Historic City News readers looking for something entertaining to do today should head over to the Castillo de San Marcos and take advantage of free admission to the Castillo — and more than 100 other national parks.

With two more days to vote this week in the Primary Election, Historic City News has learned that over 2,000 voters have taken advantage of “early voting”.

St. Augustine Public Information Coordinator Cathy DuPont informed local Historic City News reporters today that St. Augustine thrives on its historic features and yet the most important historic feature in the city is separated from the city itself by a four lane state highway.

Sea turtle nesting season has resulted in 766 sea turtle nests — a 230% increase over last year’s count; so the St. Johns County Habitat Conservation Program is asking Historic City News readers for their help in this year’s sea turtle wash-back program.

St. Augustine Public Information Coordinator Cathy DuPont informed local Historic City News reporters today that the Public Works Department of the City of St. Augustine will be making improvements in water lines which will require a three hour water turnoff.

Troy Blevins, St. Johns County Parks and Recreation Director, reported to Historic City News that although summer is coming to a close, there are still many activities for the remainder of August and September — including popular after school programming.

If you’re looking for something entertaining to do this weekend, St. Augustine Visitors and Convention Bureau Communications Director Jay Humphreys suggests these great entertainment activities for Historic City News readers.

Chief Financial Officer Alex Sink announced to Historic City News local reporters that next weekend could be your opportunity to discover lost treasure in Orlando as the state holds the next Florida Unclaimed Property auction.