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…
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…
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…
Melvin Adona Defense Appeals 10-Year Prison Sentence for Hit-and-Run Deaths Over Procedural Error
The defense attorney for Melvin Adona, the man Circuit Judge Dawn Nichols sentenced to 10 years in prison for the hit-and-run deaths of two people in Bunnell in 2023, is…
Civic involvement: Ormond Beach Zone 4 candidate Amber Bobak wants to help create change in her community
Get to know your City Commission candidates ahead of the November election: This is Amber Bobak, who is running to represent Zone 4.
Flagler County Sheriff’s Weekend Roundup: September 19-20
Date: September 22, 2026 Prepared by: Joseph Bober, Public Information Officer Email: PIO@flaglersheriff.com Release #: 2026 – 202 Flagler County Sheriff’s Office deputies made 11 arrests this past weekend between…
Two scooters and nowhere to go
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The city’s strengths and maintaining core services: Q+A with Ormond Beach City Commissioner Travis Sargent
‘Residents want to preserve the quality of life that makes Ormond Beach special while ensuring the city remains fiscally responsible and prepared for future challenges,’ Sargent said in a Q+A.
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,…
Ring Camera Helps Lead to Arrest of Palm Coast Man on Molestation Charges, Exposing Him to Life in Prison
Christopher Campbell, 35, of Palm Coast, was arrested on two felony charges of molestation that carry a maximum penalty of life in prison for the alleged molestation of a girl…
Judge Says Charges Against History Teacher Over Charlie Kirk ‘Karma’ Post Should Be Dropped
The state should drop charges, including an allegation of gross immorality, against a Duval County teacher who posted about Charlie Kirk after he was killed, an administrative law judge has…
Palm Coast Council Appoints Five New Members to Development Board After Unusual Surge of Vacancies
The Palm Coast City Council last week appointed four new members to the city’s seven-member planning board, and one alternate member, as five seats opened in an unusual confluence of…
Gas Prices Spike as Iran War Strains Supplies
AAA reported an average gallon of gas in Florida at $4.28 on Monday, up 14 cents from a week ago and $1.38 more per gallon than at the end of…
Trump’s Press Bans Threaten Constitutional Rights Beyond Free Speech
Trump’s impetuous bans on journalists from the White House implicate both First Amendment press freedoms and Fifth Amendment due process rights, requiring the government to provide notice and an opportunity…
Flagler County Sheriff Arrests Palm Coast Man for Lewd or Lascivious Molestation of a Minor
Date: September 21, 2026 Prepared by: Jake Arthur, Public Information Officer Email: PIO@flaglersheriff.com Release #: 2026 – 201 The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a Palm Coast man following…
Man was being placed into protective custody had unpaid restaurant bill
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Flagler Palm Coast’s He-Man: A selfless leader on and off the field
For the first time in his high school career, Ehimen Ajede is the Bulldogs‘ primary ball carrier, and he’s making the most of that role.
Ormond Beach couple assaulted, officer shot by Daytona College contracted janitor
The elderly couple is in critical condition. Officer Austin Long, with the Ormond Beach Police Department, is expected to make a full recovery. The suspect, Michael Hightower, remains in custody.
Major League Women
Over 70 years after the dissolution of the All-American Professional Girls’ Baseball League – and nearly 30 years since the end of the short-lived Ladies League Baseball – female baseball…
Palm Coast Circle K Assistant Manager Arrested For Stealing Thousands In Lottery Tickets FlaglerLive
Palm Coast resident and Leandra S. Tarpley faces a third-degree felony grand theft charge after deputies determined she stole thousands of dollars in lottery tickets from the Circle K on…