Category: Government

Historic City News has learned, through public records obtained from the City of St Augustine, that Anastasia Boulevard is the first of three gateways to be reviewed as the city updates its Design Standards for Entry Corridors.

Historic City News readers are welcome to attend a special meeting of the St. Augustine City Commission on Thursday, August 25 starting at 9:00 a.m. to review and discuss the 2016-2017 city budget.

A flag exchange ceremony will be held by the City of St Augustine on Friday, August 26 when city officials meet with a representative of the City of Avilés to exchange city flags, and Historic City News readers are invited to attend.

Neighborhood Council of St Augustine has informed local Historic City News reporters that they will not hold a Primary Election forum this year. Four candidates are running for City Commission Seat 1 in this election, the top two will move to the November General Election unless one of the candidates receives more than 50% of…

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When the polls close on Election Night, Historic City News editor Michael Gold joins local radio personality Kevin Geddings live in the studio on WSOS 103.9 FM for two hours of reporting and commentary, keeping you informed as several important St Johns County races are decided.

We are down to the wire for this year’s Primary Election, with early voting opening on Saturday morning, August 20th. Candidates are still out working on their campaigns, placing signs, walking neighborhoods, holding meet-and-greet events, and making certain that voters know why they are the best choice for their intended office.

The effects of big money in our local elections has kept Historic City News from making endorsements to a number of candidates. We’ve decided to pass over Jerry Cameron, Hunter Conrad, David Shoar, and we are doing the same in the only universal Primary Election, the District 1 St Johns County Commission race.

This week, local Supervisor of Elections, Vicky Oakes, a member of the board of directors of Florida State Association of Supervisors of Elections, forwarded an open letter to Historic City News certifying the security of the state’s voting systems.