May, 2024 - Flagler County Buzz

Palm Coast Fire Department Dedicates Fire Engine to Fallen Hero

by Krys DeWind | May 28, 2024 | Palm Coast

The Palm Coast Fire Department hosted a Gold Star Dedication ceremony in which they dedicated a Fire Engine 23 in memory of Army Sergeant Luke Stanford this past weekend. The ceremony took place at Fire Station 25 with the family and friends of Sergeant Stanford, Gold...

City of Palm Coast Budget Workshop: Parks and Recreation, Public Works, Stormwater and Engineering, and Utilities Present their Overview

by Krys DeWind | May 28, 2024 | Palm Coast

The City’s Special budget workshop started with an overview of the Parks and Recreation department. Parks and Rec staff presented the overview from the Plan Our Parks, their collaborations with Flagler County Gov, and projects/maintenance that the City Parks and...

Remembering Our Fallen: Palm Coast Ceremony Honors Local Fallen Military, Police and Fire During Memorial Day Ceremony

by Krys DeWind | May 27, 2024 | Events, Palm Coast

On May 27th, 2024 the City of Palm Coast held a ceremony to honor the local fallen military, in addition to the the countless other military lives lost throughout our nation’s history. The ceremony included the Community Choir of Palm Coast, Matanzas High School...

Overcoming Obstacles: Flagler Warrior Alaya Sets Sights on Optometry After Beating Cancer

by Elena Hagi | May 27, 2024 | Features, Junior Editor

Alaya is 15 years old loves to play volleyball, and would love to one day have a dog. Alaya was diagnosed with cancer at the age of 2; she had cancer in her eye called retinoblastoma. She had a hard time as a kid because she could not see like everyone else did. Alaya...

DOH-Flagler Highlights National Water Safety Month

by Krys DeWind | May 26, 2024 | News

The Florida Department of Health in Flagler County (DOH-Flagler) promotes National Water Safety Month to educate the community on how to safely enjoy Florida’s many bodies of water and prevent drowning. Florida offers countless opportunities to enjoy water recreation...