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.
Letter: Allow sidewalk dining on San Marco
Laura Jane Puckett
St Augustine, FL
Dear Editor:
I’ve been working with St Augustine Vice-Mayor Nancy Sikes-Klein and City Commissioner Leanna Freeman to try to allow outdoor sidewalk dining along San Marco Avenue in North City.
There is a word that defines someone who tries to get an advantage for themselves from a situation without thinking about what is right — that person is referred to as an “opportunist”. The word is often used to describe politicians, and it is not considered a desirable trait.
Not a lot of news to report today, lots was happening — but most of the activity was around a dinner table, surrounded by family and friends, two and four-legged, shaved or furry, we accept each other, “warts and all” as my mother once told me.
Guest Column: Crime prevention starts at home
Loran Lueders
Chief of Police
St Augustine, FL
Thanksgiving is here and Christmas is just around the corner. Let me share a few tips with you that can help your family enjoy the Holidays and keep you safe from becoming the victim of a crime.
Letter: Asked to be removed from consideration
Joseph G. Joyner, Ed. D.
Superintendent of Schools
St Johns County, FL
Dear Editor:
The priorities in my life are now, and always have been, faith, family and personal/professional—in that order. Although my selfish nature often belies these priorities, I strive to adhere to this value system.
Letter: Julington Creek CDD members suspicious
Leslie J Miedema
St Johns, FL
Dear Editor:
The actions of several of the Julington Creek CDD board members is suspicious at least.
Letter: Thanks for supporting Nation’s Oldest Port
Kathy Fleming, Executive Director
St Augustine Lighthouse and Museum
Dear Editor:
Wednesday, the St. Augustine city commission passed a resolution supporting the Nation’s Oldest Port National Heritage Area project; which celebrates the maritime heritage and culture of Northeast Florida.
Letter: Unhappy with Morris reappointment
Randy Covington
St Johns, FL
Dear Editor:
Despite the loud applauding for the reelection of Commissioner Morris as chairman, the real story here is the Sock Puppet dictator and his Jester teaming to deny a conservative his turn at the Chair position.