Local park included in look at Black-American landmarks
Historic City News learned that a recent Dreamstime article, published in the Chicago Tribune, included Fort Mose in St. Augustine, Florida as an American landmark.
Category: Community
Public concerned for their safety while city officials coddle threats by protesters
Hundreds of protesters, many of whom were white college boys and girls, marched from the Bridge of Lions, down St George Street in St. Augustine, as participants in a “Black Lives Matter” demonstration held Wednesday, June 10.
Deadly single-vehicle crash closes US-1 for more than two hours
Historic City News has learned additional details in the fatal car crash over the weekend that had traffic on US-1 shut down for more than two hours. The single-vehicle crash in St. Augustine occurred just after 3:00 p.m. Sunday, June 7, 2020, along US-1 near White Castle Road, according to a report received from the…
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Local Tea Party guests will discuss controversies surrounding vaccines
The Saint Augustine Tea Party invites you to attend their open meeting Tuesday evening, June 9th at 6:30 p.m., held at the Growers Alliance Cafe and Gift Shop located at 322 Anastasia Boulevard in St Augustine.
May decision stands – no fireworks in St Augustine
After listening to city manager John Regan, who was called out for misrepresenting the status of fireworks displays in nearby locations, Historic City News associate editor Don Louis heard public and commissioner comments — but no motion was made to rescind or alter the May decision to cancel July 4th fireworks in the City of…
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Concerts in the Plaza schedule suspended
Kimberly Mayo, Event and Venue Coordinator for the City of St Augustine, reported to Historic City News that the 30th Anniversary season of Concerts in the Plaza will have to wait, due to COVID-19 restrictions on group gatherings and six-foot social distancing requirements.
FDOT road repairs and maintenance report
Historic City News was notified by the Florida Department of Transportation Public Information Officer, Allen Nelson, that traffic will be impacted at the following St Augustine and St Johns County locations where roadwork is being conducted.
St Augustine and St Johns County community reopening news
Historic City News was informed by the St Johns County Emergency Operations Center of the following items that relate to reopening business and recreational facilities in our area.