With little fanfare, Historic City News local news desk learned that St. Augustine City Commissioners approved the extension of alcohol sales from 1:00 a.m. until 2:00 a.m.

The St. Augustine local news desk at Historic City News received a report Monday night that the City Commission had approved an outdoor dining plan along the west side of the first block of Aviles Street.

Historic City News has been updated with the service and funeral arrangements for Deputy James L. Anderson as follows:

Historic City News readers are invited to join in the 16th Century Noche de Gala Celebration honoring the founder of our nation’s oldest city.

The Street Tree Advisory Committee reported to the St. Augustine local news desk at Historic City News that they were joined by members of the St. Augustine City Commission and Smokey Bear prior to the planting of this year’s Arbor Day tree.

Dorohn A. Frazier, representative from The Florida Bar, reported to the St. Johns County local news desk at Historic City News that twenty-one lawyers will be recognized for their work on behalf of poor and indigent clients, including Raven E. Sword in the Seventh Judicial Circuit.

Just after 8:00 p.m. last night, Historic City News freelance photographer Christopher Kimball reported to the St. Augustine local news desk at Historic City News that a house fire that burned for several hours could be easily seen from A1A.

St. Johns County Fire Rescue spokesman Jeremy Robshaw announced the selection of 2009 Firefighter of the year to the St. Johns County local news desk at Historic City News.