Marine Rescue section honored
The St. Johns County Fire Rescue (SJCFR) Marine Rescue section received a special recognition by the United States Coast Guard (USCG) during the Tuesday Board of County Commissioners Meeting.
Ponce de Leon Award announced
The Spain-Florida Foundation announced to Historic City News the launch of the annual Juan Ponce de León Award to recognize the exceptional contributions that a person, entity, organization, or company has made to promoting understanding of the Hispanic community in the United States.
The sister cities of St Augustine
Aviles, in the northern province of Asturias, Spain, is one of four sister cities of St. Augustine; as well as the birthplace of the city’s founder — don Pedro Menendez de Aviles.
In memory of Frances E. Neelands
St. Johns County lost a tireless community leader last week; a diligent and dedicated worker who was recognized as both a volunteer and donor to organizations, helping scores of local residents from all walks of life.
Quick look at the Florida legislature
Historic City News was updated by the Florida Association of Counties on the status of current bills in the Florida House and Senate; as week seven of this legislative session draws to a close.
St. Johns River State College summer courses
St. Johns River State College announced to Historic City News that our readers can now take the summer leisure courses they’ve always wanted to take at the St. Augustine campus.
Masci reopens eastbound lane from US-1
Leo Masci, Vice President of Port Orange based Masci General Contractor Inc., announced to Historic City News yesterday that he has completed all of the “heavy lifting” at his Malaga Street jobsite; reopening eastbound traffic on King Street.
Rubio holds local town hall meeting
Staff Assistant Ashley Cook reported to Historic City News that U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) will hold a town hall meeting in St. Augustine next week.