Category: Editorials

Letter: Poor comparison of 2004 bill to HB 1039

Letter: Poor comparison of 2004 bill to HB 1039

Letter: Poor comparison of 2004 bill to HB 1039 Rep. William L. Proctor District 20 Florida House of Representatives Dear Editor: Former Rep. Doug Wiles and I differ as to the provisions of House Bill 1059, which he sponsored in 2004. It is reported that he intended that the Florida School for the Deaf and [...]

February 2, 2012 | 0 Comments More
Guest Column: Aggressive dogs

Guest Column: Aggressive dogs

Guest Column: Aggressive dogs David B. Shoar, Sheriff St Johns County The topic for this column was suggested by a reader. They are concerned about aggressive, unleashed dogs that are allowed to roam in their neighborhood.

February 1, 2012 | 0 Comments More
Mike Weinstein needs to vote like a Republican

Mike Weinstein needs to vote like a Republican

Yesterday when the House Civil Justice Subcommittee had the chance to sunset an antiquated Florida law that guarantees a monopoly on legal advertising to the failing newspaper industry, District 19 Representative Mike Weinstein of Jacksonville voted to kill the idea.

February 1, 2012 | 2 Comments More
Editorial: Problem with a couple of bills

Editorial: Problem with a couple of bills

The Florida House and Senate are considering a couple of bills that will directly impact St Augustine because they relate to a long standing and nationally recognized institution in town, The Florida School for the Deaf and Blind.

January 30, 2012 | 0 Comments More
City will pay $40,000 for 450th branding

City will pay $40,000 for 450th branding

Branding, the marketing term used to describe placement of an iconic logo or symbol, unmistakably tied to your program, in front of potential consumers, was the latest topic in the 450th Commemoration saga offered for discussion by City staff at Monday night’s commission meeting.

January 25, 2012 | 7 Comments More
Guest Column: Legislative disconnect with home

Guest Column: Legislative disconnect with home

Guest Column: Legislative disconnect with home George Gardner St Augustine Mayor (2002-2006) City Commissioner (2006-2008)

January 22, 2012 | 0 Comments More
Letter: We turned Turnbull PUD down?

Letter: We turned Turnbull PUD down?

Letter: We turned Turnbull PUD down? Brian Iannucci St Augustine, FL Dear Editor:

January 18, 2012 | 1 Comment More
Police Fire Pensions: Respect – Protect – Support

Police Fire Pensions: Respect – Protect – Support

Florida lawmakers are considering a common sense measure, supported by Historic City News, that will ensure good benefits for our police and firefighters — while respecting taxpayers.

January 14, 2012 | 0 Comments More
The difference between Republican and Democrat

The difference between Republican and Democrat

First of all, everyone who knows me knows that I am the poster child for Republican values; am a member of the local Republican club, and I am an elected Precinct Committeeman of the Republican Party of St Johns County, so, don’t be shocked that I have a very conservative opinion of party affiliation.

January 13, 2012 | 4 Comments More
Letter: Picket for Coalition of Immokalee Workers

Letter: Picket for Coalition of Immokalee Workers

Letter: Picket for Coalition of Immokalee Workers Terry Buckenmeyer St Augustine, FL Dear Editor:

January 7, 2012 | 1 Comment More
Letter: Tea Party petitions Mica on Saturday

Letter: Tea Party petitions Mica on Saturday

Letter: Tea Party petitions Mica on Saturday Lance Thate St Augustine, FL Dear Editor:

January 7, 2012 | 0 Comments More
Letter: Does not support eminent domain for FSDB

Letter: Does not support eminent domain for FSDB

Letter: Does not support eminent domain for FSDB Leanna Freeman St Augustine, FL Dear Editor:

January 5, 2012 | 0 Comments More
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