County Commissioner Jeff Stabins said he was stopped at the intersection of Spring Hill Drive and Deltona Boulevard recently and saw six motorists run the red light.
Archive for June, 2010
Digging deep for money
Saturday, June 26th, 2010County votes to spend $41,000 on parking machines
Wednesday, June 23rd, 2010Commissioners approved taking $41,000 out of its capital improvement account to purchase three parking machines, two of which will be placed at Pine Island and the other at Rogers Park.
Alpine Township road project to use new recycling method
Wednesday, June 23rd, 2010Part of a resurfacing project targeting Six Mile Road NW will use a method new to the Kent County Road Commission.
Locals fearful of Gulf oil spill
Sunday, June 6th, 2010One day after hearing the news of black muck drifting onto the shores of Pensacola Beach, local beachgoers are more afraid than ever of what their coast will look like this summer.
Scare tactics won’t work in this harsh budget climate
Sunday, June 6th, 2010The issue: $1 million budget cut to county's parks and recreation department. Our opinion: Find ways to cut bloated department and keep parks open.
Top Ten Pine Island Hurricane Tips
Friday, June 4th, 2010
Top Ten Pine Island Hurricane Tips
The first time you prepare for a Pine Island hurricane or Pine Island tropical storm may be a hassle but after that it’s a snap.
Most things are usually on hand but should be stocked up and easily accessible. If it turns out the Pine Island hurricane has changed its path, at least you will have known you were ready.
If Pine Island is in imminent danger of a Pine Island hurricane, most likely evacuation announcements have been made, and should be taken seriously. Here is a checklist to consider before you leave:
1. First, get important papers and special photos in order and secured in plastic. Identification is difficult and time-consuming to replace: so be sure to include social security cards, birth certificates, high school diplomas or GED certificates, titles or deeds to property. Photos of special occasions or loved ones cannot be replaced, so including these is important as well.
2. Think ahead and take video or photos of your Pine Island property before you leave. This will help later on with any insurance checklist claims for Pine Island damage that may need to be filed.
3. Gas up your car early. If you cannot stay with relatives book a room out of the projected path Make sure to get directions and put them in the car ahead of time. It is easy to forget that piece of paper in the rush out the door. A cheaper route might be to find temporary Pine Island hurricane shelters. Usually nearby towns not in the direct path of the Pine Island hurricane will provide these for people in need.
4. Unfortunately, it is unlikely that your pet will have a place in a motel or hotel. Keep this in mind and try to find alternate housing for your loved one until it is safe to return. Crate your pet.