City Hall closes early today

City Hall
City of St. Augustine Offices Closed due to effects of Tropical Storm Fay

Historic City News has been notified that the offices for the City of St. Augustine will be closed today, Friday August 22, 11:30 a.m . due to the effects of Tropical Storm Fay.

County Offices Closed Thursday

Wanchick
County Administrator Michael D. Wanchick has announced that all Departments of the St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners will be closed on Thursday, August 21, 2008 due to the anticipation of deteriorating weather conditions from Tropical Storm Fay.

Fay Approaches – City Watches

City of St. Augustine

Historic City News has been informed that at least one city meeting has been cancelled so far because of the storm.

As Tropical Storm Fay continues to move north, the City of St. Augustine urges residents and business owners to make all necessary preparations for the “just in case” scenario.

Sheriff endorses Randy Brunson


In a video endorsement received by Historic City News this morning, Sheriff David Shoar and retiring County Commissioner Jim Bryant made public endorsements of county commissioner candidate Randy Brunson who is running in a three-way race against Gary McMahon and Ken Bryan for election for the District 5 seat.

Early voting begins Monday

Historic City News was reminded today by Penny Halyburton, St. Johns County Supervisor of Elections, that any registered St. Johns County voter may vote early by appearing at any of the Early Voting Sites listed below during the two weeks before Election Day.