I received an unexpected telephone call yesterday morning in response to last week’s obituary announcing the passing of a familiar local activist. The call was from Edward A Slavin, the subject of the announcement.

Most every St Augustine elected public official, whether their politics ran conservative or liberal, knew a man who was seen and spoke at nearly every county commission meeting, meeting of the Anastasia Mosquito Control District, as well as most meetings of the Airport Authority and both City of St Augustine and St Augustine Beach commissions. 

Public Information Officer Dee Brown reported to Historic City News tonight that the Office of State Attorney RJ Larizza is investigating “financial discrepancies” and conducting a review of official records of St Augustine Police Benevolent Organization, Incorporated over the past 5-years. The private group was organized on August 19, 2002.  It is funded through voluntary donations from St Augustine Police officers.

As the founding editor of Historic City News, I had the honor of interacting with Kerry McCarthy on any number of non-profit causes and in support of many local political candidates.  I’ve known Kerry for more than the 25 years that we have published, and in no small way it is fair to say that she was an influencer in my decision to pursue political campaign consulting as well as digital publishing.

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.”