Category: Community

In Florida’s national parks that detail slavery and other controversial topics, Historic City News has learned that certain exhibits have been flagged for review by the National Park Service under a presidential directive called “Restore Truth and Sanity to American History.”

Daniel “Dan” Holiday, 89, of St. Augustine, Florida, passed away April 27, 2025, at his residence. He was a native of Owls Head, New York, and resided in St. Augustine for over 65 years. Dan is survived by his wife, Candace Carroll of St Augustine, and daughter Elizabeth van Rensburg of Palatka.

Historic City News readers can celebrate Confederate Memorial Day, the official state holiday, tomorrow on Saturday, April 26, 2025, amongst the beauty of the ancient oak trees laden with Spanish moss and the peaceful waters of Trout Creek along CR 13 North in St Johns County.

On Friday, February 14 at 11:00am, the City of St Augustine invites Historic City News readers to attend an annual ceremony at Parque de Menendez in the area in front of city hall.

Historic City News wishes you and your loved ones a Merry Christmas and a Happy Hanukkah.

Historic City News readers are invited to celebrate the holiday season this morning at St. Augustine’s annual Christmas Parade featuring Santa Claus and some of the local community’s merriest participants.