Wednesday workshop regarding 450th
Cathy DuPont notified local government reporters at Historic City News that the St. Augustine City Commission will meet in a workshop on Wednesday to review the future of the planned 450th Commemoration.
Deployed commissioner announces endorsements
From Kuwait this morning, Historic City News received an announcement from St. Johns County Commissioner Mark P. Miner announcing his endorsement of candidates in the upcoming elections.
Two arrested in attempted air conditioner thefts
Historic City News local crime patrol reporters learned that two suspects have been arrested by St. Augustine police in connection with the burglary of a North City building and theft of two air conditioner compressors.
Chamber President Robin Burchfield resigns
Historic City News was notified that Robin Burchfield, president of the St. Johns County Chamber of Commerce, quietly submitted her resignation two weeks ago — and today will be her last day. Burchfield began her career with the Chamber in 1990 and took over as president in October 2004. Chamber Chairman Jill Atwood said Burchfield…
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College asks for input on changing its name
With the recent approval of two baccalaureate degree programs, St. Johns River Community College is reaching out to Historic City News readers to help select a new name for their institution.
UF: Poppell sees improvement in Spanish Quarter
In recent weeks there has been a clear sense of uncertainty around City Hall over the consequences of the July 1st takeover of 34 state-owned historic properties in St. Augustine, now managed by the University of Florida.
National Night Out activities in the local area
Historic City News local reporters learned about upcoming National Night Out activities; going on at St. Augustine Beach and in Palm Coast on Tuesday, August 3rd.
Music at the Junction – July 24th
Florida Agricultural Museum at 7900 Old Kings Road, at the intersection of US-1 and Old Kings Road, reported to Historic City News that this month’s Music at the Junction event will feature The Shawn Taylor Band; a rocking Southern Country Rock Band.