Category: Editorials

Michael Gold, Editor in Chief HISTORIC CITY NEWS St Augustine, FL I was raised in a family by two military officers; one commissioned, the other non-commissioned.  I learned about the importance of the men and women who defend our American freedoms from a man and woman who went overseas and did.

A group of St Augustine citizens, who have assembled together against panhandling, provided Historic City News with a copy of a brief petition they hope to present to city management at an upcoming city commission meeting.

Bogdanich: Shoar hasn’t asked for retraction Walt Bogdanich The New York Times Dear Editor: I noticed that in The St Augustine Record’s recent list of the most important stories of 2017 they included my article documenting Sheriff Shoar’s attempt to discredit a state law enforcement officer who had found serious shortcomings with the sheriff’s investigation…

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Guest: A look at local bias and fake news Lance Thate, Chairman Saint Augustine Tea Party Special to Historic City News   Since the Charlottesville, Virginia riots in August 2017, two Veteran Memorials located in the historic district of St. Augustine have been under attack by elements of the radical left. In the face of…

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Letter: Thanks Ted Yoho for supporting jobs and agriculture Matt Sutton Atlantic Beach, Florida Dear Historic City News editor: As more and more groups try to create an unsuspecting, negative narrative about the agricultural industry, and more specifically sugar, I would like to personally give thanks this holiday season to Congressman Yoho for supporting our…

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Letter: Historic City News is a vital link between government and people Teresa H Monson St. Johns River Water Management District Dear Historic City News editor: On behalf of the St. Johns River Water Management District media team, I would like to thank Historic City News for helping share our messages with your readers on…

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Letter: Pier Park and Pavilion giveaway Merrill Paul Roland, Esq. St. Johns County, FL Dear Historic City News editor: I attended a City of St. Augustine Beach Commission Meeting last night.

Letter: Protest claims flawed process being used at Beach Dr. Michel S. Pawlowski St. Augustine Beach, FL 32080 Dear Historic City News readers: I am submitting a formal protest to the St Augustine Beach city manager, Max Royle and Beverly Raddatz, as well as Mayor Rich O’Brien, and Commissioners George, England, and Kostka, concerning the…

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