The question–what is an American–has been asked for 250 years and has always been more important than the answer. The clue is in the asking. There is no single answer…
What, Then, Is An American? | Pierre Tristam
The question–what is an American–has been asked for 250 years and has always been more important than the answer. The clue is in the asking. There is no single answer…
Father And Son Arrested After Locking Distressed Dogs And Pigeons Inside Hot U-Haul Truck
Sheriff’s deputies arrested a father and son on misdemeanor animal cruelty charges Thursday afternoon after authorities discovered two severely distressed dogs and two suffocating pigeons trapped inside a scorching U-Haul…
Palm Coast Council Considers Deep Cuts Affecting Cops, Code Enforcement and Humane Society
Anticipating revenue losses from a proposed homestead amendment, the Palm Coast City Council capped its maximum property tax rate while weighing severe service cuts. Council members proposed reducing a request…
Daniel Waterman Case Continued Again, Next Hearing Set for August 19th
The hearing for the Daniel Waterman case took an unexpected turn today when court officials moved Leigha Mumby’s case up to 1:30pm, breaking from the usual alphabetical order followed in…
MY VIEW: Debate Amendment 3 on its merits. Will supporters get their say?
The voters will decide whether they want property tax reform. Then it’s up to local governments to adjust their budgets.
Lights, Camera, Music! Ponte Vedra Concert Hall Launches Free “Stage to Screen” Film Series
PONTE VEDRA, Fla. – If you’ve ever wished you could experience some of the greatest concert performances of all time on a world-class sound system, August is your month. Ponte…
Restoring Voting Rights To Released Felons Could Provide A Decisive Two Percent Swing In Elections
Mass incarceration has created a massive “shadow electorate” of 20 million Americans with felony records. Due to legal barriers and decreased political trust, millions are unable or unwilling to vote….
Rob Wood, Flagler County School Board Candidate: The Live Interview
Rob Wood is one of two candidates for Flagler County School Board, District 2, running against first-term incumbent Will Furry, who is not participating in the Live Interview. It is…
Volusia County recommends $1.064 billion spending plan, keeps property tax rates flat
keeps property tax rates unchanged, with property taxes providing 42.8% of county revenue
DUI Driver Nearly Strikes Deputy Head-On While Fleeing Hit-and-Run Crash
Flagler County Sheriff’s Office deputies made 30 arrests over the weekend of July 18-19, according to a news release from the agency. Between 6 p.m. Friday, July 17, and 6…
Respecting parents’ roles in education was always the goal, not ‘banning books’
School Board candidate Jill Woolbright responds to previous letter, accusing her of advocating for book banning.
East Flagler Mosquito Control District building is named for longtime commissioner Jules Kwiatkowski
Kwiatkowski died on Dec. 2, 2025, at age 90.
Palm Coast approves maximum property tax rate after 4-1 vote
The 4-1 vote gives the council room to lower — but not raise — the property tax rate before adopting the final budget in September.
Suspects scam Ormond man after claiming they were collecting money for a church
This week in Cops Corner…
Palm Coast Council Sets Maximum Tax Rate, Approves $31 Million Rehab Hospital Land Sale
The Palm Coast City Council set a maximum property tax rate for the coming year, approved the sale of city-owned land for a new rehabilitation hospital, and heard renewed public…
Palm Coast Council Struggling to Match Budget Needs, Including Cops, With Deepening Revenue Crunch
The Palm Coast City Council set a higher tentative maximum tax rate for next year that nevertheless does not close a $3.3 million gap between needs and projected revenue, including…
Recovery Groups to Host Community Walk at Treaty Park This Wednesday
Discover & Recover St. Johns County and Flagler OARS will host a Recovery Walk this Wednesday, July 23, to bring community members together for connection and support. The walk begins…
Letter: Fed up with lack of enforcement of fireworks ordinance
What are your neighbors talking about this week?
Retired Retail Manager Darlene Shelley Runs for Palm Coast City Council on Growth Concerns
Darlene Shelley, a retired retail operations manager, is running for Palm Coast City Council. In a recent interview, she discussed her background, her concerns about development in the city, and…
Car meet turns violent with axe attack
This week in Cops Corner…