The Palm Coast City Council meets regularly to discuss and vote on official City business. These meetings are open to the public, and Palm Coast residents are strongly encouraged to…
FCSO Deputy Resigns After Internal Investigation Finds Policy Violations in Off-Duty Shooting That Injured Child
div]:bg-bg-000/50 [&_pre>div]:border-0.5 [&_pre>div]:border-border-400 [&_.ignore-pre-bg>div]:bg-transparent [&_.standard-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pl-2 [&_.standard-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,ul,ol,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pr-8 [&_.progressive-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pl-2 [&_.progressive-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,ul,ol,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pr-8″> _*]:min-w-0 gap-3 standard-markdown”> The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office announced on July 2, 2026, that it has concluded an internal investigation into a…
Flagler Beach Gears Up for the “Stars & Stripes” July 4th Parade
_*]:min-w-0 gap-3 font-claude-response”> There’s nothing quite like the 4th of July in Flagler Beach. Flags line A1A, families stake out their spots along the coast road, and the annual “Stars…
Two Traffic Deaths in One Morning Prompt FCSO to Launch Heightened Fourth of July Safety Enforcement
The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office announced increased patrols and dedicated safety enforcement throughout the Fourth of July weekend beginning July 3, 2026, following a sobering start to the holiday period….
Flagler Schools Earns “A” District Grade for First Time Since 2019
Flagler Schools has been named an “A” graded school district by the Florida Department of Education, marking the first time the district has achieved the top rating since 2019. The…
Contractor Took $40,000 From Palm Coast Couple for Home Renovations, Spent It on Baseball Cards Instead
The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office arrested a St. Augustine contractor on June 27, 2026, after an investigation revealed he accepted $40,000 from a Palm Coast couple for home renovations, completed…
Florida Voters to Decide on Major Property Tax Changes
A new resolution passed by the Florida Legislature would change how homes and other properties are taxed — and what local governments can spend that money on. Here is what…
13 Arrests, 756 Calls for Service: FCSO Reports Active Weekend with Fugitive Capture and Major Drug Bust
The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office made 13 arrests, handled 756 calls for service, and conducted 140 traffic stops between 6 p.m. on Friday, June 26, and 6 a.m. on Monday,…
Palm Coast City Council Candidate Jimmy Hengy Talks Growth, Infrastructure, and Transparency
Jimmy Hengy, a candidate for Palm Coast City Council District 2, is bringing a business owner’s perspective to the race, driven largely by concerns over rapid development and what he…
Flagler Schools Names New Arts Director as Beloved Leader of Nearly 40 Years Prepares to Retire
Flagler Schools has appointed Craig B. Uppercue as the new Director of the Fitzgerald Performing Arts Center, also known as the Flagler Auditorium, and K-12 Visual and Performing Arts. Uppercue…
Rotary Club of Flagler County Installs New President, Marks Year of Growth and $54,000 in Community Investment
The Rotary Club of Flagler County held its annual Installation Dinner on June 25, 2026, installing Kenneth Costa as the club’s president for the 2026-2027 term. Costa succeeds outgoing President…
Flagler Schools Post Gains Across Every Subject Area, State Grades Expected Within Two Weeks
div]:bg-bg-000/50 [&_pre>div]:border-0.5 [&_pre>div]:border-border-400 [&_.ignore-pre-bg>div]:bg-transparent [&_.standard-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pl-2 [&_.standard-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,ul,ol,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pr-8 [&_.progressive-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pl-2 [&_.progressive-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,ul,ol,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pr-8″> _*]:min-w-0 gap-3 standard-markdown”> The Florida Department of Education released its latest student test results, and Flagler County Schools reported increases in every…
Six Continuances Later, the Fight for Justice in the Daniel Waterman Case Continues
A Flagler County community is rallying around the family of Daniel Waterman, a 22-year-old man who died on October 8, 2025, after spending eight months hospitalized following a crash on…
Chipotle Mexican Grill Brings First Chipotlane to Palm Coast with June 30 Opening
Chipotle Mexican Grill is opening a new location in Palm Coast on Tuesday, June 30, at 4920 Belle Terre Parkway. The restaurant will be open every day from 10:45 a.m….
Palm Coast’s New Animal Emergency Hospital Opens Permanent Doors After 18 Months in a Mobile Truck
Animal Emergency Hospital Palm Coast officially celebrated the grand opening of its new permanent veterinary facility on June 4, 2026, at 124 Flagler Plaza Drive in Palm Coast. The open…
Palm Coast Man Sentenced to 10 Years’ Probation After Pleading Guilty to Child Sex Crimes
A Palm Coast man who was arrested in Texas in November 2025 on a Flagler County warrant for child sex crimes has been sentenced following a guilty plea. Giovanni Curtis,…
Flagler County Undercover Operation Rescues 3 Trafficking Victims, Leads to 10 Arrests
div]:bg-bg-000/50 [&_pre>div]:border-0.5 [&_pre>div]:border-border-400 [&_.ignore-pre-bg>div]:bg-transparent [&_.standard-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pl-2 [&_.standard-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,ul,ol,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pr-8 [&_.progressive-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pl-2 [&_.progressive-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,ul,ol,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pr-8″> _*]:min-w-0 gap-3 standard-markdown”> The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office announced on June 23, 2026, that a multi-agency undercover operation rescued three human trafficking…
Local Clubs Team Up to Keep College Students Fed Through the Fall
Two Flagler County community organizations have joined forces to help college students who are struggling to afford food. The Palm Coast Lions Club and the Rotary Club of Flagler County…
Free July Events to Help Flagler Families Sign Up for Prekindergarten Programs
Two community events this summer will connect Flagler County parents with VPK providers, enrollment help, and early learning resources — all at no cost. The Flagler County Education Foundation, along…
Flagler County Deputies Make 10 Arrests Over the Weekend, Including Drunk Driver and Man Who Gave False Name
div]:bg-bg-000/50 [&_pre>div]:border-0.5 [&_pre>div]:border-border-400 [&_.ignore-pre-bg>div]:bg-transparent [&_.standard-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pl-2 [&_.standard-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,ul,ol,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pr-8 [&_.progressive-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pl-2 [&_.progressive-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,ul,ol,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pr-8″> _*]:min-w-0 gap-3 standard-markdown”> Flagler County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to more than 800 calls and made 10 arrests between Friday evening and…
