Robbery occurs Thursday night near downtown restaurant
The St. Augustine Police Department is asking Historic City News readers to help identify the robber in a purse-snatching incident that occurred Thursday night at about 9:15 p.m. in the rear parking lot of the Columbia Restaurant.






Many Historic City News readers have complained that, during peak visitation times, St. Augustine’s Historic Downtown Parking Facility, located off West Castillo Drive, is full.
The Saint Augustine Maritime Heritage Foundation’s secretary and media director, Linda Allen, reported to Historic City News that their Executive Board will hold a Christening and naming ceremony for the St Augustine Chalupa on Sunday, March 22nd, at 3:00 p.m.
Junior Lifeguard Coordinator, Josh Romaine, informed local Historic City News reporters that camp dates and registration details for the 2015 Junior Lifeguard program have been announced.
The City of St Augustine announced to local Historic City News reporters that, weather permitting, several streets will be closed for resurfacing starting Monday, March 16, and continuing through Friday, March 27.








