Island Park shows little sign of "mandatory" evacuation

Island Park, nominally under a "mandatory" evacuation, showed little evidence tonight that people were taking the town's edict seriously — or that it was being enforced.

A drive through the streets around Flo's found many houses with lights on and TVs running (and at least one party loud enough to be heard a block away). Down at the seawall, a group of young men in bathing suits were taking a late night dip.

If anyone asks why I'm here tonight, I'll wave my press credentials. But I'm not expecting a knock on the door.