During a storm yesterday afternoon that damaged an electrical pump, St Augustine Family YMCA reported to local Historic City News reporters that the pool at the Willie Galimore Center had to be closed.

Food Truck Crazy, based in Orlando, informed local Historic City News reporters that Mayor Joseph L. Boles, Jr., will be one of five celebrity judges when more than 24 food trucks will compete for five prestigious awards at Francis Field on July 27th.

Historic City News readers who frequent the St Johns County parks, utilize recreational services, and participate in athletic programs, are invited to participate in an online survey being conducted by the St Johns County Parks and Recreation Department.

Beginning in the spring of next year, Historic City News readers will have an opportunity that has not been available in more than forty years, according to an announcement from the Flagler College special events department.

Historic City News editor Michael Gold listened as Easter Week Festival committee President Phil Genovar recited a brief history of his work over the past 50-years in volunteer support of St Augustine’s Easter Parade, Royal family, and annual festivities that the local community has grown up with.

Gwendolyn Duncan announced to Historic City News today that guests of the annual July 2nd ACCORD luncheon in St Augustine, and their families, are invited to participate in a complimentary Freedom Trail Tour presented by Northrop Grumman.

Adam Shockey, President and CEO of Tour Saint Augustine Inc., told Historic City News yesterday that he is exceptionally proud to announce the launch of St Augustine Black Heritage Tours Inc. — the city’s first fully licensed seller of travel and receptive tour operator specializing in Black History and Civil Rights tours.