Schools receive donations for Constitution Week
Patti Henderson reported to Historic City News that since 2004, Public Law 108-444 has required schools to hold an educational program to commemorate the September 17, 1787 signing of the United States Constitution.



FDOT Public Information Director Gina Busscher is notifying Historic City News readers who travel the Bridge of Lions in St. Augustine that the bridge will be closed to all traffic Wednesday night, September 21st — beginning at 10:00 p.m.
Historic City News reporters remind our readers that with the passing of Labor Day and the end of summer, also comes the end of summer beach patrol and the protection afforded from lifeguards attending towers along our forty-two miles of pristine Atlantic beaches.
Ed Wuellner, Executive Director of the airport, announced to Historic City News today that the Federal Aviation Administration has awarded the Northeast Florida Regional Airport in St. Augustine a $6.19 million grant for the airport’s “Taxiway B” project.
In the last budget meeting, City officials announced their intention to cut funding pursuant to a contract made in February 2009 with former commissioner and Mayor George Gardner to write and distribute a periodic newsletter on behalf of the Department of Public Affairs.
St. Augustine Visitors and Convention Bureau Communications Director Jay Humphreys informed Historic City News local reporters that there is a great mix of music, tours, exercise and activities — inside or outside this weekend across St. Johns County.
Lindsey Phillips has invited Historic City News readers to join the Castillo de San Marcos National Monument in celebration of “Spanish Living History Day”.
St. Johns County Energy Efficiency Coordinator Lowry Shuler reported to Historic City News that commercial contractors and homeowners will have the opportunity to participate in a free energy efficiency workshop this evening to learn how to save money by building more efficiently.