May, 2023 - Flagler County Buzz

Hurricane Season Approaches – What to Expect in Flagler County for 2023

by Julie Murphy | May 22, 2023 | Community, News

Flagler County Emergency Management staff members have no crystal ball to predict when or where tropical storms and hurricanes will hit, but as keen preparedness practitioners, they offer up sage advice about what to do – and where to look for pertinent information –...

2nd Annual Hang 8 Dog Surfing Extravaganza Brings Multitude of People and Pets to Beach

by Krys DeWind | May 20, 2023 | #UnbeelievablyPositive, Events, Features, Sports

Today, Flagler Beach Mayor Suzette Johnson and 7-11 owner, Eric Cooley, hosted the 2nd annual Hang 8 Dog Surfing Extravaganza. The event started off with vendors setting up along the beach while dogs and their human counterparts prepared for the competitions. The...

FCA: Fellowship of Christian Athletes Plans to Expand Flagler County Services

by Krys DeWind | May 20, 2023 | Community, Features, Schools

This last week, we had the pleasure of sitting down with Flagler FCA Area Director Danielle Geiger and FCA Metro Director of Flagler and Volusia County, Chuck Holmquest. We talked about the what the FCA is, their mission, and how they plan to help Flagler County and...

Abandoned Dog, Slate, Needs Community Support and Assistance

by Krys DeWind | May 19, 2023 | Community

Meet Slate, a dog who had been abandoned along a highway. Five individuals called the SMART “lost animal” county hotline when they saw the dog running on the highway. SMART was able to find a foster family for the dog and now the medical needs must be...

2023 Volusia/Flagler Law Enforcement Memorial; Sheriff Staly is Guest Speaker

by Krys DeWind | May 19, 2023 | Community, Events, FCSO

This year in Daytona at the Daytona Memorial Park, Sheriff Staly spoke as the guest speaker for the Volusia/Flagler Memorial. FCSO Chief David Williams also gave a speech, prayer and benediction for the fallen law enforcement officers who died while serving both...