A road rage dispute originating on Belle Terre Parkway escalated into a shooting late Tuesday night at a Palm Coast McDonald’s drive-thru. Three individuals exited their vehicles during a secondary…
Two Hospitalized Following Violent Road Rage Argument and Shooting at Palm Coast McDonald’s Drive-Thru
A road rage dispute originating on Belle Terre Parkway escalated into a shooting late Tuesday night at a Palm Coast McDonald’s drive-thru. Three individuals exited their vehicles during a secondary…
DeSantis Plan to Eliminate Homesteaded Property Tax Would Hit Public Safety, Schools, Health and Local Governance
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday announced his plan for a homestead property tax exemption that could crimp local governments’ ability to fund schools, health care, and public safety. Simultaneously, he…
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…
SIDELINES: Golf, skate fundraisers; surfing workshops
Pirate Pride Golf Classic at the Conservatory; Astro Skate of Ormond Beach holding fundraiser for national championship qualifiers.
Growing lacrosse: The sport has a rich history and four high school teams in Flagler County, but no youth programs
Palm Coast becomes the epicenter of Florida youth lacrosse on Father’s Day weekend, but there are no programs locally.
Five Volusia charter amendments, including a register of conservation lands, to be placed on November ballot
Volusia voters will get a say on five proposed charter amendments this November, following a third and final public hearing at the County Council meeting on Tuesday, June 16.
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…
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…
Sheriff Sounds Alarm on Deputy Shortfall, Budget Strains, and Property Tax Reform at Palm Coast Council Meeting
The Palm Coast City Council held a wide-ranging business meeting Tuesday morning, honoring the city’s first historian, recognizing mosquito control and parks professionals, receiving a detailed law enforcement update from…
Flagler County Commissioners weigh budget effects of proposed property tax reform
County commissioners review preliminary estimates and discuss how a proposed constitutional amendment could affect future revenues and local services.
Flagler County Commissioners Prepare for Possible $30 Million Hit, Scrutinize Spending Authority, and Debate Hiring Freeze
The Flagler County Board of County Commissioners held a lengthy budget workshop Tuesday afternoon, working through every division of the county’s general fund for fiscal year 2027 while grappling with…
Volusia County Schools hosts school safety and reunification training
The full-day training brought local law enforcement, school administrators and community partners together with safety technology to educate on tools and protocols for crisis events.
Volusia County Schools hosts school safety and reunification training
The full-day training brought local law enforcement, school administrators and community partners together with safety technology to educate on tools and protocols for crisis events.
Mother Shoots Intruder After He Forces His Way Into Palm Coast Home and Threatens Her Children
A Palm Coast woman shot a man who forced his way into her home on Big Bear Lane Sunday afternoon and threatened her and her two children, according to the…
Guns, Drugs, and a Rear-End Crash: Flagler County Deputies Make 13 Arrests Over the Weekend
The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office made 13 arrests between 6 p.m. Friday, June 12, and 6 a.m. Monday, June 15, 2026, handling 699 calls for service and conducting 100 traffic…
New schools are not in Flagler County district’s plans
Future projections continue trend of enrollment decreases which began with introduction of universal voucher program.
New schools are not in Flagler County district’s plans
Future projections continue trend of enrollment decreases which began with introduction of universal voucher program.
Staly urges caution on Florida property tax proposal, says voters need full picture
Sheriff warns constitutional amendment could create unintended consequences for local governments and public safety funding
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…