Anna Jones released the following statement after the Republican primary results: “I want to congratulate the winner of tonight’s primary and thank every Flagler County voter who participated. To the…
Flagler Schools Student Launches Community CTE Program to Inspire the Next Generations of Makers
August 18, 2026 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Flagler County School District Don Foley A student-created pilot program in Flagler Schools is demonstrating how Career & Technical Education (CTE) can extend far…
Free Haircuts, Backpacks, and Bounce Houses, Palm Coast Businesses Helps Kids Kick Off the School Year
PALM COAST, Fla. On Sunday, Aug. 9, 2026, families streamed into the grassy lot at St. Joe Plaza for the fourth annual Back to School event, a free community get-together…
Palm Coast Boy, 11, Fights to Recover After a Brain Bleed No One Saw Coming
On the morning of April 27, 2026, 11-year-old Nolan left for school the way he always did. His mom, Ashley Lugo, said the last glimpse she had of him was…
Flagler County Sheriff’s Weekend Roundup: Saturday Aug 15 – Sunday Aug 16
Date: August 17, 2026 Prepared by: Jake Arthur, Public Information Officer Email: PIO@flaglersheriff.com Release #: 2026 – 173 Flagler County Sheriff’s Office deputies made 10 arrests this past weekend between…
‘Never Give Up on Yourself’: A Flagler Beach Woman’s Long Road to a TOPS Crown
For Gayle, the roughest piece of weight loss was never what was on the plate. The real fight was staying in it, refusing to walk away from herself. In a…
Policing by Contract: Palm Coast’s Law Enforcement Cost Jumps to $11.2 Million
Part 9 of a series looking at the City of Palm Coast’s adopted Fiscal Year 2026 budget Palm Coast is set to spend $11,181,587 on law enforcement in Fiscal Year…
Flagler County Sheriff’s Office Arrests Employee of Unlicensed, Unregistered HVAC Business for Organized Scheme to Defraud Elderly Victim
Date: August 17, 2026 Prepared by: Jake Arthur, Public Information Officer Email: PIO@flaglersheriff.com Release #: 2026 – 172 The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office, with assistance from the Fort Lauderdale…
Palm Coast Announces New Housing Empowerment Workshop Series
City of Palm Coast Written By: Adam Thomas, Communications and Marketing August 17, 2026 The City of Palm Coast, in partnership with local community organizations, is announcing the upcoming Housing…
Flagler Habitat Invites the Public to Celebrate Its 146th New Home
Flagler Habitat for Humanity is set to dedicate its 146th home on Friday, Aug. 21, 2026, at 9 a.m. The ceremony will take place at 150 Bird of Paradise Drive…
Incentives, Permits, and Code: Palm Coast’s Community Development Divisions Total Nearly $9.6 Million
Part 8 in a series looking at the City of Palm Coast’s adopted Fiscal Year 2026 budget This section turns to four more arms of Palm Coast’s Community Development Department:…
Fourth Annual Flagler Veterans Day Parade Returns Nov. 11 as Official VA Regional Site; Community Invited to Help Honor Veterans
Written By: Brittany Kershaw, Director of Communications and Marketing August 11, 2026 The Cities of Bunnell, Palm Coast and Flagler Beach, in partnership with Flagler County Government, Flagler Schools,…
Free sports physicals, school partnerships help local students start the year ready
East Florida Division Corporate Communications – AdventHealth 407-303-5950 CFD.ExternalComm@adventhealth.com Before a student takes the field, walks into class or starts thinking about a future job, AdventHealth is already part of…
‘See Something, Say Something’ Results in Missouri Fugitive Sex Offender Arrest
Date: August 13, 2026 Prepared by: Jake Arthur, Public Information Officer Email: PIO@flaglersheriff.com Release #: 2026 – 171 On Wednesday, Deputies with the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office arrested a fugitive…
Growth on the Books: Palm Coast’s Planning Budget Hits $3.9 Million as a New Unit Takes Shape
Part 7 in a series reviewing the City of Palm Coast’s adopted Fiscal Year 2026 budget Palm Coast is set to spend $3,917,366 on its Planning division in Fiscal Year…
Convicted Felon Arrested After Breaking into Home, Violating No-Contact Order and Shooting Man
Date: August 13, 2026 Prepared by: Jake Arthur and Joseph Bober, Public Information Officers Email: PIO@flaglersheriff.com The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Daytona Beach man after he broke…
From Six to Four: Flagler County Narrows the Search for Its Next Administrator
On Monday afternoon, Aug. 10, 2026, Flagler County commissioners sat down with six applicants hoping to become the next county administrator, the highest-ranking county official who isn’t elected. By the…
From Skate Parks to Sewer Fees: Palm Coast Council Grapples With the 2027 Budget
Palm Coast’s City Council devoted a lengthy workshop Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026, to next year’s budget, a round of resident concerns, and a proposed update meant to better shield historic…
FCSO Arrests 3 Career Criminals After Search Warrant in Overdose Death Investigation
Date: August 12, 2026 Prepared by: Joseph Bober, Public Information Officer Email: PIO@flaglersheriff.com The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office has made three arrests following a residential search warrant as part…
The City’s Money Managers: Palm Coast Sets Aside $3.1 Million to Account for Every Dollar
Part 6 of a series looking at the City of Palm Coast’s adopted Fiscal Year 2026 budget Keeping tabs on Palm Coast’s money isn’t housed in a single pot. Based…
