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UPDATE: FCSO Communications Center Recertified as a Public Safety Telecommunication Training Program
29
Nov
By Krys DeWind
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UPDATE: FCSO Communications Center Recertified as a Public Safety Telecommunication Training Program

The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office (FCSO) Communications Center has been recertified as a Public Safety Telecommunication Training Program. The approval is valid through December 16, 2025. The certification program requires agencies to re-apply every two years. The FCSO Communications Center received its first certification as a certified training center in late 2019. The training program is organized by Communications Training and Relief Supervisor Genice Caccavale. During the application for recertification, the Communications Center must provide proof that they meet all state training standards. The training program is required to meet or exceed a minimum of 236 total hours of training.…
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School Board Workshop 11/28/2023 Hears Presentations on Cell Tower Placement and More
28
Nov
By Krys DeWind
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School Board Workshop 11/28/2023 Hears Presentations on Cell Tower Placement and More

Tuesday, November 28th, 2023, Flagler School Board members held their afternoon workshop meeting. This workshop included presentations by AdventHealth, the 2024-2025 school calendar, Quantum Health, and FPL Easement/Cell Tower Placement. AdventHealth and Flagler Schools have been partnered together since 2021, and will continue this partnership into 2024, with the option to renew this partnership further. They provide mental health resources, classroom to careers and offer athlete care as well. AdventHealth discussed the highlights of their partnership so far, including the increase in behavioral health identifications, training staff, 80% of staff has been trained in Youth Mental Health First Aid. At…
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‘Who Am I?’ 1980 Cold Case Victim Given Facial Reconstruction
28
Nov
By Krys DeWind
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‘Who Am I?’ 1980 Cold Case Victim Given Facial Reconstruction

The Flagler County Sheriff's Office (FCSO) is seeking the publics help in identifying the new facial reconstruction of a 1980's cold case victim. On May 28th, 1980, the skeletal remains of a male were found near the canal/culvert of State Road 11, just about 2 miles south of Bunnell City Limits. In 1980, the medical examiner and forensic anthropologists believed the remains belonged to a black male, between the ages of 20-27, around 5'6"-5'7" and weighing roughly around 145-150 pounds. The examination revealed that this victim was the victim of a homicide. To date, the victim does not match any…
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Local Flagler County photographer Lori Vetter Bowers wins spot on Florida Association of Counties (FAC) 2024 calendar
27
Nov
By Julie Murphy
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Local Flagler County photographer Lori Vetter Bowers wins spot on Florida Association of Counties (FAC) 2024 calendar

Flagler County will be featured in the Florida Association of Counties 2024 calendar “Skylines of the Sunshine State” for the month of November with a stunning image of the canals in Palm Coast that was shot by photographer Lori Vetter Bowers, a member of the Flagler Beach Photography Club. Dozens of photographers – both amateur and professional – provided photographers to Flagler County for the contest, all of which were submitted. “There are many talented photographers here in Flagler County, and we appreciate their willingness and effort to help us showcase the county,” said County Administrator Heidi Petito. “Congratulations to…
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Weekend Roundup November 24-27
27
Nov
By Krys DeWind
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Weekend Roundup November 24-27

Flagler County Sheriff’s Office (FCSO) deputies made 11 arrests last weekend between 6 a.m. on Friday, November 24, 2023, and 6 a.m. on Monday, November 27, 2023, and handled 749 calls for service and made 98 traffic stops. “It was a relatively calm Thanksgiving weekend, but that didn’t stop some criminals from ending up in the Green Roof Inn,” said Sheriff Rick Staly. “Thank you to all our hard-working deputies who spent their Thanksgiving Weekend protecting and serving our residents instead of spending time with their families.” On Friday, FCSO received an anonymous tip about a juvenile threatening to kill…
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Mortgage and Lending Expert Steve Verrier Talks ‘Holiday Credit Card Trap’
27
Nov
By Krys DeWind
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Mortgage and Lending Expert Steve Verrier Talks ‘Holiday Credit Card Trap’

Steve Verrier, a local mortgage and lending expert for over 30 years sat down and explained to us how the credit card/rewards/rebate offers really do to consumer's financial health over the course of the year. Many of us, get bombarded with stores offering lines of credit, rebates and other perks to help us save some money during our holiday shopping. Steve took some time to really explain the ins and outs of those programs and the toll they can take on your credit scores. "What do Kohl's Cash, Walmart rebates, Apple Cash, Lowe's Rewards, Best Buy points, Disney points and…
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17 Year Old Author Ella Hanna Discusses Her Book, ‘From Stockholm to Salem’
21
Nov
By Krys DeWind
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17 Year Old Author Ella Hanna Discusses Her Book, ‘From Stockholm to Salem’

Seventeen year old Ella Hanna sat down and talked about her psychological thriller, 'From Stockholm to Salem' that was published last year. Ella was 16 years old when her first book was published; the book was a three year project that she started at age 13. Ella is a Flagler County resident and attends high school and college hear in Flagler County. The book is based on two teenage orphans, one emancipated, who are just trying to make it in the real world. The story takes many a twist and turn through harrowing experiences including homelessness, legal troubles, and more.…
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Juvenile Arrested After Sending Written Threats to Kill
17
Nov
By Krys DeWind
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Juvenile Arrested After Sending Written Threats to Kill

On Thursday, November 16, 2023, a juvenile and their parent reported the concerning text messages to an FCSO deputy at FCSO’s District 2 Office in Palm Coast. The text messages show the 11-year-old student threatened to assassinate fellow students. Deputies made contact with the student at a relative’s residence and placed him under arrest for Written Threats to Kill or do Bodily Harm. He was transported to the Sheriff Perry Hall Inmate Detention Facility before being turned over to the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice. “Even though kids may think that making threats to kill or harm others is just…
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Flagler County officials join UF|IFAS Extension Office celebrating ‘Farm-City Week’ – November 15 through 22
16
Nov
By Julie Murphy
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Flagler County officials join UF|IFAS Extension Office celebrating ‘Farm-City Week’ – November 15 through 22

Flagler County officials are joining its UF|IFAS Extension Office in celebrating Farm-City Week alongside the Florida Farm Bureau for the full week leading up to Thanksgiving. “This is really important, especially for us here in Flagler County,” said Interim Extension Director Kalan Taylor. “Agriculture in Flagler County contributes to 12,000 jobs – or 28.6% – and $600 million in gross regional product.” Farm-City Week, introduced in 1955 and celebrated throughout the United States, is a time to recognize and celebrate the importance of relationships between farmers, consumers, community leaders – and everyone in between – who contribute to the safe,…
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Flagler BOCC to consider cooperative settlement agreement with Captain’s BBQ at November 20 regular meeting
16
Nov
By Julie Murphy
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Flagler BOCC to consider cooperative settlement agreement with Captain’s BBQ at November 20 regular meeting

The Flagler County Board of County Commissioners is poised to deliberate on a landmark settlement agreement with Captain’s BBQ on Monday that, if approved, paves the way for the construction of a new restaurant within the county’s scenic Bings Landing Park. The settlement agreement also assures stakeholders – which includes the public, employees, customers, and investors – that a master plan for this legacy property that fosters an environment conducive for sustained growth and prosperity for the future of Flagler County. “After months of negotiations, both parties reached a consensus that not only resolves the legal disputes but also fosters…
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