Month: August 2023

Extra Patrols On Land & Water For Labor Day Weekend
31
Aug
By Krys DeWind
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Extra Patrols On Land & Water For Labor Day Weekend

Additional Deputies Will Be Deployed to Reduce Traffic Crashes, DUIs and Ensure Safe Boating BUNNELL, FL – As the last federal holiday of the year, Labor Day weekend will be packed with traffic, boating, and beach activities across Flagler County. That’s why the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office (FCSO) will be out in full force to ensure everyone remains safe while enjoying the holiday. Between Friday, September 1st, and Monday, September 4th, FCSO units and our law enforcement partners will participate in several traffic safety and enforcement operations like ‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over’ and ‘Operation D.R.I.V.E.’ These operations are…
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FCSO Emergency Response Team Enroute to Assist Big Bend Region After Hurricane Idalia
31
Aug
By Krys DeWind
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FCSO Emergency Response Team Enroute to Assist Big Bend Region After Hurricane Idalia

The FCSO has sent ten members of the Flagler County Sheriff's Office Emergency Response Team to the Big Bend region of Florida where Hurricane Idalia hit head on. “Hurricane Idalia certainly left its mark on Northwest Florida, and we were fortunate to not have any major impacts in Flagler County,” Sheriff Staly added. “In prior hurricanes, other Sheriff’s Offices have helped us, so it is our turn to help our brothers and sisters in Suwannee County as much as possible. I thank our ERT members that are deploying and their families as this adds an additional burden to their families.”…
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Flagler County evacuation order lifted, shelter to close
30
Aug
By Julie Murphy
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Flagler County evacuation order lifted, shelter to close

August 30, 2023 – Due to the more stable weather conditions expected for today, at 9 a.m. Flagler County officials rescinded the evacuation order issued yesterday afternoon for those living in mobile/manufactured homes, RVs and unsafe structure and have started the process of closing the shelter at Rymfire Elementary School. “We nevertheless urge residents to use caution,” Emergency Management Director Jonathan Lord said. “We will still be having some tropical storm-like conditions, but they are not as intense as initially anticipated.” The shelter will be closed as quickly as is reasonably possible to ensure a safe transition for evacuees. At the www.flaglercounty.gov/emergency website,…
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FCSO Sergeant Demoted Following Internal Investigation
29
Aug
By Kim Hunt
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FCSO Sergeant Demoted Following Internal Investigation

A Flagler County Sheriff’s Office sergeant and 20-year veteran of the agency has been demoted and reassigned following the completion of an internal investigation stemming from an incident that occurred between May 25-26, 2023, in Flagler Beach. In the early morning hours of May 26, 2023, a Flagler Beach Police Department (FBPD) officer on patrol found an individual asleep in a chair outside Finn’s Beachside Pub. While checking on the individual, the FBPD officer was approached by a bar patron who alleged the individual had battered him inside the bar earlier in the night. The individual involved was identified as…
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Palm Coast News – City Council Holds Budget Workshop Meeting at 9am
29
Aug
By Krys DeWind
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Palm Coast News – City Council Holds Budget Workshop Meeting at 9am

The City meeting this morning centered around the budget for fiscal year 2024. This meeting was, essentially a summary of the budget before next month's business meeting. The presentation covered the enter budget, including increases and decreases amongst the different departments. The budget summary covered not only all the departments, but all facets of the City Budget including the General Fund, the Proprietary Fund, Capital Fund, Internal Service Funds, and other funds. In the middle of this presentation, the Palm Coast Fire Chief came to update the City Council on the incoming storm. The Fire Chief stated that while we…
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City of Bunnell Sanitary Sewer Manhole Cleaning, Inspections and Rehabilitation Project Notice
29
Aug
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City of Bunnell Sanitary Sewer Manhole Cleaning, Inspections and Rehabilitation Project Notice

SCHEDULE REVISION Engineered Spray Solutions LLC, (ESS) will be cleaning and rehabilitating sanitary sewer manholes in your area. Every effort will be made to complete this work with minimum impact to the resident and traffic flow through the work area. ESS is scheduled to begin cleaning and rehabilitation activities on 9/5/23 and is anticipated to be completed by 9/11/23.    Activities will occur between the hours of 7:00am and 5:00pm. Anticipated Schedule (Revised): 09/05/2023       MH C2-10    N Church St and E Woodland St 09/05/2023       MH A1-7A    Dr. Carter Blvd 09/06/2023       MH D8-16    South Stone Street / W. Court Ave 09/06/2023       MH…
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City of Bunnell Offices Closed August 30th
29
Aug
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City of Bunnell Offices Closed August 30th

City Offices will be closed on Wednesday, August 30, 2023. This includes City Parks; no parks will be open on August 30th.  Essential operations will be staffed, but no offices will be open. City Solid Waste service is suspended for Wednesday, August 30th. There will be no residential recycling or commercial solid waste service. Please do not put any carts or trash out for pick-up tonight (Tuesday, August 29th) and remember to secure any outside objects. The City anticipates opening all City offices and resuming regular operations on Thursday, August 31st. We are participating in unified messaging with the Flagler…
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Evacuations effective 5 p.m. Tuesday for mobile homes, RVs, other unsafe structures August 29 – shelters to open for special needs, general population, pets
29
Aug
By Julie Murphy
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Evacuations effective 5 p.m. Tuesday for mobile homes, RVs, other unsafe structures August 29 – shelters to open for special needs, general population, pets

August 29, 2023 – Effective at 5 p.m. Tuesday, an evacuation order is issued for residents and visitors in mobile homes, RVs and other unsafe structures countywide because of Hurricane Idalia. “We recommend impacted individuals to seek shelter with relatives, friends or at hotels in the area, this evening,” said Emergency Management Director Jonathan Lord. “At 5pm we will also open up a public evacuation shelter at Rymfire Elementary School for those seeking public shelter” The Rymfire Elementary School shelter, which includes the general population and those with special needs, and pets is located at 1425 Rymfire Drive, Palm Coast Residents…
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Governmental offices closed countywide Wednesday, August 30
29
Aug
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Governmental offices closed countywide Wednesday, August 30

August 29, 2023 – Flagler County is closing all government offices including the Flagler County Public Library and Parks and Recreational facilities starting Wednesday, August 30 and will reopen on Thursday, August 31 – circumstances permitting – due to the anticipated arrival of Hurricane Idalia and the response required by county staff. City offices schedule is as follows: Flagler Beach will be OPEN at this point in time. Bunnell will close on Wednesday, August 30 and reopen on Thursday, August 31. Trash pickup will also be suspended on Wednesday. Palm Coast will close municipal offices – as well as trails and…
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FSCO: Weekend Roundup August 25-28
29
Aug
By Kim Hunt
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FSCO: Weekend Roundup August 25-28

Flagler County Sheriff’s Office (FCSO) deputies made 14 arrests last weekend between 6am on Friday, August 25th, 2023, and 6am on Monday, August 28th, 2023. Over the weekend, deputies handled 935 calls for service and made 259 traffic stops. “A warning to speeders on US-1, you can’t speed forever without getting caught,” said Sheriff Rick Staly. “We WILL catch you. Also, this weekend was proof that driving around while smoking illegal pot is another great way to land you behind bars at the Green Roof Inn.” Man Driving at Over 100 MPH Arrested with Narcotics On Friday afternoon, while patrolling…
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