County providing emergency sandbags
St Johns County Road and Bridge Department informed Historic City News that until 5:30 p.m. today, residents may obtain up to 50 sandbags in preparation for expected flooding as a result of tropical storm Andrea.
Category: Public Safety
American Radio Relay League Field Day
The Ham Radio operators of the Flagler Emergency Communications Association informed Historic City News that they will establish a nationwide communications platform simulating emergency conditions for 24 hours; beginning at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, June 22nd.
I need a place to park — for 25,000 people
When 25,000 fans of Mumford and Sons converge downtown in St Augustine for the Gentlemen of the Road tour stop September 13-14, an estimated 15,000 parking spaces will be needed in a town that has notoriously limited available parking.
Include contact update in hurricane plans
St Augustine and St Johns County residents are bracing for the 2013 hurricane season by creating their disaster preparedness plans — the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles encourages Historic City News readers to update their emergency contact information as part of those plans.
Sexual Predator: Robert Richard Sanzone
In accordance with Florida State Statute 775.21, this news release will serve as public notification that the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office has been given information that a person judged to be a sexual predator is now residing within St. Johns County.
National Beach Safety Week
Marine Rescue Lieutenant Jeremy Robshaw cautions Historic City News readers to use caution when in the aquatic environment, as St Johns County Fire Rescue participates in National Beach Safety Week the week of June 2nd – 8th.
Arrest made in Palm Coast murder
Flagler County Sheriff’s detectives reported to Historic City News this morning that what appears to have been an argument over rent and living arrangements, resulted in the death of a 76-year-old Palm Coast man and his tenant being arrested for second-degree murder.
Conviction in felony battery case
Historic City News reporters learned that a St Johns County jury convicted 28-year-old Joseph Darrell Daniels this evening, on charges of aggravated battery; a second-degree felony.