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La Guardia de Noche traffic interruptions
Cathy DuPont let local St. Augustine news reporters know that the annual La Guardia de Noche, or Spanish Nightwatch, will necessitate intermittent disruptions of traffic in parts of downtown St. Augustine on Saturday, March 13th.
Man and woman team rob local Adam and Eve
Kevin Kelshaw reported to St. Johns County local news reporters that two suspects are being sought today in connection with a robbery that occurred last night at Adam & Eve on SR 16 west of Interstate 95.
Shoar to Record: No more interviews on Manuel
Obviously dissatisfied with the way the press in general, and The St. Augustine Record in particular, have reported the incident, St. Johns County Sheriff David Shoar told the audience that he had informed Record Editor Peter Ellis that “there will be no more interviews” regarding Tom Manuel.
Bank reports attempted use of stolen debit card
The local St. Augustine news desk has learned that last Wednesday afternoon, Police Officer Frank Shipp responded to the Bank of America branch located at 60 Cathedral Place to investigate the attempted use of a stolen debit card.
City projects seek $9.8 million in federal funds
When the regular St. Augustine City Commission meeting begins at 5:00 p.m. in the Alcazar Room at City Hall tonight, commissioners will be briefed on federal funding requests totaling $9.8 million, according to the agenda received by Historic City News.
Former Chief Bill Robinson dies
Chief William Warren Robinson, age 64 of St. Augustine, FL died March 7, 2010 at his home after a three year battle with leukemia. He was born in Richmond, Virginia. He was a 1963 graduate of St. Augustine High School.
Third annual Walk Back In Time at Ag-Museum
James D. “Gator” Fiske, Historical Interpreter and Music Events Coordinator for the Florida Agricultural Museum, invited Historic City News readers to “Walk Back In Time” on Saturday, March 20th at 10:00 a.m.
Proctor survey available online
Alison Johnson, Senior Legislative Aide to Representative Bill Proctor, invited Historic City News readers and District 20 constituents to participate in an online survey sponsored by Dr. Proctor.
Invitation to Heart Pour Sunday matinee
Ancient City Poets announced to St. Augustine local news reporters that they will present an Open Mic Program with host Chris Bodor of the Outsider Writer Collective and are inviting Historic City News readers.
Two weekend robberies in same Palm Coast park
Public Information Officer Debra Johnson reported to local St. Johns County news reporters that deputies in Palm Coast are investigating two armed robberies that occurred this weekend.
Guest Column: The NPS multi-cultural connection
I would like to thank Historic City News for their partnership and continued coverage of the National Park Service Gullah-Geechie Cultural Heritage Corridor, and its proposed extension to connect with St. Johns County.
Final Judgments through 3/04/2010
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.
Marriage Licenses Applications - 3/07/2010
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.
City considers Artillery Lane parking agreement
Commissioners will be asked to approve an agreement already approved by Trinity Episcopal Church, for the city to manage the church’s parking area at St. George Street and Artillery Lane.
An Evening of Irish Tales and Tunes
Jane Sims, publicist and performer of Tale Tellers of St. Augustine gave local news reporters and Historic City News readers a “heads up” that “Theater of the Mind: Storytelling” is coming soon to the San Marco Theatre.
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Ponce de Leon, Balboa, and De Soto (Period of Discovery, 1513–1542)
1528. The magic fountain; Ponce de Leon discovers Florida; Balboa discovers the Pacific Ocean.— The Indians on the West India Islands believed that there was a wonderful fountain in a land to the west of them. They said that if an old man should bathe in its water, they would make him a boy again. Ponce de Leon1, a Spanish soldier who was getting gray and wrinkled, set out to find this magic fountain, for he thought that there was more fun in being a boy than in growing old.
He did not find the fountain; and so his hair grew grayer than ever >>>
The U.S. acquires Spanish Florida
Spanish minister Do Luis de Onis and U.S. Secretary of State John Quincy Adams sign the Florida Purchase Treaty, in which Spain agrees to cede the remainder of its old province of Florida to the United States. >>>>
Battle of St. Augustine (1702 AD)
After Christopher Columbus' voyage of 1492, Spain began establishing control over the islands of the Caribbean Sea. When their reach extended to Central and South America, the wealth of the Aztec and Inca empires began flowing across the Atlantic to Spanish coffers. As early as 1522, other European nations saw the potential of profiting from Spain's work by attacking Spanish ships laden with treasure. Spain responded by >> Battle of St. Augustine (1702 AD)
A Timeline of St. Augustine 1512–1886
In 1512 Juan Ponce De Leon, in search of gold and the fountain of youth, sailed from Porto Rico and on 27th March he landed in latitude 30° 8', slightly north of St. Augustine. The Indian name of the country was Cautio, but Ponce de Leon named it Florida, having discovered it on Easter Sunday. The Spaniards planted a cross, unfurled the royal banner, and took the oath of allegiance to Ferdinand, in whose name they took possession >>>
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