HISTORIC CITY NEWS 2013

Flagler student will intern at Cannes 2013 Festival

Flagler senior Nicole Del Bene was recently awarded an internship position at the upcoming 2013 Cannes International Film Festival in France according to an announcement received by Historic City News in St Augustine.

Community

Long trip home for 74-year-old after arrest

A 74-year-old man, one of five who was arrested in Palatka yesterday, has been released from jail after posting a $504.00 appearance bond; but, for Emanuel G. Koutelas, Jr., the ride back to his Ponce Harbor Drive home in St Augustine was surely a long one.

Public Safety

First Annual Celtic Whiskey Tasting

Sherri Cunningham, Promotions Director for St Augustine’s upcoming Celtic Music and Heritage Festival, announced a special addition to local Historic City News reporters — this year’s events will feature the First Annual Celtic Whiskey Tasting, sponsored by Tullamore Dew.

Community

Free disposal of household hazardous waste

Milton Soto reported to Historic City News that St Johns County’s Solid Waste Management Department is hosting a “Super Community Collection Day” from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon on Saturday, February 23.

Community

Town Hall meeting a hit for DeSantis

Historic City News readers in Congressional District 6 showed up in number last night as our new Republican House Representative Ron DeSantis held his second Town Hall meeting at Flagler Palm Coast High School in Palm Coast.

Government

Reenactment of the Battle of Olustee

Last weekend was the 37th Annual Reenactment of the Battle of Olustee; today, February 20, Historic City News readers remember the date in 1864 of the largest Civil War battle to take place in the State of Florida — and the soldiers who fought in it.

Community

Board gives county attorney 6-month extension

In a segment that lasted almost 45 minutes, Historic City News watched as St Johns County Commissioners voted 4-1 to reject the five-year contract proposed last week by County Attorney Patrick McCormack.

Government

Ambassador leaders recognized for contribution

The St Augustine 450th Youth Ambassadors reported to Historic City News that during this month’s meeting, founding leaders, Nancy Birchall and Jeani Taliaferro, were recognized for their commitment to inspiring the young people who volunteer in the community by St Augustine 450th Commemoration marketing strategist Charlie Seraphin.

Community