Duval County, the consolidated City of Jacksonville, established by local charter, is holding its elections this week for some of the community’s top offices, including sheriff and mayor. But, on the last Sunday before Election Day, Historic City News observed Jacksonville church leaders employing a strategy that worked during the November elections here in St Augustine.

Historic City News learned that ten Flagler alums were recognized Friday for their outstanding contributions to the areas of service and professional achievement during the Flagler College Alumni Weekend’s annual awards luncheon.

Nelmar Terrace Neighborhood walks with mayor

Historic City News readers are reminded that this Wednesday, May 20th, St Augustine Mayor Nancy Shaver will hold a walk in the Nelmar Terrace neighborhood.

Laurie Sanderson reported the following St Augustine and St Johns County locations to Historic City News where the Florida Department of Transportation will be conducting roadwork that is expected to have an impact on driving, beginning this morning and continuing through the coming week.

According to the public affairs department at City Hall, one of the most frequently asked questions about St. Augustine’s three day downtown street and music festival, planned to celebrate the 450th anniversary of the founding of the city, is “What bands will be performing?”