Category: Editorials

Edel: Preservation vs Conservation Jeffrey Edel Castillo de San Marcos National Monument The National Park Service is involved in both these initiatives, and often we use the terms interchangeably, as I did in a recent Castillogram; but, they are rather different approaches and so require some definition.

Errol Jones is a man who many in the community say has earned their trust and support; having served as vice-mayor and as a commissioner for ten years since his retirement from the St Johns County School District, where he was Dean of Students at St Augustine High School.

Letter: “Lame duck” chairman not accountable Susan Godby Hastings Dear Editor: County Commission Chairman Mark Miner said, “Two elected bodies — the city and the county — have a solid, unwavering commitment to the project. It’s going to happen.”

Historic City News reporters have learned the results of a LobbyTools’ poll last week asking whether the “Stand Your Ground” law should be changed, repealed or left alone in the wake of the Trayvon Martin shooting in Sanford.

As recounted in the 1820’s German nursery rhyme, after the rat takes the cheese, the cheese stands alone.

Here is an example of an advertisement placed on a popular e-commerce classified site: “For Sale: 2005 Denali Yukon. Excellent condition. 46,000 miles. Must sacrifice as I am being deployed to Afghanistan next month. Will deliver anywhere in Southeast United States.”

During the Monday night meeting of the St Augustine City Commission, Historic City News reporters heard more of the same news from the commissioners — the 450th is long on ideas and short on cash to accomplish them.