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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 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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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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Flagler County receives ‘Distinguished Budget Presentation Award’ for 15 years running
10
May
By Jeremy Jarvis
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Flagler County receives ‘Distinguished Budget Presentation Award’ for 15 years running

 Flagler County is being praised for its annual budget presentations for the past two years by the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA). Flagler County's 2022-23 and 2023-24 fiscal year budgets were rated in four categories: as policy documents, as financial plans; as operations guides; and, as communications devices. "These two awards represent the 14th and 15th straight years the county has attained this honor showing the Board of County Commissioners' steadfast commitment to not only achieving, but maintaining, excellence in governmental budgeting," said Financial Services Director John Brower. "In addition, the budget award for the fiscal year ending September 30,…
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FCSO Honors Fallen Officers with Candlelight Vigil
08
May
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FCSO Honors Fallen Officers with Candlelight Vigil

The 2024 Fallen Officers Memorial paid tribute to six Flagler County deputies and officers who had fallen in the line of duty. Those honored included Sheriff Perry Hall (End of Watch: August 21, 1927), Deputy George Durrance (End of Watch: August 25, 1927), Deputy Charles Sease (End of Watch: July 5, 2003), Sgt. Francesco Celico (End of Watch: September 9, 2011), Sheriff Homer Brooks (End of Watch: March 23, 1965), and Deputy First Class Paul Luciano (End of Watch: August 26, 2021). Sheriff Rick Staly commenced the ceremony by expressing gratitude to the attendees for commemorating the fallen heroes and…
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Flagler County Issues Warning: Don’t Feed Alligators in Flagler County Parks
08
May
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Flagler County Issues Warning: Don’t Feed Alligators in Flagler County Parks

The temptation to engage with wildlife by feeding them is real – especially for children – but the consequences for the animals, and the public, can be dire. "Feeding wildlife can reduce their fear of humans which may result in aggression and the need for the animal to be removed or killed in order to protect public safety," according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission website. "In some cases, feeding wildlife is illegal in Florida. Species with rules related to feeding include bears, coyotes, foxes, raccoons, pelicans, alligators, crocodiles, sandhill cranes, and wild monkeys." Additionally, the Flagler County Code of Ordinances,…
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Sheriff Rick Staly Unveils Memorial in Honor of Sheriff Perry Hall for National Correctional Officers & Employees Week
08
May
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Sheriff Rick Staly Unveils Memorial in Honor of Sheriff Perry Hall for National Correctional Officers & Employees Week

On Wednesday, May 8, Sheriff Rick Staly unveiled a memorial in honor of Sheriff Perry Hall outside the Sheriff Perry Hall Inmate Detention Facility. The jail, previously named the Flagler County Inmate Facility, was renamed after Sheriff Hall in 2018. The new memorial, consisting of a memorial garden accompanied by a historical marker describing the sheriff’s life and death, commemorates Sheriff Hall’s legacy and sacrifice serving his community. Sheriff Hall was the first law enforcement officer in Flagler County to be killed in the line of duty. Sheriff Hall served as the second Sheriff of Flagler County until his death…
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Dry conditions in Flagler County spurs brushfire safety warning
08
May
By Jeremy Jarvis
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Dry conditions in Flagler County spurs brushfire safety warning

The lack of recent rain means conditions are getting drier in Flagler County, increasing the potential for brushfires. Taking a few precautions now can go a long way to protect homes and businesses from these fires, which can be all too common this time of year. “Fires cannot burn without fuel, so the best defense is a good offense,” said Flagler County Fire Rescue Chief Michael Tucker. “In short, clear the area around your house of anything that will go up in flames easily – including stacks of firewood, portable propane tanks, and dead, dry vegetation.” The rule of thumb…
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Flagler County Sheriff’s Round Up for May 3rd-5th
07
May
By Jeremy Jarvis
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Flagler County Sheriff’s Round Up for May 3rd-5th

Flagler County Sheriff’s Office deputies made 9 arrests this past weekend between 6 p.m. on Friday, May 3, 2024, and 6 a.m. on Monday, May 6, 2024. They handled 540 calls for service and made 99 traffic stops. “It was a relatively calm weekend considering the Cinco De Mayo holiday on Sunday,” said Sheriff Rick Staly. “I’m glad our residents and visitors celebrated safely and wisely. I did, however, have to conduct a traffic stop this weekend when a Sunday driver got a little to heavy on the gas and was impatient. Remember, one of the simplest things we can do…
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Flagler Beach Shooting Investigation (Update) – South Flagler Avenue
06
May
By Krys DeWind
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Flagler Beach Shooting Investigation (Update) – South Flagler Avenue

On Sunday, May 5, 2024, at approximately 6:38 p.m. Officers from the Flagler Beach Police Department along with Deputies from the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office responded to a shooting incident that occurred just blocks away from the Flagler Beach Police Department. One (1) male victim, eighteen (18) years of age, was transported, via ambulance, to a local hospital. The victim’s injuries at this time do not appear to be life threatening. His name is not being released at this time. “I’d like to thank Flagler County Sheriff Rick Staly for the timely response last night by the men and women…
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