Jeremy Robshaw, Public Information Officer with St. Johns County Fire Rescue, informed Historic City News local reporters that after consideration of current fire conditions, County Commissioners have adopted a resolution which authorizes the county administrator to extend a burn ban for St. Johns County effective tomorrow.
Historic City News has learned that Frederick Eugene “Jack” Williams, III, the local historian who rediscovered the site of Fort Mosa, died January 7th of cancer and complications after a fall.
Father Thomas S. Willis, Pastor of the Cathedral Parish of St. Augustine, has announced to Historic City News reporters the centennial anniversary of the construction and blessing of St. Benedict the Moor Catholic Church in Lincolnville.
The City of St. Augustine reported to Historic City News that they will commemorate Arbor Day on Friday January 21st with the planting of four Live Oak trees in the community garden area of the Willie Galimore Recreation Center located at 399 South Riberia Street.
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.
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.
Randy Covington reported to Historic City News that the St. Augustine Tea Party will hold its regular meeting tonight at 6:30 p.m. at the Village Inn in St. Augustine on Ponce de Leon Boulevard.
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.
