Flagler College informed local Historic City News reporters today that Jim Toedtman, a veteran journalist and director of the Forum on Government and Public Policy lecture series, will receive a distinguished Columbia Journalism School Alumni Award in April.
Jacksonville’s former sheriff, 64-year-old Congressman John Rutherford, was transported to George Washington University Hospital this afternoon when an unidentified medical emergency struck; causing him to collapse in the US Capitol.
Historic City News readers are patriotically invited to attend tomorrow’s meeting of the Saint Augustine Tea Party; on Tuesday, January 10th, at 6:30 p.m. in the meeting room of the Village Inn, located at 900 N. Ponce de Leon Boulevard in St. Augustine.
St. Augustine’s annual Nights of Lights glows with holiday magic – from the ground to the rooftops. Selected by National Geographic in 2011 and 2012 as one of the 10 best holiday lighting displays in the world, St. Augustine’s Night of Lights features millions of tiny white lights that create a magical atmosphere in the Nation’s oldest city. Tracing its origins to the Spanish tradition of displaying a white candle in the window during the Christmas holidays, the spectacular lighting reflects the city’s 451-year history and illuminates the beautiful setting for lasting holiday memories For more information on Nights of Lights and for a list of special tours visit www.NightsofLights.com
Debbie Delgado reported the following St Augustine and St Johns County locations to Historic City News where the Florida Department of Transportation will be conducting roadwork that is expected to have an impact on driving, beginning this morning and continuing through the coming week.
Historic City News readers are encouraged to mingle with directors, producers and actors appearing in over 40 films from 20 countries that will be presented during the three-day Saint Augustine Film Festival beginning January 20th at several downtown Saint Augustine locations.
St. Johns County is cautioning Historic City News readers to be aware of scam phone calls by individuals impersonating county officials who are reportedly conveying false information about Hurricane Matthew property damage assessments.
Historic City News local reporters were informed that a beach restoration project will close the parking lot, walkover, and all related facilities at Mickler’s Landing at Ponte Vedra Beach until Spring 2017.
