Category: Community

Historic City News endorses Kim Kendall for State House District 18
From a press release received by Historic City News this week, Kim Kendall, who is running for Northeast Florida’s House District 18 seat, publicized that she is proud to announce the endorsement of the Historic City News Editorial Review Board. Since launching her campaign, Kim has garnered support from a slate of prominent community, grassroots,…
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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:

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”.

June – This Month at The Waterworks
Historic City News readers may be interested in upcoming cultural events reported by the St Johns Cultural Council, Inc. Always check with the event host to be sure that no last-minute changes have occurred before completing plans to attend. All planned events are subject to change. Selections reported by HistoricCoastCulture.com The historic Waterworks building is…
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City of St Augustine Beach hosts Art & Bark in the Park event
The City of St Augustine Beach reported to Historic City News that, in conjunction with the Beach Art Studio, they will host the Annual Art & Bark in the Park event on May 18, 2024. The event is being held at Lakeside Veterans Memorial Park, 2340 A1A South, St Augustine Beach, 32080, and will run…
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GOP finally removes St Johns Republican Executive Committee Chair Blake Paterson
After months of mismanagement and abuse, observed and previously reported by Historic City News, the Republican Party of Florida has removed St Johns County GOP Chairman Blake Paterson. An election will be held within the next 60 days to determine who will fill the remainder of Paterson’s term, but the suspension and other penalties are…