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…
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…
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…
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….
Ormond to keep millage rate flat, property tax reform may cause $8.2M revenue loss
City staff delivered a blunt outlook on the governor’s property tax reform proposal: Services will need to be cut.
Palm Coast Mayor Norris calls for austerity budget as revenue growth slows
Mayor Mike Norris calls for an austerity budget and a full rollback millage rate as city prepares for slower revenue growth and potential property tax changes
Volusia County Schools honors the Lohmans for continuation of field study program at The Brown
Since its launch in 2021, over 40,000 Volusia County Schools students have participated in the program, which will continue for at least the next six years in memory of the…
Palm Coast Council Tackles Budget Fears, File of Life Program, Data Centers, and a Sweeping Land Code Overhaul
The Palm Coast City Council held an all-day workshop Tuesday, covering an unusually broad range of topics — from a deeply personal presentation about a new emergency medical program, to…
Flagler County Unemployment Rate Climbs to 5.5% As Florida’s Exceeds Nation’s for First Time Since 2020
Flagler County unemployment rose to 5.5 percent in April, matching a statewide upward trend as Florida’s unemployment rate hit 4.8 percent, surpassing the national average for the first time since…
Last in Teacher Pay, Florida Continues to Dismantle Public Education, Alienate Teachers and Fund Scandal-Ridden Vouchers
Florida ranks last nationwide in teacher pay, forcing educators to take multiple jobs or leave the state entirely. Instead of addressing the crisis, lawmakers suppress public unions, enforces restrictive curriculum…
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…
Flagler County Middle Schoolers Finish 8th in the World at International Underwater Robotics Competition
Two Flagler County middle school students brought home a top-10 finish on a global stage last week, placing eighth in the world at the 2026 International SeaPerch Challenge held at…
A New Station, a Fallen Hero, and a Promise: Palm Coast Opens Fire Station 26 and Dedicates Engine to Green Beret Killed in Afghanistan
Palm Coast opened its first new fire station in 17 years during Memorial Day weekend, celebrating the grand opening of Fire Station 26 with a ceremony that doubled as a…
SIDELINES: Mainland’s Terrence Anthony named FHSAA Male Educator of the Year
Also: McFall receives weightlifting scholarship. Father’s Day lacrosse tournament returns to Palm Coast. Matanzas softball camp set for June 16-17. Palm Harbor Golf Club family night on June 12.
Domestic Violence, a Deputy Spit On, and a Child Stabbed With Scissors: Flagler County’s Weekend in Review
The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office made 22 arrests between 6 p.m. Friday, June 5, and 6 a.m. Monday, June 8, 2026, handling 728 calls for service and conducting 112 traffic…
Clean Audit, Tight Budgets, and a Looming Tax Overhaul: Flagler County Commissioners Dig Into 2027 Budget Season
The Flagler County Board of County Commissioners held a budget workshop Monday afternoon, working through the county’s fiscal year 2025 audit results and hearing preliminary budget presentations from all five…
Seabreeze senior receives $2,500 PEO STAR scholarship
The PEO STAR Scholarship was established in 2009 to provide funds for exceptional high school senior women. The local chapter recommended the scholarship be awarded to Lucy Kimble.
‘Turkey’ list targets stadium money, member projects
“Every year, we are looking more and more like Congress. It’s just spend, spend, spend.” said TaxWatch President and CEO Jeff Kottkamp
New owners expand vision for Split Oak Ranch with agritourism center, community events
Naftali and Nicole DeJesus are expanding the western Flagler County equestrian facility with a new event center, riding programs and plans for community gatherings.
Palm Coast Fire Department Dedicates Engine 26 in Honor of Army Sergeant James M. Treber
Palm Coast – The Palm Coast Fire Department hosted a Gold Star Dedication Ceremony on May 23, 2026, honoring the life and sacrifice of Army Sergeant James M. Treber by…