Theresa Carli Pontieri is the Republican candidate for Flagler County Commission, District 2, facing Raymond Royer, who has no party affiliation (NPA). Pontieri, , the current Palm Coast City Council…
Theresa Pontieri, Flagler County Commission Candidate: The Live Interview
Theresa Carli Pontieri is the Republican candidate for Flagler County Commission, District 2, facing Raymond Royer, who has no party affiliation (NPA). Pontieri, , the current Palm Coast City Council…
Raymond Royer, Flagler County Commission Candidate: The Live Interview
Raymond Royer is an independent–or no party affiliation–candidate for Flagler County Commission, District 2, facing Theresa Pontieri, the current Palm Coast City Council member and vice mayor. The District 2…
Judge Denies Bond for Palm Coast Man Accused of Torturing Girlfriend and Threatening Deputies
A judge ordered 34-year-old Cody Lee Thayer held without bond Sunday following a violent Palm Coast domestic disturbance and his alleged repeated threats to kill the woman, burn her house,…
Palm Coast Targets Loopholes To Better Restrict Data Centers and Prevent Hidden Expansions
Palm Coast is adding data centers to its list of mostly prohibited land uses, requiring a supermajority City Council vote for approval and prevent developers from bypassing public hearings or…
Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony for Fairgrounds Expo Hall and Emergency Preparedness Facility Set for September 23
September 8, 2026 – A much anticipated ribbon-cutting ceremony for the “Fairgrounds Expo Hall” is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. September 23 (Wednesday) at the Fairgrounds, 170 Sawgrass Road, Bunnell. The Expo Hall…
ROAD CLOSURE: City of Palm Coast Announces Temporary Road Closure on Colbert Lane
Palm Coast – The City of Palm Coast will temporarily close a portion of Colbert Lane between Palm Coast Parkway East and Palm Coast Parkway West on Wednesday, September 9, 2026,…
Flagler School Board adopts budget of $3.5 million
The three board members present approved the final millage and budget.
Pontieri says ban on so-called toilet-to-tap water reuse can help protect Palm Coast from overdevelopment
Palm Coast’s proposed ordinance would prohibit direct potable reuse in the city’s drinking water system while allowing reclaimed water to continue being used for non-potable purposes.
Gate attendant arrested after firing shots at man in Ormond Beach neighborhood
Police report that a 59-year-old gate attendant fired ‘warning shots’ at a man attempting to enter a gated community to look for his girlfriend.
Ormond resident to ride in 25th 9/11 Memorial Bike ride in memory of fallen Daytona officer
For the past nine years, Richard Massfeller has honored the memory of Sam Edward Etheredge, Jr. in the New York ride. Etheredge was killed in the line of duty in…
Proposed ordinance would put Fire Rescue consolidation in voters’ hands
The proposed ordinance would require a supermajority council vote and voter approval before the city could transfer or consolidate its Fire Rescue Department.
Flagler County Sheriff’s Holiday Weekend Roundup: September 5-7
Date: September 8, 2026 Prepared by: Joseph Bober, Public Information Officer Email: PIO@flaglersheriff.com Release #: 2026 – 188 Flagler County Sheriff’s Office deputies made 18 arrests over Labor Day weekend…
What We All Owe Gloria Steinem
Feminist activist Gloria Steinem will long be known for her acute intelligence, courage and wit, and for setting feminist torches alight globally over her six-decade career as a journalist, activist…
Economic Development Group Join Opposition to Amendment 3
The Florida Economic Development Council and the Orlando Economic Partnership (OEP) both issued statements denouncing the November ballot measure that would raise the homestead exemption to $250,000 by 2028 and gut local…
Wendell Berry’s Immovable Faith
For most of his 92 years, Wendell Berry farmed his Lane’s Landing homestead in Henry County, Kentucky. The widely revered poet-farmer, who wrote passionately about rural American life and humans’…
Palm Coast city council takes steps to save its fire department, ban ‘toilet to tap’ water and update its housing and land codes
The Palm Coast City Council approved a lengthy agenda at its workshop in Palm Coast on Monday, Sept. 8, 2026. The council took early steps to save its fire department…
Hooded suspect steals eggs from Ormond restaurant
This week in Cops Corner…
SIDELINES: Cerasi wins DeLand Cross Country Invitational. Flagler Palm Coast boys second at Ocala
Also: College sports are back in action and locals are making an impact.
FCSO Commander Tarczewski Completes Florida Sheriffs Association’s Commanders Academy
Date: September 8, 2026 Prepared by: Tonya Woodworth, Director of Public Information Email: PIO@flaglersheriff.com Release #: 2026 – 187 On Sept. 4, the Florida Sheriffs Association (FSA) honored 41 graduates…
Embry-Riddle basketball coach Steve Ridder to retire after this season
Ridder is beginning his 37th season with the Eagles. He is one of the 30 winningest men’s college basketball coaches of all time.