Year: 2013

Severe storm believed to be tornado cuts through Flagler County

At 7:06 p.m., the National Weather Service issued a tornado warning for northern Flagler County, at 7:18 p.m., an update announced that the warning was cancelled. But, Historic City News has learned that during the less than 15-minute window, a severe storm caused thousands and thousands of dollars in damage to residences and businesses in…

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Public Safety

County update from Commissioner Bill McClure

Dear Historic City News readers, As your County Commissioner from District 3, I would like to keep you updated on projects, events, and timely information about St Johns County programs, services, and initiatives.

Community

FDOT road repairs and maintenance report

Laurie Sanderson reported the following St Augustine and St Johns County locations to Historic City News where the Florida Department of Transportation will be conducting roadwork that is expected to have an impact on driving, beginning this morning and continuing through the coming week.

Community

Flagler student killed in Friday 13 crash

Historic City News was notified of a four-vehicle crash that had the northbound lanes of I-295 closed for approximately 3-hours yesterday, beginning at about 11:27 a.m.. The collision sent the driver and rear passenger to local hospitals in serious condition. The front passenger was pronounced dead at the scene.

Public Safety

Deputies step in to rescue trapped raccoon

Historic City News learned that the keen eye of a 12-year-old boy spotted a young raccoon that had become stranded on Florida Park Drive in Palm Coast yesterday. The small raccoon had managed to get his back right leg wedged between two large branches of a crape myrtle tree.

Community

Letter: Heavy smoke from Woodlawn land clearing

Letter: Heavy smoke from Woodlawn land clearing Kenneth Kinnecom, Chairman Board of Supervisors Heritage Park Community Development District Dear Editor: In 2007, work began on a multi-acre new community being developed by the title holder, Woodlawn PUD. It is across the street from my neighborhood at the west entrance of Heritage Park Drive.

Editorials

Commander graduates Florida Leadership Academy

Public Information Officer Gretl Plessinger informed Historic City News that the Florida Criminal Justice Executive Institute is proud to announce the graduation today of 37 first-line supervisors from the Institute’s Florida Leadership Academy.

Government