Happy birthday, Pedro

Yesterday the City of St Augustine recognized the 500th anniversary of the birth of Don Pedro Menendez de Aviles and this afternoon, Saturday February 16th, Historic City News readers enjoyed a procession along St George Street from the City Gates to the Plaza de la Constitucion as part of the activities commemorating this special birthday.

Community

FDOT road repairs and maintenance report

Historic City News was notified by Florida Department of Transportation Public Information Officer, Allen Nelson, that traffic will be impacted at the following St Augustine and St Johns County locations where roadwork is being conducted.

Community

Neighborhood watcher arrested on Lightner porch

One St Augustine couple who has volunteered over the past couple of years to help a downtown neighborhood watch group, had their evening interrupted last night when Evelyn Hammock was arrested for walking along the south balcony of the Lightner Museum while carrying a concealed firearm.

Public Safety

Daytime pedestrian detours planned next week

Historic City News readers are cautioned that sidewalk closures will be in place next week on Avenida Menendez between the Castillo de San Marcos National Monument and the Bridge of Lions in order to complete drainage work.

Community