Historic City News has received a statement from Florida Governor Charlie Crist in support of legislation that would tighten screening and criminal background checks for people who work with children, seniors and disabled people.
A local news reporter from Historic City News was on hand for the last regular meeting of the Republican Club of Greater St. Augustine when they elected and installed a new slate of officers for the coming year.
Historic City News reminds our readers that this Saturday, March 21st, it’s time for the 18th annual Lighthouse Festival; this year featuring the Michelob Ultra 5K Run-Walk and the Shepard & Shepard Fun Run.
In Spanish Florida, mental rebellion could get a man shipped to Cuba and hanged. The thought police in those days were religious in nature and Fernando Arredondo was a rebel of that kind.
St. Augustine Visitors and Convention Bureau Communications Director Jay Humphreys announced the following weekend entertainment activities to the local St. Augustine news desk; including Romanza at Zorayda and an outdoor, one-night appearance by the Queen of Soul.
Historic City News reporters joined a celebratory crowd who gathered for the return to service of St. Augustine’s historic Bridge of Lions today — nearly four years after extensive, lifesaving rehabilitation was begun.
The Bridge of Lions
Part two of a three part series
The Coming of the Bridge of Lions
By Geoff Dobson
Please call ahead, as changing weather conditions may affect some events.
