St. Johns County approves lease with Florida Memorial Foundation for Black History Museum land

The county will pay the Florida Memorial University Foundation $1,000 a month during the initial lease term for the land in ...

St. Augustine named to 'Best Small Cities in U.S.' list. What makes Florida spot special?

With its impressive history and charm, St. Augustine is ranked among Condé Nast Traveler’s "Best Small Cities" list for 2025.
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Florida's Most Mythical Tourist Trap Might Leave You Disappointed

This popular archeological park in Florida receives mixed reviews from visitors, with some called it outdated and its famed, ...
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St. Augustine's Nights of Lights to Honor Minorcan Heritage in 250th Anniversary Celebration

Kline, this year's Light-Up! Night nods to the 250th anniversary of the Minorcans settling in St. Augustine. The Mayor expressed her pride in honoring the community's builders, stating, "They helped ...
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St. Johns County Approves Land Lease for Proposed Black History Museum in St. Augustine

The St. Johns County Commissioners unanimously approved a ground lease for a Black History Museum on the grounds of the ...
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Task force picks St. Augustine over Eatonville for location of Florida's Museum of Black History

OKAFOR TO DEATH ROW THE STATE’S FIRST BLACK HISTORY MUSEUM WILL NOT BE BUILT IN EATONVILLE TODAY. A TASK FORCE OFFICIALLY RECOMMENDED SAINT AUGUSTINE FOR THE PROJECT. WESH TWO SENAIT GEBREGIORGIS HAS ...

St. Johns County approves leasing former FMU site for Black History Museum

The future Florida Museum of Black History is planned for the former campus of Florida Memorial University in West Augustine.
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St. Augustine city attorney talks bill that protects historic sites from demolition

ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. – The St. Augustine city attorney talked about the bill signed by Governor Ron DeSantis that protects historic sites from demolition. St. Augustine Mayor Nancy Shaver expressed her ...