2011 March for Life being held Saturday

The City of St. Augustine has informed Historic City News local reporters that the 2011 March for Life will necessitate a brief closure of a portion of San Marco Avenue and South Castillo Drive starting at approximately noon on Saturday, January 15th.

Community

Murray graduate – Freedom Rider speaks

Historic City News readers are invited to attend the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Service to be held on Saturday, January 15, 2011 at 11:30 AM at St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church, 2703 Forman Circle, Hill Top Community in Middleburg.

Community

Flags lowered to half-staff

General Counsel Rick Figlio informed Historic City News that Governor Rick Scott has requested, as a mark of respect for the victims of the tragic events of January 8, 2011, in Tucson, Arizona, that all state flags immediately be lowered to half-staff, returning them to full-staff at sunset, January 14, 2011.

Government

Sexual Predator: Erik Brandon Hall

In accordance with Florida State Statute 775.21, this news release will serve as public notification that the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office has been given information that a person judged to be a sexual predator is now residing within St. Johns County.

Public Safety

31st Annual Matanzas 5k coming soon

Todd Neville announced to Historic City News that the Ancient City Road Runners sent Facebook invitations to more than 1,000 people to participate in the 31st Annual First Coast Rehabilitation Matanzas 5000k and Fun Run.

Community

Oyster Creek watershed cleanup planned

Ali Fulcher invited local Historic City News readers to participate with members of the St Johns Audubon Society and American Water Resource Association, who will be cleaning up the Oyster Creek watershed as part of the City of St. Augustine’s “Adopt a Waterbody” program.

Community