Jeremy Robshaw reported to Historic City News this afternoon that shortly before lunch, St. Johns County Fire Rescue responded to a commercial structure fire at Moultrie Apartments; 2250 Old Moultrie Rd.

St. Augustine was home to the first railroad depot outside Jacksonville more than a century ago.

The City of St. Augustine reported to Historic City News that there are two important goals for this year’s Fireworks Over The Matanzas celebration – Keep it safe and keep it legal.

Holidays are built around traditions and few holidays have more great family traditions than the Fourth of July: great food, outdoor band concerts, a day with friends and family, and of course, fireworks!

Davis Walker reported to Historic City News that La Compañía de Juan Ponce de León (The Company of Juan Ponce de León) is now forming in preparation for Florida’s upcoming 500th anniversary.

Historic City News learned that City of St. Augustine Public Affairs Director Paul Williamson addressed the Flagler Model Land Neighborhood Association last week.

Members of the St. Augustine City Commission will hold a brief ceremony this Saturday, June 20, to dedicate a marker commemorating the visit to St. Augustine by Frederick Douglass in 1889.

Communications Director Jay Humphreys with the St. Augustine Visitors and Convention Bureau updated Historic City News on this weekend’s entertainment events including An Evening with EPIC Chefs.