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…
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…
Sheriff Staly Blasts Proposed Homestead Property Tax Amendment as ‘Politics’ That ‘Screw Around With the Cities and the County’
Flagler County Sheriff Rick Staly publicly criticized a proposed Florida constitutional amendment increasing homestead exemptions to $250,000. While local officials fear election-year backlash for opposing tax cuts, Staly characterized the…
From Fear to Forever: SMART’s Rescue Dogs Take Their First Steps Toward Home
FLAGLER COUNTY, Fla. – What began as a heartbreaking dumping and hoarding case involving 67 dogs is slowly transforming into a story of healing, hope, and second chances. This weekend,…
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….
Clothless Emperor Trump’s Surrenders in the Iran Deal
The leaders of the United States and Iran have signed a 14-point memorandum of understanding to end the war between their countries, as well as Israel’s military assault on Hezbollah…
Opening reception set for “Inspirations and Reflections” at Expressions Gallery on Colbert in Palm Coast
Artwork of Suzanne Barrett, Louise Kennedy and Marilyn Leverton will be on display from July 12 to Aug. 31.
Palm Coast Issues Clarification on Size of DC Blox Cable Landing Station
Officials say the approved facility is substantially smaller than the large-scale data centers often discussed in national development debates.
DeSantis signs ‘Officer Jason Raynor Act’
Named after a Daytona officer killed in 2021, the law establishes a mandatory life sentence without the possibility of parole for those convicted of killing a law enforcement officer in…
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…
Town Center Data Center Will Be 100,000 Square Feet, Nearly Triple Footprint Size Palm Coast Approved
A DC Blox executive revealed the ongoing construction of a data center in Palm Coast’s Town Center will eventually consist of two buildings totaling 100,000 square feet, not one building…
City of Palm Coast Clarifies Approved Scope of DC Blox Project Following Inaccurate Public Statements
Palm Coast – The City of Palm Coast is providing clarification regarding the DC Blox cable landing station currently under construction in Town Center following public statements made during a June 19…
Volusia County EMS to soon provide blood to trauma patients in the field
The agreements with Halifax Health and OneBlood establish the partnerships needed for Volusia County EMS to implement a prehospital whole blood program.
Teens to embark on mission trips to Brazil for Church of Jesus Christ
Keila Brouse, Riley Boyce and Connor Ladd will represent The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Brazil.
Property Values Fall For 1st Time In 14 Years in Palm Coast and Flagler, Excluding New Construction, Posing Tax Dilemma
Average taxable property values in Flagler County fell in 2026 for the first time in fourteen years outside of new construction. The drop signals a cooling housing market and directly…
Northeast Florida Regional Council Board of Directors Meeting
Northeast Florida Regional Council Board of Directors Meeting, 10 a.m. at 40 East Adams Street, Suite 320, Jacksonville. The council spans Flagler, Baker, Clay, Duval, Putnam, Nassau, and St. Johns…
Volusia lawmakers share their stance on Florida’s property tax reform proposal
Is the governor’s proposal viable? The feelings expressed by the Volusia legislators at a recent breakfast event ranged from neutral to dubious, though they all voted to place it on…
Lt. Shane Groth makes history as Bunnell’s first FBI National Academy graduate
Groth represented Bunnell among 255 law enforcement professionals from around the world during the academy’s 298th session.
Florida sees dips in jobless claims
The U.S. Department of Labor on estimated 6,732 unemployment claims were filed last week.
Home Buoys: Palm Coast Big Buoys win big in first home game
Several hometown players contribute in 17-5 victory over the New Smyrna Beach Gnarlies in the first-year wood-bat Orange State League.
Volusia County Corrections builds upon GED program with new on-site testing capability
‘Our division recognizes the value of education as part of the reentry process,’ Volusia County Corrections Director Joe DeMore said.