Parts of Palm Avenue in San Marco are flooded Monday morning, Aug. 5, 2024. | Dan Scanlan, Jacksonville TodayParts of Palm Avenue in San Marco are flooded Monday morning, Aug. 5, 2024. | Dan Scanlan, Jacksonville Today
Parts of Palm Avenue in San Marco are flooded Monday morning, Aug. 5, 2024. | Dan Scanlan, Jacksonville Today

Drivers asked to stay off the roads in Northeast Florida

Published on August 5, 2024 at 10:05 am
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Public safety officials are warning people in Northeast Florida to stay off the roads as Hurricane Debby kicks up rain and wind through the day.

In the San Marco neighborhood in Jacksonville, parts of Palm Avenue and LaSalle Street have already flooded.

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In Clay County, Sheriff Michelle Cook says police received reports of trees down on the roads, including one tree falling on a car.

“If you do have to drive, and you come up to an intersection where the lights are malfunctioning, please remember to treat it as a four way stop,” Cook said. 

Officials in Clay County ask people to report any downed trees or power lines by calling 1-877-Clay-EOC.

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author image Reporter, WJCT News 89.9 email Steven Ponson has six years of experience covering news in Jacksonville and Northeast Florida. Prior to arriving on the First Coast, Steven also worked in radio in Orlando. He attended the University of Central Florida where he earned a degree in radio and television. Steven has been a reporter, producer, anchor and board operator. Outside of work, Steven loves to watch sports, cook delicious cajun food (as any good Louisiana native does) and spend time outdoors.

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