Historic City News local St. Augustine and St. Johns County news desk has learned that St. Johns County Recreation and Parks Department has implemented a light shut off program.

Troy Blevins, the director of parks and recreation for St. Johns County, told Historic City News local St. Augustine and St. Johns County news desk that as of tomorrow, driving will be allowed on about 14 miles along the county’s 42-mile coast.

Every year there are changes throughout St. Augustine — this past year is no different; so, Historic City News reviewed with the City of St. Augustine some of the many public areas that were established or improved during 2009.

St. Augustine Visitors and Convention Bureau Communications Director Jay Humphreys announced to Historic City News the following New Years weekend events.

The Mysterious Disappearance of D.P. Davis

Part III of a series
D. P. Davis sails for Europe — and disappears.

By Geoff Dobson

St. Augustine’s Opus 39 Restaurant & Food Gallery Chef Michael McMillan announced to Historic City News that he has completed his first cookbook titled “True to Flavor”.

This is a quick review of selected local news stories covered in Historic City News during the past 12 months.

St. Augustine Genealogical Society reminds Historic City News readers that their membership dues for the New Year are due and payable this Friday, January 1st.