In 1957, local St. Augustine news reporters covered the first “Parade of Horses and Carriages” as part of a citywide Easter festival — a major event then, as it is now, for Historic City News readers.

St. Augustine Yacht Club Commodore Barbara Dolan reported to Historic City News local reporters that the annual Blessing of the Fleet is part of our rich maritime heritage in St. Augustine.

Voted St. Augustine’s “Best Festival” for 9 years running, Historic City News has learned that this year’s Rhythm and Ribs Festival may entertain as many as 20,000 visitors, or more.

Gwendolyn Duncan contacted the local St. Johns County news desk at Historic City News to report on the recent ceremonies recognizing one of the unsung heroes of the Civil Rights Movement, a Canadian named Fred Martin.

Gwendolyn Duncan contacted the local St. Johns County news desk at Historic City News and asked that we report on the following speech from one of the unsung heroes of the Civil Rights Movement, a Canadian named Fred Martin.

St. Augustine local resident, Debbie Dell Sauls, says, unofficially, the “Best Sign” award at the annual Rhythm and Ribs festival goes to “Beware of Hog” and, as editor of Historic City News, I agree.

Tanya Jackson reported to the St. Johns County local news desk that the Town of Hastings will celebrate the return of spring with several fun events.

St. Johns County Recreation and Parks department have invited local Historic City News readers to bring their children, ages eight (8) and under, to get their picture taken with the Easter Bunny and hunt for treat-filled Easter eggs.