Historic City News readers are patriotically invited to attend the Saint Augustine Tea Party general meeting this Tuesday evening, April 26, 2016, held at the Village Inn, 900 N. Ponce de Leon Boulevard in St. Augustine, beginning at 6:30 p.m.
Historic City News set out over 16-years ago with a simple purpose, a Toshiba laptop, and a shoestring budget. Arguably, a 40-year-old writer with too much time on his hands didn’t hurt.
Local students joined nearly 700 students, advisors and volunteers from around the state participating in the 59th Annual Florida YMCA Youth in Government (YIG) State Assembly in Tallahassee. Historic City News learned that students served in the actual Florida Senate and House chambers as well as in the Cabinet and Supreme Court offices during the 3-day session, committed to “debate ideas not people”.
Paul Williamson, Public Affairs Director for the City of St Augustine, wrote to Historic City News last week to remind our readers that, with the start of Daylight Saving Time nearly six weeks ago, watering restrictions have been changed to suit the season.
The Republican Party of St Johns County will hold an Open House at their local headquarters, and Historic City News readers are invited to visit and learn more about Republican candidates running for office during this presidential election year.
Just after 8:30 p.m. last night, Historic City News has learned that St Augustine Police patrolmen were dispatched to a reported gunshot in the area of Spring Street off Masters Drive. This afternoon the details of that encounter have been obtained.
The City of St Augustine reported to Historic City News that the Jacksonville-based North Florida Bicycle Club will hold its 25th annual Tour de Forts Classic on Sunday, April 24th. Motorist and residents are urged to use extra caution when encountering the ride participants.
