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Flagler County Contractor Review Board seeks licensed roofing contractor
By-Line: Julie Murphy, Flagler County Government A licensed roofing contractor is being sought by Flagler County to fill a vacancy on its Contractor Review Board. The Contractor Review Board meets at 5 p.m. on the third Wednesday of each month in the Commission...
Upcoming ‘Walk in the Park in the Woods’ slated for March 14 at Princess Place Preserve on the Hominy Branch
By-Line: Julie Murphy, Flagler County Government Flagler County Land Management is in its third walk of the year, hosting its limited guided tour series called a “A Walk in the Park in the Woods” on March 14. Walkers will explore “Hominy Branch” at Princess Place...
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Abandoned Dog Finds ‘Furever’ Home and Lots of Love
SMART of Flagler County was notified about a dog who had been dumped and was extremely skittish. SMART went about setting a trap and a camera up in the area he had been...
Abandoned Dogs Found By SMART Foundation: Happy Ending in Progress
Earlier this year, two dogs were abandoned overnight near SR-100 and the Hospital. Due to the heavy traffic in the area, it was a dangerous place. Two individuals found the...
FCSO
Flagler County Sheriff’s Office Presents Great Kid Awards
By-Line: Joseph Bober, FCSO On March 13, 2025, members from the Flagler County Sheriff's Office visited three local schools to present three exceptional students with awards...
Flagler County Deputies Save Man Attempting to Jump Off I-95 Overpass
By-Line: Tonya Woodworth, FCSO The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office led a multi-agency effort to save a man who was threatening to jump off the Interstate 95 overpass bridge...
EVENTS
The Nearly New Thrift Store Announces Its Seventh Annual “All Things Christmas” sale
The Nearly New Thrift Store will be holding its seventh annual “All Things Christmas” sale from Thursday, November 21, 2024, through Saturday, November 23, 2024, at Santa...
Friends of the Library Host Annual Fall Bake and Book Sale with Car Show at Palm Coast Library
It's that time of the year again, the Friends of the Library are hosting their Annual Fall Book and Bake Sale with a Car show at the Palm Coast Library on November 9th, from...
LATEST NEWS
Flagler County Sheriff’s Weekend Roundup: March 15-16
By-Line: Joseph Bober, FCSO Flagler County Sheriff’s Office deputies made 22 arrests this past weekend between 6 p.m. on Friday, March 14, 2025, and 6 a.m. on Monday, March 17, 2025. Deputies handled 933 calls for service and made 181 traffic stops. Palm Coast Man...
Palm Coast City Council Passes Utility Rate Increase Modified Option A During Morning Business Meeting
On March 18th, at 9 am, the Palm Coast City Council chambers were filled with residents supporting Mayor Mike Norris and builders opposing the moratorium that Mayor Norris mentioned just two weeks ago. Supporters of both causes were present early, lining the street...
CASE UPDATE: Jury Finds Palm Coast Man Guilty on All Charges in Sexual Battery Case
By-line: Joseph Bober, FCSO On March 12, 2025, Michael Wayne Jennelle, 53, of Palm Coast, was found guilty on seven charges ranging from Sexual Battery to LEWD/ Lascivious molestation. The trial by jury was held at the Kim C. Hammond Justice Center in Flagler County....
City Council Business Meeting on March 18, at 9 a.m.
By-Line: Tiana Hernandez, Communications & Marketing The Palm Coast City Council meets regularly to discuss and vote on official City business. These meetings are open to the public, and Palm Coast residents are strongly encouraged to attend. An increase in public...
City of Palm Coast Honors the Life and Dedicated Service of Norman Mugford
By-Line: Shannon Martin, Communications and Marketing The City of Palm Coast honors the memory and celebrates the life of Norman Mugford, who passed away on Monday, March 3, 2025, at the age of 76. Norman was a dedicated public servant whose tireless commitment...
CASE UPDATE: Two More Targets of Operation Heartbreaker 2 Sentenced – Flagler County
By-Line: Joseph Bober, FCSO Two more targets of Operation Heartbreaker 2, a four-month undercover operation that focused on adults trying to solicit underage children for sexual encounters and resulted in eight arrests, have been convicted and sentenced. Joshua...
Flagler County Sheriff Wraps Up Busy Bike Week 2025
By-Line: Joseph Bober, FCSO The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office was very busy during the 84th Annual Daytona Beach Bike Week, which brought hundreds of thousands of visitors to the area. During the event, which began on February 28 and concluded on March 9, the FCSO...
Mayor Norris Under Investigation for Allegedly Directing Acting City Manager to Fire Senior City Staff
The Palm Coast City Council workshop began at 6 pm on March 11th, with Mayor Norris providing an update on Ray Stevens' health condition. Several residents spoke about the proposed building moratorium. Neftali De Jesus, a business owner, expressed concerns about...
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Overcoming Obstacles: Flagler Warrior Alaya Sets Sights on Optometry After Beating Cancer
Alaya is 15 years old loves to play volleyball, and would love to one day have a dog. Alaya was diagnosed with cancer at the age of 2; she had cancer in her eye called...
BUNNELL
Make Lake Lucille Bright!! 2023 Holiday Contest
The City of Bunnell announced its community contest for the 2023 Holiday Season last month. Space is limited to 10. Register before it is too late. The contest is open to...
Flagler Playhouse Devastated by Overnight Fire
At approximately 10:02 p.m. on the evening of Sunday, October 29, 2023, emergency units received a call regarding a structure fire at the Flagler Playhouse in Bunnell. Upon...
FLAGLER BEACH
Rare and Endangered Kemp’s Ridley Sea Turtle Spotted Nesting at Varn Park in Flagler Beach
A rare sighting occurred today at Varn Park in Flagler Beach; a rare and critically endangered Kemp's Ridley Sea Turtle was spotted coming ashore at 12:51pm to lay eggs on...
Flagler County to host groundbreaking ceremony for Army Corps project 10 a.m. June 17 at Veterans Park
Flagler County will host a groundbreaking ceremony for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) “Coastal Storm Risk Management Beach Nourishment Project” – more than a...
PALM COAST
“I can’t be Bought,” Palm Coast Mayor Norris States During City Meeting While Discussing the Belvedere Terminal Fuel Depot
The City Council meeting began with several proclamations recognizing important causes. Mayor Michael Norris and the council presented proclamations for Autism Acceptance...
Interviews for District 3 Seat of Palm Coast City Council
In a special workshop on April 1st, 2025, the Palm Coast City Council met at 3 pm to interview the candidates who applied for the position of City Council Member for...
SCHOOLS
Janie Ruddy: Flagler County School Board Candidate Interview; Flagler County Buzz
This last week, interview questions and requests were sent to all 25 candidates running for local office in Flagler County and Palm Coast. Janie Ruddy, one of the Flagler...
All “A’s and B’s” on Flagler School Report Card from the State of Florida
FLDOE Boosts Matanzas to an “A,” and “B’s” for Buddy Taylor Middle and Bunnell Elementary For the first time in nearly a decade, Flagler Schools have achieved a benchmark...