County Industrial Development Authority meets
St. Johns County Director of Economic Development, Melissa Glasgow, notified Historic City News that the Industrial Development Authority would hold its next meeting October 10, 2011.
Fort was popular 19th century tourist destination
Jeffrey Edel, U. S. Park Ranger and Historic Weapons Supervisor at the Castillo de San Marcos National Monument, told Historic City News that during the 19th century, the Spanish fort in St. Augustine was quite a curiosity.
Free gas at Shell station on CR-210
St. Augustine and St. Johns County residents who travel CR-210 each morning reported to Historic City News that they were surprised to find the Shell station offering gas at an unheard of price of $0.00 per gallon — thanks to a Winn-Dixie customer reward program.
St Johns County redistricting process underway
Supervisor of Elections, Vicky Oakes, reported to Historic City News that the redistricting process has begun for the St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners and the St. Johns County School Board.
Time to nominate outstanding women in the arts
Local Historic City News reporters learned that the St. Johns Cultural Council is seeking nominations for the fourth annual “Recognizing Outstanding Women in the Arts” awards.
Candlelight vigil for domestic violence victims
Kim Brumfield, Community Awareness Coordinator for the Betty Griffin House in St. Johns County, reported to Historic City News that a candlelight vigil and silent witness exhibit would be held tomorrow in honor of victims and survivors of domestic violence in our community.
Shoemaker will address local Republicans
Terry Shoemaker, a candidate to fill the vacancy created by the retirement of Florida District 20 House member, Bill Proctor, informed Historic City News that he will address the regular meeting of the Republican Club of St. Augustine at their second-Monday-of-the-month meeting on October 10th.
Target of drug-related burglary arrested
The man Flagler County detectives say was the intended target of three armed burglars Monday, when they invaded the home he shares with two roommates, was taken into custody yesterday on outstanding violation of probation and felony drug warrants, according to a report received by Historic City News.