HISTORIC CITY NEWS 2012

First Fleet landing and lecture series in March

Florida Living History representative Davis Walker reported to Historic City News that in preparation for Florida’s 500th anniversary in 2013, the Company of Juan Ponce de León would offer its annual heritage Event – “This Other World” on Saturday, March 31, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Mission Nombre de Dios Museum.

Community

Hundreds get passport for St Augustine Tapestry

Hundreds get passport for St Augustine Tapestry By: Raphael Cosme Historic City News reader Raphael Come reported that he and his family attended last night; when the City of St. Augustine presented the Discover First America adventure program titled “St Augustine Tapestry”.

Community

Chief of Interpretation welcomed by Castillo

National Park Service Superintendent Gordie Wilson told Historic City News local reporters in St Augustine that he is pleased to announce the selection of Jon Burpee as the chief of interpretation for Castillo de San Marcos and Fort Matanzas National Monuments.

Community

Man arrested for shooting gun in mothers house

Deputies responded Tuesday morning to reports of shots fired inside a home on Slowdrift Turn in Palm Coast and arrested a 44-year-old man on a charge of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.

Public Safety

Miner steps out of race – endorses Quinn

Two weeks of speculation and rumors have ended this afternoon after St Johns County Commission Chairman and District 3 Commissioner Mark P Miner announced that he won’t seek re-election when his term in office expires.

Government

Homeless Coalition holds garage sale Friday

Emergency Services and Homeless Coalition of St Johns County announced to Historic City News that they would hold a garage sale this Friday, February 10th to make extra room in their warehouse.

Community

ReClaimGlobal.org advocacy group in Jacksonville

A live televised report at noon today on Jacksonville’s Channel 4 News (WJXT) will explain what a group in downtown Jacksonville says it is doing to raise awareness about child sexual abuse.

Public Safety

Flagler Lecture explores war and racial equality

Historic City News readers in St Augustine are invited to attend the Flagler College Community Lecture Series next Tuesday, February 14th at 10:00 a.m. with a presentation by Dr. Michael Butler, Assistant Professor of History.

Community