A four-hour standoff in Palm Coast ended peacefully on March 30 after Flagler County Sheriff’s Office crisis negotiators spent hours building a connection with an armed and suicidal man —…
45 Flagler Students Headed to World Finals After Dominant Performance at State Future Problem Solving Competition
More than 150 Flagler Schools students competed at the Future Problem Solving Florida Affiliate Competition earlier this month, and the results were exceptional. Forty-five students earned invitations to the World…
Palm Coast Parks and Recreation Rolls Out Summer Camp Lineup — From Junior Firefighters to Golf and Pickleball
The City of Palm Coast Parks and Recreation Department has opened registration for its 2026 summer camp programs, offering children and teens a range of options from sports instruction and…
Palm Coast Releases Annual Financial Report for 12th Straight Year, Earning National Recognition for Transparency
The City of Palm Coast Finance Department has published its latest Popular Annual Financial Report, giving residents a straightforward look at the city’s financial health, where its money comes from,…
From Internal Bleeding to Cancer to Independence: How a Free AdventHealth Program Helped a Palm Coast Man Rebuild His Life
When Phillip McKinney was admitted to AdventHealth Palm Coast with a serious medical crisis, his problems did not end at the hospital doors. What happened next — through a free…
Nearly 200 Youth Athletes Take the Field at Palm Coast’s 18th Annual NCCAA Sports Clinics
Nearly 200 local young athletes participated in the City of Palm Coast’s annual NCCAA Sports Clinics on Saturday, March 28, continuing an 18-year tradition that brings college athletes and community…
Anonymous Tip Leads to Felon’s Arrest at Shooting Range; Driver’s False Name Backfires in Weekend Roundup
Flagler County Sheriff’s Office deputies made 10 arrests between 6 p.m. Friday, March 27, 2026, and 6 a.m. Monday, March 30, 2026. Deputies responded to 869 calls for service and…
Flagler County Housing Fair Returns April 12 with New Community Conversation Session and Elected Officials on Hand
Housing officials from across Flagler County are joining forces to host the annual Flagler-Palm Coast Housing Fair on Saturday, April 12, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the…
Palm Coast City Hall Closing Friday for Good Friday — Parks, Waste Collection Stay Open
The City of Palm Coast has announced a partial closure of city offices and facilities for the Easter holiday weekend. City Hall and all Palm Coast city offices will be…
Three Flagler County Students Named Sheriff’s “Great Kid” Award Winners for February 2026
Sheriff Rick Staly and the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office have announced the recipients of the monthly “Great Kid” Award for February 2026, honoring one outstanding student each at the elementary,…
Flagler County Fire Rescue Earns Third Consecutive American Heart Association Gold Award for Heart Attack and Stroke Care
Flagler County Fire Rescue has been awarded the American Heart Association’s “Mission: Lifeline EMS Gold” designation for 2026, marking the third year in a row the agency has earned a…
Palm Coast Fire Chief Steps Up as Interim Deputy City Manager Following Deputy City Manager’s Departure
The City of Palm Coast is navigating a leadership change as Deputy City Manager Lauren Johnston prepares to leave for other professional opportunities. Fire Chief Kyle Berryhill has been appointed…
Palm Coast Parks Employee Makes History as First City Staff Member to Earn National Recreation Certification
Alma Rock-Yanochko, Aquatic Center Recreation Supervisor for the City of Palm Coast Parks and Recreation Department, has become the first Palm Coast city employee to earn the Certified Park and…
Flagler County Touts 16-Year Budget Record as State’s New Transparency Law Catches Up to Standards County Set Years Ago
Flagler County Government has issued a formal statement addressing fiscal transparency and accountability, highlighting the county’s long-standing financial track record ahead of Florida’s new 2026 transparency mandates. The statement, released…
79 Young Golfers from Across Florida Compete at Palm Harbor Golf Club in FSGA Junior Tournament
Palm Harbor Golf Club hosted the Florida State Golf Association Junior Tournament on March 21 and 22, 2026, drawing 79 competitive golfers between the ages of 13 and 15 from…
Flagler County Volunteer Swims 150 Yards Through Six-Foot Swells in Dark Ocean to Save Drowning Woman in Puerto Rico
A Flagler County Sheriff’s Office volunteer spent his vacation saving a stranger’s life — swimming through rough ocean waters at night to pull a drowning woman to safety while another…
Flagler County Smoke Shop Compliance Sweep Finds One Violation Out of 14 Businesses Checked
A joint undercover operation conducted by the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office and the Florida Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco checked 14 smoke shops across Flagler County for compliance with…
Palm Coast Interior Design Firm Austinteriors Earns 2026 Best of Houzz Award for Service
Austinteriors of Palm Coast has been named a recipient of the 2026 Best of Houzz Award for Service, an annual recognition given to home remodeling and design professionals who earn…
Sheriff’s Gala Raises $70,000 for Employee Relief Fund While Honoring Flagler County’s Best
More than 170 guests gathered at Hammock Beach Resort on March 21, 2026, for the annual Sheriff’s Gala, raising over $70,000 to support the Flagler Sheriff’s Employee Assistance Trust —…
Palm Coast and Flagler County Get Their Night at Historic Jackie Robinson Ballpark on July 17
The City of Palm Coast is teaming up with the Daytona Tortugas for a special community night at one of Minor League Baseball’s most storied venues. Palm Coast and Flagler…
