Superintendent selects Anderson for Palencia Elementary
Superintendent Dr. Joseph Joyner informed Historic City News today that he has nominated Allen Anderson to become the principal of Palencia Elementary School; the move for Anderson from Cunningham Creek Elementary School is subject to approval by the St Johns County School Board at their June 11 meeting.



Flagler College announced to Historic City News today that Kerri Carlyon has been promoted to Assistant Director of Alumni Relations.
Today, local Historic City News reporters joined Sheriff David Shoar, local and state officials, current and retired Sheriffs, the family of the late Sheriff Neil J. Perry, and the men and women of the St Johns County Sheriff’s Office dedicated the St Johns County Criminal Complex in memory of Sheriff Perry.
Historic City News reporters joined a crowd of well-wishers this morning for the naming ceremony at the Neil J Perry Criminal Justice Complex, including comments for members and friends of the Perry family delivered by men who had known Perry — as a soldier, policeman, deputy, and sheriff; and even one who never knew him; County Commission Chairman Jay Morris.
Barbara Golden, Communications Manager for the St Augustine, Ponte Vedra and the Beaches Visitors and Convention Bureau, informed local Historic City News reporters about the following entertaining events for our St Johns County readers.
The Ancient City Poets will hold a free poetry reading on Sunday May 26 from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. at The Gallery Café of St Augustine, according to an announcement received by Historic City News today.
The continuing investigation into the homicide of 67-year-old Barbara Parchem has taken a turn that has some Historic City News readers questioning why the victim’s daughter, a known probation violator, is walking around free.
Sheriff David Shoar will hold a dedication ceremony tomorrow morning; celebrating the renaming of the St Johns County Sheriff’s Office building to the Sheriff Neil J Perry Criminal Justice Complex in honor of his mentor and predecessor in office; who held the seat for 20-years before he retired.