HISTORIC CITY NEWS

Concerts in the Plaza announces 2017 schedule

Concerts in the Plaza, St. Augustine’s summer-long music series, returns for its 27th season serving up some of the best musical entertainment in northeast Florida according to Public Affairs Director Paul Williamson. Historic City News readers can enjoy the free two-hour concerts held every Thursday at 7:00 p.m. starting on June 1 and continuing through…

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Community

Last call for summer lifeguard jobs in St Johns County

Historic City News received a last-minute call that St Johns County Marine Rescue is still looking for a few more lifeguards to help protect local beaches this summer.

Public Safety

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month

Schuyler Siefker, Executive Director of St. Augustine Youth Services, told local Historic City News reporters today that the 4th Annual Pinwheel Parade Against Child Abuse will be held on Saturday, April 29th.

Community

Will a new sign fare better at finding a witness to murders?

There has been no progress in the local investigation of the murder of two men found inside a burning vehicle near the intersection of Fred Waters Way and Spring Street on November 16, 2016.

Public Safety

Significant damage but no injuries in Prairie Creek housefire

St Johns County Fire Rescue reported to Historic City News this afternoon that they have contained a residential structure fire in the 3500 block of Lone Wolf Trail.

Public Safety

Summer Reading and Math Volunteer Opportunities

Senior Corps RSVP Director, Cheryl Freeman, invites local Historic City News readers who are willing to spend a little time this summer helping others, to consider volunteer opportunities available with RSVP of St Johns County.

Community

The taxman cometh

And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed. Luke 2:1 Forget the ides of March, beware the ides of April! Did you know that it took the average taxpayer 114 days to pay federal, state, and local taxes? For those…

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Business

Easter Parade in St Augustine is a 60-year tradition

The St. Augustine Easter Parade was held this afternoon in a tradition which began in 1957 through the organization of the St. Augustine Easter Week Festival.

Community