Category: Community

Cinco de Mayo May 5th

Historic City News takes note that on June 7, 2005, the U.S. Congress issued a Concurrent Resolution calling on the President of the United States to issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the United States to observe “Cinco de Mayo” with appropriate ceremonies and activities.

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Artistic and cultural entertainment

St. Johns County Cultural Council, the county’s designated local arts agency, periodically reports upcoming cultural events to local Historic City News reporters for the benefit of our readers.

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Arnolds destroyed by fire this morning

Historic City News received word that Arnold’s Restaurant, located at 3912 N. Ponce de Leon Boulevard in St. Augustine, has sustained major damage in an early morning fire in which no injuries were reported.

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Local Freedom Rider appears on Oprah

David Nolan reported to Historic City News this morning that at 4:00 p.m. this afternoon on WJXT Channel 4 (Jacksonville) the Oprah Winfrey Show will include interviews with Hank Thomas of Saint Augustine and three other Freedom Riders.

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Regan takes complaints to FSDB president

Historic City News local reporters will try to gauge the mood of the Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind this week when school President Dan Hutto meets with St. Augustine City Manager John Regan.

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Drug Court Factoid

Drug Courts have proven to reduce crime, save money, ensure compliance, combat methamphetamine addiction and restore families.

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