HISTORIC CITY NEWS
Historic City News has been published daily since March 2000. Reporting local news for St Augustine and St Johns County Florida, Historic City News is the county's only free press. Our mission is to hold public figures accountable to the public.
Debra Maynard
St Johns County, FL
In talking with St Johns County residents, I have learned that there is a common concern among those families who have a relative suffering from some form of mental illness; whether it be post-traumatic stress, developing stages of dementia, or chemical dependency.
At the heart of continuing acrimony, City Commissioner Leanna Freeman is behaving like a juvenile; pouting when she doesn’t get her way. Apparently she doesn’t like that Joe Boles was defeated and that our new mayor, Nancy Shaver, is asking difficult questions, demanding transparency and accountability.
Mary S Farr, Board Member
Fatio Grant Community Alliance
Our Switzerland neighborhood has formed the Fatio Grant Community Alliance to oppose the rezoning of 65-acres of open rural land to accommodate new construction of 116 single-family homes.
Michael Gold, Editor
HISTORIC CITY NEWS
This evening at 5:30 p.m., Flagler College radio will air the St Augustine public affairs director’s weekly homage to the designated city employee responsible to rehabilitate it’s tarnished image as a bottomless money pit.
Marlene Saadia Piriz
St Augustine, FL
Dear Editor:
What happens if Planned Unit Development (PUD) application #2015-0021, Cordova Inn is rejected? The owner will exercise his right to convert or retrofit the seven remaining museum buildings to apartment units, 24 in total.
The State Constitution of Florida Article II § 5(b)
Michael Gold, Editor
HISTORIC CITY NEWS
Article II § 5(b) of the State Constitution sets forth the words that, by law, must be subscribed by every elected official in Florida. Those words comprise their oath, their pledge, their promise, to perform their duties faithfully, and to perform them well.
Letter: Ban horse-drawn carriages
Maddy Musante
Lake Helen, FL
Dear Editor:
Horse-drawn carriages are well-known in St. Augustine, Florida, the oldest city in the United States. They are a fun way for tourist to view the historic city.
According to published figures offered by the City of St Augustine, since October 1, 2009, those in charge of your tax-funded checkbook have admitted to spending $3,649,525 on anything-but the health, safety, and welfare of those who paid those taxes.