Category: Editorials

On Monday June 22,2020, Mayor Tracy Upchurch along with Commissioners Nancy Sikes-Kline and Leanna Freeman voted to banish the names of 46 deceased US veteran soldiers because of the war that they died in.

Wade RossSt Augustine, FL Dear Historic City News editor: I am a veteran teacher of 25 years. At my school, we have a motto – “Do the good, learn the true, and love the beautiful” – that we say every day.  I try to lead my students by example, and it is the “do the…

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Michael Gold, EditorHISTORIC CITY NEWS I look back on 40-years of Republican Party affiliation, long before the Party was popular in northeast Florida, and wonder what the folks who taught me what it meant to be self-sufficient, accountable, and to strive to be a good citizen, would have to say about the politicians who hold…

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

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.

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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Tom VerriSt Johns County, FL Dear Editor: Based on my 34 years of experience in law enforcement, working for two of the country’s largest police agencies in command-level, supervisory positions, as well as the US Department of State, I would like to announce to Historic City News subscribers that I am supporting Chris Strickland for…

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Keith J. PerniciaroSt Johns County, FL Dear Historic City News subscribers, After much reflection, thought and prayer, I have determined to endorse Chris Strickland for our next sheriff.  When I withdrew from consideration for this office, I was not certain if I would make an endorsement.  However, I believe that my supporters, the people who…

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