Benefit for local lifeguard diagnosed with Leukemia
St Augustine Lifesaving Association President, Jeremy Watkins, has asked Historic City News readers to participate in an upcoming yard sale event to benefit 21-year-old Johnny McClure; a member of the US Lifeguard Association, St Augustine Lifesaving Association, Marine Rescue Team, and participant on the St Johns County Lifeguard Competition team.






About ten minutes ago, Florida Highway Patrol Sergeant Dylan Bryan advised local Historic City News reporters that traffic in all lanes of US-1, north and south, have reopened after having been closed for more than 3 hours this morning while officers investigated a fatal vehicle-vs-pedestrian crash.
Historic City News readers will have an opportunity to comment on the agreements for visitor information services between St Johns County and the two officially designated contractors; both are scheduled to expire on September 30, 2013.
When Chairman Bill Hughes convenes the meeting of the St Johns County Tourist Development Council Monday afternoon, the members will face a host of financial action items; which, if passed, will advance to the Board of County Commissioners for approval.
St Johns County firefighters have announced to local Historic City News reporters that they will participate in the “Fill the Boot” fundraising event to benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association.
Historic City News readers are invited to participate, for free, when volunteers at Fort Mose Historic State Park, dressed in period attire, offer visitors a fascinating glimpse into the past this Saturday, August 24, from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.
Historic City News learned that during the Gentlemen of The Road Stopover, locals and ticket holders who purchase a wristband for the park-and-ride shuttle will be told that they are entitled to “Shuttle Perks” — an assortment of discounts being offered by local businesses, restaurants and attractions to entice concert goers.







