UPDATE: Sheriff Responds: Former Flagler Chief Deputy Joe Barile has broken his silence about his abrupt resignation from the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office.
UPDATE: Flagler County Sheriff Rick Staly has officially responded to the explanation provided by Former Chief Deputy Joe Barile. You can find the documents released by the sheriff here and the former Chief Deputy’s letter below in the original article....
Flagler County Will Appeal Bunnell Landfill
The Flagler County Commission adopted its budget, announced it will oppose a proposed Bunnell landfill, denied a cell tower, and approved a large Seminole Woods development during a lengthy regular meeting on Sept. 14, 2026 that was nearly called at the 11 p.m....
Flagler County’s Administrator Search Resets After Final Candidate Withdrew
Flagler County’s quest to find a permanent county administrator was reset after the final candidate withdrew, the commissioners found out during a workshop on Sept. 14, 2026. The workshop was scheduled to discuss the county administrator search, proposed Bunnell...
Flagler County zeroes in on one administrator finalist, but not on a final hire
The Flagler County Commission voted on Thursday, Sept. 4, 2026, not to hire one of three finalists for county administrator. The board agreed to further evaluate one of the candidates, Aaron Van Cleek, and decided whether to hire him or begin the search over again....
Flagler County adopts a tentative budget and hears from 3 administrator finalists
The Flagler County Commission held its first budget public hearing and then heard from 3 finalists for county administrator about their plans during a special called meeting Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2026. The meeting started at 5:01 p.m. First budget hearing The board...
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