The Secret River mural part of youth artists exhibit
A mural, “The Secret River” based on the book of the same name by Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings, produced by a group of 15 children of all ages and led by regional artist Eddie White, will be featured when the St Johns County Public Library debuts an exhibit of artworks from all parts of the county.



School is out, but Historic City News has learned about a dedicated group of local middle school students who continued learning about Florida’s legislative protocol and procedures when they participated in a mock session at the St Johns County Auditorium in St Augustine on Friday, June 8.
Historic City News was notified by the Florida Bar that 82-year-old Ponte Vedra Beach attorney and published author Homer H. Humphries Jr., will be honored at a ceremony recognizing him, and four other attorney’s in the 7th Judicial Circuit, for 50 years of dedication to the practice of law.

Park Service Specialist Terri Newmans reminds Historic City News readers in St Augustine that there are only 12 more days until the third annual Battle of Bloody Mose Anniversary Commemoration.
A 43 year-old man who has been living with his uncle in Ponte Vedra Beach during the past three years has been missing since last Monday afternoon, June 4, according to a report received by Historic City News from Sheriff’s Media Relations Officer Kevin Kelshaw this afternoon.
Romanza president Albert Syeles reported to Historic City News that Tuesday evening, June 12, would be the last Gathering of the local art and cultural event organization until September, “while we take a summer hiatus”.
Ranger Joe Brehm with the National Park Service at Castillo de San Marcos National Monument, reported to Historic City News in St Augustine that one hundred and thirty years ago, the French Astronomical Society was here at the fort to observe the transit of Venus across the face of the sun.