As the Cardinal-electors of the Roman Catholic Church prepare to enter the Conclave for the election of a new Pope, the Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine will host a Solemn Prayer Vigil to ask the Holy Spirit’s guidance in the process.
Florida Representatives Travis Hutson and Doc Renuart and Senator John Thrasher, updated Historic City News on several administrative issues that came before the Florida House and Senate during the first week of the legislative session.
James A. Convertito, the 49-year-old Shelton, Connecticut man who lost his life in a motorcycle-vs-truck crash last night, was a longtime mechanic; employed at the Water Pollution Control Authority of his hometown — and a man, his friends and family say “liked adventure”.
Historic City News has learned that members, and prospective members, of the St Johns County Chamber of Commerce will welcome author, television personality and local businessman Pat Croce as he delivers the keynote address during the Annual Membership Breakfast.
This will be the third year that members from St Johns County Fire Rescue and sounding departments will celebrate one of the Fire Department’s time-honored traditions; and participate in the St Patrick’s Day Parade in St Augustine.
Monica Reifeiss reported the following St Augustine and St Johns County locations to Historic City News where the Florida Department of Transportation will be conducting roadwork that is expected to have an impact on driving, beginning this morning and continuing through the coming week.
Historic City News readers from St Johns County and visitors from out-of-town could be from anywhere in the world; but, this weekend, they all will be Irish as Romanza presents the St Augustine Celtic Music and Heritage Festival and St Patrick’s Day Parade.
Sergeant Dylan Bryan reported to Historic City News that last night’s fatal crash on US-1 north of I-95 should serve as a sobering reminder of the added risks of bikers who will be in town as part of bike week activities and spring break.
