HISTORIC CITY NEWS
Historic City News has been published daily since March 2000. Reporting local news for St Augustine and St Johns County Florida, Historic City News is the county's only free press. Our mission is to hold public figures accountable to the public.
Northeast Florida is renowned among Historic City News readers for its stunning beaches that captivate visitors with their diverse landscapes and rich natural beauty. From the historic charm of St. Augustine, or bustling Jacksonville Beach, to the serene surroundings of Amelia Island, this region boasts a variety of environments that cater to different interests and activities.
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.
In a developing story originating from a social media post made by The Southern Group, a founding partner in the political lobbying firm, John Edwin Thrasher of Fleming Island, is apparently “battling cancer” and receiving treatment at Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare.
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.