Flagler College graduate Haley Walker won a prestigious award for a story that had her climbing into local dumpsters in search of edible food, according to an announcement received by Historic City News reporters today.

“Come have a “Taste of the Beach,” Kim Collins, Community Awareness Coordinator at Betty Griffin House, told local news reporters; speaking to Historic City News readers who want a sample taste from many popular Anastasia Island eateries.

Rob Weber, St. Johns County Government TV and Public Information Technician III told Historic City News reporters that the St. Johns County Public Library System will kick-off National Library week on April 11th.

Arlen G. Knight, 82, of St. Augustine, Fla., passed away Saturday, April 3, 2010, at Flagler Hospital after a long illness.

Susan Kessler reported to Historic City News local news reporters that the Criminal Justice Academy at St. Johns River Community College has received a donation of two police cars from the St. Augustine Police Department.

Local Sears Hometown Store owner Jack Bunch announced to Historic City News reporters that Florida residents can access $17,585,000 in rebates available as part of the state’s “Cash for Appliances” rebate program.

St. Johns County Fire Rescue spokesman Jeremy Robshaw reported a substantial residential structure fire that occurred last night at approximately 9:45 p.m. to the St. Johns County local news desk at Historic City News.

Shortly before 6:30 a.m., local St. Johns County news reporters watched as space shuttle Discovery completed a successful liftoff with its seven-member crew.