Authorities: Bystanders thwart potential bridge jumper
Amid tropical storm conditions, authorities said they and bystanders responded Thursday morning to a “potential jumper” on the Memorial Bridge.
Amid tropical storm conditions, authorities said they and bystanders responded Thursday morning to a “potential jumper” on the Memorial Bridge.
Putnam County fared better than expected Wednesday night, officials said, though flooding and blackouts continued to sweep through the area Thursday morning and rising water levels remain a concern
Two people in red raincoats paddled to the Palatka riverfront shore Wednesday in a dinghy from their sailboat that they anchored on the St. Johns River.
Putnam County commissioners didn’t wholly agree on the upcoming fiscal year budget or the tax rate, but both were adopted Tuesday in two split 3-2 votes.
Putnam County officials provided advice and updates on Hurricane Ian’s potential impact on the area at a press conference Wednesday morning.
By Sarah Cavacini
and Daniel Egitto
Palatka Daily News
scavacini@palatkadailynews.com
By Jim Turner
The News Service of Florida
Putnam County officials offered advice Tuesday on how residents should be preparing for Hurricane Ian as weather experts called for between 1 and 2 feet of rainfall in the area through Thursday nig
By CRISTIANA MESQUITA and CURT ANDERSON
Associated Press