As of 4:00 Monday afternoon, St. Johns County has closed the beaches to all vehicles due to inclement weather, high tides and extreme surf conditions.

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

Across the southeast, approximately 180 projects are being implemented to improve national resources including two earmarked for Castillo de San Marcos.

Liz Daube reported to Historic City News that Flagler College’s Students In Free Enterprise team has won first place at the SIFE USA National Competition in Philadelphia.

St. Johns County Road and Bridge Division Project Manager Jeff Pearson reported to Historic City News that the intersection of East Carter Street and Wilson Road in Hastings will be closed Wednesday and Thursday, May 20th and 21st.

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

Communications Manager Barbara Golden reported to Historic City News that Northeast Florida’s tourism industry is celebrating National Tourism Week May 9th through May 17th.

Florida Library Association Executive Director Faye Roberts reported to Historic City News that her Association presented 13 awards to libraries, individuals and library supporters from across Florida on Friday, May 8th.