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Vanilla Ice Rocks in the Rain for ‘Slices for Smiles’ Charity Event at Bronx House Pizza

by Flagler County Buzz | Oct 19, 2025 | Events, News, Palm Coast

When Vanilla Ice and Bronx House Pizza team up, you know something special is about to happen. And that’s exactly what went down at the ‘Slices for Smiles’ event, where 100% of the day’s pizza sales went straight to Little Smiles, Inc. Pizza,...

Flagler County Tourism Sees Growth Despite Economic Headwinds

by Flagler County Buzz | Oct 15, 2025 | News

Tourist tax revenue up 3% for fiscal year 2025, though soft bookings and construction projects pose challenges ahead The Flagler County Tourist Development Council met on October 15, 2025, to review marketing efforts and tourism trends as the county navigates economic...

Flagler County Breaks Ground on Hurricane-Proof Emergency Shelter Next Month

by Flagler County Buzz | Oct 13, 2025 | News

The new Fairgrounds Expo Hall is designed to withstand Category 5 storms while serving the community year-round Flagler County will hold a groundbreaking ceremony at 1 p.m. on November 5, 2025, for a new multipurpose facility designed to serve as an emergency shelter...

Flagler County Commission Tackles Sports Complex, Fire Station Funding, and Beach Erosion in Marathon Meeting

by Flagler County Buzz | Oct 8, 2025 | News

Flagler County commissioners spent more than six hours on Monday addressing major projects, ranging from a proposed regional sports complex to fire station construction and ongoing beach management challenges, during their October 6, 2025, meeting. Sports Complex...

Flagler County Mourns Loss of Deputy Administrator Jorge Salinas in Fatal Crash

by Flagler County Buzz | Oct 7, 2025 | News

Community leader and wife killed in tragic accident; colleagues remember dedicated public servant The tight-knit community of Flagler County is reeling from the sudden loss of Deputy County Administrator Jorge Salinas, who died alongside his wife in a devastating car...

Palm Coast Fire Department Dedicates Safe Haven Baby Box, Offering Hope to Parents in Crisis

by Julie Murphy | Sep 30, 2025 | News

Palm Coast, FL – In a ceremony marked by both hope and purpose, Palm Coast Fire Department dedicated a Safe Haven Baby Box at Fire Station 25 on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, providing parents in crisis with a safe, anonymous option to surrender newborn infants. The...