Historic City News

West King Street repaving begins in April

The St. Augustine local news desk at Historic City News has received an update on the status of road projects in the first block of West King Street off US 1; which can’t come soon enough for businesses who have been struggling to stay open during the construction.

Business

Letter: Thankful for news of Andrew Young visit

Dear Editor: I just wanted to say how very happy I am that Rev. Andrew Young will be in St. Augustine next week.

Editorials

Native Plant Society meets March 9th

The local Sea Oats chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society reported to the St. Johns County local news desk that the program for their March meeting will be “Wild Florida – Images of Nature from the Panhandle to the Keys”.

Community

Monday night classic films at The Cyprian Center

Historic City News readers are invited to enjoy the Classic Film Series presented by The Cyprian Center for Expressive Arts each Monday evening.

Community

Guest Column: The Florida Railroad Builder

One cannot visit the city of Saint Augustine without recalling its long and romantic past under the flags of Spain, France and England as well as its exciting beginning under the American flag.

Editorials

Architectural style downtown on agenda – again

Planning and Building Director Mark Knight and City Attorney Ron Brown will outline legal steps necessary to revise the long-standing Historic Preservation District guidelines in a presentation before the City Commission Monday night.

Government

Hip-Hop: Beyond Beats and Rhymes at Flagler

The local St. Augustine news desk has learned that Flagler College Assistant Professor of Sociology Dr. Casey Welch and the college’s Student Activities will host three more events in February as part of its six-part series, “Commemorating Dr. Martin Luther King and Celebrating Black History Month”.

Upchurch Park reopens on limited schedule

Effective today, Saturday, February 6th, the local St. Augustine news desk has received word from Public Information Coordinator Cathy DuPont that the Hamilton Upchurch Neighborhood Park will reopen; but on a limited schedule.

Community