“I’m not home-less, I’m wall-less,” Leroy told St Augustine reporter Michael Gold this morning; as he took his one-hour turn at the designated panhandling spot in front of the St Johns County Public Library on West San Carlos Avenue.

Market Director Sue Agresta reported to Historic City News that this Sunday, the Lincolnville Farmers Market will offer solar power to vendors and musicians, thanks to a new high-tech portable solar power system manufactured here in St Augustine.

December 7, 1941, at 7:55 a.m. Hawaii time, a Japanese dive-bomber bearing the red symbol of the Rising Sun of Japan on its wings appears out of the clouds above the island of Oahu, Hawaii.

Boys and Girls Clubs of Northeast Florida, Director of Development Darby Stubberfield, extended a word of thanks to sponsors and attendees of the Second Annual Food and Wine Festival in St. Augustine – making the event a tremendous success.

Historic City News received word from Tom Iacuzio that Flagler College will hold its fall commencement ceremony for graduating seniors on Saturday, December 10 beginning at 9:00 a.m.

Administrative Support Assistant Laura Cryan announced to Historic City News reporters that the boat service to Fort Matanzas National Monument has been suspended until further notice due to mechanical problems with the ferries.

Public Affairs Director Paul K Williamson reminds Historic City News readers who are planning to attend the Discover First America programs in St Augustine that the first episode of the series is tomorrow night; Wednesday December 7th — not tonight as reported in error in the St Augustine Record this morning.

Historic City News readers who live and work on Anastasia Island including the Pelican Reef area may notice some temporary discoloration of their water as the St. Augustine Fire Department conducts flow and hydrant inspections.