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Clay County assesses damage and plans to open new shelter
Clay County is opening a new storm shelter in the wake of Hurricane Milton . The county is no longer accepting residents at its four other shelters, but a new shelter was to open at 11 a.m. Thursday at the First Baptist Church of Middleburg (in the large brick building facing Blanding Boulevard).
🏠 Yes, you can go home
St. Augustinians, on this Friday, we're offering as much sunshine ☀ as the weatherman can, with sunshine forecasted throughout the day with temps at a cool 77 degrees for the high and 67 for the low. Saturday remains sketchy — rain possible — and Sunday promises to be an almost perfect day. 🌞 Needless to say, despite our weather fatigue, we remain grateful that Hurricane Milton has now departed. ...
Where St. Johns County is distributing water on Saturday
HASTINGS, Florida — With the effects of Hurricane Milton still impacting the area, St. Johns County crews will distribute water at two locations Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Flagler Estates and Hastings communities experienced extensive flooding and damage from Hurricane Milton. The county is setting up...
Sports Director Chris Porter talks London game with Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Sunday the Jaguars will play the first of back to back games in London for the second straight year. The Jaguars have been committed to playing in the International Series since 2013. In part 2 of First Coast News Sports Director Chris Porter’s exclusive interview with...
Hundreds of Workers Face Job Loss as Transportation Contractor Shuts Florida Terminals Amid Crisis
Tampa, FL – Midwest Transport, Inc., a major transportation contractor for the United States Postal Service (USPS), is closing two of its Florida facilities, leading to the layoff of more than 500 employees as the trucking industry faces continued turbulence.
Flooding could be a risk in Jacksonville, St. Johns County for days
Despite escaping the worst of Hurricane Milton , the Jacksonville area could be in for days of flooding because of the storm, city and emergency officials warned Thursday. People had feared that Milton would have the worst effects locally around high tide early Thursday. But dawn broke with almost no flooding in Memorial Park off Riverside Avenue or along San Marco Boulevard, two places with a history of flooding.
St. Augustine business owners work to regain profit amid decreased foot traffic following Milton
When Hurricane Milton was approaching, many St. Augustine business owners were forced to close up shop. They’re now looking to get back to business with foot traffic up and tourists in town.
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