Year: 2010

House says complete background checks first

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.

Government

Republican club elects 2010 officers

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.

Community

About 8,000 may come for Lighthouse Festival

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.

Community

Aretha Franklin at the Amphitheatre

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.

Welcome Back to the new old bridge

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.

Community