Category: Community

Historic City News was informed today by Boy Scouts of America Troop #63 spokesman Al Crutchfield, that St. Augustine High School student and troop member Germari Rickerson, was recently awarded the prestigious Eagle Scout Award.

Beginning Monday morning, March 1st, Historic City News readers will resume stopping for toll booths on all St Johns County beach access ramps between 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily.  The cost for daily passes is $10 for County residents and non-residents, and $5 for disabled and active military beach visitors.

Florida Department of Transportation Community Outreach Specialist Allen Nelson has updated Historic City News with the weekly lane closure report containing information regarding ongoing construction projects and traffic impacts for the coming week.  Our readers and subscribers will be updated every Friday by 5:00 p.m., with some unavoidable exceptions and state holidays.

Brandon Long, USMC (Ret) of St. Augustine, has been honored with a mobility-equipped 2021 Ford F150 XLT truck in gratitude for his service to the United States military.  The recognition was bestowed on Long through donations to the independent nonprofit organization “Wounded Warriors Family Support”.  Long was deployed to Afghanistan where he served on active…

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St Johns County Commissioner Jeb Smith, will be the special guest speaker Tuesday evening when the Saint Augustine Tea Party invites Historic City News subscribers to attend an open meeting February 23rd beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the World Famous Oasis Restaurant, located at 4000 A1A South in St Augustine Beach.

Historic City News subscribers are invited to join City officials in St Augustine on Saturday, February 20, at 12:00 noon, at the corner of Bravo Street and Weeden Street in Lincolnville for an unveiling ceremony honoring Carrie Johnson, lovingly remembered as the Voice of “Lincolnville”.  During its Monday January 13, 2020 meeting, the St Augustine…

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In honor of Black History Month, Historic City News would like to outline St Augustine’s Emancipation history with a special focus on the Lincolnville neighborhood. Included are recommendations for lodging, restaurants, and cultural activities, provided by the St Johns Cultural Council.

The Friends of A1A Scenic & Historic Coastal Byway, Inc. are pleased to announce their 2020 Volunteer of the Year, Captain Adam Morley.  Currently serving as vice president of the organization, Morley was recognized for his service to the Friends of A1A and presented with the annual volunteer service award, at the Coastal Policy Center…

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