1861 secession of Florida – 150 years after

Flagler College has invited Historic City News readers when they welcome Woodrow Wilson Scholar Dwight Pitcaithley on March 24th, with a presentation entitled, “The Secession of Florida in 1861: Reflections After 150 Years.”

Community

Office of Open Government re-established

Communications Director, Brian Burgess, reported to Historic City News that Governor Rick Scott is re-establishing the Office of Open Government in order to provide full and expeditious compliance with Florida’s open government and public records laws.

Government

Newspaper sued over copyright infringement

A California non-profit hospital has slapped the parent company of both The St. Augustine Record and Florida Times-Union with a copyright infringement lawsuit over the name it uses in an ongoing education project.

Community

Traffic disruptions expected downtown

Historic City News reporters were advised that the reenactment of the 17th century raid on St. Augustine by Searle’s Buccaneers will necessitate intermittent disruptions of traffic in parts of downtown St. Augustine on Saturday, March 5th.

Community

Cultural entertainment and events

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.

Community