Historic City News was saddened to learn that, earlier this week, Nellie, the oldest dolphin in human care, peacefully passed away at Marineland Dolphin Adventure. Nellie was born at Marine Studios, the precursor of Marineland Dolphin Adventure, on February 27, 1953.
Today is a BIG day in the history of the St Augustine Lighthouse and Museum, Director Kathy Fleming and Chairman of the Board of Trustees Theresa Floyd told local Historic City News reporters.
St. Augustine Youth Services recounted for Historic City News that they presented three events in April in conjunction with National Child Abuse Prevention Month to bring this message to our community by encouraging parents to have the knowledge, skills and resources they need to care for their children.
Joseph Ryan
St Augustine, FL
Dear Editor:
If common core was really what it claimed to be, there would be little opposition to it. However, they are not common, not core, and not state led and not only standards.
Historic City News was informed that approximately 360 students will receive their diploma from Flagler College at ceremonies being held at the St Augustine Amphitheatre on Saturday, May 3rd. Later that day, at 4:00 p.m., in the Flagler College Auditorium, 21 seniors will graduate with a Bachelor of Public Administration degree.
Rep. Ron DeSantis (FL-06) announced to local Historic City News reporters today that Yong Zheng, a student at Seabreeze High School in Daytona Beach, took first place in the “2014 Congressional Art Competition” with her ink wash painting titled “Into the Light”. She will receive complimentary airfare for herself and a guest to attend an unveiling ceremony at the United States Capitol, where her artwork will be displayed for one year.
