HISTORIC CITY NEWS 2017

Inmate leaps to his death according to sheriff

Historic City News received a report from Fire Rescue Captain Jeremy Robshaw that emergency medical personnel responded to the St Johns County Detention Facility yesterday to discover a 39-year-old inmate dead at the scene.

Public Safety

First Friday Art Walk September 1

The St. Augustine Beach Art Studio and gallery, located on A1A just south of the St. Johns County Pier, informed local Historic City News reporters that they are excited to welcome Dara Dodson as their “Featured Artist of the Month”.

Business

HAWKE Wildlife Rescue 20th Annual Benefit Dinner

The 20th Annual DINNER FOR THE BIRDS to benefit HAWKE Wildlife Rescue, Rehabilitation, Release & Education will be held Sunday, September 10, 2017 in the private upper dining room at the renowned, award-winning Raintree Restaurant, 102 San Marco Avenue, St. Augustine, FL 32086 at 7:00 p.m.

Community

Concerts in the Plaza extends season

It’s been a great summer for St. Augustine’s free music series, and the City of St Augustine reports to Historic City News that the Concerts in the Plaza aren’t over yet.

Community

School District announces town hall meetings

Three Town Hall meetings have been announced to Historic City News to discuss potential Attendance Zoning changes for the two new K-8 Schools currently under construction and opening for the 2018-2019 School Year.

Community

Artists one step closer to final settlement

The settlement between the City of St Augustine and the plaintiff artists, Bruce Kevin Bates, Elena Hecht, Kate Merrick, and Helena Sala, has moved one step closer to final approval by the St Augustine City Commission.

Government

Take in some history during Easy Season

August and September are the perfect time of year for taking life easy and embracing everything that Florida’s Historic Coast has to offer – even free admission to historic sites.

Community

Dick Williams announces candidacy for County Commission

Dick Williams, long-time St. Johns County resident, has officially announced his candidacy for the District 4 seat on the St. Johns County Commission to Historic City News today.

Community