HISTORIC CITY NEWS 2009

Sheriff’s Office arrests own evidence technician

Historic City News has learned that early this morning, a member of the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office was arrested on charges of Grand Theft and Official Misconduct in connection with his duties as an Evidence Technician.

Public Safety

43rd Annual Fall Arts & Crafts Festival

Enjoy more than 150 of the finest regional and national artists will be displaying jewelry, glass blowing, sculpture, woodwork, pottery, paintings, photography, textile batik and much more this weekend.

Community

Thanksgiving weekend entertainment

Historic City News was updated on several entertainment options by St. Augustine Visitors and Convention Bureau Communications Director, Jay Humphreys.

Community

America’s REAL First Thanksgiving

Historian Michael Gannon tells Historic City News that the REAL first Thanksgiving took place in St. Augustine, Florida in 1565, some 56 years before the legendary meal in Massachusetts; despite the fact that school children everywhere are dusting off their Pilgrim costumes this week.

Community

Construction necessitates closing of park

Todd Grant, project manager with the City of St. Augustine, reported to Historic City News that the controversial Hamilton Upchurch Park will be closed effective Monday, November 30th.

Government

Final Judgments through 11/22/2009

From the records of Cheryl Strickland St. Johns County Clerk of Court

Community

Marriage Licenses Applications – 11/22/2009

From the records of Cheryl Strickland St. Johns County Clerk of Court

Community

Hangar Dance honors vets – evokes memories

“Rosie the Riveter” and her Sailor-boy smile for Historic City News at the St. Augustine Airport Pilots Association 2nd annual WWII “Hangar Dance” held Saturday night, November 21st.