Historic City News was informed that this year St Johns County Sheriff David Shoar recognized Deputy Vinnie Russo with one of the agency’s highest honors during the 29th Annual Awards Banquet Friday evening at the World Golf Village Convention Center.

Ranger Jesse Olbrich reported to local Historic City News reporters that the Historic Weapons Program demonstrations are scheduled regularly at both Castillo de San Marcos National Monument and Fort Matanzas National Monument — weather and personnel permitting.

Historic City News was notified that topics such as bullying, cyber-bullying, peer pressure, raising morally responsible children, cliques and relationship aggression will be covered during the second-of-three sessions that are part of the “Community Empowerment Series”.

Nominations open for Florida Veterans Hall of Fame

Ray Quinn
St Augustine, FL

The Florida Veterans’ Hall of Fame Council is now accepting nominations for the first class of inductees into the newly established Florida Veterans’ Hall of Fame.

The information contained in this report is taken from sources deemed reliable; the accuracy and completeness of which Historic City News does not control and cannot guarantee.

The original public records are on file with the St. Johns County Clerk of Court and should be consulted before taking any action.

Iraq War Veteran gets new home
By Michael Isam

MSgt John Hayes and his family officially became St Johns County residents yesterday; having received what his benefactors, Homes for Our Troops, consider “a down payment” from a grateful public for his sacrifice during the Iraq War.

Historic City News was informed that, last week, logging crews began thinning pine trees planted in the Guana River Wildlife Management Area in an effort to improve the habitat for wildlife and to help restore the natural plant community across the management area.

Members of Congress are encouraged by the Congressional Institute to recognize the artistic talents of their young constituents; and, in St Augustine and St Johns County, our Congressman, Representative Ron DeSantis, has informed Historic City News that he wants this year’s Congressional Art Competition winner to be from our District.