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Flagler County issues burn ban to protect against wildfire threat caused by dry conditions
By-Line: Julie Murphy, Flagler County Government Flagler County enacted a burn ban effective 5 p.m. Wednesday (April 23) and declared a state of local emergency to do so. The ban remains in effect for seven days. “The conditions are becoming favorable for rapid fire...
Flagler Board of County Commissioners Discuss Firestation 51, Bull Creek Kitchen, and Beach Renourishment Funding Options
The Flagler County Board of County Commissioners meeting on April 21st, 2025, covered several important topics and proclamations. Chairman Andy Dance opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silence. He announced the deletion of agenda item 7C...
Flagler Executive Airport to break ground on new terminal at 10 a.m. Tuesday (April 29)
By-Line: Julie Murphy, Flagler County Government Flagler Executive Airport will break ground on its new General Aviation Terminal – a project 5 years in the making – at 10 a.m. Tuesday (April 29). “We essentially have a brand-new airport,” said Airport Director Roy...
FEATURES
Council approves Appointment Process for District Three and Palm Coast Utility Rate Increase Amendment
During the evening business meeting on Tuesday, March 4th, the Palm Coast City Council consisting of the remaining four members, Norris, Miller, Gambaro, and Pontieri,...
Cold-weather shelter to open Friday as Flagler County expects overnight lows to dip below 40 degrees
By-Line: Julie Murphy, Flagler County Government The Sheltering Tree will open its cold-weather shelter on Friday night at the Rock Transformation Center (formerly Church on...
Local Veteran, Mortgage Broker and Palm Coast Resident Brings Positivity and Growth to Flagler County’s Veterans
Meet Stephen Swarner, local Palm Coast resident, mortgage broker, non-profit founder and veteran, and this month's feature for Positive Person of the Month. We sat down with...
FCSO
Flagler County Sheriff’s Weekend Roundup: April 19-20 Easter Weekend
By-Line: Joseph Bober, FCSO Flagler County Sheriff’s Office deputies made 22 arrests this past weekend between 6 p.m. on Friday, April 18, 2025, and 6 a.m. on Monday, April...
Two Arrested in Bunnell Florida for Armed Robbery of Juvenile
By-Line: Joseph Bober, Public Information Office, FCSO Two males, Masiah Givens, 18, of Palm Coast, and Brandyn Villanueva, 15, of Orange City, have been arrested for an...
CASE UPDATE #2: Palm Coast Man Sentenced to Life in Prison for Sexual Battery on a Child
By-Line: Joseph Bober, Public Information Office FCSO On April 16, Michael Jennelle, 53, of Palm Coast, was sentenced to two consecutive terms of life in prison after he had...
POLITICS
Randy Fine Wins Florida’s 6th Congressional District Special Election
Republican state senator Randy Fine has emerged victorious in the special election for Florida’s 6th Congressional District, securing 53.7% of the vote against Democratic...
Palm Coast Mayoral Candidate Mike Norris Wins Local Election
Palm Coast Mayoral Candidate Mike Norris has officially won his bid for Palm Coast Mayor. We sat down with him earlier this evening following the results of the election....
Early Voting in Flagler County Underway; Local Campaigns Start to Heat Up; Where Did Their Money Come From
As local elections heat up here in Flagler County, specifically Palm Coast, tensions are high not just between candidates but with residents as well. Many residents question...
EVENTS
East Flagler Mosquito Control District Hosts Tire Amnesty Days April 25–27
By-Line: Nicole Graves, East Flagler Mosquito District The East Flagler Mosquito Control District, in partnership with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, is...
AdventHealth to offer free sports physicals for Flagler County students
By-Line: AdventHealth AdventHealth’s annual sports physicals event for Flagler Schools will be May 21 and 22 from 5 to 9 p.m. at Flagler Palm Coast High School, 5500 East...
20 Years of Green! Palm Coast’s Arbor Day Celebration Returns in Full Bloom on May 3rd!
By-Line: Tiana Hernandez, Communications & Marketing Palm Coast’s favorite eco-friendly event is back! Get ready to dig in, branch out, and celebrate two decades of...
LATEST NEWS
Flagler County issues burn ban to protect against wildfire threat caused by dry conditions
By-Line: Julie Murphy, Flagler County Government Flagler County enacted a burn ban effective 5 p.m. Wednesday (April 23) and declared a state of local emergency to do so. The ban remains in effect for seven days. “The conditions are becoming favorable for rapid fire...
Flagler Board of County Commissioners Discuss Firestation 51, Bull Creek Kitchen, and Beach Renourishment Funding Options
The Flagler County Board of County Commissioners meeting on April 21st, 2025, covered several important topics and proclamations. Chairman Andy Dance opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silence. He announced the deletion of agenda item 7C...
Flagler Executive Airport to break ground on new terminal at 10 a.m. Tuesday (April 29)
By-Line: Julie Murphy, Flagler County Government Flagler Executive Airport will break ground on its new General Aviation Terminal – a project 5 years in the making – at 10 a.m. Tuesday (April 29). “We essentially have a brand-new airport,” said Airport Director Roy...
Councilman Gambaro Moves to Censure Palm Coast Mayor Norris and Send Letter to Governor for Mayors Immediate Removal From Office
The City of Palm Coast held its morning workshop meeting, and Mayor Norris was the only member not present at the morning council meeting. Public Comment was then opened, with residents speaking up about issues including Ralph Carter Park and the lights, noise, and...
Flagler Free Clinic Receives $100K Donation from Hammock Dunes Cares
By-Line: Cindy Dalecki, Marketing 2 Go The Flagler Free Clinic is pleased to announce that it has received a $100,000 donation from Hammock Dunes Cares, matching last year's contribution. The funds were raised during Hammock Dunes Cares' Rally Auction, a two-week...
Morgan Porter Earns Broker Associate Title at Parkside Realty Group
By-Line: Cindy Dalecki, Marketing 2 Go Parkside Realty Group is excited to announce that Morgan Porter has officially passed her broker exam and is now a Broker Associate with the firm. This milestone marks a significant step forward in Morgan’s real estate career and...
City of Palm Coast Invites Residents to Participate in City Manager Candidate Interviews and Community Meet & Greet
By-Line: Brittany Kershaw, Director of Communications & Marketing Palm Coast Government The City of Palm Coast will host the two finalists for the City Manager position this week and invites residents to take part in a day of public engagement on Thursday, April...
Flagler County Sheriff’s Weekend Roundup: April 19-20 Easter Weekend
By-Line: Joseph Bober, FCSO Flagler County Sheriff’s Office deputies made 22 arrests this past weekend between 6 p.m. on Friday, April 18, 2025, and 6 a.m. on Monday, April 21, 2025. Deputies handled 617 calls for service and made 190 traffic stops. Man Arrested for...
East Flagler Mosquito Control District Hosts Tire Amnesty Days April 25–27
By-Line: Nicole Graves, East Flagler Mosquito District The East Flagler Mosquito Control District, in partnership with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, is pleased to announce Tire Amnesty Days for 2025. This is scheduled for April 25–27, 2025 at the...
AdventHealth to offer free sports physicals for Flagler County students
By-Line: AdventHealth AdventHealth’s annual sports physicals event for Flagler Schools will be May 21 and 22 from 5 to 9 p.m. at Flagler Palm Coast High School, 5500 East Highway 100, Palm Coast. Open to Flagler County public school student-athletes, JROTC cadets,...
Palm Coast Mayor Under Fire After Investigation Reveals Pattern of Misconduct
A recent investigation into the actions of Mayor Mike Norris has revealed a pattern of behavior that includes attempts to fire city staff without authority, inappropriate comments, and creating a work environment many city employees describe as hostile. The report,...
Palm Coast Residents May Disregard Mistaken Utility Bills Following Vendor Update
By-Line: Brittany Kershaw, Director of Communications & Marketing, Palm Coast Government The City of Palm Coast would like to inform residents of an error that occurred during a recent software update by the City’s payment processing vendor, Paymentus. During the...
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Palm Coast Based Veteran Nonprofit Helps Veterans Nationwide Battle Mental Health Through Fishing
Hookin Veterans is a Palm Coast-based non-profit that provides services to veterans nationwide. The goal of Hookin Veterans is to provide vets of all disability levels with...
BUNNELL
Bunnell Drug House Closed for Business – Flagler County Sheriff’s Office
By-Line: Joseph Bober, FCSO The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office Special Investigations Unit and SWAT team served a narcotics-related search warrant at 7 Third Court in...
Daytona Beach Man Arrested for Sexual Assault of a Minor in Bunnell
By-Line: Joseph Bober, FCSO On March 26, 2025, Flagler County Sheriff’s Office detectives arrested Dasani Ford, 25, of Daytona Beach, for sexually assaulting a minor. FCSO...
Limited access on Commerce Parkway in Bunnell beginning Saturday
By-Line: Julie Murphy, Flagler County Government Flagler County officials are notifying motorists that Commerce Parkway, near Wendy’s in Bunnell, will have limited access...
FLAGLER BEACH
Flagler Beach City Commission Contemplates Passport, a Parking Management System, for Parking in Flagler Beach
The Flagler Beach Commission Business Meeting began with a presentation about Passport, a parking management platform trusted by over 800 clients across North America....
CITY OF FLAGLER BEACH PRESENTS THE CENTENNIAL CALENDAR OF EVENTS
By-Line: Katherine Monroy, Flagler Beach City The City of Flagler Beach is celebrating its centennial anniversary, beginning with a birthday party on April 16, the same date...
16th Anniversary Race of the Runway for Rotary set for Sat., Feb. 22
By-Line: Cindy Dalecki, Marketing 2 Go The Rotary Club of Flagler Beach is pleased to announce the organization will host their 16th annual Race of the Runways for Rotary 5k...
PALM COAST
Councilman Gambaro Moves to Censure Palm Coast Mayor Norris and Send Letter to Governor for Mayors Immediate Removal From Office
The City of Palm Coast held its morning workshop meeting, and Mayor Norris was the only member not present at the morning council meeting. Public Comment was then opened,...
City of Palm Coast Invites Residents to Participate in City Manager Candidate Interviews and Community Meet & Greet
By-Line: Brittany Kershaw, Director of Communications & Marketing Palm Coast Government The City of Palm Coast will host the two finalists for the City Manager position...
Palm Coast Residents May Disregard Mistaken Utility Bills Following Vendor Update
By-Line: Brittany Kershaw, Director of Communications & Marketing, Palm Coast Government The City of Palm Coast would like to inform residents of an error that occurred...
JUNIOR EDITOR
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...
New Marine Unit Boat Sets Sail Memorial Day Weekend
The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office received a grant from Florida Inland Navigation District (FIND) to fund a new patrol boat which will allow for enhanced patrol along the...
Stormwater Community Workshop for the City of Flagler Beach
Voice your concerns at the Stormwater Community Workshop. The City of Flagler Beach and engineering firm McKim & Creed invites you to attend the Stormwater Community...
SCHOOLS
Flagler School Board Workshop Recap April 9th, 2025
The school board meeting began with the Pledge of Allegiance and roll call. Katie Linhart, Supervisor of Elections, presented the 15th annual voter guide cover design...
Flagler Schools winners from the Future Problem Solver Competition held March 23-26, 2025 in Orlando, Florida
By-Line, Don Foley, Flagler Schools The Future Problem Solvers Competition was held in Orlando from March 23 to 26, 2025, with students from multiple Flagler Schools in...
Flagler Schools Leadership, Board Perform on State Level
Flagler County School Board Members convened with more than 125 esteemed school board members and leaders in education in Tallahassee on March 19-20, 2025, to actively...