Month: June 2023

Rodies Celebrates Four Year Anniversary in the Hammock This Holiday Weekend

Rodies Celebrates Four Year Anniversary in the Hammock This Holiday Weekend

This weekend Rodie's Place, which is located on A1A in the Hammock, is celebrating their four year anniversary. They are offering a weekend of fun, music, giveaways, raffles and other thank you items to the community that has helped them grow their business as well as give back to the community. We sat down with Owner Randy Odom, and General Manager Tammy Kelly to hear what they had to say about the business, the celebrations and their journey from opening the doors to now. Randy talked about how he got started with Rodie's Place. "I always had a thing about…
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FCSO Arrests Jacksonville Couple who Stole Vehicle Overnight and Broke Into Cars

FCSO Arrests Jacksonville Couple who Stole Vehicle Overnight and Broke Into Cars

June 30th, 2023, a Palm Coast resident called the FCSO to report her vehicle stolen overnight. Community Policing Division Corporal Rossi and RTCC Supervisor North were able to collaborate and track the vehicle between St. Johns County and back all before it was reported stolen. They were also able to determine that it was back in Flagler County at its last known location. Deputies responded to the last known location of the vehicle and were able to locate it nearby in the area of Palm Coast Parkway NE and Boulder Rock Drive.  When the vehicle noted deputies in the area,…
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Luke Day 2023 Benefits Vincent’s Clubhouse Foundation

Luke Day 2023 Benefits Vincent’s Clubhouse Foundation

This last weekend, June 24th, 2023, NextHomes hosted it's 2023 Luke Day event. The event benefited Vincent's Clubhouse, which is a non-profit organization that provides support, resources and education on living life with children with disabilities. NextHomes Luke Day is a once a year event where the company dedicates that day to give back to the community. The day was named Luke Day because of their mascot, the Orange Frenchie named Luke.  The event is focused on giving back to the community and the money goes towards the charity of choice for that year. This year's Luke Day showcased vendors…
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FCSO Urges Residents to Protect Their Vehicles from Break-Ins During Long Holiday Weekend

FCSO Urges Residents to Protect Their Vehicles from Break-Ins During Long Holiday Weekend

FCSO encourages and urges residents to keep their valuables and vehicles safe this weekend and during the Independence Day celebrations. During holiday festivities your vehicle could potentially become a target for thieves. The FCSO states that parks and beaches are prime hot spots for what they call "Smash-and-grab" break-ins. The FCSO would like residents to remember to lock their vehicles up, and avoid leaving items that may draw attention to thieves. The FCSO also recommends, parking in a well lit area, locking your car when you aren't in it, hiding valuables from sight, and take only what you need for…
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FCSO Launches Holiday Weekend Safety Enforcement Ahead of 4th of July Weekend

FCSO Launches Holiday Weekend Safety Enforcement Ahead of 4th of July Weekend

The 4th of July is a time to celebrate our great nation and the many freedoms we enjoy. But the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office (FCSO) warns that if you decide to drink and drive or boat impaired, you will lose your freedom and be taken to see new bars at the Green Roof Inn. Starting Thursday, June 29, 2023, FCSO will be conducting extra patrols and proactive policing operations to enforce traffic laws on our roadways and waterways. The increased presence will run through Tuesday, July 4, 2023. The goal is to enhance safety for residents, motorists and boaters in…
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Flagler County Offices Closed a Variety of Days for the Fourth of July Holiday

Flagler County Offices Closed a Variety of Days for the Fourth of July Holiday

Flagler County offices will be closed a variety of days in observance of the Fourth of July holiday, as constitutional officers keep different schedules. The Clerk of Courts offices are closed Tuesday, July 4 only, but will be open the remainder of the week – Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. The Board of County Commissioners, the Property Appraiser, and the Supervisor of Elections will all be closed Monday and Tuesday, July 3 and 4 for Independence Day, and then open Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. The Tax Collector’s offices will be closed July 3 through July 5, reopening on Thursday, July…
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Dog Shooter Jamier Lee-Bright Sentenced to Prison

Dog Shooter Jamier Lee-Bright Sentenced to Prison

During a hearing in Flagler County this week, defendant Jamier Lee-Bright was sentenced to a year and a half in Florida State Prison, as well as 42 months of probation. Lee-Bright will also be placed on the animal abuse registry. He will have no contact with any animals, must complete a mental health evaluation and a recommended treatment plan. He must also relinquish his gun to the Flagler County Sheriff's Office. The sentencing came on month after he had pleaded guilty to Felony Cruelty to Animals and Tampering with Physical Evidence. Sherriff's deputies were dispatched to the defendant's Palm Coast…
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Palm Coast Doula Delivers Baby in Car While On Route to Hospital

Palm Coast Doula Delivers Baby in Car While On Route to Hospital

Tabatha Seppala, a Palm Coast resident since 2021, had the joy of helping deliver a baby on route to the hospital. Tabatha states she has always had the dream of becoming a midwife, and ultimately wants to open a birth center here in Flagler County.  Currently Tabatha, while working with The Doula Network, African American Entrepreneurs Association, Alpha Women's Center, The Oopsie Project of Volusia County and The Intuitive Living Institute, she formed Delamere Wellness LLC, which helps create birth resources specifically for Flagler County Women. Because of these connections, she was able to be connected to I'sis Maurice. I'sis…
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FCSO Detective Stops Drunk Wrong-Way Driver on US-1

FCSO Detective Stops Drunk Wrong-Way Driver on US-1

On Monday, Flagler County Sheriff’s Office (FCSO) Master Detective Daniel Malta used his vehicle risking his life to stop a drunk driver driving the wrong way on US-1 in Bunnell to potentially save the lives of other drivers. No injuries were sustained by either party involved. Master Detective Malta used his vehicle to stop Timothy Toporek, a drunk driver going the wrong way on US-1. At approximately 12:58pm, MD Malta was conducting a traffic stop on another driver when he witnessed a Chevrolet Equinox traveling Northbound in the Southbound left lane of US-1. MD Malta quickly ended his initial traffic…
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Flagler Sheriff Weekend Roundup June 23rd Through The 26th

Flagler Sheriff Weekend Roundup June 23rd Through The 26th

Flagler County Sheriff’s Office (FCSO) deputies made 24 arrests last weekend between 6am on June 23rd, 2023, and 6am on June 26th, 2023. Over the weekend, deputies handled 879 calls for service and made 86 traffic stops. “Burglars and thieves think they can get away with crimes over the weekend, but the joke is on them. The men and women of FCSO are always on high alert, ready to catch them as soon as they step out of line,” said Sheriff Rick Staly. “Just remember, if you do the crime, our Courtesy Shuttle will gladly take you to the Green Roof Inn.”…
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