HISTORIC CITY NEWS

Brandon Patty endorsed for St Johns County Clerk of Court

After careful consideration of both candidate’s qualifications for the office, the Historic City News Editorial Review Board has endorsed Brandon Patty for St Johns County Clerk of Court. We find that Brandon is unquestionably the most qualified and experienced candidate in this race.

Editorials

Tamara Renuart endorsed for Republican Committeewoman

After careful consideration of each candidate’s qualifications for the office, the Historic City News Editorial Review Board has endorsed Tamara Renuart for St Johns County Republican Committeewoman, a crucial role that plays a significant part in shaping the direction of the state Republican Party.

Editorials

Rules at the Castillo de San Marcos for July 4 fireworks

The National Park Service reminds Historic City News readers who are planning to visit the Castillo de San Marcos for the Independence Day fireworks celebration to please remember these important regulations that will be strictly enforced:

Community

County did not buy properety to build Florida Museum of Black History

The gubernatorial appointed Task Force may have voted 6-1 to formally transmit its recommendation to Governor DeSantis to locate the Florida Museum of Black History to a site in St Johns County, but now, Florida Memorial University, the owner of the property, is crying “foul”.

Community

Lynn Straughan endorsed for St Johns County School Board District 5

After careful consideration of each candidate’s qualifications for the office, the Historic City News Editorial Review Board has endorsed Lynn Straughan for St Johns County School Board District 5. Her unwavering dedication to education and extensive experience in social services make her a formidable candidate for the School Board.

Editorials

St. Johns County Independence Day holiday office hours

The media relations office of St Johns County reported to Historic City News that all departments of the St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners, St. Johns County administrative offices, library branches and bookmobile, the Supervisor of Elections’ Office, the Property Appraiser’s Office, the Tax Collector’s Office, and the Clerk of Courts and County Comptroller’s…

Visit full text article “St. Johns County Independence Day holiday office hours” »

Government

Florida Supreme Court revokes Joe Boles’ law license

Historic City News was informed this afternoon that the law license of former mayor Joe Boles has been revoked in a disciplinary action that has been expected for some time. Boles, who was first admitted in 1984, practiced elder law, estate planning, wills, trusts and probate law with his stepson, William Masson, at 19 Riberia…

Visit full text article “Florida Supreme Court revokes Joe Boles’ law license” »

Public Safety

Guest Editorial: Are you prepared to vote?

Carol AndersonSt Johns, FL At the risk of sounding overly dramatic, the coming primary election on August 20 is crucially important to the healthy future of St Johns County. And now that all the primaries are closed, Historic City News readers who are registered Republicans will most likely select our elected officials.

Editorials