Bomb scare at two local schools
Historic City News was on the scene at two St. Augustine schools soon after each received a bomb threat.
Year: 2009
County Historic Resources program
Yesterday, Historic Resources Coordinator Robin E. Moore distributed to Historic City News the most recent update document for the St. Johns County Historic Resources program.
Students to perform in Junkanoo Rush Parade
Sacha Martin, a Junkanoo Event Coordinator, reported to Historic City News that students have been making costumes in order to perform in the Junkanoo Rush Parade in the Plaza for the Bahamian Island Junkanoo Celebration on Saturday May 16th.
Weekend entertainment events
Communications Director Jay Humphreys with the St. Augustine Visitors and Convention Bureau updated Historic City News on this weekend’s entertainment events.
Green sea turtle to be released Friday
Historic City News was notified that St. Johns County and State officials will release a juvenile green (Chelonia mydas) sea turtle to return to its native ocean this Friday, May 8, at 4:30 pm, near the Surfside beach access ramp in Vilano Beach.
Budget allows for local Veterans Home
The budget lawmakers will vote on Friday includes money for the Department of Veterans Affairs top priority this year, start up staffing for a new veterans’ nursing home in St. Augustine.
Sheriff’s Executive Advisor Council meets
St. Johns County Sheriff’s Lieutenant Daniel E. Chitwood, Jr., reported to Historic City News local reporters that the Sheriff’s Office has recently launched a new program designed to better serve county citizens.
Harris resigns
Halford S Harris II just turned 32 years old in March, yet last week he resigned his career position as a Deputy Sheriff following a whirlwind of controversy.