The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office has acquired a Bell 505 helicopter, formerly owned by prominent attorney Dan Newlin. The county administrator was surprised, noting the acquisition was never discussed during…
Sheriff Staly Quietly Acquires Helicopter from Attorney Dan Newlin, Launching Agency Into Air Operations
The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office has acquired a Bell 505 helicopter, formerly owned by prominent attorney Dan Newlin. The county administrator was surprised, noting the acquisition was never discussed during…
U.S. News & World Report Ranks Daytona State’s Online Bachelor’s Programs Among the Best in the U.S. for 14th Straight Year
DAYTONA BEACH, FLA. (January 27, 2026) – U.S. News & World Report has once again ranked Daytona State College among the nation’s best for online bachelor’s programs – marking the 14th…
Flagler County Fire Rescue Lt. Karl Froling named Search and Rescue Responder ‘Officer of the Year’ by Florida Fire Chiefs Association
January 27, 2026 – Flagler County Fire Rescue Lieutenant Karl Froling received the honor of 2025 Search and Rescue Responder Officer of the Year for his exceptional leadership, technical expertise, and…
Connecting to Palm Coast Expo to Feature Unveiling of New City Mobile App on Feb. 12
Palm Coast – The Palm Coast Citizens Academy Alumni Ambassadors are excited to host the next Connecting to Palm Coast Expo on Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at…
Palm Coast Expo to feature unveiling of new city mobile app
The Expo, organized by the Palm Coast Citizens Academy Alumni Ambassadors, will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 12 at the Palm Coast Community Center.
Ormond Beach Fire Department honors Marc Pinkman as Firefighter of the Year
At its second annual banquet, OBFD also recognized its Driver Engineer, Paramedic and Captain of the Year.
Senator Moody, HELP Committee Republicans Launch Task Force to Eliminate Fraud in Federal Spending, Protect American Taxpayers
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Ashley Moody, Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-KS), Tommy Tuberville (R-AL), Jon Husted (R-OH), Markwayne…
Bill by Sen. Leek requires Daytona Beach to right funding wrongs to receive state legislative money
‘Continuously, they’ve been brought up before the legislature, the audit committee to say, ‘Hey, what are you going to do?’ And every year they promise to do something,’ Leek said.
The Sunshine State’s 2026 Forecast: Guns, Grifters, and the End of the Woke University | Diane Roberts
As 2026 begins, Florida’s landscape is defined by aggressive conservatism and cultural upheaval, from DeSantis’s rumored charm school preparations for 2028 to legislative efforts to protect Confederate monuments and expand…
Jane Gentile-Youd, Flagler County’s Tenacious, Mercurial Civic Firebrand and Commission Fixture, Dies at 82
Jane Gentile-Youd, a prominent and often controversial civic advocate in Flagler County, has died at age 82. Known for her relentless presence at County Commission meetings, she spent decades challenging…
What Happens to the Animals if Animal Control Changes Hands?
FLAGLER COUNTY, Fla. – As city and county leaders consider creating a new municipal animal control facility, much of the public discussion has centered on funding and governance. But the…
Witness Tip Leads to Drunk Motorcyclist Arrest, Hit-and-Run Driver Tased After Resisting Deputies
Flagler County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested 15 people over the weekend, including a motorcyclist with multiple DUI convictions and a man who struck an e-bike rider and then resisted arrest….
PHOTOS: Ormond schools celebrate the 100th day of school
How did local elementary schools recognize the 100 days of school?
Infusion therapy company Noble Infusions to open new office location in Palm Coast
Infusion therapies can be “life changing” for those suffering from chronic illnesses, founder Shaya Fogel said.
Averi Miller wins U-8 Elks Soccer Shoot Southeast Regional championship
The Wadsworth Elementary School third grader won the local, district, region and state competitions before scoring 40 out of a possible 45 points at the Southeast Regional.
The Big Five … with REZA, Edge of Illusion
The Fitzgerald Performing Arts Center is set to host master illusionist REZA on January 30. And with most things in the realm of magic there’s more than meets the eye….
Community Foundation, United Way launches new website and unified brand
Community Foundation and United Way of Volusia-Flagler Counties begins phased alignment of its digital presence to reflect one unified voice across all platforms.
Seabreeze upsets New Smyrna Beach to win boys soccer district championship
Luke Harrell scored the only goal of the game for the Sandcrabs, who clinched a spot in the state playoffs.
And the winners are …: Michelle Moore is Flagler Schools Teacher of the Year; Calvin Grant is Employee of the Year
Moore is an ESE teacher at Belle Terre Elementary School. Grant is a campus security officer at Flagler Palm Coast High School. They were honored at the school district’s annual…
New board takes office at Portuguese American Cultural Center
PACC will be celebrating its 39th anniversary this year.