Historic City News in St Augustine was notified by the Florida Highway Patrol just after noon today that two St Johns teens were transported to Shands Hospital Jacksonville with serious injuries, after the car they were driving collided with a St Johns County school bus.
When St Augustine plays host to the 2012 National Underground Railroad Conference later this month, the National Park Service tells Historic City News reporters that there will be many opportunities for local residents to participate in the five-days of cultural activities.
Historic City News confirmed with contractors working for Latitudes Northeast Florida that the oversized delivery truck that wound up wedged under the broken planks of the street-side balcony of the Ximenez-Fatio house Monday, will likely be freed this afternoon.
During their regular June meeting, President Anthony Bosco reported to Historic City News that members of the St Johns County Civic Association Roundtable will hear from Diane Quick, Director of Community Relations with Habitat for Humanity of St Johns County when they convene June 11 from 9:00AM – 11:00AM.
Linda Murray updated Historic City News on events going on in the community that may be of interest to our readers.
Today is the last day of school for two-year-olds through pre-kindergarten students at Trinity Episcopal Learning Center; and, the last of a three-day “Water Day” celebration of summer, Director Tammy Walthall told Historic City News in St Augustine this morning.
A change in requirements adopted by the St Johns County Tourist Development Council for members of the Arts-Culture-Heritage Funding Panel, making ineligible persons serving as officers or directors of not-for-profit organizations who apply for funding, led to the resignation of all but one member of the former Category II funding panel when their terms expired.
Park Superintendent Gordie Wilson reported that Historic City News readers can enjoy this Saturday at one of the best known landmarks in St Augustine; Castillo de San Marcos National Monument — and best of all, there is no admission charge in celebration of National Get Outdoors Day.
