Quick-thinking avoids possible carjacking
Media Relations Officer Kevin Kelshaw informed local Historic City News reporters that a man is being sought in connection with an attempted carjacking that occurred early this morning in front of the Kangaroo convenience store; located at 465 SR-16 near Schaller Road.



Conrad Matt invited Historic City News readers in St Augustine to attend a “Homes for our Troops” cookout on Saturday, September 1st and Sunday September 2nd, at American Legion Post 37; located at 1 Anderson Circle at the west end of the Bridge of Lions.
Governor Rick Scott announced to Historic City News today that he has appointed St Johns County Judge Wendy W Berger, of St. Augustine, to the 5th District Court of Appeals to fill the vacancy created by the retirement of Judge David A Monaco.
Lola’s Burrito Joint raised local eyebrows with its choice of menu names that some considered offensive, but now the Riverside-area restaurant is getting some national exposure because of the gaffe.
When the St Johns County commission met in public session this morning, they heard comments from residents, pro and con, regarding the National Park Service’ plan for future management of Fort Matanzas National Monument; including driving on beaches between the ramp and southern point at the Matanzas Inlet.
An experienced birder will host a guided bird walk on September 16, from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at Fort Mose Historic State Park, according to an announcement received by Historic City News from Terri Newmans.
The Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind reported to Historic City News readers that they would hold a Board of Trustees workshop and board meeting on August 24 at 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m., respectively.
Flagler College has once again been named one of the top colleges in the country in the 2013 edition of The Princeton Review’s book, “The Best 377 Colleges.”