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Tiny town drama: After mayor of Marineland — population 9 — dies, new mayor appoints commissioner amid legal questions
Read full article: Tiny town drama: After mayor of Marineland — population 9 — dies, new mayor appoints commissioner amid legal questionsAn emergency public meeting to discuss who would lead the town of Marineland — the smallest town in Florida with a population of 9, according to the most recent census — turned ugly Wednesday with multiple attorneys, members of the public and the new mayor attacking each other.
Adopting a washback sea turtle goes a long way. Here’s how you can do it
Read full article: Adopting a washback sea turtle goes a long way. Here’s how you can do itYou can adopt Washback sea turtle hatchlings that cannot get back to their Sargassum habitat offshore Florida because they are emaciated by stormy weather.
2024 Voter's Guide: East Flagler Mosquito Control District
Read full article: 2024 Voter's Guide: East Flagler Mosquito Control DistrictThe East Flagler Mosquito Control District covers nearly 130 square miles in the eastern half of Flagler County, including the communities of Palm Coast, Bunnell, Marineland, Beverly Beach, and Flagler Beach, serving more than 85,000 residents. It was created by the Flagler County Board of Commissioners in 1952, with a mission to suppress mosquitoes that can cause illness, with minimal environmental impact. The district can raise revenue through property taxes to fund its operations.
Marineland hosting meet & greet event with Coach Steve Spurrier at Marineland
Read full article: Marineland hosting meet & greet event with Coach Steve Spurrier at MarinelandThe aquarium is hosting a meet and greet event with none other than Heisman Trophy winner and College Football Hall of Famer, Coach Steve Spurrier!
Sperm whale calf euthanized after stranding on beach near Marineland in Flagler County
Read full article: Sperm whale calf euthanized after stranding on beach near Marineland in Flagler CountyA sperm whale calf that was found stranded on the beach near Marineland in Flagler County on Wednesday had to be euthanized, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
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How you can become a citizen scientist
Read full article: How you can become a citizen scientistNow is a good time to become a citizen scientist since many people are spending more time outdoors during coronavirus. You can be part of a movement that turns your nature observations into data that can power scientific research. Over 1,406 observations of wildlife in Northeast Florida have been uploaded already. Even the most mundane pictures may be valuable in assessing shifts driven by climate and habitat change or tracing non-native species invasions. You can also learn about organisms you see in the wild by checking scrolling through pictures identified by others.
Severe storms moving in Saturday night
Read full article: Severe storms moving in Saturday night* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Southeastern St. Johns County in northeastern Florida... * Until 945 PM EDT. * At 904 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Crescent Beach, or 11 miles south of Saint Augustine, moving northwest at 35 mph. * Locations impacted include... Saint Augustine, World Golf Village, Saint Augustine Beach, Marineland, Vilano Beach, South Ponte Vedra, Crescent Beach, Saint Augustine Shores, Butler Beach and Saint Augustine South. Flood Warning is in effect for Southwestern Clay County and Northwestern Putnam County until 1215 AM EDT. Some locations that will experience flooding include... Palatka, Interlachen, Bardin, Florahome, Georges Lake, Hollister, Bostwick, Carraway, Mannville and Putnam Hall.
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Rainfall prompts temporary flooding in St Johns, Flagler
Read full article: Rainfall prompts temporary flooding in St Johns, FlaglerJACKSONVILLE, Fla. A low pressure off of the coastline of Florida is dragging waves of rainfall up through our area, especially along the coastal counties. Three inches of rainfall reported on Watson Road in St. Augustine Shores, resulting in minor flooding on US 1. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible this afternoon and the heaviest rain will move up the coast. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin in the warning area. Some locations that will experience flooding include Palm Coast, Bunnell, Saint Augustine Beach, Marineland, Crescent Beach, Butler Beach, St. Augustine Shores, Dupont Center and Espanola.