El Galeon Andalucia returns to port
As part of a “Homeport 450th Dockage Agreement” the historical replica of a Spanish tall ship, El Galeon Andalucia, sailed into Matanzas Bay this morning.

As part of a “Homeport 450th Dockage Agreement” the historical replica of a Spanish tall ship, El Galeon Andalucia, sailed into Matanzas Bay this morning.
The Florida Highway Patrol informed local Historic City News reporters that they will join law enforcement and highway safety agencies across the nation who are participating in the “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign.
The North Florida Transportation Planning Organization reported to Historic City News that their board has re-elected St. Augustine Commissioner Nancy Sikes-Kline for a second, one-year term through December 2015.
FDOT unwraps work in progress
by George Gardner
St Augustine Report
Monday, the Florida Department of Transportation unveiled its thinking, to date, in their efforts to ease congestion at the San Marco Avenue intersection with May Street and East San Carlos at US-1.
Historic City News readers looking for a last minute Christmas gift might consider a St Johns County annual beach pass while they are on sale from all locations of the Tax Collector’s office.

Hannah Bleau
Flagler College Class of ’14
Dear HCN Editor and Flagler Gargoyle readers:
What are we supposed to walk away with as we graduate from college? An increased sense of self? Greater critical thinking skills? A more opened mind? That’s what the promise is. We spend years writing, reading and forming opinions of our own. By the time you’re a senior in college, you should be well acquainted with the concept of the free exchange of ideas.
The St. Augustine Police Department is asking Historic City News readers to help identify a black female and her accomplices.