Category: Community

St. Johns County Parks and Recreation Department boasts nearly 50 active and passive parks, 12 boat ramps, seven community centers, over 40 miles of scenic coastline, full-service fishing pier, and an 18-hole golf course.  The department is as diverse as the natural ecosystems that surround us.

Herbert Lucas Wiles, 92, of St Augustine, FL passed away Wednesday, September 25, 2019 in Jacksonville, FL.

Historic City News readers are reminded that our historic cemeteries are in critical need of care and attention.  But before you rush out and adopt an overgrown cemetery, there are some important things that you need to know first.

Horse Play Therapy Center, whose facility is located on State Road 207 west of St Augustine, was presented a $6000.00 donation on Friday, September 27, 2019, to provide funds in support of therapy for children with special needs.

The City of St. Augustine Beach will celebrate its 60th birthday and Florida City Government Week beginning October 21st and concluding with an open house at St Augustine Beach City Hall on October 25, 2019, from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.

Historic City News was notified by the Florida Department of Transportation Public Information Officer, Allen Nelson, that traffic will be impacted at the following St Augustine and St Johns County locations where roadwork is being conducted.

Historic City News was informed by the Engineering Division of the St Johns County Public Works Department that beginning Tuesday, October 1, 2019, road construction will begin on West Jayce Way off Ravenswood Drive.

For over 15 years, St. Johns County students have participated in an art and poetry contest called, “A Day Without Violence”.  The contest focuses on peace in the home.  On display are the winners of the Betty Griffin Center annual calendar for 2020.