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Arbor Day: 400 Trees Distributed and 926 lbs. of Food Donations Collected
15
May
By Jeremy Jarvis
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Arbor Day: 400 Trees Distributed and 926 lbs. of Food Donations Collected

 This past Saturday, the Arbor Day event drew hundreds of residents to come together and celebrate the 19th Annual Arbor Day event, recognizing the city's efforts in maintaining its designation as a Tree City USA and Monarch City. 400 trees and 500 butterflies were distributed, aiming to improve the environment and enhance the city's overall beauty. Residents lined up to encounter a native butterfly walk-thru exhibit filled with hundreds of butterfly species and plants. "This year swallowtails are large and impressive to see up close," one spectator said. Another attendee commented, "I've never seen so many butterflies in one space!…
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Bing’s Landing Master Plan public meeting 6 p.m. May 28 at MalaCompra Community Center
14
May
By Jeremy Jarvis
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Bing’s Landing Master Plan public meeting 6 p.m. May 28 at MalaCompra Community Center

Flagler County officials invite public input regarding the creation of a Bing's Landing Master Plan at a meeting to be held at 6 p.m. May 28 at the Hammock Community Center, 79 MalaCompra Road in the Hammock. The county is in the early data-collection phase of the plan that has been underway since late 2023. Staff has reached out to local stakeholders such as the Florida Public Archaeology Network, representatives of the Hammock Community Association and Scenic A1A and agencies with overlapping missions that involve the Bing's Landing Park including the Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve, and Florida…
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Palm Coast Utility Department Announces Infrastructure Upgrades on Florida Park Drive
14
May
By Jeremy Jarvis
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Palm Coast Utility Department Announces Infrastructure Upgrades on Florida Park Drive

The City of Palm Coast Utility Department will be conducting infrastructure improvements on Florida Park Drive and surrounding areas. These enhancements are part of the department's ongoing commitment to improving services and ensuring the reliability of utility systems. Beginning May 28, 2024, the Utility Department install a new wastewater force main along the north side of Florida Park Drive. The project will span from the intersection at Palm Harbor Parkway to Forest Hill Drive. As a result, the intersection of Florida Park Drive and Forest Hill Drive will be temporarily closed for approximately one week to facilitate the initial phase…
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The Weekend Round Up: Flagler County Sheriff
14
May
By Jeremy Jarvis
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The Weekend Round Up: Flagler County Sheriff

Flagler County Sheriff’s Office deputies made 25 arrests this past weekend between 6 p.m. on Friday, May 10, 2024, and 6 a.m. on Monday, May 13, 2024. They handled 601 calls for service and made 141 traffic stops. Neighborhood Vehicle Burglar Arrested, Provides False Name to Deputies Early Saturday morning just after 1:25 a.m., deputies responded to an attempted burglary on Brittany Lane in Palm Coast after a resident was awoken to a motion alert on his security camera. In the surveillance video, he saw an unknown male trying to gain access to a vehicle in his driveway. The suspect appeared…
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Honoring the Fallen: A Family’s Journey to Educate and Remember our Fallen Heroes
14
May
By Jeremy Jarvis
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Honoring the Fallen: A Family’s Journey to Educate and Remember our Fallen Heroes

Attending the City of Palm Coast's Memorial Day Ceremony at Heroes Memorial Park has become a tradition for the Stanford family. For Tim and Carmen Stanford, a Gold Star Family, it is a day filled with pain and a reminder of the loss they have endured. But Memorial Day is not the only day of the year to honor and remember our fallen heroes – they should be remembered every day.   Tim Stanford's only son, Sergeant Lukas Stanford, made the ultimate sacrifice while serving in the Army. However, amidst the struggle, the Stanford's have found solace in their mission…
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City of Palm Coast Addresses High Water Demand and Increased Water Color Amidst Dry Conditions
10
May
By Jeremy Jarvis
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City of Palm Coast Addresses High Water Demand and Increased Water Color Amidst Dry Conditions

The City of Palm Coast is actively responding to the challenges posed by the current dry conditions, which have led to significantly increased water usage and heightened demands on our water supply. As a result, residents may notice a change in the color of their water, particularly throughout the summer months.   Due to the lack of recent rainfall, the City has been compelled to rely on groundwater wells that are not typically utilized for extended periods. These wells naturally contain higher levels of organic color, which is only marginally reduced during the lime-softening water treatment process at Water Treatment…
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Palm Coast Man Arrested for Residential Bomb Explosion
10
May
By Jeremy Jarvis
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Palm Coast Man Arrested for Residential Bomb Explosion

 Last night on May 9 at approximately 10 p.m., the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Palm Coast man at his residence on Bronson Lane. He is accused of creating a pipe bomb that exploded outside a home on Poppy Lane in January 2022. Following a two-year joint investigation between FCSO’s Homeland Security section, the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (ATF), the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE), and the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office Bomb Squad, Jason Burns, 49 was arrested on felony charges of Arson in the 1st Degree and Making/Placing/Possessing Destructive Device with Property Damage. In…
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FCSO Presents Great Kid Awards
10
May
By Jeremy Jarvis
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FCSO Presents Great Kid Awards

Three exceptional students who attend Flagler Schools received Sheriff Rick Staly’s “Great Kid Award.” Commander Jennifer Nawrocki of the Youth Services Section presented the first award at Wadsworth Elementary School on Thursday, May 2. Chief of Investigative Services Division, David Williams presented awards at Buddy Taylor Middle School and Matanzas High School on Monday, May 8. The “Great Kid” Award is presented every month during the school year to students who respect their peers, help others, work hard in academics, and represent themselves and their school well. The recipients are nominated by FCSO’s School Resource Deputies and school employees. “What an…
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38th Annual Senior Scholarship Program Hosts Two Nights of Drive By and Surprise for Scholarship Recipients
10
May
By Jeremy Jarvis
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38th Annual Senior Scholarship Program Hosts Two Nights of Drive By and Surprise for Scholarship Recipients

This week in Flagler County, educators and community members came together to celebrate the achievements of graduating seniors through the Senior Scholarship Program. The Flagler County Education Foundation’s 38th Annual Senior Scholarship Program was an event that included two nights of Drive-By & Surprise. The first Drive-By & Surprise night began at Flagler Palm Coast High School on May 7th, and it was a symphony of anticipation and joy. Caravans of cars adorned with balloons and pom poms wound their way through the streets. Educators and community members carefully placed yard signs at each stop and presented scholarship information to…
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Separate ‘Housing Policy Forum,’ ‘Housing Fair’ to be held consecutively May 17-18 to serve different needs
10
May
By Jeremy Jarvis
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Separate ‘Housing Policy Forum,’ ‘Housing Fair’ to be held consecutively May 17-18 to serve different needs

 Housing officials from throughout Flagler County are hosting two separate events on consecutive days – Friday, May 17 and Saturday, May 18 – to address different needs of the community. "These are both very important events, though each has its own focus," said Flagler County Housing Program Manager Devrie Paradowski. "We are looking forward to two spectacular events: the Forum with a wonderful complement of professionals on the panel; and the Fair that brings many resources together for our residents." The first, from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on May 17, is called "From Blueprint to Action: Local Strategies for Housing…
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