The Flagler County Board of County Commissioners held a lengthy workshop on Monday, January 12, 2026, addressing major topics including county health insurance funding, potential state property tax changes that…
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Major Insurance Rate Relief as Florida’s Reforms Deliver Results
DAVIE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced significant statewide insurance rate relief for Florida homeowners, as Citizens Property Insurance policyholders across the state will see meaningful premium reductions beginning in Spring 2026…
City of Palm Coast Hosts Scout Troop 281 for Educational Tour Supporting Environmental Merit Badges
Palm Coast – The City of Palm Coast Utility Department recently welcomed Scout Troop 281 for an educational and hands-on tour of Water Treatment Plant 3 and Wastewater Treatment Plant 2, helping…
Cold Weather Shelter to Open Thursday, Friday as Cold Temperatures Return to Flagler
January 12, 2026 – The Sheltering Tree is opening Thursday and Friday this week because of cold overnight temperatures that will fall below 40 degrees at the end of the…
Gary Puckett and The Union Gap Make a Stop at The Fitz on January 15
PALM COAST, Fla. – A true icon of American pop music, Gary Puckett rose to fame as the powerful voice behind Gary Puckett and The Union Gap, one of the…
Palm Coast’s former Cristy B’s Comedy Club takes the stage at new Daytona Beach location
‘I’m betting on me,’ owner Cristy Barrick said. ‘It’s a huge risk, but this is my passion, it’s what I’ve been doing, and I know that this is where I…
Palm Coast woman, boyfriend steal, pawn off her father’s guns, ammo
This week in Cops Corner…
Cold Weather Shelter Opens Thursday and Friday as Temperatures Drop Below 40 Degrees
The Sheltering Tree will open its cold weather shelter Thursday and Friday this week as overnight temperatures are expected to fall below 40 degrees. The National Weather Service is predicting…
Daytona man tries to steal meat from local grocery store by hiding it in a trash can
This week in Cops Corner…
Deputies Make Seven Arrests Over Weekend Including Georgia Fugitive and Duo Accused of Stealing Father’s Firearms
Flagler County Sheriff’s Office deputies made seven arrests over the weekend between 6 p.m. on Friday, January 9, 2026, and 6 a.m. on Monday, January 12, 2026. During that time,…
Flagler County Offers Guided Nature Walk at River-to-Sea Preserve
Flagler County Land Management will host a guided nature walk at River-to-Sea Preserve in Marineland on January 22, 2026, continuing its fourth year of the “A Walk in the Park”…
Cuban national sentenced to 6 years in prison after pleading guilty to child sexual abuse charges
Jose Valerio-Rodriguez, 70, is in the United States illegally and will be deported once he has served his sentence.
Palm Coast Seeks Volunteers for City-Wide Cleanup Event in April
The City of Palm Coast is inviting residents to participate in its latest Keep PC Clean event on Saturday, April 11, 2026, from 8 a.m. to noon. Volunteers will meet…
More than two decades in the making: Ormond Crossings finally breaks ground
Planning for the almost 3,000-acre development in the northwest part of Ormond began in 2002. On Monday, Jan. 12, the developers are celebrating the start of construction.
Florida Lt. Gov. Jay Collins launches gubernatorial bid
Collins’ candidacy sets up a Republican primary fight against Congressman Byron Donalds, former state House Speaker Paul Renner of Palm Coast and investment firm CEO James Fishback.
Registration Deadline Approaches for Flagler County Middle School Career Fairs
Local businesses and organizations have until Tuesday, January 13, 2026, to register for two upcoming middle school career fairs in Flagler County. The Flagler County Education Foundation’s Classroom to Careers…
Seabreeze girls soccer team grabs third place in Five Star Conference tournament
The Sandcrabs defeated Spruce Creek 1-0 in the third-place game after suffering a heartbreaking loss to New Smyrna Beach in the semifinals.
Night at the museum: Ormond Beach partakes in 36th annual Starry, Starry Night art event
People walked between the Ormond Memorial Art Museum and Gardens, The Casements and the Ormond Beach Historical Society’s MacDonald House for art exhibitions, live music and refreshments.
22-year-old Palm Coast man arrested after exposing himself to teenage girl, Flagler Sheriff says
Stephen Caputo, of Riddle Drive, was arrested on Jan. 9 is being charged with lewd or lascivious exhibition by an offender over 18 in the presence of a victim under…
Palm Coast Man Arrested for Exposing Himself to Teenage Girl
A 22-year-old Palm Coast man has been arrested after detectives determined he drove up to a teenage girl, exposed himself, and masturbated in front of her. The Flagler County Sheriff’s…