St. Augustine Visitors and Convention Bureau Communications Director Jay Humphreys informed Historic City News reporters that in addition to a host of Halloween activities this weekend, the famous datil pepper will be honored during Sunday’s Datil Pepper Festival at the St. Johns County Agriculture Center.

Comedian Danny Johnson will be appearing for a local fundraising event at Jackie Night’s Comedy Club on Sunday, November 6th; according to an announcement received by Historic City News this week.

Kim Kelly with the St. Johns County Family Integrity Program has invited Historic City News readers to participate in the 9th annual Adoption Day Celebration in St. Augustine.

Energy Efficiency Coordinator Lowry Shuler reported to Historic City News that Deirdre Irwin would address the next St. Johns County Energy Efficiency Education Series in a joint meeting of the Florida Green Building Coalition.

Joseph V. Montoro, Jr., was presented an appreciation plaque this morning for his generous contribution to the sheriff’s K-9 memorial — honoring K-9 officers and their handlers for their bravery and courage in the face of the most dangerous of law enforcement situations.

Law Enforcement Division Director Art F. May told Historic City News that he was recently honored for 30 years of service during an annual encampment and open house held at the Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranch in Live Oak.

Historic City News learned that Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture, Adam Putnam, joined students and teachers at Mill Creek Elementary School in St. Augustine today.

Lisa Gardner, Events Coordinator for the City of Palm Coast, invited Historic City News readers to attend the Second Annual Seafood Festival; scheduled this year on Saturday and Sunday, November 5th and 6th.