HISTORIC CITY NEWS

Showdown scheduled at St Johns County Republican Party

Denver Cook, the man who ran against St Johns County Clerk of Court, Brandon Patty, and lost in the closed Republican Primary Election, August 20th, has been on the hotseat and at the center of controversy at the county Republican Party since the day he presented himself as a candidate to succeed removed chairman Blake…

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Government

Letter: Reason politicians find Slavin questions uncomfortable

Mark TolzmannSt Johns, FL Former St Johns County Commissioner Bill McClure’s retort to the Historic City News endorsement of Ed Slavin for a seat on the Mosquito Control District, ironically serves to highlight the reasons Ed should be on the Board.

Editorials

It’s time to get “election ready” according to Oakes

St Johns County Supervisor of Elections Vicky Oakes reminds Historic City News readers that the November 5th General Election will be here soon, so, it’s time to get “election ready” and make your voting plan. There have been a few changes this year, but Oakes tells local reporters that the improvements are designed to make…

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Government

SMART St Augustine Open House

The City of St Augustine invites Historic City News readers to attend a Public Open House on September 26th, beginning at 5:30 pm until 7:00 pm, as part of the project development and environment study process for the SMART St Augustine project. Goals for the upcoming project include improving traffic congestion, improved parking and pedestrian…

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Public Safety

Letter: You must be kidding! When pigs fly?

Honorable William McClure, MPA MBASt Augustine, FL Why would Historic City News endorse Ed Slavin, knowing that he has cost the County and the State hundreds of thousands of wasted taxpayer dollars retrieving documents that lead to nowhere?

Editorials

ENDORSEMENT: Anastasia Mosquito Control EDWARD A SLAVIN

This is the day Historic City News readers thought they would never see. The day pigs fly. The day Hell freezes over. But, nonetheless, that day is upon us – not because it’s “about time”, but rather because “the time is right”. In the open Anastasia Mosquito Control District 1 race, the Historic City News…

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Editorials

ENDORSEMENT: Anastasia Mosquito Control GARY H HOWELL SR

Selecting Gary Howell for the Anastasia Mosquito Control District (Seat 5) was the easiest endorsement decision to come before the Historic City News Editorial Review Board this election year. Gary has been a part of this community as long as us. We know what to expect from his contribution as a commissioner.

Editorials

FCC Environmental Services gets the boot

At its regular meeting today, Historic City News local reporters watched as the St Johns County Board of County Commissioners took action to address the concerning performance of its solid waste provider, FCC Environmental Services.

Public Safety