In commemoration of today’s 137th birthday of legendary magician and escape artist Harry Houdini, Historic City News notes that our search partner, Google, Inc., has chosen to remember this legend with a special “Google Doodle” on most home pages today.
Historic City News was notified that a 35 year-old St. Johns County man was arrested on burglary and other charges shortly before 5:00 p.m. Tuesday after deputies responded to a burglar alarm call at a residence on Moses Creek Boulevard discovered the man inside.
St. Augustine Visitors and Convention Bureau Communications Director Jay Humphreys reported some great entertainment ideas for Historic City News readers to enjoy this weekend, including Murray Brothers Caddyshack Charity Golf Tournament.
Executive Director Jamie Alvarez and Martha McClintock, volunteer chair of the Programs and Events committee for First America Foundation, greeted guests and media this afternoon to show off their new logo and upgraded website.
The District 23 Medical Examiner’s Office is conducting an autopsy investigation today on the body of 37 year-old Dorothy Monette Lightsey; who died while in the custody of the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office.
A St. Johns County teenager running to her bus this morning was clipped by a passing car as she ran into a lane of traffic at the intersection of Century Boulevard and Brian Way; according to an early report received by the local news desk at Historic City News.
The Florida Agricultural Museum reported that they will present the 5th annual “Old Florida Festival” on April 2nd and 3rd from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.
Greg Mills reported to Historic City News that work is still in progress as a result of a water main break affecting about 350 homes in the Wildwood area in St. Augustine.
