HISTORIC CITY NEWS January 2009

Gubernatorial Fellowship program information

Governor Charlie Crist announced to Historic City News Wednesday the opening of the application process for the Gubernatorial Fellows program, providing Florida university students with firsthand, high-level experience and insight into how government operates.

Community

Florida’s Black History Month activities

Historic City News learned that at a reception honoring Martin Luther King Jr. and Florida’s African-American leaders yesterday, Governor Charlie Crist announced Florida’s Black History Month theme as well as an art contest for students in kindergarten through third grade.

Cultural Council takes position on art in school

Historic City News has learned that the St. Johns Cultural Council is monitoring how the current school budget crisis will affect the arts in our school system in the coming year.

Community

St. Augustine Art Association events

For more information about any of the following events at the St. Augustine Art Association, please visit: www.staaa.org or call 904-824-0716.

Community

Cultural Events January 14 – January 22

Please call ahead, as changing weather conditions may affect some events.

Legislative Delegation meeting Wednesday

The St. Johns County Legislative Delegation Meeting will be on Wednesday, January 28, from 4:00 to 6:00 pm in the County Auditorium, located at 500 San Sebastian View in St. Augustine.

Government

Vistors Bureau lists weekend events

Communications Director Jay Humphreys with the St. Augustine Visitors and Convention Bureau reported to Historic City News about severa events in America’s Oldest City this weekend.

Two bodies located at rest stop

Sgt. Chuck Mulligan reported to Historic City News that the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office has responded to the north bound rest area on I-95, near S.R. 206 following the discovery of two deceased individuals, one male and one female, in a Black 4 door Volkswagen.

Public Safety