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.

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.