Flagler County officials issued a burn ban effective 5 p.m. Friday, February 6, 2026, declaring a state of local emergency in response to increasingly dangerous wildfire conditions. The ban will…
The Purr-fect Valentine: Seven Shelter Cats Find Their Match
Flagler Humane Society’s Valentine’s event proves that a relaxed atmosphere and specialty cocktails create the purr-fect adoption setting. When Flagler Humane Society hosted “Cocktails with Cats: Adopt Your Furever Valentine”…
Flagler County Sheriff’s Office Ramps Up Patrols and DUI Enforcement for Super Bowl Weekend
The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office is increasing its presence on roadways, in neighborhoods, and near businesses throughout Super Bowl weekend to keep residents and visitors safe during one of the…
Pirate Murder Mystery Dinner Show Sails into Palm Coast to Benefit Foster Children
The Seawolf Privateers theater group will bring comedy, music, and mystery to the Palm Coast Community Center this spring with a pirate-themed dinner show that supports local foster and displaced…
Second Student Arrested This Week for Written Threats Against Flagler County School
A 13-year-old student has been arrested in Flagler County after investigators say the teenager sent threats to “shoot Indian Trails [Middle School] up” through social media, making this the second…
DUI Arrest in Bunnell Turns Violent After Driver Resists Flagler County Deputies
A Palm Coast man was arrested Tuesday evening after a DUI investigation escalated into a physical confrontation with law enforcement officers in Bunnell, according to the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office….
Young Spellers Take the Stage at Flagler County District Spelling Bee
Students from across Flagler County gathered for the 2025–2026 Flagler County District Spelling Bee, an academic competition that brought together elementary and middle school spellers from public, charter, and private…
Palm Coast Council Approves Food Truck Rules, Road Repairs While Housing Development Sparks Heated Debate
The Palm Coast City Council held its regular business meeting on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at City Hall. The evening included recognition of young artists, legislative updates, passionate pleas for…
Flagler County Secures $4.7 Million in FEMA Funding for Beach Restoration Project Set to Begin This Summer
Flagler County has received approval for $4.7 million in FEMA Category G funding related to Hurricanes Ian and Nicole, marking a major step forward in the county’s long-term coastal recovery…
Flagler Beach Man Arrested for Soliciting 14-Year-Old Girl Online After Seven-Month Investigation
The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Flagler Beach man on February 2 following a seven-month joint investigation in which detectives determined he attempted to solicit a child through online…
Eleven-Year-Old Arrested After Writing Shooting Threat on Bathroom Wall at Indian Trails Middle School
The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office arrested an 11-year-old girl on Tuesday after an investigation revealed she had written a shooting threat on a bathroom wall at Indian Trails Middle School….
International Tennis Stars Advance as M15 Palm Coast Open Continues at Southern Recreation Center
Competition continued Tuesday at the M15 Palm Coast Open, part of the ITF World Tennis Tour, with men’s singles matches and first-round doubles play taking place at the Southern Recreation…
Palm Coast Seeks Residents to Serve on Newly Established Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
The City of Palm Coast is accepting applications for its newly established Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, which will provide input directly to the Palm Coast City Council on recreation…
Appeals Court Rules Flagler Beach Church Can Resume Services After Strip Mall Covenant Dispute
Florida’s Fifth District Court of Appeal ruled that Coastal Family Church in Flagler Beach can resume holding worship services on its property after the church was forced to cancel services…
Deputies Make 15 Arrests Over Weekend as Traffic Stop Yields Fentanyl and Meth, Repeat Offenders Caught Shoplifting
Flagler County Sheriff’s Office deputies made 15 arrests between 6 p.m. on Friday, January 30, and 6 a.m. on Monday, February 2. Deputies handled 665 calls for service and conducted…
Two Gainesville Residents Arrested After Hour-Long Standoff Under Hammock Dunes Bridge Ends with K-9 Deployment
Two Gainesville residents were arrested Monday after a citizen’s report of a suspicious vehicle led to an hour-long standoff with the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office that required SWAT intervention and…
FPC Bulldogs Dominate in Wrestling and Weightlifting as Winter Sports Head Into Postseason
Flagler Palm Coast High School athletes had a busy week as winter sports moved into postseason competition and spring sports began warming up with preseason events. The week of January…
Flagler County Emergency Management Director Reelected to Lead Statewide Emergency Preparedness Association
Flagler County Emergency Management Director Jonathan Lord was reelected and sworn in for a second term as President of the Florida Emergency Preparedness Association last week at its Annual Meeting…
Flagler County Cold Weather Shelter to Open Tuesday and Thursday, Closed Wednesday Night
The Sheltering Tree will be open Tuesday and Thursday nights this week but will be closed Wednesday night. Monday night’s opening was already scheduled. The shelter operates at the Rock…
Free Sports Physical Detects Rare Heart Condition in Matanzas Basketball Player, Potentially Saving His Life
A free sports physical last spring changed the course of Matanzas High School basketball player Jamel Guerrero’s season and may have prevented a far more serious outcome. Guerrero, a junior…
