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Suspect in custody after bailing out of stolen vehicle in Palm Coast, deputies say
Read full article: Suspect in custody after bailing out of stolen vehicle in Palm Coast, deputies sayA suspect is in custody after Flagler County deputies say he bailed out of a vehicle that had been reported stolen.
COUNTY-BY-COUNTY: How Central Florida manages school buses
Read full article: COUNTY-BY-COUNTY: How Central Florida manages school busesThe costs of school buses have risen due to inflation. Here’s how Central Florida’s school districts are handling the rising cost to purchase new buses. Most districts replace their buses every 10-12 years.
Cold weather shelter opening in Flagler County as cold temps hit Central Florida
Read full article: Cold weather shelter opening in Flagler County as cold temps hit Central FloridaA cold weather shelter in Flagler County will open after a strong cold front sweeps through the area, dropping temperatures across Central Florida.
Pilot confirmed dead in plane crash in Flagler County, officials say
Read full article: Pilot confirmed dead in plane crash in Flagler County, officials sayThe pilot’s body was located on Saturday after an aircraft went down overnight in a rural area in Flagler County, according to the National Transportation Safety Board.
Man gets life in prison for drive-by shooting that killed 16-year-old in Flagler County
Read full article: Man gets life in prison for drive-by shooting that killed 16-year-old in Flagler CountyStephen Monroe, 26, was found guilty by a Flagler County jury of first-degree murder in a 2022 drive-by shooting which took the life of a 16-year-old boy.
19-year-old killed in 5-vehicle crash on I-95 in Flagler County
Read full article: 19-year-old killed in 5-vehicle crash on I-95 in Flagler CountyA 19-year-old man was killed and two others were injured in a five-vehicle crash on Interstate 95 in Flagler County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Palm Coast man accused of stealing new home appliances from construction sites
Read full article: Palm Coast man accused of stealing new home appliances from construction sitesJames Shepard, 50, of Palm Coast was found driving a truck with a stolen license plate and a refrigerator in his truck bed during a traffic stop, according to St. Johns deputies.
These are the deadliest areas in Florida for car crashes. Which ranked No. 1?
Read full article: These are the deadliest areas in Florida for car crashes. Which ranked No. 1?With 2024 all wrapped up, Florida officials have now released last year's statewide crash data. However, some might be surprised by which counties ranked among the deadliest.
Flagler 13-year-old arrested for bringing ‘realistic-looking’ BB gun to school, deputies say
Read full article: Flagler 13-year-old arrested for bringing ‘realistic-looking’ BB gun to school, deputies sayThe student in question was brought to the dean’s office where officials searched his backpack and found a replica Glock 18C BB gun, a news release states.
14-year-old Flagler County girl faces hate crime charges for posting online threats
Read full article: 14-year-old Flagler County girl faces hate crime charges for posting online threatsA 14-year-old Palm Coast girl faces serious charges after deputies said she posted a “disturbing“ video on Snapchat that threatened students at her former school, according to a news release.
Randy Fine, Josh Weil win their primaries; to face off in US House District 6 special election
Read full article: Randy Fine, Josh Weil win their primaries; to face off in US House District 6 special electionVoters in four Central Florida counties on Tuesday decided the Republican and Democratic candidates for a special election to replace Mike Waltz in U.S. House District 6.
Flagler County apartment worker accused of stealing jewelry from tenant; more victims possible
Read full article: Flagler County apartment worker accused of stealing jewelry from tenant; more victims possibleThe Flagler County Sheriff’s Office believes an apartment maintenance worker who was arrested for stealing jewelry from a Palm Coast resident and sold it to pawn shops may have more victims.
Flagler County Sheriff’s Office new fingerprint machine finds, photographs prints in 4K
Read full article: Flagler County Sheriff’s Office new fingerprint machine finds, photographs prints in 4KFlagler County Sheriff’s Office CSI Supervisor Paulo Santos called it a “game-changer” – a new fingerprint machine that can pick up prints in a fraction of the time and record a 4K image to send around to state and national databases to catch more bad guys faster.
No more city HOA? This Florida town considers loosening rules for house colors
Read full article: No more city HOA? This Florida town considers loosening rules for house colorsImagine strolling down your street and seeing a rainbow of colors on every house. This could soon become a reality in Palm Coast, as the city is considering changing its house color policy to give residents more freedom in their paint choices.
Central Florida homelessness groups are getting ready for their annual count. They need your help
Read full article: Central Florida homelessness groups are getting ready for their annual count. They need your helpThe Homeless Services Network of Central Florida organizes the annual Point-in-Time Count for Orange, Osceola and Seminole counties. Over Jan. 28-30, volunteers find people experiencing homelessness and ask them to take a survey. The agency says they need more help.
Fake school threats: How Flagler County detectives track down callers
Read full article: Fake school threats: How Flagler County detectives track down callersVeteran Flagler County Sheriff’s Office detective Joe O’Barr has a wake-up call for anyone thinking of starting off the New Year by making a fake threat against a school: You’re not gonna get away with it.
FEMA assistance deadline approaches for Florida residents affected by hurricanes Helene, Milton
Read full article: FEMA assistance deadline approaches for Florida residents affected by hurricanes Helene, MiltonIf you sustained losses from hurricanes Helene or Milton, your deadline to apply for FEMA assistance is quickly approaching.
Man on bicycle faces charges after pulling gun on Flagler County deputy, officials say
Read full article: Man on bicycle faces charges after pulling gun on Flagler County deputy, officials sayA 38-year-old man faces charges after he pulled out a gun while being pursued by a deputy in Flagler County late Saturday evening, according to a news release.
Construction resumes on seawall projects in Volusia and Flagler counties
Read full article: Construction resumes on seawall projects in Volusia and Flagler countiesThe Florida Department of Transportation has resumed construction on its critical buried seawall projects in Volusia and Flagler counties.
Every election for Central Florida voters in 2025
Read full article: Every election for Central Florida voters in 2025If you think elections are once every four years, think again. They’re not even only in November. In Florida, voters potentially have at least one election every year. That’s because many local governments have elections in “off” years, and 2025 is no exception.
Want to talk to your Florida lawmakers? How to attend county delegation meetings in January
Read full article: Want to talk to your Florida lawmakers? How to attend county delegation meetings in JanuaryNext month, Central Floridians will be able to meet all of their lawmakers in one room and tell them what they want the Florida Legislature to do. Here's how.
Woman accused in Volusia hit-and-run jumped out of truck to cover license plate with paper, deputies say
Read full article: Woman accused in Volusia hit-and-run jumped out of truck to cover license plate with paper, deputies sayA 37-year-old woman is accused of hitting a 16-year-old boy, jumping out of a pickup truck to cover her license plate and fleeing from the wreck in Volusia County, according to deputies.
BIG changes on the way after cold front sweeps through Central Florida. Here’s what to expect
Read full article: BIG changes on the way after cold front sweeps through Central Florida. Here’s what to expectMajor weather changes are on the horizon in Central Florida following the recent cold front. Stay updated on the latest weather developments with our forecasts.
‘Wolf in sheep’s clothing:’ Real estate agents accused of exploiting sickly Florida couple
Read full article: ‘Wolf in sheep’s clothing:’ Real estate agents accused of exploiting sickly Florida coupleA pair of real estate agents behind bars in Flagler County are accused in what Volusia Sheriff Mike Chitwood called an elaborate scam targeting an Ormond Beach couple looking to sell their properties, leading to one of the victim’s deaths after one of the agents signed a do-not-resuscitate order (DNR) on their behalf.
Cold weather shelters opening across Central Florida. Here’s where
Read full article: Cold weather shelters opening across Central Florida. Here’s whereAs arctic air blasts through Central Florida, bringing the coldest air of the season, counties have announced cold weather shelters opening across Central Florida.
Find Small Business Saturday deals, markets, more in the Orlando area
Read full article: Find Small Business Saturday deals, markets, more in the Orlando areaBlack Friday may be the official start to the holiday shopping season, but Small Business Saturday is the big day for mom-and-pop shops, and Central Florida business districts and stores are offering deals, markets, freebies, activities and more to lure customers in.
Special election date set for Central Florida US House district vacated by Trump appointee
Read full article: Special election date set for Central Florida US House district vacated by Trump appointeeAn April 1 date has been set for a special election to fill the congressional seat that Rep. Mike Waltz is leaving.
COUNTY-BY-COUNTY GUIDE: Central Florida holiday events to get in the spirit this 2024 season
Read full article: COUNTY-BY-COUNTY GUIDE: Central Florida holiday events to get in the spirit this 2024 seasonFrom markets to festivals to drive-through displays, the options are endless when it comes to holiday fun.
Man arrested after drugs, guns, ‘possible homemade explosive device’ found in Flagler County, deputies say
Read full article: Man arrested after drugs, guns, ‘possible homemade explosive device’ found in Flagler County, deputies sayA 51-year-old man faces several charges after deputies found drugs, firearms, cash and two objects that appeared to be homemade explosive devices after serving a narcotics-related search warrant at his Palm Coast home on Tuesday.
Here’s how Volusia, Flagler residents can apply for D-SNAP benefits after recent hurricanes
Read full article: Here’s how Volusia, Flagler residents can apply for D-SNAP benefits after recent hurricanesResidents of Volusia and Flagler counties who were impacted by hurricanes Helene and Milton can get help applying for Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP) benefits in Daytona Beach.
Palm Coast teacher’s dream classroom design nears reality in national contest
Read full article: Palm Coast teacher’s dream classroom design nears reality in national contestFor Evana Fretterd, an activities director at Flagler Palm Coast High School, her vision for a dream classroom extends far beyond basic desks and chairs.
11-year-old sentenced in series of ‘swatting’ threats to Flagler schools
Read full article: 11-year-old sentenced in series of ‘swatting’ threats to Flagler schoolsAn 11-year-old boy arrested over the summer in connection to a series of “swatting” threats against Flagler County schools was sentenced after being adjudicated delinquent, according to the sheriff’s office.
Annexing Veranda Bay would double Flagler Beach’s population. Why residents are worried
Read full article: Annexing Veranda Bay would double Flagler Beach’s population. Why residents are worriedThe developer is asking the city to annex the land where the Veranda Bay development would be built. The developer has already cleared land for housing and commercial space on the East side of John Anderson Highway but is now looking to add more homes on about 900 acres on the West side of John Anderson.
Case resolved after ‘significant amount’ of human blood found inside Flagler County park restroom
Read full article: Case resolved after ‘significant amount’ of human blood found inside Flagler County park restroomThe Flagler County Sheriff’s Office has said on social media that the case is resolved and investigators are no longer seeking information.
Harvest good times at the Palm Coast Harvest Festival
Read full article: Harvest good times at the Palm Coast Harvest FestivalWhat the Florida fall season lacks in cool weather and colorful leaves, it makes up for in festive fall events. Get in the fall spirit at the Palm Coast Harvest Festival, hosted by the Palm Coast Farmers Market.
Flagler County, Palm Bay work on affordable housing solutions
Read full article: Flagler County, Palm Bay work on affordable housing solutionsFlagler County is known for it's beautiful beaches and small-town feel, but the rising cost of housing is making it feel just as unaffordable as some big cities and counties.
Find Flagler County election results for Nov. 5, 2024
Read full article: Find Flagler County election results for Nov. 5, 2024Here’s where to find election results for races on the ballot in Flagler County. Live results will start to become available in Central Florida after the polls close at 7 p.m. on Election Day.
Leaders break ground on new Florida State Guard training complex in Flagler County
Read full article: Leaders break ground on new Florida State Guard training complex in Flagler CountyLeaders from the Florida legislature, Flagler County and the Florida State Guard broke ground Monday on what will become the guard’s new training facility near Bunnell.
81-year-old pedestrian struck, killed by vehicle in Flagler County, troopers say
Read full article: 81-year-old pedestrian struck, killed by vehicle in Flagler County, troopers sayAn 81-year-old man was struck and killed by a vehicle in Flagler County early Saturday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A Florida school board candidate lost his race. DeSantis appointed him to the board anyway
Read full article: A Florida school board candidate lost his race. DeSantis appointed him to the board anywayA school board candidate who lost his race in a county south of Jacksonville will get a seat on the board anyway, after Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis tapped him to fill a vacancy.
Disaster assistance available for Flagler County homeowners after Hurricane Milton
Read full article: Disaster assistance available for Flagler County homeowners after Hurricane MiltonDisaster assistance for income-eligible homeowners impacted by Hurricane Milton in Flagler County is now available, according to a news release.
WATCH LIVE at 6 P.M.: Flagler County officials give update after Hurricane Milton
Read full article: WATCH LIVE at 6 P.M.: Flagler County officials give update after Hurricane MiltonFlooding was already an issue in Flagler County before Hurricane Milton made landfall Wednesday and as the storm moves closer to the Atlantic coast, residents worry the heavy rain and storm surge will exacerbate the problem.
Flash flood warnings issued in Central Florida as Hurricane Milton strikes Florida
Read full article: Flash flood warnings issued in Central Florida as Hurricane Milton strikes FloridaMilton is expected to storm through Central Florida this week, massively boosting chances for flash flooding in the region.
These Central Florida counties will have evacuation orders, curfews in effect during Hurricane Milton
Read full article: These Central Florida counties will have evacuation orders, curfews in effect during Hurricane MiltonAs Hurricane Milton makes its approach to Florida, two Central Florida counties announced evacuation orders and curfews.
UPDATED COUNTY-BY-COUNTY IMPACTS: How Hurricane Milton will affect Central Florida
Read full article: UPDATED COUNTY-BY-COUNTY IMPACTS: How Hurricane Milton will affect Central FloridaMilton officially made landfall near Siesta Key as a Category 3 hurricane on Wednesday evening, according to the National Hurricane Center.
COUNTY-BY-COUNTY: How Hurricane Milton will impact Central Florida
Read full article: COUNTY-BY-COUNTY: How Hurricane Milton will impact Central FloridaHurricane Milton will bring the potential for strong damaging winds, considerable rainfall, threat for flooding, tornadoes and even coastal storm surge through the duration of the storm.
‘CLOSED FOR BUSINESS:’ Flagler drug house run by ‘Poison Peddler’ shut down, sheriff’s office says
Read full article: ‘CLOSED FOR BUSINESS:’ Flagler drug house run by ‘Poison Peddler’ shut down, sheriff’s office saysDeputies said they served a narcotics-related search warrant at 4657 Canal Ave. in Bunnell on Thursday.
Everything to expect on the Nov. 5 election ballot in Flagler County
Read full article: Everything to expect on the Nov. 5 election ballot in Flagler CountyGet ready for the upcoming election by getting to know your county’s candidates and amendments. Here is a list of everything you need to know to vote in the upcoming election in Flagler County.
COUNTY-BY-COUNTY: Feel the fright at these Central Florida haunted houses, trails, Halloween events
Read full article: COUNTY-BY-COUNTY: Feel the fright at these Central Florida haunted houses, trails, Halloween eventsIt’s that time of year where the dreams switch to nightmares, pumpkins turn into jack-o-lanterns and houses become haunted.
Have yard debris from Helene? How to deal with it in Central Florida counties
Read full article: Have yard debris from Helene? How to deal with it in Central Florida countiesCentral Florida counties are notifying residents that there will be no special pickup services for debris caused by Hurricane Helene.
Are you in a Florida evac zone? Here’s how to check ahead of Hurricane Helene
Read full article: Are you in a Florida evac zone? Here’s how to check ahead of Hurricane HeleneHurricane Helene is expected to arrive as a Category 4 storm in Florida on Thursday, bringing tons of heavy wind and rain to the Sunshine State.

Watches, warnings issued in Central Florida ahead of Hurricane Helene
Read full article: Watches, warnings issued in Central Florida ahead of Hurricane HeleneHurricane Helene is gaining strength in the Gulf of Mexico and is expected to become a major hurricane before reaching Florida’s Big Bend region.
FALL GUIDE: Here are the must-do Central Florida fall festivals, events, mazes to check out
Read full article: FALL GUIDE: Here are the must-do Central Florida fall festivals, events, mazes to check outWhile Florida doesn’t really feel like fall because, well, it’s always hot here, we can make the most of the season by doing all the typical fall things.
Flagler County Fire Rescue introduces new protocols after ex-paramedic accused of molesting unconscious patient
Read full article: Flagler County Fire Rescue introduces new protocols after ex-paramedic accused of molesting unconscious patientFlagler County Fire Rescue announced new safety protocols after a former paramedic accused of molesting an unconscious patient was arrested last week.
17-year-old on motorized bike killed in crash with dump truck in Flagler County
Read full article: 17-year-old on motorized bike killed in crash with dump truck in Flagler CountyTroopers said that a 17-year-old boy riding a motorized bicycle died after being involved in a crash a dump truck on Monday.
Central Florida school districts address safety amid threats, rumors, weapons on campus
Read full article: Central Florida school districts address safety amid threats, rumors, weapons on campusWith students at Central Florida public schools now about a month into their classes, a fair shake of primary and secondary campuses in our coverage area have already experienced some form of disruption in response to perceived threats.
Palm Coast asks residents to limit water usage after ‘unprecedented’ rainfall
Read full article: Palm Coast asks residents to limit water usage after ‘unprecedented’ rainfallThe city of Palm Coast asked residents to reduce their water usage after unexpected rain poses the threat of a backup in local wastewater plants.
Ex-Flagler Fire Rescue worker accused of molesting unconscious patient in an ambulance
Read full article: Ex-Flagler Fire Rescue worker accused of molesting unconscious patient in an ambulanceA former employee for Flagler County Fire Rescue is facing sexual battery charges involving an unconscious victim in an ambulance, and deputies are looking for more potential victims.