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…
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…
Flagler Schools’ Robotics Team Secures Top-10 International Finish
(College Park, MD) – The next generation of Flagler County robotics engineers made waves on a global stage in Maryland this past week. Leading the way was a Buddy Taylor…
Tickets Now On Sale for the 2027 DAYTONA 500
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (June 10, 2026) – Daytona International Speedway announced today that tickets are now on sale for NASCAR’s 2027 season opener, the DAYTONA 500. The 69th running of The Great American Race takes the…
Annual Tourism and Hospitality Employee of the Year Awards Announced
St. Augustine, Fla. – The St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra & The Beaches Visitors and Convention Bureau (VCB) recently recognized the finalists in the 2025 St. Johns County’s Hospitality and Tourism…
Backstage pass: The multi-layered drama and joy of Penguin Project’s ‘The Lion King Jr.’
The show, at Bunnell Elementary School, featured kids with special needs, acting alongside mentors on the stage.
DSC Earns National Recognition for Preparing Future Elementary Teachers in Science of Reading
DAYTONA BEACH, FLA. (June 10, 2026) – Daytona State College’s undergraduate Elementary Education program has earned an A+ rating from the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ) for how well it…
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…
DeSantis Plan to Eliminate Homesteaded Property Tax Would Hit Public Safety, Schools, Health and Local Governance
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday announced his plan for a homestead property tax exemption that could crimp local governments’ ability to fund schools, health care, and public safety. Simultaneously, he…
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…
Already in Federal Prison, Daytona Beach Man Now Faces New Charge After Exposing Himself to 15-Year-Old at Palm Coast Gym
A Daytona Beach man already serving a federal prison sentence has been charged with a new crime after a Flagler County Sheriff’s Office investigation determined he exposed himself to a…
DeSantis, Cabinet green light $90 million for immigration enforcement
Out of the $90 million in grants, $30.3 million is for new awards and $57 million are additional funds for law enforcement agencies that had already asked for assistance.
Ormond to meet with the FAA regarding River Bend Golf Course
A petition presented to the city Tuesday night to reopen River Bend was signed by 2,601 residents.
Flagler County School Board candidates debate school choice and its budgetary challenges
The American Association of University Women Flagler Branch hosted the candidate forum in the historic county courthouse’s Vault Room.
Two Hospitalized Following Violent Road Rage Argument and Shooting at Palm Coast McDonald’s Drive-Thru
A road rage dispute originating on Belle Terre Parkway escalated into a shooting late Tuesday night at a Palm Coast McDonald’s drive-thru. Three individuals exited their vehicles during a secondary…
Commissioner Kim Carney Accuses CFO Ingoglia of Using Flagler as ‘Campaign Crutch’ as He Peddles Unproven Claims of Waste
The Flagler County Commission directed its administration to draft an official rebuttal countering claims by CFO Blaise Ingoglia, of $59 million in local government waste. The accusations rely on a…
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…
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….
Ormond to keep millage rate flat, property tax reform may cause $8.2M revenue loss
City staff delivered a blunt outlook on the governor’s property tax reform proposal: Services will need to be cut.
Palm Coast Mayor Norris calls for austerity budget as revenue growth slows
Mayor Mike Norris calls for an austerity budget and a full rollback millage rate as city prepares for slower revenue growth and potential property tax changes