The Florida Legislature’s proposed constitutional amendment to expand the homestead tax exemption is deception drained from a hoax that claims the homesteaded are overtaxed and local governments are wasteful. The…
Florida’s Bathtub Hoax on Homesteaded Taxpayers
The Florida Legislature’s proposed constitutional amendment to expand the homestead tax exemption is deception drained from a hoax that claims the homesteaded are overtaxed and local governments are wasteful. The…
Commissioner Kim Carney Accuses CFO Ingoglia of Using Flagler as ‘Campaign Crutch’ as He Peddles Unproven Claims of Waste
The Flagler County Commission directed its administration to draft an official rebuttal countering claims by CFO Blaise Ingoglia, of $59 million in local government waste. The accusations rely on a…
FDLE Says No ‘Quid Pro Quo’ From Raydient to Mayor Norris, Who’d Agreed to ‘Western Expansion’ in Private Meeting
Palm Coast Mayor Mike Norris told state FDLE investigators that he falsely promised to support Raydient’s “western expansion” expansion plans during a 2025 meeting. He later accused the company of…
No, Trump’s War on Migrants Isn’t Only Targeting ‘Illegals’
On the eve of its 250th anniversary, America is waging a sinister war against both legal and undocumented immigrants through hostile administrative rules. The federal government targets green card holders,…
Breakaway Trails pool home is Ormond’s top sale at $685K
Built in 1988, the house is a 4/3 and has two fireplaces, a pool, a spa and 2,837 square feet.
Four Flagler County teams and individuals earn awards at the Future Problem Solvers World Finals
The school district sent 45 students to the international competition at Indiana University.
County Commissioners Berate Some Constitutional Officers More Than Others Over Their Budgets as Austerity Era Begins
Flagler County constitutional officers such as the clerk of court, the sheriff and the property appraiser face a grueling budget cycle amid stalled revenues and a looming November ballot amendment…
Sheriff Staly Blasts Proposed Homestead Property Tax Amendment as ‘Politics’ That ‘Screw Around With the Cities and the County’
Flagler County Sheriff Rick Staly publicly criticized a proposed Florida constitutional amendment increasing homestead exemptions to $250,000. While local officials fear election-year backlash for opposing tax cuts, Staly characterized the…
From Fear to Forever: SMART’s Rescue Dogs Take Their First Steps Toward Home
FLAGLER COUNTY, Fla. – What began as a heartbreaking dumping and hoarding case involving 67 dogs is slowly transforming into a story of healing, hope, and second chances. This weekend,…
Oversight ILA Committee on School Facilities
The Oversight ILA Committee on School Facilities Planning meets at 1 p.m. in Training Room 3 on the third floor of the Government Services Building, 1769 East Moody Boulevard, Bunnell….
Clothless Emperor Trump’s Surrenders in the Iran Deal
The leaders of the United States and Iran have signed a 14-point memorandum of understanding to end the war between their countries, as well as Israel’s military assault on Hezbollah…
Opening reception set for “Inspirations and Reflections” at Expressions Gallery on Colbert in Palm Coast
Artwork of Suzanne Barrett, Louise Kennedy and Marilyn Leverton will be on display from July 12 to Aug. 31.
Palm Coast Issues Clarification on Size of DC Blox Cable Landing Station
Officials say the approved facility is substantially smaller than the large-scale data centers often discussed in national development debates.
DeSantis signs ‘Officer Jason Raynor Act’
Named after a Daytona officer killed in 2021, the law establishes a mandatory life sentence without the possibility of parole for those convicted of killing a law enforcement officer in…
Free Car Seat Safety Check
Free Car Seat Safety Check: The Palm Coast Fire Department, in partnership with Safe Kids Florida, is inviting residents to register for a free Car Seat Safety Check event on…
Town Center Data Center Will Be 100,000 Square Feet, Nearly Triple Footprint Size Palm Coast Approved
A DC Blox executive revealed the ongoing construction of a data center in Palm Coast’s Town Center will eventually consist of two buildings totaling 100,000 square feet, not one building…
City of Palm Coast Clarifies Approved Scope of DC Blox Project Following Inaccurate Public Statements
Palm Coast – The City of Palm Coast is providing clarification regarding the DC Blox cable landing station currently under construction in Town Center following public statements made during a June 19…
Volusia County EMS to soon provide blood to trauma patients in the field
The agreements with Halifax Health and OneBlood establish the partnerships needed for Volusia County EMS to implement a prehospital whole blood program.
Teens to embark on mission trips to Brazil for Church of Jesus Christ
Keila Brouse, Riley Boyce and Connor Ladd will represent The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Brazil.
Property Values Fall For 1st Time In 14 Years in Palm Coast and Flagler, Excluding New Construction, Posing Tax Dilemma
Average taxable property values in Flagler County fell in 2026 for the first time in fourteen years outside of new construction. The drop signals a cooling housing market and directly…