HISTORIC CITY NEWS 2019

Grant funding will help Lightner create state-of-the-art collections storage

Aided with a $137,682 grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services, The Lightner Museum will be able to continue to preserve, study, and share its unique collections with St. Augustine and visitors to St. Johns County.

Community

Tactile art is an interactive way to experience creativity

The St. Augustine Art Association announced to Historic City News the names of the winners in its 18th Annual Tactile Art Show, which concluded yesterday. The juried show turns the tables on museum etiquette and creates a fun and interactive opportunity for visitors to experience art in a unique way.

Community

National Drug Takeback Day safely disposes of 159 lbs of prescriptions

The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office informed Historic City News that during their participation in the National Prescription Drug Take-Back on Saturday, residents safely and properly disposed of 159 pounds of unneeded or expired medication.

Community

Guest column: Water less to save water and help sustain our water supply

Ann B. Shortelle, Ph.D., Executive DirectorSt. Johns River Water Management District Dear Historic City News editor: The St. Johns River Water Management District wants Historic City News readers to know that we have launched a new, year-long “Water Less” campaign to help raise awareness about water conservation and to communicate easy ways to integrate outdoor…

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Editorials

Accused St Augustine murderer says she fired warning shot before killing her husband

The arrest warrant served on 65-year-old Jill Agonis last week, suspected in the murder of her husband, 81-year-old William Keefe, gives the best look thus far into previous incomplete and misstated details in St Johns County Sheriff’s press releases, on facebook, and reported in the media.

Public Safety