Sisters of St Joseph of St Augustine superior, Sister Jane Stoecker, informed local Historic City News reporters that the 145 year-old order has opened the doors to Villa Flora and Brown Hall for private individual and group retreats.

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.

What will you and your family do for entertainment in St Augustine and St Johns County this holiday weekend?

For the 447th consecutive year, St. Augustinians will celebrate the passing of the old and the arrival of the New Year.

Lindsey Phillips informed local Historic City News reporters that the adult admission fee at the Castillo de San Marcos National Monument would increase from $6.00 to $7.00 effective January 1, 2012.

St Johns County resident, Hoke Smith, passed away at the age of 68 from injuries sustained in a helicopter accident in Clay County on December 26, 2011.

One more day to enjoy the work of dozens of skilled artisans exhibiting their work during the Old Town Art & Craft Show going on now in Francis Field across from the Historic Downtown Parking Facility at the Visitor Information Center in St Augustine.