HISTORIC CITY NEWS

Letter: Monuments propelled my love of American history

Matthew Lempke Orange Park, FL Dear Historic City News editor: My roots in the St. Augustine area run deep. I am directly descended from the Pons-Ponce family, am an avid lover of history, and just completed my Master of Arts degree in history from Virginia Commonwealth University.

Editorials

Letter: Don’t support slavery but do support history

Dale Mitchell St Augustine, FL Dear Historic City News editor: I am writing in hopes your readers will not support the removal of the confederate soldiers’ memorials in our city. I know this is an item that is coming before the City Commissioners soon.

Editorials

Letter: Monumental breakdown

George Linardos St. Augustine, Florida Dear Historic City News editor: What is taking place in our country today goes much deeper than what any small group of the alt-left or alt-right is upset with.

Editorials

Flagler family sweeps top honors in contest

Proving that families who bake together win together, the Johnston family of Flagler County took top honors over the weekend at the Republican Club BBQ and Blue Ribbon Cake & Pie Contest on Saturday.

Community

Board Implements Change in VCB Leadership

The Board of the St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra & The Beaches Visitors & Convention Bureau reported to Historic City News that August 25, 2017 will be Richard Goldman’s last day. He has served as President and CEO since Glenn Hastings was reassigned exclusively to the Tourist Development Council by county administration.

Business

Volusia County Teenage Republicans visit Tea Party

Historic City News readers are patriotically invited to attend the St Augustine Tea Party General meeting Tuesday evening, August 22, 2017, starting at 6:30 p.m., held at the Village Inn located at 900 North Ponce de Leon Boulevard in St. Augustine.

Community

Controversial St Pauls AME pastor organizing Monday rally

The chicken hawks engaged in the national debate over the preservation of historic monuments that honor figures connected to the American Civil War have come home to roost in St. Augustine.

Community

Obituary: Laurie Moring Atkinson-Craig

Funeral services were held last week for former Development & Management Support employee at the Public Works Department of the City of St Augustine, 51-year-old Laurie Craig. She was first employed by the City in February 2014 as a Recording Secretary for the City Commission, and was assigned her current position in February 2016. She…

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