Non-violent civil rights advocate speaks at Flagler
Flagler College hosted civil rights supporter and former Atlanta Mayor Andrew Young last night; who appeared for a special presentation and screening of his documentary “Crossing in St. Augustine”.
Author: Historic City News
Historic City Memories: Ghost Towns
Ghost Towns of the St. Johns ” Fort Picolata ” By Geoff Dobson
Traffic Calming Meeting in Heritage Landing
The St. Johns County local news desk has been advised of a neighborhood meeting to gather residents’ input on proposed traffic solutions to be held tomorrow night in the Heritage Landing Amenity Center, 370 Heritage Landing Parkway.
County board and committee vacancies reported
Melissa Lundquist reported to Historic City News that St. Johns County is currently accepting applications for the following Board and Committee vacancies.
Annual Great Backyard Bird Count this Friday
St. Johns County Audubon Society Board member Ali Fulcher reminded the St. Johns County local news desk that the 13th Annual Great Backyard Bird Count is right around the corner.
Car flips – driver sent to hospital in US 1 crash
At about 4:30 yesterday afternoon, Historic City News freelance photographer Christopher Kimball reported to the local St. Augustine news desk that he was on the scene of a single car collision on U.S. 1 south of DuPont Center.
Jones: No to Sunday morning alcohol sales
The issue of extended hours for the sale of alcoholic beverages within the City of St. Augustine was back in front of commissioners last night — this time to change the weekday opening hour from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m.
Building construction styles within historic district
Not much controversy that the area designated Historic Preservation District 3, north of Hypolita Street, should remain Spanish colonial; however, there are changes in store for Historic Preservation District 1, south of the Plaza, and Historic Preservation District 2, between Hypolita and Cathedral Place.