Month: March 2023

31
Mar
By Julie Murphy
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Flagler County Public Library to take free portraits of graduating seniors throughout April, May

March 30, 2023 – An impending graduation is a time to celebrate hard work and good grades. To help make the good times even better, the Flagler County Public Library is offering to take free portraits of graduating seniors during the month of April and May at the main, Palm Coast facility. All graduating seniors, whether from local public schools, private schools, or home-schooled are welcome to have their portraits taken. “The portraits will be taken in front of backdrop, and they will have the ability to wear a cap and gown. The photos will then be provided digitally so they…
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31
Mar
By Julie Murphy
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‘Flagler Spring Fling Outreach’ brings a full complement of social services providers to Cattleman’s Hall

March 30, 2023 – Flagler County Health and Human Services Department is bringing together a full complement of social services providers for its “Flagler Spring Fling Outreach” to provide free information, as well as immediate assistance with things like free food and haircuts – provided by Grace Food Pantry. The event will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. on May 5 at Cattleman’s Hall at the Fairgrounds. “This is a great time of year to provide outreach in the community with our one-stop shopping for these much-needed services,” said Health and Human Services Director Joseph Hegedus. “Sometimes the only reason…
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FCSO Weekend Summary of Events
28
Mar
By Krys DeWind
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FCSO Weekend Summary of Events

FCSO spent the weekend handling 834 calls for service, making 135 traffic stops and arresting 15. Below is a summary of events that occurred over the weekend. “Just because you don’t live in Flagler County, doesn’t mean we won’t find you with your narcotics and put you in the Green Roof Inn,” said Sheriff Rick Staly. “Poison peddlers need to remember to stay out of Flagler County!” Deputy Rainey made a traffick stop on a vehicle that was speeding on US-1. The man, identified as Rashad Wallace, was found to have $1,568 dollars in cash on his person along with…
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27
Mar
By Julie Murphy
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Flagler County launches collaborative economic development initiative with municipalities

March 27, 2023 – Flagler County has been meeting with municipalities as part of an economic development initiative to create a single, unified plan aimed at diversifying the tax base for the benefit of all its residents. County Administrator Heidi Petito recently provided an update to the Board of County Commissioners about the work to date, which included an overview of the State of Florida – ranks 11th in the country as a place to business – and the competition that both the state and Flagler County face. “Florida continues to make significant progress with promoting our state as open for business,”…
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FCSO Needs Help Naming Newest K-9 Recruit
27
Mar
By Krys DeWind
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FCSO Needs Help Naming Newest K-9 Recruit

FCSO gets a new four-legged deputy and he is currently without a name. After the passing of K-9 Keanu, in February of this year, FCSO located a K-9 candidate who ended up being the perfect fit for Deputy Robin Towns. FCSO is currently asking the public to assist with name the four-legged deputy. He is a Belgian Malinois/German Shephard, who is 2 years old, from Hungary. This name contest will last for a will, and then FCSO will announce the winning name. This dog was selected after many candidates were reviewed, and he was the lucky winner. He has begun…
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Casino Night: Annual Fundraiser by Krewe of the 13
26
Mar
By Krys DeWind
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Casino Night: Annual Fundraiser by Krewe of the 13

Last night, Krewe of the 13 held their annual Casino Night fundraiser. Upon checking in, guests were able to browse the hallway which was lined with large amounts of items up for bid on the silent auction.  Guests saw all kinds of attire as they trickled in the doors. From sparkly evening attire, to full pirate garb, guests gambled the night away for a good cause. There were raffles, door prizes, silent auctions and guests were able to purchase extra drink tickets as well. Guests were able to browse the goods on the silent auction tables which lined both sides…
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Flagler Playhouse: Bringing the Performing Arts to Flagler County
24
Mar
By Krys DeWind
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Flagler Playhouse: Bringing the Performing Arts to Flagler County

Flagler Playhouse is a quaint little playhouse located in Bunnell. I had the pleasure of meeting with the President of the Flagler Playhouse today, Jerri Berry, who gave me a quick tour of the whole place, before our interview. We started off in the main lobby area, where they have concessions, and even an area where a children's choir practices. As we went down hallways, towards the main theater, Jerri showed us the wall of photos, which highlighted the shows they have put on from the last year. She also told us about how they have trained and used high…
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Reckless Driver Flees, Crashes in Volusia after Driving On Rims
24
Mar
By Krys DeWind
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Reckless Driver Flees, Crashes in Volusia after Driving On Rims

March 23rd, a woman in a Ford Mustang fled a traffic stop. The driver fled at such a high rate of speed that deputies were not able to deploy stop sticks before the vehicle got onto I-95. Deputy Quintieri saw the vehicle exit the freeway, and attempted to stop it but the vehicle fled at speeds over 100 mph. Deputy Stanford and Bunnell PD Officer Kilpatrick were able to successfully deploy their stop sticks near the Flagler County Courthouse. The driver continued fleeing on SR 11 two Volusia on two shredded tires. Volusia Deputy Sheriff, confirmed that upon entering Volusia…
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FCSO and Property Owner Trespass Unlawful Occupants of Palm Coast Drug House
24
Mar
By Krys DeWind
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FCSO and Property Owner Trespass Unlawful Occupants of Palm Coast Drug House

A property owner and the FCSO were able to permanently trespass eight illegal occupants of a Palm Coast drug house.  They were issued their trespass warnings on 3/21/2023, and are never allowed to anywhere on or near the property of 30 Black Hawk place again. All eight of the trespassed occupants all have extensive criminal histories in Flagler County, and those histories include narcotics crimes as well as violent crimes. This residence has experienced several overdose calls and even an overdose death since the eight individuals had taken up residence. The owner of the residence was overly cooperative with the…
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Tallahassee’s Bringing the Lost Home Summit, FCSO K-9 Unit and Behavioral Response Unit Teach on Missing/Endangered Persons
24
Mar
By Krys DeWind
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Tallahassee’s Bringing the Lost Home Summit, FCSO K-9 Unit and Behavioral Response Unit Teach on Missing/Endangered Persons

Corporal Troy Cavas, K-9 Holmes, and Mental Health Specialists Teresa Shaw and Megan Ionadi taught K-9 teams at the Bringing the Lost Home Summit in Tallahassee. They taught on training exercises that would help enhance deployment skills, and they put together a presentation for all the K-9 handlers, showing how the K-9 and mental health can collaborate for better and increased successes. “I am proud of our K-9 Unit and our fairly new Behavioral Response Unit who work together to find innovative ways to bring lost adults, juveniles and endangered individuals safely back home,” said Sheriff Rick Staly. “Thank you…
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