Flagler County Buzz

Separate ‘Housing Policy Forum,’ ‘Housing Fair’ to be held consecutively May 17-18 to serve different needs

by Jeremy Jarvis | May 10, 2024 | Events, Junior Editor, News

Housing officials from throughout Flagler County are hosting two separate events on consecutive days – Friday, May 17 and Saturday, May 18 – to address different needs of the community. “These are both very important events, though each has its own...

Palm Coast Recognizes Hurricane Preparedness Week

by Jeremy Jarvis | May 10, 2024 | Junior Editor, Palm Coast

The City of Palm Coast proudly acknowledges National Hurricane Preparedness Week, taking place from May 5th to 11th and presented by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The week is designed to inform, educate, and help prepare residents for Hurricane...

Flagler County receives ‘Distinguished Budget Presentation Award’ for 15 years running

by Jeremy Jarvis | May 10, 2024 | Junior Editor, News

Flagler County is being praised for its annual budget presentations for the past two years by the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA). Flagler County’s 2022-23 and 2023-24 fiscal year budgets were rated in four categories: as policy documents, as...

Dry conditions in Flagler County spurs brushfire safety warning

by Jeremy Jarvis | May 8, 2024 | Junior Editor, News

The lack of recent rain means conditions are getting drier in Flagler County, increasing the potential for brushfires. Taking a few precautions now can go a long way to protect homes and businesses from these fires, which can be all too common this time of year....

Flagler County Sheriff’s Round Up for May 3rd-5th

by Jeremy Jarvis | May 7, 2024 | Flagler Beach, Junior Editor, News

Flagler County Sheriff’s Office deputies made 9 arrests this past weekend between 6 p.m. on Friday, May 3, 2024, and 6 a.m. on Monday, May 6, 2024. They handled 540 calls for service and made 99 traffic stops. “It was a relatively calm weekend considering the Cinco De...

Palm Coast City Hosted Annual Arbor Day on May 4th, 2024

by Elena Hagi | May 6, 2024 | Events, Junior Editor, Palm Coast

The City of Palm Coast hosted their annual Arbor Day event where people could bring canned goods and in return pick out a tree. The line for the trees started early, with people arriving prior to 9am. They had three trees and a bush to choose from. The Palm Coast Fire...