# HISTORIC CITY NEWS

> Holding public figures accountable to the public


## Posts

- [Ringhaver family donates $75 million to Mayo Clinic expansion](https://historiccity.com/2026/staugustine/news/ringhaver-family-donates-75-million-to-mayo-clinic-expansion-147896): On yesterday, CEO Kent Thielen reported to Historic City News that Paula and Randy Ringhaver, chairman and CEO of Ring Power, gifted $75 million to Mayo Clinic in Florida.
- [St Augustine skyscraper to be high-roller hotel](https://historiccity.com/2026/staugustine/news/st-augustine-skyscraper-to-be-high-roller-hotel-147858): Last night, Historic City News readers observed as Christmas came early for St Augustine hotelier Kanti Patel when the St Augustine City Commission voted unanimously to approve the latest iteration of modified plans allowing redesign, remodeling and repurposing of the tallest icon in the downtown skyline.
- [Coca-Cola Beverages unveils America250 Commemorative Cans ​](https://historiccity.com/2026/staugustine/news/coca-cola-beverages-unveils-america250-commemorative-cans-147842): Coke Florida has unveiled its limited-edition "America250 Coca-Cola cans" at its Jacksonville manufacturing facility on Thursday, April 2, 2026.
- [Gordon J. Wilson named 2026 de Aviles Award recipient](https://historiccity.com/2026/staugustine/news/gordon-j-wilson-named-2026-de-aviles-award-recipient-147838): Historic City News was informed on Monday, February 9, 2026, that the St Augustine City Commission bestowed one of the City's highest honors on Gordon J.
- [Precautionary Boil Water Notice for North Beach Service Area](https://historiccity.com/2026/staugustine/news/precautionary-boil-water-notice-for-north-beach-service-area-147814): As a precaution, residents in the affected area should boil all water used for drinking, cooking, making ice, brushing teeth, or washing dishes.
- [Public carrying of firearms strictly prohibited in "sensitive locations"](https://historiccity.com/2026/staugustine/news/public-carrying-of-firearms-strictly-prohibited-in-sensitive-locations-147809): In St. Johns County, Historic City News readers need to understand that publicly carrying of firearms remains strictly prohibited in several "sensitive locations" mandated by Florida Statute § 790.06(12).
- [New horizons for the Seventh Circuit as open carry becomes reality](https://historiccity.com/2026/staugustine/news/new-horizons-for-the-seventh-circuit-as-open-carry-becomes-reality-147806): For decades, the sight of a holstered handgun on a citizen’s hip was a rare occurrence for Historic City News readers.
- [The rumors of my death are greatly exaggerated](https://historiccity.com/2026/staugustine/news/the-rumors-of-my-death-are-greatly-exaggerated-147804): I received an unexpected telephone call yesterday morning in response to last week’s obituary announcing the passing of a familiar local activist.
- [Guest Column: Remembering Ed Slavin](https://historiccity.com/2026/staugustine/news/guest-column-remembering-ed-slavin-147796): Former Mayor, St.
- [Long time bee in the bonnet of many politicians, Ed Slavin dies](https://historiccity.com/2026/staugustine/news/long-time-bee-in-the-bonnet-of-many-politicians-ed-slavin-dies-at-59-147793): 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.
- [State investigating discrepancies in Police Benevolent records](https://historiccity.com/2026/staugustine/news/state-investigating-discrepancies-in-police-benevolent-records-147773): 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.
- [Lasting place of remembrance for firefighters, families and community](https://historiccity.com/2026/staugustine/news/lasting-place-of-remembrance-for-firefighters-families-and-community-147758): Historic City News was informed that on last Friday, January 9th, St.
- [A life of service to our hometown: Kerry McCarthy will be missed](https://historiccity.com/2026/staugustine/news/a-life-of-service-to-our-hometown-kerry-mccarthy-will-be-missed-147749): 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.
- [St Augustine Sergeant appointed Chief of Police](https://historiccity.com/2026/staugustine/news/st-augustine-sergeant-appointed-chief-of-police-147743): The next Chief of Police for the City of St Augustine, upon the retirement of Police Chief Jennifer Michaux, on January 13, 2026, will be an internal hire, according to an announcement received by Historic City News yesterday.
- [Commence Volume 26 of Historic City News in St Augustine](https://historiccity.com/2025/staugustine/news/commence-volume-26-of-historic-city-news-in-st-augustine-147713): As we begin our 26th year of publication, I want to look back in satisfaction and look forward with renewed hope; as we rebuild our brand and commit to our nonprofit platform for the benefit of both advertisers and citizens of my hometown.
- [Most popular Italian dish in St Augustine](https://historiccity.com/2025/staugustine/news/most-popular-italian-dish-in-st-augustine-147709): When visitors go out to eat in St Augustine, our local and area seafood dishes top the choices according to a phone poll conducted by Historic City News this year.
- [Sweeny Named Mayor of St Augustine Beach](https://historiccity.com/2025/staugustine/news/sweeny-named-mayor-of-st-augustine-beach-147702): The City of St Augustine Beach announced to Historic City News this week, the appointment of Beth Sweeny as its new mayor.
- [Defendant captured after wild goose chase](https://historiccity.com/2025/staugustine/news/defendant-captured-after-wild-goose-chase-147669): On Thursday, December 4, 2025, the St Johns County Sheriffs Office confirmed to Historic City News that the "heavy law enforcement presence" on I-95 near Mile Marker 323 was the result of an attempted traffic stop gone bad that spiraled into a full-on manhunt spreading east across International Golf Parkway to US-1 near Abbotts Way.
- [County Deputies Arrest Suspect in Double Shooting](https://historiccity.com/2025/staugustine/news/county-deputies-arrest-suspect-in-double-shooting-147665): The St Johns County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a suspect following a double shooting that left two women seriously injured inside a Lena Street residence in St Johns County on Thursday evening, according to a report received by Historic City News.
- [Littering of cigarette butts and vaping paraphernalia prohibited](https://historiccity.com/2025/staugustine/news/littering-of-cigarette-butts-and-vaping-paraphernalia-prohibited-147660): During the regular meeting held December 2, 2025, Historic City News reporters listened as the St Johns County Board of County Commissioners unanimously voted to amend two existing County ordinances affecting County parks and County-managed beaches.
- [Clay Murphy Assumes Chairmanship in Controversial County Meeting](https://historiccity.com/2025/staugustine/news/clay-murphy-assumes-chairmanship-in-controversial-county-meeting-147589): Historic City News is following an unexpected turn of events that occurred at yesterday's meeting of the St Johns County Board of County Commissioners; when commissioner Clay Murphy moved to remove Chairman Krista Joseph and elect himself instead.
- [Supreme Court disciplines nine Florida lawyers](https://historiccity.com/2025/staugustine/news/supreme-court-disciplines-nine-florida-lawyers-147585): Historic City News received the following summary of disciplinary orders issued against members of The Florida Bar between September 18, 2025, to November 25, 2025.
- [Police losing top leader: Michaux retires](https://historiccity.com/2025/staugustine/news/police-losing-top-leader-michaux-retires-147581): St. Augustine Police Chief Jennifer Michaux announced to Historic City News today that she will retire from the St.
- [Guest Column: Thankful at Thanksgiving 2025](https://historiccity.com/2025/staugustine/news/guest-column-thankful-at-thanksgiving-2025-147575): Thankful at Thanksgiving, we look back into the past and look forward to our future.
- [Honoring Anthony Cuthbert for 28 Years with St Augustine Police](https://historiccity.com/2025/staugustine/news/honoring-anthony-cuthbert-for-28-years-with-st-augustine-police-147571): Sadly, last week, Historic City News learned of the retirement of Assistant Chief of Police for the City of St Augustine, Anthony W. Cuthbert.
- [New leadership for St Johns County Commission](https://historiccity.com/2025/staugustine/news/new-leadership-for-st-johns-county-commission-147480): At the special re-organizational meeting earlier today, Commissioner Krista Joseph was elected to a second term as Chair and freshman Commissioner Ann Taylor, was elected as Vice Chair for a one-year term.
- [Hall and Craig selected to electrify Light-Up! Night ceremony](https://historiccity.com/2025/staugustine/news/hall-and-craig-selected-to-electrify-light-up-night-ceremony-147093): It's still a little early, but St Augustine's mayor, Nancy Sikes-Kline, can't wait to inform Historic City News that she has selected two honorees to share the stage and commence the official beginning of 2025 Nights of Lights.
- [Allure of Northeast Florida Beaches](https://historiccity.com/2025/staugustine/news/allure-of-northeast-florida-beaches-147067): Northeast Florida is renowned among Historic City News readers for its stunning beaches that captivate visitors with their diverse landscapes and rich natural beauty.
- [Missing the target: Wild West gun carry didn't happen](https://historiccity.com/2025/staugustine/news/missing-the-target-wild-west-gun-carry-didnt-happen-147064): The crowd of "gun toting" citizens, expected by some Historic City News readers, never showed up – at least not since last month's official announcement by Florida's Attorney General James Uthmeier that 50-year-old laws on the books in the state were unconstitutional as written and not in accordance with language contained in the Second Amendment of the United States Constitution.
- [Challengers unpleased with Restore Truth and Sanity to American History directive](https://historiccity.com/2025/staugustine/news/challengers-unpleased-with-restore-truth-and-sanity-to-american-history-directive-147015): 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."
- [Dan Holiday: Alas my brother](https://historiccity.com/2025/staugustine/news/dan-holiday-alas-my-brother-146943): Daniel “Dan” Holiday, 89, of St. Augustine, Florida, passed away April 27, 2025, at his residence. He was a native of Owls Head, New York, and resided in St.
- [Celebrate Confederate Memorial Day Saturday at Trout Creek](https://historiccity.com/2025/staugustine/news/celebrate-confederate-memorial-day-saturday-at-trout-creek-146939): Historic City News readers can celebrate Confederate Memorial Day, the official state holiday, tomorrow on Saturday, April 26, 2025, amongst the beauty of the ancient oak trees laden with Spanish moss and the peaceful waters of Trout Creek along CR 13 North in St Johns County.
- [Historic City News has learned of Thrasher’s failing health](https://historiccity.com/2025/staugustine/news/historic-city-news-has-learned-of-thrashers-failing-health-146928): In a developing story originating from a social media post made by The Southern Group, a founding partner in the political lobbying firm, John Edwin Thrasher of Fleming Island, is apparently "battling cancer" and receiving treatment at Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare.
- [Anti-Trump Rallies: Where were the Republicans?](https://historiccity.com/2025/staugustine/news/anti-trump-rallies-where-were-the-republicans-146908): On February 17, 2025, several hundred anti-Trump protesters demonstrated at City Hall in St Augustine, Florida.
- [Endorsement: Congressional District 6](https://historiccity.com/2025/staugustine/news/endorsement-congressional-district-6-146906): Historic City News would like to join Guardians of American History in recommending Florida Senator Randy Fine for election to the United States House of Representatives for District 6.
- [Three deaths reported in seperate crashes this morning](https://historiccity.com/2025/staugustine/news/three-deaths-reported-in-seperate-crashes-this-morning-146901): Florida Highway Patrol Troop G Sergeant Justin Rountree reported three traffic fatalities already this morning to the local Historic City News office.
- [Sixteen applicants compete for job as county attorney](https://historiccity.com/2025/staugustine/news/sixteen-applicants-compete-for-job-as-county-attorney-146897): Local Historic City News reporters will be on hand tomorrow morning, Thursday, February 27th, to observe when the County Attorney Advisory Review Committee meets to discuss applications from 16 area attorneys who have applied to fill the full-time position currently available at the helm of St Johns county’s legal department.
- [Administrator Joy Andrews back on the hot seat with commission chairman](https://historiccity.com/2025/staugustine/news/administrator-joy-andrews-back-on-the-hot-seat-with-commission-chairman-146725): An email alleging sexual harassment against a county employee was discovered by Historic City News during the recently held commission meeting February 4th.
- [It is up to us to turn the lights back on in The Sunshine State](https://historiccity.com/2025/staugustine/news/it-is-up-to-us-to-turn-the-lights-back-on-in-the-sunshine-state-146722): Florida is going dark and it is up to us to turn the lights back on.
- [Happy Birthday Don Pedro Menendez de Avilés ](https://historiccity.com/2025/staugustine/news/happy-birthday-don-pedro-menendez-de-aviles-146720): On Friday, February 14 at 11:00am, the City of St Augustine invites Historic City News readers to attend an annual ceremony at Parque de Menendez in the area in front of city hall.
- [‘Tis the season for Florida’s lobbyists and politicians](https://historiccity.com/2024/staugustine/news/tis-the-season-for-floridas-lobbyists-and-politicians-146668): Historic City News scours the web at the close of each year to find some bit of editorial prose to entertain our core subscriber base, that being those politicos, lobbyists, elected and appointed officials of local government who seem hellbent on dancing between the raindrops to deliver us another session of Legislative pork while managing not to lose their jobs.
- [Merry Christmas and a Happy Hanukkah](https://historiccity.com/2024/staugustine/news/merry-christmas-and-a-happy-hanukkah-146665): Historic City News wishes you and your loved ones a Merry Christmas and a Happy Hanukkah.
- [Medical examiner needs money to build new facility](https://historiccity.com/2024/staugustine/news/medical-examiner-needs-money-to-build-new-facility-146641): Tyler Jarnagin reported to Historic City News reporters this week that state and local officials toured the office of the District 23 Medical Examiner in St Johns County to see several pressing needs requested to be filled in the region.
- [Lighthouse announces new Interim Executive Director](https://historiccity.com/2024/staugustine/news/lighthouse-announces-new-interim-executive-director-146638): The St Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum announced to local Historic City News reporters today that Jason Titcomb has been named the new Interim Executive Director.
- [67th Annual Christmas Parade in St Augustine](https://historiccity.com/2024/staugustine/news/67th-annual-christmas-parade-in-st-augustine-146635): Historic City News readers are invited to celebrate the holiday season this morning at St.
- [Christmas activities at The Waterworks in St Augustine](https://historiccity.com/2024/staugustine/news/christmas-activities-at-the-waterworks-in-st-augustine-146616): Historic City News readers are invited to enjoy the many different activities planned for Christmas as presented by the St Johns Cultural Council and its member artists during the month of December.
- [Tonight is the coronation ceremony for new city commissioners](https://historiccity.com/2024/staugustine/news/tonight-is-the-coronation-ceremony-for-new-city-commissioners-146610): This evening, Monday, December 2, 2024, at 7:30 p.m., the St Augustine City Commission will meet for its organizational meeting in The Alcazar Room of City Hall, located ground level off the courtyard at 75 King Street.
- [Castillo by Candlelight presents Enemy at the Gates](https://historiccity.com/2024/staugustine/news/castillo-by-candlelight-presents-enemy-at-the-gates-146590): Historic City News readers are in for a treat Friday, December 6th as park staff and volunteers bring to life the events on the evening of June 25, 1740, when the continued existence of St Augustine was in doubt.
- [New commissioners installed and officers assigned](https://historiccity.com/2024/staugustine/news/new-commissioners-installed-and-officers-assigned-146576): Today Historic City News readers looked forward optimistically as our newly elected St Johns County Commissioners were sworn into office.
- [Guest Column: It's November 19, 2024: What's next?](https://historiccity.com/2024/staugustine/news/guest-column-its-november-19-2024-whats-next-146571): It's morning in St Johns County, America.
- [Results in local elections - St Johns County FL](https://historiccity.com/2024/staugustine/news/results-in-local-elections-st-johns-county-fl-146560): Historic City News local reporters collected results from Tuesday's General Election from the office of Supervisor of Elections Vicky Oakes.
- [Election Day: Must vote at your precinct](https://historiccity.com/2024/staugustine/news/election-day-must-vote-at-your-precinct-146532): The important day has arrived for Historic City News readers.
- [Fall back this Sunday and set sprinklers to water no more than once a week](https://historiccity.com/2024/staugustine/news/fall-back-this-sunday-and-set-sprinklers-to-water-no-more-than-once-a-week-146530): We are reminding Historic City News readers that Daylight Saving Time ends on Sunday, November 3rd, so it is time to turn your clocks back an hour.
- [Where to Salute Veterans in November](https://historiccity.com/2024/staugustine/news/where-to-salute-veterans-in-november-146527): The Daytona Beach Area Convention & Visitors Bureau has invited Historic City News readers, veterans and their families, to participate in the following sample of 2024 Veterans Day events observed annually on November 11th.
- [Yoga Den announces grand opening of studio in St Augustine](https://historiccity.com/2024/staugustine/news/yoga-den-announces-grand-opening-of-studio-in-st-augustine-146521): Sara Heathcote has invited all Historic City News readers to join her Saturday, October 26, 2024, as her team celebrates the grand opening of her third Yoga Den franchise studio at 1580 US-1 in St Augustine with a ribbon cutting, free yoga classes all day, as well as thousands of dollars in giveaways.
- [Voting brisk during first two days](https://historiccity.com/2024/staugustine/news/voting-brisk-during-first-two-days-146516): Historic City News verified the following results with the St Johns County supervisor of elections as of 8:09 AM Wednesday morning.
- [Nine early voting locations will be open every day for 13 days](https://historiccity.com/2024/staugustine/news/seven-early-voting-locations-will-be-open-every-day-for-13-days-146501): Historic City News readers who vote in St Johns County, the City of St Augustine and the City of St Augustine Beach, begin early in-person voting today and for the next 13 days including two Saturdays and one Sunday from 8:00 a.m.
- [The Day of Atonement](https://historiccity.com/2024/staugustine/news/the-day-of-atonement-146478)
- [Mandatory evacuation order lifted](https://historiccity.com/2024/staugustine/news/146470-146470): St Johns County administration has reported to Historic City News that they have lifted the mandatory evacuation order for all of Evacuation Zone A, all of Evacuation Zone B, and the portion of Evacuation Zone F located south of State Road 206.
- [Showdown scheduled at St Johns County Republican Party](https://historiccity.com/2024/staugustine/news/showdown-scheduled-at-st-johns-county-republican-party-146451): Denver Cook, the man who ran against St Johns County Clerk of Court, Brandon Patty, and lost in the closed Republican Primary Election, August 20th, has been on the hotseat and at the center of controversy at the county Republican Party since the day he presented himself as a candidate to succeed removed chairman Blake M Paterson MD.
- [Letter: Reason politicians find Slavin questions uncomfortable](https://historiccity.com/2024/staugustine/news/letter-reason-politicians-find-slavin-questions-uncomfortable-146446): Former St Johns County Commissioner Bill McClure's retort to the Historic City News endorsement of Ed Slavin for a seat on the Mosquito Control District, ironically serves to highlight the reasons Ed should be on the Board.
- [It’s time to get “election ready” according to Oakes](https://historiccity.com/2024/staugustine/news/its-time-to-get-election-ready-according-to-oakes-146444): St Johns County Supervisor of Elections Vicky Oakes reminds Historic City News readers that the November 5th General Election will be here soon, so, it’s time to get “election ready” and make your voting plan.
- [SMART St Augustine Open House](https://historiccity.com/2024/staugustine/news/smart-st-augustine-open-house-146438): The City of St Augustine invites Historic City News readers to attend a Public Open House on September 26th, beginning at 5:30 pm until 7:00 pm, as part of the project development and environment study process for the SMART St Augustine project.
- [Letter: You must be kidding! When pigs fly?](https://historiccity.com/2024/staugustine/news/letter-you-must-be-kidding-when-pigs-fly-146435): Why would Historic City News endorse Ed Slavin, knowing that he has cost the County and the State hundreds of thousands of wasted taxpayer dollars retrieving documents that lead to nowhere?
- [ENDORSEMENT: Anastasia Mosquito Control EDWARD A SLAVIN](https://historiccity.com/2024/staugustine/news/endorsement-anastasia-mosquito-control-edward-a-slavin-146415): This is the day Historic City News readers thought they would never see. The day pigs fly. The day Hell freezes over.
- [ENDORSEMENT: Anastasia Mosquito Control GARY H HOWELL SR](https://historiccity.com/2024/staugustine/news/endorsement-anastasia-mosquito-control-gary-h-howell-sr-146411): Selecting Gary Howell for the Anastasia Mosquito Control District (Seat 5) was the easiest endorsement decision to come before the Historic City News Editorial Review Board this election year.
- [FCC Environmental Services gets the boot](https://historiccity.com/2024/staugustine/news/fcc-environmental-services-gets-the-boot-146381): At its regular meeting today, Historic City News local reporters watched as the St Johns County Board of County Commissioners took action to address the concerning performance of its solid waste provider, FCC Environmental Services.
- [Voter signature on nearly 7% of mail-in ballots referred](https://historiccity.com/2024/staugustine/news/voter-signature-on-nearly-7-of-mail-in-ballots-referred-146377): Recent changes to election laws governing verification of voter signatures on mail-in ballots are a factor in why the St Johns County Supervisor of Elections office has so far rejected 6.9% of those ballots as of Thursday morning.
- [Three new members join Lighthouse Board](https://historiccity.com/2024/staugustine/news/three-new-members-join-lighthouse-board-146362): St Augustine Lighthouse and Maritime Museum reported to Historic City News that three new members have been added to their volunteer board of trustees.
- [Letter: The Irony of Nicole Crosby](https://historiccity.com/2024/staugustine/news/letter-the-irony-of-nicole-crosby-146348): Judge Kenneth Janesk, of the Seventh Judicial Circuit of Florida, just ruled on a lawsuit brought against Nicole Crosby, “the Anns” handler/campaign manager/marketing advisor.
- [Interlopers give St Johns County Republicans a national blackeye](https://historiccity.com/2024/staugustine/news/interlopers-give-st-johns-county-republicans-a-national-blackeye-146343): After much research and contemplation, I conclude that Friday’s “red flag” appearance of fake Republican “endorsements” was intended to be discovered quickly and done solely for the PR hype.
- [Voter fraud discovered on eve of Early St Johns County Voting](https://historiccity.com/2024/staugustine/news/voter-fraud-discovered-on-eve-of-early-st-johns-county-voting-146336): With the arrival of their Friday morning mail, local Historic City News reporters found themselves asking, “Will the real St Johns County Republican Executive Committee please stand up?” In a criminal act of blatant voter fraud, the scale of which has not been seen in recent history, registered Republicans throughout St Johns County discovered obscure, plain white envelopes in their mail, addressed to them and containing what purported to be a list of candidates for various offices that were “endorsed” by the Republican Party.
- [Today is the last day to request a vote-by-mail ballot for Primary Election](https://historiccity.com/2024/staugustine/news/today-is-the-last-day-to-request-a-vote-by-mail-ballot-for-primary-election-146329): Historic City News confirmed with St Johns County Supervisor of Elections Vicky Oakes, that the following candidates will appear on ballots already being circulated by mail to eligible voters as well as those to be used in the Early Voting process.
- [Early voting starts Saturday August 10th](https://historiccity.com/2024/staugustine/news/early-voting-starts-saturday-august-10th-146326)
- [Editorial: All Republicans are not conservatives](https://historiccity.com/2024/staugustine/news/editorial-all-republicans-are-not-conservatives-146289): Historic City News readers are concerned, given the current political climate, about the risk of relying on their own “gut feelings” to decide which Republican candidates represent their values.
- [Former school resource officer convicted for child sexual abuse](https://historiccity.com/2024/staugustine/news/former-school-resource-officer-convicted-for-child-sexual-abuse-146284): Public Information Officer Haley Harrison with the Office of R.J.
- [Public Notice of Pollution – St Johns County](https://historiccity.com/2024/staugustine/news/public-notice-of-pollution-st-johns-county-21-146282): Pursuant to Section 403.077, F.S., the Florida Department of Environmental Protection informed local Historic City News reporters that they have received the following Public Notice of Pollution for a reportable release that occurred within St Johns County, State Watch Office Case Number: 2024-06128.
- [Conservative Coalition responds to Crosby allegations](https://historiccity.com/2024/staugustine/news/conservative-coalition-responds-to-crosby-allegations-146278): The Palm Valley and Ponte Vedra Beach community associations recently invited Historic City News readers to attend a two-part series of forums hosting candidates for St Johns County commission seats.
- [Ann Taylor endorsed for St Johns County Commission District 5](https://historiccity.com/2024/staugustine/news/ann-taylor-endorsed-for-st-johns-county-commission-district-5-146272): After careful consideration of the candidate’s qualifications for the office, the Historic City News Editorial Review Board has endorsed Ann Taylor for St Johns County Commission District 5.
- [Letter to the Editor: My Comments before our County Commission](https://historiccity.com/2024/staugustine/news/letter-to-the-editor-my-comments-before-our-county-commission-146269): After speaking at the Board of County Commissioners meeting on July 16th, I kept thinking about how St Johns County has become tainted.
- [Tom Rivers endorsed for Republican Committeeman](https://historiccity.com/2024/staugustine/news/tom-rivers-endorsed-for-republican-committeeman-146256): After careful consideration of each candidate’s qualifications for the office, the Historic City News Editorial Review Board has endorsed Tom Rivers for St Johns County Republican Committeeman, a crucial role that plays a significant part in shaping the direction of the state Republican Party.
- [Historic City News endorses Kim Kendall for State House District 18](https://historiccity.com/2024/staugustine/news/historic-city-news-endorses-kim-kendall-for-state-house-district-18-146247): 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.
- [President Trump shot at Pennsylvania rally](https://historiccity.com/2024/staugustine/news/president-trump-shot-at-pennsylvania-rally-146239): Historic City News has learned that former President Donald J Trump is fine after shots were fired at him during a rally in Butler County, Pennsylvania through a spokesman for his campaign.
- [Roy Alaimo endorsed for St Johns County Commission District 3](https://historiccity.com/2024/staugustine/news/roy-alaimo-endorsed-for-st-johns-county-commission-district-3-146231): After careful consideration of the candidate’s qualifications for the office, the Historic City News Editorial Review Board has endorsed Roy Alaimo for St Johns County Commission District 3.
- [Kim Kendall endorsed for State Representative, District 18](https://historiccity.com/2024/staugustine/news/kim-kendall-endorsed-for-state-representative-district-18-146224): After careful consideration of the candidate’s qualifications for the office, the Historic City News Editorial Review Board has endorsed Kim J Kendall for State Representative, District 18.
- [Judson Sapp endorsed for State Representative, District 20](https://historiccity.com/2024/staugustine/news/judson-sapp-endorsed-for-state-representative-district-20-146217): After careful consideration of the candidate’s qualifications for the office, the Historic City News Editorial Review Board has endorsed Judson Sapp for State Representative, District 20.
- [Brandon Patty endorsed for St Johns County Clerk of Court](https://historiccity.com/2024/staugustine/news/brandon-patty-endorsed-for-st-johns-county-clerk-of-court-146213): After careful consideration of both candidate’s qualifications for the office, the Historic City News Editorial Review Board has endorsed Brandon Patty for St Johns County Clerk of Court.
- [Tamara Renuart endorsed for Republican Committeewoman](https://historiccity.com/2024/staugustine/news/tamara-renuart-endorsed-for-republican-committeewoman-146190): After careful consideration of each candidate’s qualifications for the office, the Historic City News Editorial Review Board has endorsed Tamara Renuart for St Johns County Republican Committeewoman, a crucial role that plays a significant part in shaping the direction of the state Republican Party.
- [Rules at the Castillo de San Marcos for July 4 fireworks](https://historiccity.com/2024/staugustine/news/rules-at-the-castillo-de-san-marcos-for-july-4-fireworks-146188): Please keep your National Park beautiful by carrying your trash out with you. Littering violations are subject to fines.
- [County did not buy properety to build Florida Museum of Black History](https://historiccity.com/2024/staugustine/news/county-did-not-buy-properety-to-build-florida-museum-of-black-history-146178): 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”.
- [Lynn Straughan endorsed for St Johns County School Board District 5](https://historiccity.com/2024/staugustine/news/lynn-straughan-endorsed-for-st-johns-county-school-board-district-5-146173): After careful consideration of each candidate's qualifications for the office, the Historic City News Editorial Review Board has endorsed Lynn Straughan for St Johns County School Board District 5.
- [St. Johns County Independence Day holiday office hours](https://historiccity.com/2024/staugustine/news/st-johns-county-independence-day-holiday-office-hours-146167): The media relations office of St Johns County reported to Historic City News that all departments of the St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners, St.
- [Florida Supreme Court revokes Joe Boles’ law license](https://historiccity.com/2024/staugustine/news/florida-supreme-court-revokes-joe-boles-law-license-146164): Historic City News was informed this afternoon that the law license of former mayor Joe Boles has been revoked in a disciplinary action that has been expected for some time.
- [Guest Editorial: Are you prepared to vote?](https://historiccity.com/2024/staugustine/news/guest-editorial-are-you-prepared-to-vote-146160): At the risk of sounding overly dramatic, the coming primary election on August 20 is crucially important to the healthy future of St Johns County.
- [Election 2024: Replacing Paul Renner in House District 19](https://historiccity.com/2024/staugustine/news/election-2024-replacing-paul-renner-in-house-district-19-146158): Historic City News readers in District 19 will elect a replacement for outgoing Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives Paul Renner.
- [City practices selective preservation](https://historiccity.com/2024/staugustine/news/city-practices-selective-preservation-146147): At this evening’s meeting of the St Augustine City Commission, a report will be provided from Buddy Schauland, City Building Official, in response to numerous inquiries and concerns related to the recent demolition of the 136-year-old historic residence located at 11 Bridge Street.
- [Medical Examiner finds homicide-suicide in deaths of Andrea and Shawn Yarbrough](https://historiccity.com/2024/staugustine/news/medical-examiner-finds-homicide-suicide-in-deaths-of-andrea-and-shawn-yarbrough-146139): Chief Medical Examiner Dr Wendolyn Sneed reported to Historic City News that the cause of the death of Andrea Nicole Yarbrough was a gunshot wound.
- [Strawmen show up as spoilers to disenfranchise half of St Johns County voters](https://historiccity.com/2024/staugustine/news/strawmen-show-up-as-spoilers-to-disenfranchise-half-of-st-johns-county-voters-146133): Historic City News reporters are tracking individuals with nothing invested in doing more than influencing the outcome of local elections by “closing the Primary” – a political maneuver that allows only Republican voters to elect Republican candidates.
- [Suicidal man rams patrol car before being shot to death](https://historiccity.com/2024/staugustine/news/suicidal-man-rams-patrol-car-before-being-shot-to-death-146119): On Friday evening, June 7, 2024, at approximately 5:10 p.m., the St Johns County Sheriff’s Office reported to Historic City News that they received a call from a concerned family member about a local man who left his residence with a firearm after making verbal threats to commit suicide.
- [Recap from St Johns County Commission meeting June 4th](https://historiccity.com/2024/staugustine/news/recap-from-st-johns-county-commission-meeting-june-4th-146117): St Johns County commissioners heard a status update Tuesday of the American Rescue Plan Act enacted to provide economic relief during the COVID pandemic.

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