Historic City News Christian readers are celebrating Easter in St. Johns County today; rejoicing “He is Risen” on Christianity’s most important holiday.
Day: April 23, 2011
Truck lands in retention pond after crash
Historic City News has learned that a 48 year-old St. Johns County man has been transported to Shands Hospital Jacksonville by air-ambulance following a single-vehicle collision being investigated by deputies with the St Johns County Sheriff’s Traffic Unit.
Marine Rescue section honored
The St. Johns County Fire Rescue (SJCFR) Marine Rescue section received a special recognition by the United States Coast Guard (USCG) during the Tuesday Board of County Commissioners Meeting.
Ponce de Leon Award announced
The Spain-Florida Foundation announced to Historic City News the launch of the annual Juan Ponce de León Award to recognize the exceptional contributions that a person, entity, organization, or company has made to promoting understanding of the Hispanic community in the United States.
The sister cities of St Augustine
Aviles, in the northern province of Asturias, Spain, is one of four sister cities of St. Augustine; as well as the birthplace of the city’s founder — don Pedro Menendez de Aviles.
In memory of Frances E. Neelands
St. Johns County lost a tireless community leader last week; a diligent and dedicated worker who was recognized as both a volunteer and donor to organizations, helping scores of local residents from all walks of life.