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The Sun Sentinel on the state’s congressional delegates who voted to contest the presidential election results: In the attack on American democracy to advance Donald Trump’s lies of a “stolen” election, Florida occupies a shameful place. Twelve members of the state’s congressional delegation joined Sen. Rick Scott in rejecting the lawful votes of millions of Americans who voted for Joe Biden in Arizona, Pennsylvania or both. Only one other state - Texas, with its 16 traitorous Trumper...

Florida’s Historic Coast is open for business Historic City News was informed by Barbara Golden, spokesman for the Visitors and Convention Bureau that Florida’s Historic Coast is “open for business” and there are some really cool things happening in 2021. Golden asks that while participating in events, please be safe and follow CDC guidelines. Wear a face mask, wash your hands frequently and practice 6′ safe distancing. Nights of Lights continues to shine each night with dozens of tou...

From federal and local elected officials to people gathered at a local restaurant, St. Johns County residents expressed shock and sadness at the scene that unfolded Wednesday at the U.S. Capitol building.  Police say four people died in the incident, three from medical emergencies. As of early Thursday, 82 arrests had been made, according to First Coast News. One of those arrested was John Anderson, a St. Augustine man who was charged unlawful entry. More arrests are expected.  Congressman...

Volusia, Flagler officials condemn MAGA storming of U.S. Capitol Volusia and Flagler County residents were among the pro-Donald Trump protesters who marched to the U.S. Capitol Wednesday, but it was unclear whether any participated in storming the building. Some of the Make America Great Again demonstrators broke into the Capitol, forcing a delay in Congress certification of Joe Biden as winner of the presidential election, with members being evacuated. Erika Benfield of DeBary was at the pr...

England chosen for second term as St. Augustine Beach mayor From Staff Reports The City of St. Augustine Beach elected its mayor and vice mayor and swore in two commissioners at Monday’s Commission meeting. Margaret England, who has served as mayor for the last year, was elected to serve for another year.  “I am humbled and honored to serve another year as mayor of St Augustine Beach with such a great team of commissioners, professional staff, and interested, engaged residents," she said i...

Then came pandemonium.  The Congress was evacuated from the U.S. Capitol Building after demonstrators who support President Donald Trump overpowered police and lawlessly entered the halls, causing damage and mugging for pictures. Four people died amid the chaos. Determined to complete the task at hand — certifying an election in which more than 155 million Americans voted — the House and Senate resumed their deliberations late Wednesday and into early Thursday morning. Some Republicans...

Hardwick sworn in as St. Johns County’s 1st new sheriff in 16 years Sheriffs in other Northeast Florida counties also take oath of office Updated:  Tags:  Rob Hardwick sworn in Tuesday as St. Johns County new sheriff. (Photo provided by Peret Pass) ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. – Rob Hardwick, the St. Augustine Beach police chief who sailed to a decisive victory in the Republican primary in August and cruised to an easy victory without a write-in opponent in November, was sworn in Tuesday as the ne...

AROUND ANASTASIA ISLAND: Secret of Christmas tree revealed Lorraine Thompson Much was different about the Christmas of 2020 including Surf Illumination and the lighting of the St. Augustine Beach Christmas tree. The tale of the giant tree was recently revealed by Bill Jones, president of the St. Augustine Beach Civic Association. “For nearly 20 years, the Civic Association’s Surf Illumination has faced many challenges regarding the community Christmas Tree,” Jones explained. “We’ve al...

But Waltz did so in a laudatory way. On Tuesday, in an interview with The Daytona Beach News-Journal, The Records sister paper, Waltz praised Trump for points he made in, first, vetoing the $741 billion National Defense Authorization Act, then holding up at the last minute the coronavirus-relief bill with a provision to provide $600 checks to middle- and low-income adults. Trump had called it "a disgrace," before signing it and demanding the payments be increased to $2,000. Waltz, a Republi...

Longtime St. Augustine Record writer Anne Heymen dies Heymen, 80, joined The Record in 1962 Margo Pope Anne Carling Heymen, longtime writer for The St. Augustine Record, died on Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2020, at the Bailey Family Center for Caring. Heymen, 80, was a native of Forks Township, Pennsylvania. She joined The Record in 1962 after graduation from Stetson University with a bachelor’s degree in journalism. She was a longtime resident of St. Augustine Beach. Her parents moved to St. Augusti...