Chong won a second four-year term with 50.92% of the vote.
Amaral, Shelley win Palm Coast City Council races in general election
Tony Amaral Jr. defeated Jeani Duarte in District 2, while Darlene Shelley narrowly defeated Dylana “Dee” Galery in District 4.
Pontieri wins County Commission seat, Pennington reelected
Both candidates celebrated their Election Day victories with supporters at European Village in Palm Coast.
ELECTION RESULTS: Amber Bobak, Jennifer Bright win Ormond Beach City Commission races
Bobak and Bright both won their respective races, edging out the incumbents. Also: Nancy Miller celebrates a win in the County Council at-large race.
Pontieri, Pennington, Amaral, Shelley and Chong win on Election night in Flagler County
School Board incumbent Christy Chong and Palm Coast City Council candidate Darlene Shelley win tight races. Theresa Pontieri, Leann Pennington and Tony Amaral all win by large margins.
Conner finishes his Matanzas football career as the Pirates all-time leading rusher
Taking direct snaps in the wildcat offense, Wiley Conner ran for 181 yards in a 28-6 win as the Pirates closed out the season with two consecutive victories.
Business leaders become ‘Principals for a Day’ in Volusia County
The FUTURES Foundation program is on its sixth year. A total of 68 business and community leaders participated.
Volusia County opens sandbag site, highlights no-wake restrictions along St. Johns River
Although Volusia did not experience the same extreme rainfall as neighboring counties, recent heavy rainfall across Central Florida is contributing to rising water levels along the St. Johns River.
L’Chaim! Halifax Repertory Theatre to present ‘Fiddler on the Roof’
Featuring a cast of over 30 actors, HRT is presenting a full-scale production of the Broadway musical for six performances from Nov. 6-15.
Mainland boys place ninth at state bowling championships
Levi Tankersley places 15th individually. Mainland girls finish 19th, FPC boys finish 26th.
Clown-Masked Robber Tells Palm Coast Clerk “Don’t Be a Hero,” Gets Caught in Stolen SUV on Halloween
Date: November 2, 2026 Prepared by: Jake Arthur, Public Information Officer Email: PIO@flaglersheriff.com Release #: 2026 – 239 On Halloween night, the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Miami man…
Flagler County Sheriff’s Halloween Weekend Roundup: October 31-November 1
Date: November 3, 2026 Prepared by: Joseph Bober, Public Information Officer Email: PIO@flaglersheriff.com Release #: 2026 – 240 Flagler County Sheriff’s Office deputies made 14 arrests over Halloween weekend between…
PHOTOS: People protest outside of the Ocean Center during Trump’s midterm rally
According to local action group Just Us Volusia, between 150 and 200 people protested outside of the Ocean Center.
Halloween party takes frightening turn as guns come out
This week in Cops Corner…
‘Don’t be a hero’: Clown-masked suspect arrested after Palm Coast Halloween robbery
According to the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office, the 18-year-old Miami man fled in a stolen SUV before being arrested in St. Augustine.
Local Wish kid a special guest at fourth annual Boo-ling for Wishes at Palm Coast Lanes
The event features cosmic bowling, Halloween costumes, a silent auction and raffles to raise money for Make-A-Wish Central and Northern Florida.
Flagler County proposes cuts to Humane Society animal control services as contract talks stall
County proposal would focus funding on dangerous dogs, animal cruelty and neglect investigations, and animals whose owners have been arrested.
You Might Run but You Can’t Hide from Sheriff Staly and FCSO
Date: November 2, 2026 Prepared by: Jake Arthur, Public Information Officer Email: PIO@flaglersheriff.com Release #: 2026 – 238 Sheriff Rick Staly and Flagler County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested a Palm…
Flagler County Education Foundation, Beaver Toyota St. Augustine, and Consortium of Florida Education Foundations Awards 52 Teacher Grants Across Flagler Schools
BUNNELL, Fla. — Over the past 48 hours, classrooms across Flagler County received an impactful boost as local educators were awarded classroom grants. Made possible through an ongoing collaboration among…
Ormond boy, 12, dies in SR 40 car crash on Halloween
The crash occurred after a Tesla Model Y veered to the right of the road and overcorrected to the left, causing the car to come into the direct path of…

