St Johns County Fire Rescue members of the Urban Search and Rescue team are finding numerous homes throughout the county that have been damaged by high winds, fallen trees and flood waters.

St. Johns County Emergency Operations Center reported to Historic City News this afternoon that they have been fielding numerous inquiries asking when it will be safe for residents to return to their homes on the barrier islands and other evacuation zones.

Historic City News has received an updated report regarding hurricane evacuation shelters operating during Hurricane Irma.

Due to intensified conditions of Hurricane Irma, St. Johns County has issued a mandatory evacuation order for 6:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 9 for Evacuation Zones A and B, which includes the entire City of St. Augustine, the Town of Hastings, and those living on waterfront property within the evacuation zones.

The Florida Bar shared some essential information and guidance for Historic City News readers who may be affected by Hurricane Irma.

Due to the potential impact of Hurricane Irma, Flagler College Coordinator of News and Information, Bobbie Stewart, has announced to Historic City News that they have cancelled the following events and tours until the college re-opens on Wednesday, September 13, unless otherwise notified.

September is upon us and school is back in session, providing so many ways for Historic City News readers to get involved in Northeast Florida archaeology.

An oil painting created by artist Jimmy Osceola depicting Seminoles at Lake Okeechobee won the USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service poster contest in August, according to an announcement received by local Historic City News reporters. The theme of the competition was “Water is the Essential Element.”