Cathedral Basilica to bless special Papal Bell

FR THOMAS S WILLIS
FR THOMAS S WILLIS
In 1976, when the Cathedral of Saint Augustine was elevated as a minor basilica, the two special interior appointments that symbolize the church’s new status were not purchased for display. In 2006, the papal ombrellino, or umbrella, was added; and, on Tuesday, March 25, the final appointment will be placed.

Letter: Local politicians behaving badly

LANCE THATE
LANCE THATE
Letter: Local politicians behaving badly

Lance Thate, Chairman
Saint Augustine Tea Party

Dear Editor:

What happens at a local level is a microcosm of what is happening at a national level; where our politicians are attacking our Constitutional rights on a minute-to-minute basis, disregarding their constituent’s demands, showing nothing but contempt for the people, operating in a runaway spending mode, and engaging in crony capitalism — coupled with corruption.

Letter: Why penalize FPL customers?

JAMES S ARPAIA
JAMES S ARPAIA
Letter: Why penalize FPL customers?

James S. Arpaia
St Augustine, FL

Dear Editor:

I recently wrote to all members of the Florida Public Service Commission to complain about a penalty I now face unless I agree to change to a so called “Smart Meter” from Florida Power and Light Company.