Sir Francis Drake Returns

On Saturday, June 6, English pirates will once more rampage through the streets of old St. Augustine in an authentic re-creation of Drake’s Raid of 1586 according to an announcement received by Historic City News.


On Saturday, June 6, English pirates will once more rampage through the streets of old St. Augustine in an authentic re-creation of Drake’s Raid of 1586 according to an announcement received by Historic City News.
Communications Director Jay Humphreys with the St. Augustine Visitors and Convention Bureau updated Historic City News on this weekend’s entertainment events including the Florida’s First Coast Arts Festival.

The St. Johns County Public Works Department has reported to Historic City News that two projects that will cause minor traffic disruptions in St. Augustine, both beginning on Tuesday, May 26.

Historic City News has learned that three male suspects have been identified and are in custody in connection with the beating of another man a month ago.

In an announcement received by Historic City News today, Chief Financial Officer Alex Sink has unveiled a new Web site where you can see how much the state is spending and what the taxpayers get in return.
St. Johns County reported to Historic City News that they are offering free sandbags for residents to use against potential flooding of their homes and businesses.
This summer, Wednesday and Thursday evenings will offer visitors and residents an opportunity to enjoy free, live concerts with their choice of a great historic or seaside setting in the Nation’s oldest city or nearby St. Augustine Beach.

Florida Public Archaeology Network Outreach Coordinator Amber Grafft-Weiss reported to Historic City News that tours are filling up for the upcoming T’Omb It May Concern conference.