Archive for January, 2009

Scenic conservation workshop held

Scenic conservation workshop held

A Scenic Conservation Workshop co-sponsored by the America’s Resource Center and Scenic America was held at the St. Augustine Lighthouse and Museum on January 15th and 16th according to a report received by Historic City News today.

January 19, 2009 | 0 Comments More
Juvenile arrested in Ponte Vedra Beach robbery

Juvenile arrested in Ponte Vedra Beach robbery

The St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office reported to Historic City News this evening that a 17-year old Ponte Vedra Beach resident was arrested on charges of strong-armed robbery and possession of prescription medication without a prescription on Sunday afternoon.

January 19, 2009 | 0 Comments More
Fire hydrant flow testing to begin

Fire hydrant flow testing to begin

Historic City News has been asked by the St Augustine Fire Department to inform our readers that flow testing of fire hydrants will begin on Tuesday, January 20.

January 16, 2009 | 0 Comments More
FPL franchise renewal public meeting

FPL franchise renewal public meeting

The City of St. Augustine has asked Historic City News to announce the second public meeting to discuss the Florida Power and Light franchise renewal agreement.

January 16, 2009 | 0 Comments More
Gubernatorial Fellowship program information

Gubernatorial Fellowship program information

Governor Charlie Crist announced to Historic City News Wednesday the opening of the application process for the Gubernatorial Fellows program, providing Florida university students with firsthand, high-level experience and insight into how government operates.

January 16, 2009 | 0 Comments More
Florida’s Black History Month activities

Florida’s Black History Month activities

Historic City News learned that at a reception honoring Martin Luther King Jr. and Florida’s African-American leaders yesterday, Governor Charlie Crist announced Florida’s Black History Month theme as well as an art contest for students in kindergarten through third grade.

January 16, 2009 | 0 Comments More
Cultural Council takes position on art in school

Cultural Council takes position on art in school

Historic City News has learned that the St. Johns Cultural Council is monitoring how the current school budget crisis will affect the arts in our school system in the coming year.

January 15, 2009 | 1 Comment More
St. Augustine Art Association events

St. Augustine Art Association events

For more information about any of the following events at the St. Augustine Art Association, please visit: www.staaa.org or call 904-824-0716.

January 15, 2009 | 0 Comments More
Cultural Events January 14 – January 22

Cultural Events January 14 – January 22

Please call ahead, as changing weather conditions may affect some events.

January 15, 2009 | 0 Comments More
Legislative Delegation meeting Wednesday

Legislative Delegation meeting Wednesday

The St. Johns County Legislative Delegation Meeting will be on Wednesday, January 28, from 4:00 to 6:00 pm in the County Auditorium, located at 500 San Sebastian View in St. Augustine.

January 15, 2009 | 0 Comments More
Vistors Bureau lists weekend events

Vistors Bureau lists weekend events

Communications Director Jay Humphreys with the St. Augustine Visitors and Convention Bureau reported to Historic City News about severa events in America’s Oldest City this weekend.

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Two bodies located at rest stop

Two bodies located at rest stop

Sgt. Chuck Mulligan reported to Historic City News that the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office has responded to the north bound rest area on I-95, near S.R. 206 following the discovery of two deceased individuals, one male and one female, in a Black 4 door Volkswagen.

January 15, 2009 | 2 Comments More