
Flagler County takes a collaborative approach as it presents its 2023 legislative priorities to state delegation
January 30, 2023 – Flagler County took a slightly different approach in presenting its 2023 legislative priorities to the state delegation – Senator Travis Hutson and House Speaker Paul Renner – in that it made the process more collaborative with its municipalities to...

Flagler County Public Library mobile tech, computer classes available
January 30, 2023 – Flagler County Public Library helps residents stay connected through a variety of free mobile technology and computer classes focused on teaching and improving the skills necessary to stay in touch remotely. “We learned the value and necessity of...

Flagler County renews ‘StormReady’ certification – reaffirming its commitment to community preparedness
January 30, 2023 – Flagler County received notice Thursday (January 25) from the National Weather Service that its certification as a StormReady county has been renewed until April 2027. It is the seventh time the county has been re-certified since the program’s...

Flagler County Fire Department Hosts Fire Day with Local Homeschoolers
On Thursday January 26th, Flagler County Fire Department in coordination with the School of Life Homeschool group held a fire day. The event was geared towards everyone in attendance, both children and adults. The Fire department took advantage of the opportunity to...

Former BTMS Student Arrested for Sending Written Threats to Kill
After writing threats to kill another student, a former Buddy Taylor Middle School student was arrested. A student informed the BTMS administration on January 26, 2023, that a previous BTMS student had threatened to shoot another student. SRD Williams, the BTMS School...

Sign up now for free yoga classes at the Flagler County Public Library – funded by the Friends of the Library
January 26, 2023 – Sign up now for free beginners yoga classes at the Flagler County Public Library. The first class will be held on February 3 and taught by a certified yoga instructor. “Sign up periods begin two weeks before each class,” said Chief of Special...

Child Molester Update #3, Sentenced to Prison.
On July 6th, of 2022, FCSO was informed about a sex offense complaint at a group home where juveniles were involved. There was evidence discovered in the initial investigation that led FCSO detectives to believe this case involved human trafficking. Major Case Master...

FCSO’s Quarterly Awards Ceremony; Honors Civilians and FCSO Employees
January 26th at 2pm the FCSO held their first quarterly awards ceremony at their new building. This was the first awards ceremony to be held in the new operations center. Two civilians, a FCSO detective, the FCSO Emergency Response Team who deployed to Charlotte...

Bomb Threat at the Matanzas High School Determined to be a “False Swatting Call”
On Wednesday January 25th, 2023 at roughly 11am, an individual, who has yet to be identified, called the school office to report a bomb threat. The School was placed in a "Code Blue" and FCSO communications were notified. Building 5 students were moved and sent to...

Flagler County Public Library calling for authors, book illustrators, publishers to take part in its inaugural ‘BookFest’ in April
January 26, 2023 – Flagler County Public Library is making plans for its inaugural BookFest on April 29 and is calling on authors, book illustrators, and publishers to be part of the event. “I find out every day about the phenomenal talent that is here in our...