St Johns County Tax Collector Dennis Hollingsworth reported to Historic City News that 91% of this school year’s public school teens have passed their road signs and road rules exams — on the first try.

Park Service Specialist Terri Newmans informed local Historic City News reporters in St Augustine that an application for $1,662 in grant funding to create educational materials about Fort Mose, for use by local area K-12 students, has been accepted.

First Coast Technical College in St Augustine reported to Historic City News this week that its Health Career students, competing for employment in today’s technologically sophisticated healthcare arena, now benefit from a Human Patient Simulator during the course of their studies.

Historic City News readers are invited to enjoy the latest exhibits, music, entertainment and refreshments at more than 20 art galleries this week along the First Friday Art Walk in St Augustine.

Did you know that Historic City News readers who are St Augustine or St Johns County residents with a photo ID are eligible to receive free or discounted admission at many of the area’s most popular attractions?

Saint Augustine Beach Civic Association invited Historic City News readers to the Music by the Sea concert tonight with entertainment provided by the Orion Navy Band in the open-air Pier Pavilion.

Historic City News has learned that the Republican Liberty Caucus of Northeast Florida in Jacksonville would host a speaker at their meeting on September 11 from Restore Justice 2012; an organization working to deny three Florida Supreme Court justices new terms on the high bench.

Carla Traister, informed Historic City News reporters that The Sheltering Tree would hold a “Steps to Success” fundraiser on Sunday, September 16, at the Hammock Community Center located at 79 Malacompra Road in the Hammock.