Month: April 2023

First Weekend in May is Full of Events for the Community
30
Apr
By Krys DeWind
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First Weekend in May is Full of Events for the Community

May is here, and this coming weekend looks to be a busy one. Events are lined up all over the county with many markets, fundraisers, derby themed events, charity fundraisers and Mother's Day celebrations starting early. The City of Palm Coast is hosting it's annual Arbor Day event this coming Saturday, on May 6th, 2023 from 9am to 1pm. This event is always a blast, with vendors, a butterfly tent and the best part, a free tree if you donate some canned food. Admission to this event is free, and at the end of the day, there will even be…
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Small Business Expo Hosted by Palm Coast’s Chamber of Commerce
30
Apr
By Krys DeWind
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Small Business Expo Hosted by Palm Coast’s Chamber of Commerce

Yesterday, Saturday April 29th, 2023, the Palm Coast Chamber of Commerce hosted their small business expo. The expo had been postponed previously due to inclement weather; however yesterday's forecast held up allowing the event to unfold as planned. Vendors, food trucks and small businesses lined the entire pathway of Central Park in Town Center. The event was open to any small business, both chamber members and non members; Chamber members had tags on their tents to identify themselves as members. Businesses had displays of all kinds, including interactive booths. One hundred and forty vendors and small businesses lined the walkways…
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Palm Coast Hosts Art Festival at Palm Coast Art Foundation
29
Apr
By Krys DeWind
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Palm Coast Hosts Art Festival at Palm Coast Art Foundation

Today Palm Coast Parks and Rec hosted an art festival at the Palm Coast Art Foundation located at 1500 Central Avenue.  Vendors set up around the venue, from 11 am to 3 pm.  These festivals are a great place to support local vendors, businesses and even nonprofits.   Vendors had the chance to sell their artistic creations to event goers throughout the afternoon. Palm Coast parks and rec had a booth at the festival to highlight city activities, programs and amenities to residents as they passed through the vendor tents.
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2023 Flagler County Library Book Fest
29
Apr
By Kim Hunt
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2023 Flagler County Library Book Fest

The 2023 Flagler County Library Book Fest was held on Saturday, April 29 from 10 am - 2 pm. Keynote speaker was Tim Baker, a Rhode Island native who now calls Palm Coast home.  His book, Backseat to Justice, is about Florida P.I. Steve Salem who is hired to follow an unfaithful husband. When his mark is executed before Steve's eyes he assumes the case, and his fee, are history - until the widow hires him to solve the murder. An upcoming Film Noir project “Backseat to Justice” is in the works. Several authors had their books for sale, signed autographs,…
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Jax and his journey with SMART: Saving Missing Animals Response Team
28
Apr
By Krys DeWind
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Jax and his journey with SMART: Saving Missing Animals Response Team

The story of Jax is one of heartache and happy endings. Jax was initially starved and beaten by his owner. SMART was notified of the situation and went to pick up him. When SMART made it to Jax, that is when they discovered that he was unable to stand more than 4-5 seconds before he fell over; due to his frail nature and malnourished state of being. SMART's founder, Caroline Johnson, immediately took Jax to the vet, East Coast Animal Hospital, where they kept him for the rest of the day. Jax was given surgery to deal with an infected…
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Palm Coast Robbery Suspect and Georgia Fugitive Flees Back To Georgia and Then Shot by Georgia Clerk
28
Apr
By Krys DeWind
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Palm Coast Robbery Suspect and Georgia Fugitive Flees Back To Georgia and Then Shot by Georgia Clerk

April 28th, 2023, at roughly 3:30 am, FCSO responded to the Shell Gas Station on SR100 in regards to a robbery. The reporting party stated that a black male came into the store and demanded all of the money in the register. He alluded to having a gun, but never showed the weapon. He left with roughly $90 in cash and other items. FCSO's Real Time Crime Center was able to determine that the suspect's vehicle went from SR100 and then got on to the Northbound lanes of I-95. The vehicle was seen on I-95 in St. John's County and…
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Alleged Bullying Leads to FPC Student’s Arrest for Threatening to Kill Two Other Students
28
Apr
By Krys DeWind
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Alleged Bullying Leads to FPC Student’s Arrest for Threatening to Kill Two Other Students

A 15 year old FPC student was arrested after he threatened to kill two other students on Snapchat on April 25th. One of the students brought the Snapchat photo to school administration who involved the School Resource Deputy. It is believed that the photo was in response to potential bullying. The 15 year old was arrested for Written Threats to Kill or Do Bodily Harm and transferred to the Department of Juvenile Justice. “Bullying is never acceptable and making threats to settle the score is not a joke and will always be taken seriously,” Sheriff Rick Staly said. “We don’t…
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S.M.A.R.T. Saving Missing Animals Response Team in Flagler County
28
Apr
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S.M.A.R.T. Saving Missing Animals Response Team in Flagler County

Yesterday we had the pleasure of meeting with Caroline Johnson, the founder of S.M.A.R.T.  She talked about her passion for our community, and for the four legged inhabitants of our community and how she plans to help provide services for those animals. Flagler County as many know, is growing so very fast, and with the human population growing it means our animal population is growing as well. With the sheer amount of missing pets, abandoned pets and pet owners who find themselves in a jam financially regarding their pets, it means our community needs more help. S.M.A.R.T. was born to…
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Denim Day at European Village Brings Awareness to Sexual Assault
27
Apr
By Krys DeWind
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Denim Day at European Village Brings Awareness to Sexual Assault

On April 25th, 2023, the National Care Foundation held their 2nd annual Denim Day event in the European Village of Palm Coast.  Erica Rivera, founder of the National Care Foundation, along with the Chamber of Commerce for Palm Coast, and Palm Coast Mayor Alfin were the speakers at the event.       Local business owners showed up to help support the event by donating items for the silent auction that took place after the Denim Day walk around the courtyard. Cork and Point, and the Red Koi both partnered with Erica and the National Care Foundation, and the Palm…
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Support the Romero Family and Staff During Time of Extreme Loss
26
Apr
By Krys DeWind
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Support the Romero Family and Staff During Time of Extreme Loss

Many of us have seen the Facebook posts that have talked about and detailed the loss the Romero family has just recently suffered with the unexpected death of their son. The community has seen that loss, and grieved with the family; and they have also stepped up to help take some of the burden off the Romero family, but coming up with a great way to raise funds to pay the staff and support the Romero's during their loss. Restaurants all around Flagler County have stepped up to offer their deepest condolences as well as their support. It is times…
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