Historic City News takes note that today in 1912, the first Florida East Coast Railway train arrived in Key West — marking the completion of the railroad that would forever change the future of St Augustine.
Letter: 100-year-old philosophies useless
Terry Buckenmeyer
St Augustine, FL
Dear Editor,
I would first like to express my appreciation that you print multiple points of view regarding what happens in this town.
Sheriff announces website makeover
David B Shoar, Sheriff
St Johns County, FL
This month it gives me great pleasure to announce the unveiling of a brand new St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office Internet website available at www.sjso.org. I would encourage everyone to take advantage of this valuable 24-hour-a-day resource. We are continuing to improve our services and want your experience with our office to be as convenient and open as possible.
Just one week after her former owner was taken to jail and charged with animal cruelty; Amber is leaving the veterinary hospital and finishes her recovery in a new home with her new family, the Sorrells.
Sale of Health Services building to Lowes not a “done deal”
Commissioner Bill McClure
St Johns County, FL
Dear Editor:
I have received a number of calls and e-mail from residents concerned about comments brought before the St Johns County Commission during our regular meeting Tuesday; relative to the sale of the Health and Human Services building to Lowes and construction of a new clinic and offices by the County Administration Building.
The Guana-Tolomato-Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve invites local Historic City News readers to participate in their regularly scheduled and special events; dedicated to the preservation of an unspoiled and undeveloped natural treasure, that is home to sea turtles, land tortoises, porpoises, manatees, roseate spoonbills, North Atlantic right whales as well as a vibrant ecosystem and it subsystems.
Guest Column: Comprehensive energy policy needed
Kevin Doyle, Executive Director
Consumer Energy Alliance-Florida
Dear Editor:
An important gathering in Jacksonville last month underscored how urgent it is for Florida and the nation to insist that our leaders formulate a coherent, comprehensive policy for America’s energy future.
Rev. Byron E. Hodges is reaching out to Historic City News readers at a time he says his historic church, St Mary’s Missionary Baptist Church, constructed in 1920, is in jeopardy of foreclosure unless they can meet their goal to raise $50,000 before February 13.
