Space shuttle launch affects general aviation

Airport Authority
Edward R. Wuellner, AAE, Executive Director of the St. Augustine and St. Johns County Airport Authority, notified Historic City News of a media release from Arthur B. Ladd, DAFC, 45 Space Wing – Chief, Airspace Management, that is of special interest to the General Aviation Community, and public, concerning the scheduled upcoming shuttle launch.

Boat ramp construction

Moultrie Creek Boat Ramp to be closed for construction

The St. Johns County Parks and Recreation Department has announced the Moultrie Creek Boat Ramp will be closed for approximately 60 days to accommodate construction. Renovations will include a new boat ramp, wooden and floating docks, a canoe/kayak launch area, new parking area, new entrance road and a paved trail from the boat ramp to the Moultrie Creek Scenic Overlook.

FPL gives hurricane season tips

FPL
“At FPL, we’ve been working hard to strengthen our system against storms.” announced the Florida Power and Light Company in a media release this afternoon. The announcement comes as a reminder of Florida’s summer hurricane season which is upon us.

Household hazardous waste collection day

Community collection days
St. Johns County Solid Waste Management will host a Community Collection Day on Saturday, May 17, from 8:00 a.m. until noon according to a media advisory from Karen Pan received yesterday afternoon.

The Office of Public Affairs advised Historic City News that the event will occur at Bartram Trail High School, located at 7399 Longleaf Pine Parkway in St. Johns.