From the records of Cheryl Strickland St. Johns County Clerk of Court

The Florida Supreme Court told Gov. Charlie Crist Thursday that he must name a new judge to an appellate court after months of fighting over the slate of candidates for the job.

Communications Director Jay Humphreys with the St. Augustine Visitors and Convention Bureau updated Historic City News on this weekend’s entertainment events including fireworks, the beach, art and cultural activities.

The City of St. Augustine Office of Public Affairs has reported to Historic City News that a new style music and arts festival is on track for our area.

St. Johns County has announced to Historic City News that West King Street will be closed to all vehicular traffic between Arenta Street and U.S. 1 from 7:00 pm Wednesday, July 8, until 7:00 am Thursday, July 9, 2009.

Yesterday the City of St. Augustine reported to Historic City News that it was three years ago to the day that the City of St. Augustine opened the gates and welcomed the very first vehicles into the Historic Downtown Parking Facility.

While state officials continue talks over a gambling compact with the Seminole Indian Tribe of Florida, Historic City News has learned that another, less public series of negotiations may soon begin on another activity; smoking.

SJCFR Public Information Officer Jeremy Robshaw reported to Historic City News that St. Johns County Fire Rescue officials are encouraging residents to use extreme caution when using or discharging fireworks of any kind during 4th of July celebrations.