HISTORIC CITY NEWS

Landmark Central Florida attraction reopens after longest closure in 70-years

Mark McHugh, Chief Executive Officer for Gatorland in Central Florida, reported to Historic City News that this weekend provided the occasion to reopen the doors of the landmark tourist attraction after the longest closure in its 70-year history.

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

Tax certificates to be sold against delinquent property next week

Historic City News has been provided with an update from Dennis W. Hollingsworth, St. Johns County Tax Collector, as his office recovers from a shutdown caused by the Coronavirus pandemic. The Main Office located at the St Johns County Courthouse, the Julington Creek branch, and Ponte Vedra Beach branch are all open to serve residents…

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Government

Obituary: James Samuel Stuart

It is with deepest sorrow that the family of James Samuel Stuart announces to Historic City News his sudden passing on Sunday May 3, 2020 at age 64 from complications related to COVID-19. Jimmy was born in St. Augustine, Florida in August 1955.

Community

Weekend at the beach includes the risk of rip currents

As residents and visitors return to St Johns County beaches this weekend, just because Historic City News subscribers will enjoy reduced coronavirus restrictions, the water’s edge still poses serious dangers.

Public Safety

Letter: Why I am endorsing Chris Strickland for St Johns County Sheriff

Keith J. PerniciaroSt Johns County, FL Dear Historic City News subscribers, After much reflection, thought and prayer, I have determined to endorse Chris Strickland for our next sheriff. When I withdrew from consideration for this office, I was not certain if I would make an endorsement. However, I believe that my supporters, the people who…

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Editorials

FDOT road repairs and maintenance report

Community

Bush murder conviction and death penalty stands

On August 26, 2011, Historic City News reported that, following the execution of several search warrants and review of DNA test results, detectives obtained an arrest warrant for Sean A. Bush in connection with the nearly three-month-old murder of his 35-year-old wife, Nicole Elise Bush. Yesterday, the Florida Supreme Court upheld the conviction and death…

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Public Safety