HISTORIC CITY NEWS

Veteran graves receive a live holiday wreath at Christmas

Wreaths Across America is dedicated to ensuring that headstones in all America’s National Cemeteries are adorned with a live holiday wreath at Christmas. Ceremonial wreaths will be placed by a member from each service branch: US Army, US Navy, US Marine Corps, US Air Force, US Coast Guard, US Merchant Marines and Prisoner of War/Missing…

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Community

City bids “Bon Voyage” to 1879 Confederate veterans memorial

The fallout continues after our brilliantly overpaid city manager, John Regan, ensconced in the support of three-of-five St Augustine City Commissioners, delivered (un)expected relocation costs, above those approved by the commission, a boat ride via a rented barge, vandalism and arson against the memorial at it’s new home — closer to Clay County and Mandarin…

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Editorials

Tail cone of World War II airplane discovered on north beach

Jay Smith reported to Historic City News this week that staff from the St. Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum have discovered the tail cone from a World War II-era plane on South Ponte Vedra Beach.

Community

FDOT road repairs and maintenance report

Historic City News was notified by the Florida Department of Transportation Public Information Officer, Allen Nelson, that traffic will be impacted at the following St Augustine and St Johns County locations where roadwork is being conducted.

Community

President and First Lady test positive for COVID-19 virus

Historic City News reporters watched as 74-year-old President Donald Trump told Fox News host Sean Hannity on Thursday that he and the first lady, 50-year-old Melania Trump, have tested positive for COVID-19.

Government

Art Galleries of St Augustine present First Friday Art Walk

Jennifer Flynt, Secretary of the Art Galleries of St. Augustine, invites all Historic City News subscribers to start the month and weekend off with the monthly tradition of First Friday Art Walk; affording art lovers, locals and visitors an opportunity to get out and explore the rich artistic culture of the nation’s oldest city.

Community

Local Adjutant General tests positive for COVID-19

The Adjutant General for the Florida National Guard, Maj. Gen. James Eifert, has tested positive for COVID-19, according to an official notification received by Historic City News today. Eifert is in consultation with his physician to ensure that he does not return to work until there is no chance he can spread the virus to…

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Government

Body of missing Palm Coast teenager recovered this morning

Just before 8:00 a.m. this morning, Public Information Officer Brittany Kershaw reported to Historic City News local reporters the discovery of a human body, found floating in the water at Graham Swamp located at 1635 Old Kings Road in Flagler County.

Public Safety