OBPD’s outreach event featured a petting zoo, bounce houses, local vendors, food trucks and prizes.
Baked with love: Freida’s Bakery & Provisions provides free bread, goods to SNAP recipients
Freida’s is open on Tuesdays, Wednesday and Thursdays from 12-4 p.m. for SNAP recipients only. The bakery is giving out donated dry-goods, free loaves of sourdough bread and more.
Neighbors Helping Neighbors: A Warm Thanksgiving Meal for Every Neighbor
Flagler Beach, Fla. – Flagler Beach Mayor Patti King is making sure no one goes without a meal this Thanksgiving. Any resident living within the city limits is invited to…
Jeff Gray, Activist Wrongfully Arrested Outside Funky Pelican, Demands $200,000 in Pre-Suit Offer
Jeff Gray, the 55-year-old St. Augustine activist wrongfully arrested outside the Funky Pelican restaurant in Flagler Beach on a trespassing charge last March, is seeking $200,000 in compensation from the…
In Surrender, 7 Democratic Senators Join Most Republicans to End Shutdown
Seven U.S. Senate Democrats and one independent joined Republicans on Sunday night in advancing legislation to reopen the government and temporarily keep it afloat until the end of January, after a…
Flagler County Deputy Selected for State Law Enforcement Advisory Team
Sheriff Rick Staly and the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office announced that Deputy First Class Jennifer Prevatt has been selected by the Florida Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission to serve…
Washington Oaks Gardens State Park to Host Holiday Event with Santa, Vendors, and Toy Drive
Washington Oaks Gardens State Park will host “Holiday in the Gardens” on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The family-friendly event will take place at the…
Flagler County Allocates $50,000 Emergency Funds as Federal SNAP Benefits Freeze
Flagler County is taking emergency action to support residents facing food insecurity as Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits remain frozen due to the ongoing federal government shutdown. County Administrator…
California Man Arrested After Two-Year Investigation into Child Solicitation Case
A California man was arrested after a two-year investigation by the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office into the attempted solicitation of a child he met through an online gaming platform. The…
Flagler County honors veterans with parade and ceremony
FCSO Chief of Staff Mark Strobridge received Flagler County’s Veteran of the Year Award. Guest speaker Dave Freeman spoke about veterans’ ongoing battles after they return home.
23rd Annual Tommy Tant Memorial Surf Classic Returns to Flagler Beach November 14–16, 2025
Flagler Beach, Fla. — The waves are calling once again as the 23rd Annual Tommy Tant Memorial Surf Classic returns to Flagler Beach from November 14–16, 2025, bringing together surfers,…
Community Pride Shines at 3rd Annual Veterans Day Parade in Bunnell
Bunnell, Fla. — November 11, 2025. Patriotic flags waved high over Moody Boulevard as the 3rd Annual Bunnell Veterans Day Parade brought residents, students, and local leaders together to honor…
Palm Coast man arrested in Texas on Flagler warrant for child sex crimes, Flagler Sheriff says
Giovanni Curtis, 22, of Palm Coast, was arrested in El Paso, Texas. During the investigation, Curtis admitted to detectives that he had inappropriately touched multiple children.
Home of the brave: Ormond Memorial Art Museum holds annual Veterans Day Tribute
This year’s guest speaker was Ormond Beach City Commissioner Travis Sargent, a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps.
New Chick-fil-A at Seminole Woods in Palm Coast serves over 2,500 people in 7 hours
Palm Coast’s second Chick-fil-A restaurant is located at 5865 State Road 100.
Flagler Palm Coast basketball players have a history together and chemistry on the floor
The Bulldogs’ starters have been playing together since elementary school.
23rd annual Tommy Tant Surf Classic returns Nov. 14-16
This year’s event will feature 19 divisions for all ages and skill levels, with the pro divisions competing for a $12,000 total prize purse.
A third Flagler Sheriff's Office deputy will serve on state advisory board
Deputy First Class Jennifer Prevatt has been selected to serve as a subject matter expert on the State Officer Certification Examination Law Enforcement Advisory Team.
Volusia County Schools and Volusia United Educators Support reach bargaining agreement
The agreement includes a 2% cost-of-living adjustment and a one-time, non-reoccurring 1% stipend.
Flagler Schools Superintendent LaShakia Moore gets mostly high ratings in evaluations by School Board members
Four of the five board members gave Moore all 4 and 5 ratings on a 1-5 scale.

