeant appointed Chief of Police

Sweeny Named Mayor of St Augustine Beach

Defendant captured after wild goose chase

County Deputies Arrest Suspect in Double Shooting

Littering of cigarette butts and vaping paraphernalia prohibited

Clay Murphy Assumes Chairmanship in Controversial County Meeting

Supreme Court disciplines nine Florida lawyers

Police losing top leader: Michaux retires

Honoring Anthony Cuthbert for 28 Years with St Augustine Police

New leadership for St Johns County Commission

Hall and Craig selected to electrify Light-Up! Night ceremony

Missing the target: Wild West gun carry didn’t happen

Anti-Trump Rallies: Where were the Republicans?

Three deaths reported in seperate crashes this morning