Retired Major General Wilfred Hessert, a decorated veteran who served from 1960 to 2000, will be the keynote speaker at Flagler County’s annual Memorial Day ceremony on May 25 in…
14-Year-Old Arrested After Snapchat Message Said “Everybody Getting Shot Up” at Flagler-Palm Coast High School
The student self-reported the message to a school resource deputy with his parent, but screenshots from other students told a different story than the one he gave investigators. Bunnell, Florida…
“I Shouldn’t Be Driving” — A DUI Arrest, a Roadside Drug Dealer, and 18 Arrests in One Weekend in Flagler County
Two late-night traffic stops on North Ocean Shore Boulevard produced a DUI arrest involving a man carrying unidentified pills and a 20-year-old found with nearly 70 grams of marijuana, scales,…
Free Yoga, Trivia, a Book Fest, a Car Show, and More: Flagler County Library Loads Up on Spring Programs
From cord-cutting workshops and Kentucky Derby hat-making to a movie matinee and a General Knowledge Trivia showdown, the Flagler County Public Library has something free for adults at both its…
Flagler County Deputy Fired After Arrest for Domestic Battery — Less Than a Year on the Job
Probationary Deputy Kaleem Chohan was arrested Sunday by South Daytona police following an altercation with a family member. The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office moved swiftly to suspend and then terminate…
More Than 250 Walkers Turn Out for Cedar Bridge Foundation’s First Autism Walk — Surpassing Every Expectation
Families, local businesses, and community partners filled Veterans Park in Flagler Beach on April 25 for Cedar Bridge Foundation’s inaugural Autism Walk/Run and Family Fun Day, celebrating Autism Acceptance Month…
Northeast Florida Pickleball Teams Win 10 Gold and 10 Silver Medals at State Tournament
Twenty-two teams from the Northeast Florida Team Pickleball League competed April 17–19 at Pictona at Holly Hill — and half of them came home with gold, setting up a run…
Top Flagler Sheriff’s Investigator Earns Spot in Florida’s Elite Law Enforcement Leadership Program
Investigative Services Division Chief Agustin “Augie” Rodriguez has graduated from Class 18 of the Florida Sheriffs Association’s Commanders Academy, one of the most respected leadership programs in the state. Bunnell,…
Palm Coast Man Who Built and Detonated a Pipe Bomb in a Neighbor Dispute Is Headed to State Prison
Jason Burns, 51, pleaded no contest on April 21, 2026, to arson and detonating a destructive device — nearly four years after a homemade pipe bomb exploded outside a Palm…
Teen and Stepfather Charged With Hiding Runaway Girlfriend Seven Times — County Plans to Sue for Investigation Costs
Flagler County investigators say the two gave false statements to deputies and sheltered a habitual runaway juvenile across multiple missing person cases while her family and law enforcement searched for…
Free Food, Free Haircuts, and Dozens of Service Agencies: Flagler County Opens Its Doors on May 15
More than 30 organizations will gather under one roof at Cattleman’s Hall to connect Flagler County residents with free resources — from healthcare and housing help to legal services and…
19 Arrests Over One Weekend: A Recently Released Felon and a Man Wanted for 22 Years Among Those Taken Into Custody
The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office had an active weekend, highlighted by the arrest of a habitual offender just months out of prison and the capture of a Massachusetts man carrying…
Budget Checkup, New Ordinances, a U-Haul Facility, and a Long Housing Debate: Inside Palm Coast’s April 21 City Council Meeting
The Palm Coast City Council moved through proclamations, a year-to-date financial review, a revised procurement ordinance, a housing amendment, a new CRA incentive program, a compensation study, and a U-Haul…
A Road Worth Saving: Flagler County Takes a Stand for One of America’s Last Intact Stretches of the Historic Dixie Highway
Affordable Housing Advisory Committee annual report: Seven recommendations reviewed The afternoon workshop opened with a presentation from Health and Human Services Director Joe Hegedus and Planner Simone Kenney on the…
Old Brick Road Takes Center Stage as Flagler Commission Tackles Housing, Growth, and History in a Full Day of Meetings
The Flagler County Board of County Commissioners spent April 20, 2026, moving through proclamations, a supportive housing extension, a new church approval, affordable housing recommendations, and a heated debate over…
Flagler Beach Open Mic Night Tuesday at Barnhill’s Cafe With Poetry, Music, and More
The Lioness Den Open Mic is at Barnhill’s Cafe this Tuesday, April 21, 2026, from 6 to 8 p.m., offering a chance for attendees the opportunity to share their skills…
Georgia Inmate Charged With Defrauding Flagler County Resident While Behind Bars; Claims Staff Knew of Prison Scam Operation
A Georgia prison inmate is facing charges in Flagler County after detectives say he ran a phone-based fraud scheme from inside Dooly State Prison, impersonating a Flagler County Sheriff’s Office…
Palm Coast Man Arrested After Admitting to Viewing Child Sexual Abuse Material Since 2001; K-9 Uncovers Devices at Home
A 64-year-old Palm Coast man is facing 10 counts of possession of child pornography after a monthlong joint investigation led detectives to his Forest Hill Drive home, where a specialized…
Staten Island Woman Arrested for Flagler County Credit Card Fraud After Jacksonville Detectives Connect Cases
A Staten Island, New York woman is facing charges in Flagler County after detectives determined she stole a Palm Coast resident’s credit card information and used it to make purchases…
Flagler County School Board Candidate Forum Set for June 9 in Bunnell; Space Limited to 50 Attendees
The public is invited to attend a Flagler County School Board Candidate Forum on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. at the Historic Flagler County Courthouse Vault…
