Category: Editorials

We are still in the United States, right?

We are still in the United States, right?

Can someone remind me exactly when it was that we decided you have to have a permit to display an American flag in this country?

March 1, 2012 | 6 Comments More
Guest Column: Opinion of campaign approaches

Guest Column: Opinion of campaign approaches

Guest Column: Opinion of campaign approaches By: Lauren Ely ā€œI’m embarrassed, totally embarrassed.ā€

February 19, 2012 | 1 Comment More
Letter: Digging without archaeological supervision

Letter: Digging without archaeological supervision

Dear Editor: I am very disappointed how public workers are digging deep at the Castillo San Marcos.

February 15, 2012 | 2 Comments More
Guest Column: Who actually owns property?

Guest Column: Who actually owns property?

Who actually owns property and has right to it? Alan Kelso St Augustine, FL Our Founders never would have envisioned the granting of eminent domain powers to non-elected bodies nor that the arm of Government would have become so far reaching as today.

February 10, 2012 | 1 Comment More
Pardon our dust

Pardon our dust

A lot of Historic City News readers in St Augustine and St Johns County have asked about their connection to us — either on our website (http://historiccity.com) or on our facebook (http://facebook.com/historiccitynews) and this weekend should wrap-up all the remaining issues with those products.

February 4, 2012 | 1 Comment More
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 | 0 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