HISTORIC CITY NEWS

Outlet Mall receives go-ahead for redevelopment

At this morning’s regular meeting of the St Johns County Commission, a proposal to redevelop the St Augustine Outlet Mall into a maximum of 99,500 square feet of retail space received unanimous support.

Business

Democratic Governors criticize DeSantis on re-election filing

Claiming that Florida is fed up with Republican Governor Ron DeSantis and his “games”, a spokesman for the Democratic Governors Association is calling DeSantis “vulnerable” as the governor officially filed paperwork to run for re-election this week.

Government

Inaugural A1A Cruise Night this Saturday

It’s almost time to cruise at the “Inaugural A1A Cruise Night” and all Historic City News readers are invited by our financial institution and the event sponsor, VyStar Credit Union, to participate and be a spectator in this soon-to-be-classic local event.

Community

City and County government offices close Thursday for Veterans Day

Historic City News has received notification from government offices in the City of St Augustine, St. Johns County, and the City of St. Augustine Beach that they will be closed Thursday in recognition of Veterans Day.

Government

Historic City News honors all veterans for their service

A ceremony with a special tribute to Vietnam veterans will take place today at Anastasia Baptist Church, 1650 A1A South in St. Augustine. Doors open at 9:00 a.m. this morning and the program will begin at 11:00 a.m.

Community

FDOT Northeast Florida Road and Lane Closures Weekly Report

Florida Department of Transportation Community Outreach Specialist Allen Nelson has updated Historic City News with the weekly lane closure report containing information regarding ongoing construction projects and traffic impacts for the coming week. Our readers and subscribers will be updated every Friday by 5:00 p.m., with some unavoidable exceptions and state holidays.

Public Safety

City Fire Department chasing 4th call in 48-hours

Historic City News has learned that today’s weather already has the St Augustine Fire Department Marine Units very busy.

Public Safety

Barry Kass ends family tradition; announcing his final SAHS football game tonight

When St Augustine High School Yellow Jackets square off against a century-old rival, Palatka High School, a local family tradition will come to an end. Local sportscasting icon, Barry Snyder Kass, will hang up his microphone for the last time.

Community