Free sandbags available beginning Wednesday morning
Beginning at 8:00 a.m. tomorrow morning, St Johns County will provide sandbags and sand to Historic City News readers and other local residents in preparation for Hurricane Matthew.

Beginning at 8:00 a.m. tomorrow morning, St Johns County will provide sandbags and sand to Historic City News readers and other local residents in preparation for Hurricane Matthew.

Earlier today, the St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park announced plans to local Historic City News reporters for a rocking October extravaganza to celebrate not only “Croctoberfest” but also the five-year anniversary of the popular Crocodile Crossing Zip Line Adventure.
The City of St. Augustine crews began standard storm preparations today. Each department within the city has a preparedness plan designed to meet that department’s needs. While General Services focuses on the city’s properties and facilities, Public Works turns its attention to heavy equipment that may be needed immediately after a storm, and the Police department prepares to move to 12-hour shifts.

Two incumbents, both former Mayors, will square off against challengers this Monday night October 10th at City Hall in St Augustine Beach.
Some Historic City News readers may not be aware that in the coming months, early in 2017, a little-known but immensely-important commission will be seated and tasked with reviewing and recommending changes to the Florida Constitution.
Today’s situation report at noon for Historic City News readers from Kelly Wilson in the office of St. Johns County Emergency Management. The next Situation Report will be issued tomorrow at 12:00 p.m. unless conditions dictate an earlier report.

In accordance with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s new Public Notice of Pollution Rule (62ER16-1), the City of St. Augustine is providing notice to Historic City News and its readers of an estimated 9,000 gallon sanitary sewer overflow.