Not too bad — for 446 years old

Last night, Historic City News reporters were on hand as St. Augustine’s Royal Family, Young King Carlos portrayed by Timothy Colee; standing in for James Louis Solana III, Queen Marianna portrayed by Suzanne Hazen and Princess Margarita Maria portrayed by Jaime Blevins, participated in the ceremonial cutting of the community birthday cake.

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Local man accused of sexually assaulting minor

Yesterday evening, St. Johns County deputies reported to Historic City News that following their interview of a 36 year-old St. Augustine man, he was placed under arrest and charged with sexual assault upon a child over the age of 12; a second degree felony.

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Artistic and cultural entertainment

St. Johns County Cultural Council, the county’s designated local arts agency, periodically reports upcoming cultural events to local Historic City News reporters for the benefit of our readers.

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Juvenile offenders may be released sooner

Historic City News has learned through an interim report released yesterday by the Senate Criminal Justice Committee that, in a measure to reduce costs of operation, the Department of Juvenile Justice may begin releasing youthful offenders a week early, on average.

Public Safety

Happy New Year: 5722

First Congregation Sons of Israel reported to Historic City News that they have invited Rabbi Merrill Shapiro to St. John’s County’s oldest synagogue to lead High Holy Day services; ushering in the Jewish New Year 5722.

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Search is on for burglars of 312 restaurant

Sheriff’s spokesman Kevin Kelshaw informed Historic City News that sometime between Sunday night and Monday morning, burglars made their way through an air conditioning vent on the roof of a SR-312 restaurant and gained access to bags of cash before the left — the same way they got in.

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First Friday weekend entertainment

St. Augustine Visitors and Convention Bureau Communications Director Jay Humphreys announced to Historic City News that tomorrow’s “First Friday Artwalk” will kickoff the Labor Day Weekend.

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