Flagler County Veterans Making a Difference in the Community
Last month, we asked the public to nominate veterans they knew who have impacted the community by serving, donating, or shaping the lives of our youth. Three vets were chosen from the nominations to be featured in our November newsletter. Below, you can read about...
Flagler County Resident Joshua Singleton Becomes First African American Youth to Compete and Place in National Sumo Compeition
Earlier this year, in 2024, Joshua Singleton, who resides in Flagler County with his parents, became the first African American Youth to compete and place in the USSF National Sumo Competition. His story is unique because, before the competition, he had only trained...
Flagler County Now Has Local Civil Air Patrol Squadron; Offering Cadet Programs for Kids 12-18
On October 24th, 2024, the Flagler Cadet Squadron had its Assumption of Charter ceremony, officially recognizing it as a squadron here in Flagler County. The squadron is overseen by Captain Nicole Graves, a senior member of the Civil Air Patrol. When the local chapter...
Spooky Spectacular: A List of 2024 Halloween and Fall Festival Events
Capturing Conservation: Mike O’Meally’s Mission to Preserve Flagler County’s Wildlife Through Photography
Known for his stunning images that capture the essence of our local environment, Mike is also deeply involved in a unique and impactful career. Let’s dive into his world and uncover how he blends his professional life with his passion for photography. Mike is not only...
Monica Clean Celebrates 3 Years of Sparkling Service and Social Impact
Monica Clean LLC, a leading residential and commercial cleaning company in Palm Coast, is pleased to celebrate its 3rd anniversary. Founded by Monica Garcia, a former law enforcement officer with a passion for service, Monica Clean provides exceptional cleaning...
D & A Window Tinting Opens Up Shop In Bunnell, Brand New To Flagler County From Maryland
July 21st, 2024, D & A Window Tinting held its grand opening in Bunnell. David and Andrea recently relocated to Palm Coast from Maryland, "There's no shoveling snow here, none of that, it's awesome" David said when asked why they relocated from Maryland to Palm...
3rd Times a Charm; Rescued Dog Hershey Find Furever Home Thanks to SMART After Two Failed Attempts at Adoption
Hershey is a dog who years ago was surrendered to the local shelter. She soon became a volunteer and staff favorite before being adopted out. When she was originally surrendered, she was unable to stop crying and shaking, and Caroline Johnson, spent two hours holding...
Local Veteran, Mortgage Broker and Palm Coast Resident Brings Positivity and Growth to Flagler County’s Veterans
Meet Stephen Swarner, local Palm Coast resident, mortgage broker, non-profit founder and veteran, and this month's feature for Positive Person of the Month. We sat down with Swarner to talk about his story, his ups and his downs and what he hopes to inspire in the...
Overcoming Obstacles: Flagler Warrior Alaya Sets Sights on Optometry After Beating Cancer
Alaya is 15 years old loves to play volleyball, and would love to one day have a dog. Alaya was diagnosed with cancer at the age of 2; she had cancer in her eye called retinoblastoma. She had a hard time as a kid because she could not see like everyone else did. Alaya...