HISTORIC CITY NEWS June 2020

Twitter places warning on Florida congressman Matt Gaetz’s tweet

US Representative Matt Gaetz is the latest lawmaker cited by Twitter for violating its rules about glorifying violence, Historic City News learned from media reports. Last week, the social media company found President Donald Trump also violated its rules as he repeated racist comments from a former Miami police chief.

Government

Letter: Rawls’ editorial criticism does a disservice to readers

Allan D SilbermanPalencia, Florida Your recent editorial condemning Rev. Ron Rawls and his ministry of education conveys your own bigotry and racist orientation.

Editorials

Despite threats of violence from Gainesville organizer Monday protests end without injury

While Ronald Rawls of Gainesville, Florida was assembling protestors, two city police officers were in the gazebo watching the Confederate memorial. Volunteer members of the Ladies Memorial Association of St Augustine are planning to keep watch over the historic artifact overnight.

Public Safety

Volunteer Opportunities with St. Johns County Boards and Committees

Michael Ryan, Director of the St. Johns County Communications Division, reported to Historic City News that the Board of County Commissioners provides residents who have an interest in serving their community and participating in local government with a variety of board and committee opportunities.

Government

Ronald Rawls is a racist aggressor with pure hatred for all Caucasians and NOT a man of God

Ronald Rawls in his own disturbed state of mind attempting to agitate black citizens to cause violence in peaceful neighborhoods and at peaceful businesses, unless they are black-owned.

Editorials

Public Notice of Pollution – St Johns County

Pursuant to Section 403.077, F.S., the Florida Department of Environmental Protection informed local Historic City News reporters that they have received the following Public Notice of Pollution for a reportable release that occurred within St Johns County.

Public Safety

Letter: No longer tolerate intimidation by domestic terrorist groups

David McCallister, Save Southern HeritageTampa, FL In the aftermath of two days of violent riots in Florida and across the country, our thoughts and prayers are with our leaders and law enforcement officers who are attempting to protect property and save lives on the heels of the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic. The lawless vandals responsible have…

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Editorials

Concerts in the Plaza schedule suspended

Kimberly Mayo, Event and Venue Coordinator for the City of St Augustine, reported to Historic City News that the 30th Anniversary season of Concerts in the Plaza will have to wait, due to COVID-19 restrictions on group gatherings and six-foot social distancing requirements.

Community