Substantial amounts of overlooked evidence challenges current beliefs that the first record of romantic-sexual kissing is from India around 1500BC. Instead, lip kissing is documented in ancient Mesopotamia – present-day…
Earliest Evidence of Kissing Is Pushed Back 1,000 Years
Substantial amounts of overlooked evidence challenges current beliefs that the first record of romantic-sexual kissing is from India around 1500BC. Instead, lip kissing is documented in ancient Mesopotamia – present-day…
Furious Residents Defeat Lee County’s Attempt to Eliminate Public Input on Local Development
Lee County planners attempted to eliminate mandatory public hearings regarding local development guidelines. Residents discovered the secretive changes and responded with derisive laughter during public meetings as organized citizens mobilized…
House on Ormond’s North Beach Street sells for $2.75M
Built in 1987, the house is a 7/7.5 and has two fireplaces, a pool, an outdoor kitchen, a dock and 8,657 square feet.
The Rotary Club of Flagler Beach Invites Community to “Discover Rotary” Oct. 14, 2026
The Rotary Club of Flagler Beach and its Bunnell Satellite club will host Discover Rotary, a welcoming orientation and social for prospective members, on Wednesday, Oct. 14, at 6 p.m….
Bunnell City Manager Alvin Jackson Moves Up His Exit Amid Growing Transparency Scrutiny
Bunnell City Manager Alvin Jackson accelerated his planned retirement date to June 2027 following intense public scrutiny regarding administrative secrecy, controversial development projects, and fractured communication with city commissioners, one…
Close at home: Matanzas rally falls short in loss to Menendez
The Pirates scored twice in the final 12 minutes but ran out of time in a 20-15 loss.
Seminole Woods development moves forward with county approval
Commissioners approved the land-use and zoning changes 4-1, with Andy Dance casting the lone dissenting vote.
Is a new art gallery headed to the Hammock?
The Flagler County Planning and Development Board unanimously approved a special exception for a proposed art gallery, studio and professional office at 5999 N. Ocean Shore Blvd.
The Eagle, or At Least the Sheriff’s Bird, Has Landed at Mosquito Control After Months of Storage
The Flagler County Sheriff’s newly acquired helicopter landed at the East Flagler Mosquito Control District Tuesday and is now permanently housed at the district’s hangar. Both agencies signed an interlocal…
Ex-Chief Deputy Joe Barile Explains Resignation, Differences with Staly and Hints at a Run for Sheriff
A pair of documents, a public one by former Flagler County Sheriff’s Chief Deputy Joe Barile and an internal one by Sheriff Rick Staly, cast a much harsher but clearer…
Palm Coast City Manager Appoints Cop Jim Macfarlane, From Their Days in Oregon, As His Deputy
Palm Coast City Manager Mike McGlothlin today announced the appointment of James C. Macfarlane, a captain in the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office in Oregon, as his deputy city manager. Macfarlane…
From Nukes to AI: Cozying Up to Civilizational Suicide | Pierre Tristam
Humanity has a long, enthusiastic history of self-destruction. Having already mastered tribal warfare, nuclear annihilation, and climate catastrophe, we are now cozying up to artificial intelligence. Unless government steps in…
Your Borrowing Costs Are About to Get Even More Expensive
From mortgages to auto loans to credit cards, borrowing is set to get even pricier. But the Federal Reserve’s decision on Sept. 16, 2026, to hike its baseline interest rate…
Flagler Sheriff’s Detention Cmdr. Nolie St. Fleur Graduates from FBI National Academy
Commander St. Fleur began his FCSO career as a detention deputy in August 2006. In his current role as a Detention Watch Commander within the Court and Detention Services Division,…
Three arrested after FCSO deputies locate wanted man at Palm Coast residence
FCSO said two women denied the wanted man was inside the home before deputies later saw him leave the residence.
Three Arrested During Fugitive Warrant Service After Occupants’ Failed Attempt to Deceive Deputies
Date: September 18, 2026 Prepared by: Joseph Bober, Public Information Officer Email: PIO@flaglersheriff.com Release #: 2026 – 200 The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office has made three arrests during a fugitive…
Palm Coast City Council Business Meeting on September 23, 2026, at 5:15 p.m.
Written By: Adam Thomas, Communications & Marketing September 18, 2026 The Palm Coast City Council meets regularly to discuss and vote on official City business. These meetings are open to…
REvive Fitness in Ormond raises $4,600 for Tunnels to Towers
People recently took part in a fitness class honoring the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks.
Here’s What a Record-Shattering El Niño Means for Weather
Globally, we have endured many strong El Niños in the past, but none have been as exceptionally strong and developed as quick as this one. This El Niño will lead…
Firefighters Rescue Two Horses Trapped in Deep Mud
Flagler County Fire Rescue’s Technical Rescue Team 312 on Wednesday assisted the Volusia County team with the rescue of two horses trapped in deep mud within the Dexter-Mary Farms Wildlife…