The Florida Legislature approved a constitutional amendment ballot measure scaling back homesteaded property taxes and capping non-homesteaded property valuations. Flagler County faces a projected first-year loss of $35 million, climbing…
Flagler County and City Officials Warn of Severe Cuts to Government Services if Voters Approve Measure to Cut Homestead Taxes
The Florida Legislature approved a constitutional amendment ballot measure scaling back homesteaded property taxes and capping non-homesteaded property valuations. Flagler County faces a projected first-year loss of $35 million, climbing…
Standing-Room-Only Crowd Greets U.S. Congressman Byron Donalds in Palm Coast as Campaign Focuses on Florida’s Future
PALM COAST, Fla. — A standing-room-only crowd packed the Palm Coast VFW Saturday evening as Congressman Byron Donalds brought his “Defending the Florida Dream Tour” to Flagler County, drawing enthusiastic…
Court hands down sentences in two Flagler County child sex crime cases
Recent court rulings impose prison time, probation and sex offender restrictions in two unrelated cases.
Two Palm Coast shoplifting arrests involve trading cards and character socks
This week in Cops Corner…
Palm Coast Woman Arrested Following Dumping and Rescue of 71 Dogs From R-Section Hoarding Conditions
Carolyn Moore Loveman, a 48-year-old resident of Rymshaw Drive in Palm Coast, was arrested Thursday on 34 misdemeanor counts and one felony count of animal cruelty, capping a two-and-a-half-week scramble…
In Court: Joshua King Arraignment
In Court: Joshua King Arraignment, 8:30 a.m. before Circuit Judge Dawn Nichols, on an alleged violation of probation charge, after he was expelled from a rehabilitation facility for refusing to…
Richard Childress Reflects on Kyle Busch’s Legacy, Future of RCR, and a Family’s Heartbreak
BROOKLYN, MI. – The media room at Michigan International Speedway was supposed to be filled with celebration. Instead, Richard Childress stood before the media in Michigan carrying the weight of…
Sheriff Rick Staly’s New Book Offers a Blueprint for Transformational Leadership
FLAGLER COUNTY, Fla. – After more than 50 years of leadership experience spanning law enforcement, business ownership, higher education, and public service, Flagler County Sheriff Rick Staly is sharing the…
Letter: Palm Coast dealership violated city code by cutting down 10 buffer oak trees
‘The city needs to make an example of this blatant violation of our tree code so others do not think they can get away with doing similar removals on their…
Group to install vertical oyster gardens at boat docks in three Flagler County parks
‘Oysters for My Neighborhood’ is also calling on residents and businesses with docks to hang VOGs in the water to attract juvenile oysters and improve water quality.
Letter: What would replace property taxes to fund everyday services?
‘The proponents have yet to provide a factual explanation for how that income will be replaced.’
Volusia County’s Community Information team earns fifth Telly Award in three years
The latest recognition — a Silver Award presented as part of the 46th Annual Telly Awards competition — honored the division’s popular “Day in the Life” YouTube series.
Chick-fil-A, Ellianos, Now Taco Bell: Palm Coast Appears to Have a Fast-Food Solo Fetish on Its Hands
A 28-year-old man was jailed this morning on a $5,000 bond following his arrest for public indecent exposure at the door of the Taco Bell on State Road 100 in…
Flagler Emergency Director Jonathan Lord Warns Dual Fiscal Storms Could Wipe Out Local Hurricane Recovery Reserves
Flagler County Emergency Management Director Jonathan Lord warned that local governments potentially face a severe financial crisis as proposed federal policy changes to FEMA would restrict disaster designations and shift…
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…
Mainland Air Force Junior ROTC program wraps up year with 4,000 hours of community service
Cadets also recently took a field trip to go indoor skydiving, marking the end of the school year.
Original Owl: Old Kings Elementary School’s Nancy Allesee retires after teaching for 39 years in Flagler Schools
Allesee has worked under nine superintendents and nine principals and each one brought something ’unique and different to the table,’ she said.
Letter: ‘Toilet-to-tap’ is not a credible issue in Ormond Beach
What are your neighbors talking about this week?
Fire Station 26 Grand Opening and Hose Uncoupling Ceremony
Fire Station 26 Grand Opening and Hose Uncoupling Ceremony, 11:30 a.m. at 72 Airport Commerce Way, Palm Coast. Join the City of Palm Coast and the Palm Coast Fire Department…
Watermelon Festival at European Village
Watermelon Festival at European Village, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 101 Palm Harbor Parkway, Palm Coast. Get ready for one of the sweetest days of the summer! Join us for…