The 74th annual TaxSlayer Gator Bowl New Year’s Eve matchup between NC State and Texas A&M takes place Monday at 7:30 p.m. at TIAA Bank Field with many activities for Historic City News readers leading up to and following the game.
For more information on the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl and other events, visit www.taxslayergatorbowl.com
Community First Cares Foundation, the 501(c)(3) nonprofit philanthropic arm of Community First Credit Union, announced to local Historic City News reporters in St Johns County that they have awarded the inaugural “Champions for Children” classroom innovation grants in conjunction with Investing in Kids (INK!). Ten grants that support classroom innovation not funded through traditional budgets, were awarded to the winning St. Johns County teachers in November.
Friday, the Florida Department of Education announced to Historic City News reporters the names of schools in St Johns County that have earned the “Five Star School Award” for the 2017-2018 school year. The award is bestowed upon schools that are committed to incorporating family and community members into the school environment to enhance student learning. Statewide, over 700 schools earned the recognition.
The Flagler County Sheriff’s Motor Unit reported to Historic City News that midway through the holiday weekend, they are continuing to conduct traffic enforcement operations at high crash locations to deter speeding and running red lights.
Earlier this month, Historic City News Editorial Board volunteer, Daniel Holiday, was recognized by his Masonic family with a certificate and pin marking sixty-years of participation as a Free and Accepted Mason.
The St Augustine Report
by former Mayor George Gardner
2002-2006
Annually, Historic City News defers to an experienced writer and editor, for his curated list of the top ten news stories in St Augustine and St Johns County. We enjoy the opportunity to showcase former St Augustine City Commissioner and two-term mayor George Gardner’s personal favorites as well as his recap, month-by-month, of local news stories that were part of our lives during the previous year.
The Florida Department of Transportation announced to local Historic City News reporters that they will spend an estimated $3 million dollars on the upcoming Crescent Beach Bridge (SR-206) rehabilitation project scheduled to begin in mid-January.
The North Shores Improvement Association was created by neighbors who wanted to improve the quality of life in the area south from South Ponte Vedra Beach to the St Augustine Inlet. Al Aldrich, president of the non-profit organization, says he is proud of the success that can be attributed to members of the Association since its founding 76-years ago.
