Month: September 2023

30

Sep

By Kim Hunt

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Events, News, Palm Coast

Celebrate Mobility Week at the Central Park Bike Rodeo & Ride

The Central Park Bike Rodeo & Ride will be held on Nov. 3 from 5-7 p.m. for the Central Park Bike Rodeo & Ride in Central Park in recognition of Mobility Week. The Palm Coast Fire Department, Flagler County Sheriff's Office, Florida Department of Transportation, and River to Sea Transportation Planning Organization promise an unforgettable experience for residents of all ages. Get ready for an exciting and adventurous Friday evening at the Central Park Bike Rodeo & Ride in Palm Coast, in recognition of Mobility Week. In partnership with the Palm Coast Fire Department, Flagler County Sheriff's Office, Florida Department…

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29

Sep

By Krys DeWind

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October 3rd, at 6pm Palm Coast City Council to Hold Business Meeting

October 3rd at 6pm, the City of Palm Coast will hold their business meeting. The following agenda items will be up for discussion. Minutes The following minutes of the City Council will be presented for approval: September 19, 2023, Business Meeting Minutes, and September 20, 2023, Final Budget Hearing Minutes. Proclamations The following proclamations will be presented: City Council will present a proclamation to declare the week of October 2nd as Customer Service Week highlighting the City’s Customer Service Division for their commitment to providing the highest quality of service each day. City Council will present a proclamation to declare October…

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29

Sep

By Julie Murphy

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Flagler County Emergency Management earns accreditation by the Emergency Management Accreditation Program EMAP

Flagler County Emergency Management received word on Wednesday (September 27) that it has earned its accreditation through the Emergency Management Accreditation Program (EMAP) along with a dozen other agencies across the country. Accreditation is valid for five years. “Last night I received a phone call from a member of the Emergency Management Accreditation Program’s Commission, advising that Flagler County has been awarded accreditation under the Emergency Management Accreditation Program,” said Emergency Management Director Jonathan Lord on Thursday. “I am beyond proud of not just the Emergency Management team, but the entire Emergency Management program – which includes all county departments, municipalities, partners,…

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29

Sep

By Kim Hunt

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Stella Finds a Home: An ‘Unbeelievably Pawsitive’ Story With a Happy Ending

A post was made in the Flagler Beach For Friends Facebook group regarding an abandoned dog named Stella who was in dire need of a home. The owner decided to move and left Stella behind. Dee Deegan's neighbor took Stella in. However, the apartment complex where Dee and her neighbor lived was posted for sale. The sale closed 2 weeks after being placed on the market. The new owner told Dee's neighbor that they were not allowed to have three dogs. The mission began to find Stella a new home. No shelters would take her, stating that they were full…

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28

Sep

By Julie Murphy

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News

Flagler County Has Three New Graduates from Northeast Florida Regional Council Leadership Academy

Flagler County Commissioner David Sullivan, Deputy County Administrator Jorge Salinas, and Emergency Management Director Jonathan Lord were among the 13-member 2023 graduating class of the Northeast Florida Regional Council (NEFRC) Leadership Academy that also included Palm Coast Chief of Staff Jason DeLorenzo. It was the 17th graduating class.   “The program allows leaders from a wide variety of organizations to see what occurs in our region (seven counties: Baker, Clay, Duval, Flagler, Nassau, Putnam, and St. Johns),” said Leadership Academy Program Director Tyler Nolen, who is also special projects coordinator and emergency preparedness planner for NEFRC. “With this region being so…

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28

Sep

By Krys DeWind

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Old Glory Service Dogs: Helping Veterans and First Responders Obtain Service Dogs

Old Glory Services Dogs 4 Veterans is a local not for profit organization out of Bunnell. The entire goal of this organization is to help veterans and save animals. Old Glory works to pair veterans with animals and help them work through the time and training to turn that dog into a service dog. We sat down with some of the trainers and members of this organization to really get a look behind the curtains as to how this organization works. President of Old Glory Service Dogs 4 Veterans, Lauren Driscoll, Trainer Tina Feliciano, Stephen Watkins and Bruce Miller, told…

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28

Sep

By Krys DeWind

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City of Bunnell To Host Veterans Day Parade Involving All Municipalities

The City of Bunnell Police Department, the City of Bunnell, Flagler County, the City of Palm Coast, Town of Marineland, are excited to announce the highly-anticipated Veterans Day Parade, on Saturday November 11th at 10am. The event will be bringing together communities from all over the county to honor our brave veterans while expressing gratitude for the service and sacrifice. The route will be less than a mile in length, starting at the Bunnell Coquina City Hall and ending at the Government Service Building. The event this year is geared towards the encouragement of veteran participation in the parade. Veterans…

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27

Sep

By Kim Hunt

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Events

City of Bunnell Hosts Spectacular Veterans Day Parade Involving All Municipalities

The City of Bunnell Police Department, City of Bunnell, Flagler County, City of Palm Coast, Town of Marineland, and Town of Marineland are proud to announce the highly-anticipated Veterans Day Parade, which will take place on Saturday, November 11, 2023, at 10:00 AM. This patriotic extravaganza will bring together communities from all municipalities in town to honor our brave veterans and express our heartfelt gratitude for their service and sacrifice. With a route spanning less than a mile, the parade promises to be an enjoyable experience for participants and spectators alike. Starting at Bunnell Coquina City Hall and concluding at…

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27

Sep

By Kim Hunt

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Students Attended See You at the Pole™ Day at Three Local Schools

See You at the Pole™ is a global movement of prayer which is student-initiated, student-organized, and student-led. It revolves around students praying together on the fourth Wednesday in September, usually before school and usually at the school's flag pole. It involves student in elementary schools, middle/junior high schools, high schools, and colleges/universities across the globe. Adults often pray in support of the students on campus by gathering nearby, at their places of work or worship, or at city halls. What is the history behind See You See You at the Pole™? In 1990 when youth ministers in Texas first challenged…

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27

Sep

By Krys DeWind

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NewsAffordable Housing Advisory Committee, AHAC, flagler county, Flagler County housing, flagler county news

Affordable Housing Advisory Committee Holds Monthly Meeting

Tuesday, September 26th at 3pm, in the Flagler County EOC building, the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee (AHAC) held their monthly meeting. AHAC is an committee made up of appointed members of the public, like Valerie Clymer - a mortgage specialist, BOCC Commissioner Andy Dance, Palm Coast City Council member Cathy Heighter, Flagler Beach Commissioner Rick Belhumeur, and 4 others. During this public meeting, the committee discussed different subjects that are integral to their Annual Affordable Housing 2023 Incentive Report. This report is put together by the committee and presented to the BOCC. In the report it discusses the changes and…

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