Author: Historic City News

FedEx driver in critical condition after crash

Corporal Catherine Payne informed local Historic City News reporters that a Fed-Ex driver, in the parking lot of a Ponte Vedra Beach apartment complex, hit a tree and culvert in a single-vehicle crash this evening that has sent the 61 year-old man to the hospital in critical condition.

Public Safety

Business leaders meet governor and county economic developers

This evening, from 5:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. at the Stadium Village adjacent to the TPC Sawgrass Clubhouse, Historic City News has learned that an “invitation only” business reception with Governor Rick Scott would be held for local, state, national and international business leaders attending THE PLAYERS Championship this week.

Business

Deputy Dogs Dash coming May 27

Last year, Historic City News local reporters were introduced to K-9 Deputy “Inverness” by St Johns County Search and Rescue K-9 handler, Deputy Melanie Russell; whose partner “Kahlua” will be retiring next year after being credited with finding more than 50 missing people.

Public Safety

Local arts, culture and heritage related activities

Historic City News in St Augustine is pleased to report a partial list of upcoming cultural events and activities to entertain our readers in and around St Johns County as published by the St Johns County Tourist Development Council through its contractor, St Johns Cultural Council, Inc.

Community

Monday was last day for petitions

When St Johns County Supervisor of Elections, Vicky Oakes, told Historic City News that Monday was the last day for candidates in federal, statewide, multi-county, county, district and special district contests to submit voter petitions in lieu of paying qualifying fees, she did so knowing that her work is just starting.

Government

Community school uses donated piano in music classes

Annette Danielson, Founder and Director of St Augustine Community School of Performing Arts, informed local Historic City News reporters that they have received a generous donation from the Council on Aging of a 5-ft Baby Grand Ellington Piano manufactured by the Baldwin Piano & Organ Company.

Community