Category: Community

Early Literacy Coordinator Joan Whitson reported to Historic City News that more than six hundred local 3 year-olds received an early Christmas gift from Clifford the Big Red Dog and his friends at the Early Learning Coalition of Putnam and St. Johns Counties.

Albert Syeles invited Historic City News readers to join Romanza members and friends tomorrow evening, Tuesday, December 13th, for their Monthly Gathering from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.

Public Affairs Officer Lt Dennis Maloney laid a wreath at the grave of PFC Edward Little (1920-1945) during the “Wreaths across America” ceremony held Saturday at noon in the St Augustine National Cemetery located at 104 Marine Street.

St Augustine Public Works Director Martha Graham told Historic City News that she hopes to reopen the first section of Riberia Street, from King Street to Bridge Street, by Christmas Day.

It is yet unknown if weather will interfere with plans for the outdoor “Occupy City Hall” assembly previously announced for this afternoon by Occupy St Augustine spokesperson, Danielle Fountain. .

Two boaters were ejected from their sailboat yesterday afternoon when they unexpectedly ran aground on a sandbar located in the St Augustine inlet off Anastasia State Park; according to a report filed by Fire Rescue Lt Jeremy Robshaw this morning.

The information contained in this report is taken from sources deemed reliable; the accuracy and completeness of which Historic City News does not control and cannot guarantee. The original public records are on file with the St. Johns County Clerk of Court and should be consulted before taking any action.

Father Thomas Willis announced this year’s Christmas Mass schedule for the Cathedral Basilica of St Augustine to Historic City News readers.