HISTORIC CITY NEWS

Florida National Guard prepares for Hurricane Dorian response

Florida National Guard Director of Public Affairs, Major Caitlin Brown, reported to Historic City News this afternoon that the Guard has begun preparations in anticipation of Hurricane Dorian.

Community

Governor expands emergency to all 67 counties

By Scott PowersFlorida Politics Faced with a major hurricane that still could land anywhere on Florida’s east coast, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Thursday he has expanded his emergency declaration to all 67 counties.

Public Safety

Sandbags available at Francis Field

Historic City News learned that as of 12:00 p.m. today, the City of St. Augustine is providing free sandbags and a do-it-yourself bag fill at Francis Field on West Castillo Drive (32084) in preparation for expected flooding in the City.

Community

St Johns County prepares as Hurricane Dorian approaches

St. Johns County Emergency Management media spokesperson Kelly Wilson updated local Historic City News reporters this morning on the status of Hurricane Dorian as we look forward to a wet weekend in Northeast Florida.

Community

City “Sea Level Rise Guru” Michael Cullum faces weekend truth-check

The City of St Augustine Director of Public Works, Michael Cullum, will face some truth-checking this weekend when the National Weather Services reports a combination of lunar effect and tropical-storm-turning-hurricane Dorian is likely to visit Northeast Florida.

Government

Angel Parents are guest speakers at the local Tea Party meeting

Historic City News readers are patriotically invited to attend tomorrow night’s open meeting of the Saint Augustine Tea Party, Tuesday, August 27, 2019, starting at 6:30 p.m., where the guest speakers will be “Angel Parents” Kiyan and Bobby Michael.

Community

Monday morning forum on St Johns River and other Northeast Florida waterways

A forum to address issues directly impacting the St Johns River is being held Monday morning, August 26, 2019, from 10:00 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. at the St Johns River Center, located at 102 North 1st Street in Palatka (32177).

Community

Phillips wants the commission to ignore restrictions on Plaza after Orangedale marker stolen

At the request of temperance-matron Nancy Sikes-Kline, the City Commission meeting Monday night will be interrupted by a presentation of up to ten-minutes to hear from Regina “Gayle” Phillips, Director of the Lincolnville Museum and Cultural Center. Phillips was one of seven members chosen by white apologist City Manager, John Regan, to affect the outcome…

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