Category: Community

The budget lawmakers will vote on Friday includes money for the Department of Veterans Affairs top priority this year, start up staffing for a new veterans’ nursing home in St. Augustine.

St. Johns County Sheriff’s Lieutenant Daniel E. Chitwood, Jr., reported to Historic City News local reporters that the Sheriff’s Office has recently launched a new program designed to better serve county citizens.

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

The Regal Mall 6 Cinema, long a mainstay for local moviegoers, has closed its doors, just days before the May opening of the 16-screen Epic Theatre complex off SR 207.

Traffic Division Manager Greg Kennedy reported to Historic City News that St. Johns County’s Traffic Operations Section will host a public meeting to consider traffic concerns for the Cypress Lakes subdivision community.

St. Johns County Habitat Conservation and Beach Management reported to Historic City News that beach driving and lighting restrictions go into effect today; the official start of sea turtle nesting season.

Florida Public Archaeology Network presents Archaeology and Heritage Education Training this summer.

Communications Director Jay Humphreys with the St. Augustine Visitors and Convention Bureau reported to Historic City News that the Gamble Rogers Festival, First Friday Art Walk and James Taylor in concert top several entertainment choices in America’s Oldest City this weekend.