Historic City News has learned that as of Friday morning at 11:00, two St. Johns County roadways remain closed due to flooding.

On Saturday, June 6, English pirates will once more rampage through the streets of old St. Augustine in an authentic re-creation of Drake’s Raid of 1586 according to an announcement received by Historic City News.

Communications Director Jay Humphreys with the St. Augustine Visitors and Convention Bureau updated Historic City News on this weekend’s entertainment events including the Florida’s First Coast Arts Festival.

The St. Johns County Public Works Department has reported to Historic City News that two projects that will cause minor traffic disruptions in St. Augustine, both beginning on Tuesday, May 26.

St. Johns County reported to Historic City News that they are offering free sandbags for residents to use against potential flooding of their homes and businesses.

Florida Public Archaeology Network Outreach Coordinator Amber Grafft-Weiss reported to Historic City News that tours are filling up for the upcoming T’Omb It May Concern conference.

Historic City News has learned that the St. Augustine-St. Johns County Airport will get $2.6 million in federal stimulus package money.

Our Heritage Tourism Director Bill Adams recently completed updating the city tour guide test and authored a 46-page Official Handbook for Sightseeing Tour Guides and Drivers for Hire according to a report received by Historic City News today.