Category: Editorials

Michael Gold, Editor in ChiefHISTORIC CITY NEWS This week the St Johns County Commission handled the people’s business with distinction.  In a couple of bold moves that restored my faith in the ability of our elected officials to do the right thing for the right reason, I applaud Chairman Jeb Smith and newcomer Jeremiah Blocker.

Historic City News obtained a copy of a recent email sent by Mayor Nancy Shaver to St Augustine Mayor Tracy Upchurch upon their return from the American Flood Coalition Summit in Washington, DC.  Mayor Shaver, who was elected, and twice re-elected by citizens who respected her ability to address tough problems, spent much of her…

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Ann B. Shortelle, Ph.D., Executive DirectorSt. Johns River Water Management District Dear Historic City News editor: The St. Johns River Water Management District wants Historic City News readers to know that we have launched a new, year-long “Water Less” campaign to help raise awareness about water conservation and to communicate easy ways to integrate outdoor…

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Last year as the five members of the St Augustine City Commission left for their typical Christmas and New Years holiday “break”, the 14,000 citizens who call the city home had no idea that under the cover of darkness there was betrayal afoot.

Jeffrey Kottkamp17th Lt. Governor of Florida Dear Historic City News editor: I find that many children in our public schools are not being taught about American Exceptionalism.

Letter: American Legion delivers 100-years of service Eric WestSt Johns County, FL Dear Historic City News editor: At the end of last month, I was able to attend the 101st American Legion Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana.  It was an honor to be there and see all the Legionnaires. 

Dennis McDonaldFlagler County, Florida Dear Historic City News editor; There was a recent article about an Ormond Beach walker being personally violated when he takes his four-mile walk each day.  It sent me back to my Constitution Handbook to reassure myself that what was being claimed as a violation of his First Amendment rights was…

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It has been the experience at Historic City News that almost every time local government attempts to tell local business owners how to run their businesses; or worse, tries to regulate the operation of privately owned businesses, they end up sticking their oversized, taxpayer-financed boot into a king-sized bucket of s**t.