Category: Editorials

Guest Column: How law enforcement responds to mental illness 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…

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Letter: Group formed to protect rural community 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.

The good news is that the end is in sight 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.

Letter: What do you want in HP-1 Old Town 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…

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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.