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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.
Scattered afternoon downpours hit Central Florida. Here’s the timing
Read full article: Scattered afternoon downpours hit Central Florida. Here’s the timingCentral Florida is expected to experience scattered afternoon and evening thunderstorms for another day Wednesday, with a significant chance of localized flooding in some areas.
Flagler County School Board considers mandatory ECG screenings for student-athletes
Read full article: Flagler County School Board considers mandatory ECG screenings for student-athletesThe Flagler County School Board is weighing whether to add another layer of health protection for student-athletes by mandating electrocardiogram (ECG) screenings, a test used to evaluate heart health.
Flagler County schools to discuss required heart screenings for student-athletes. Here are the 4 options
Read full article: Flagler County schools to discuss required heart screenings for student-athletes. Here are the 4 optionsThe Flagler County School Board is set to decide on a set of rules that could require cardiovascular screenings for student-athletes.
Jimmy Buffett titled an album ‘A1A.’ Now the Florida road bears his name
Read full article: Jimmy Buffett titled an album ‘A1A.’ Now the Florida road bears his nameOn Friday, the city of Key West formally rededicated A1A in Buffett’s name and unveiled the new sign for the A1A Jimmy Buffett Memorial Highway.
Flagler County’s new drug detection device can detect trace amounts, different substances at once
Read full article: Flagler County’s new drug detection device can detect trace amounts, different substances at onceDeputies in Flagler County have a new drug detection device aimed at keeping them safe and helping them catch criminals quickly.
Flagler Beach to set building height requirements after new hotel slips through cracks
Read full article: Flagler Beach to set building height requirements after new hotel slips through cracksThe city commission in Flagler Beach is getting ready to put a height ban on buildings, especially companies wanting to put in rooftop bars, restaurants, and other public spaces on top.
Driver of stolen Ferrari arrested after leading law enforcement on I-95 chase in Florida; 2nd suspect in custody
Read full article: Driver of stolen Ferrari arrested after leading law enforcement on I-95 chase in Florida; 2nd suspect in custodyFlagler and St. Johns County deputies are searching for the occupants of a blue Ferrari, which they say led deputies on a chase on I-95 in Flagler County.
What Flagler County is doing with $355K to fight hate crime, prevent antisemitism
Read full article: What Flagler County is doing with $355K to fight hate crime, prevent antisemitismThe Flagler County Sheriff’s Office is fighting back with firepower – $355,000 against the hate directed at Jewish people here in Central Florida.
What ’curing’ a vote-by-mail ballot means and why it may affect some Central Florida races
Read full article: What ’curing’ a vote-by-mail ballot means and why it may affect some Central Florida racesExtremely close races in Orange, Osceola and Flagler counties may all go to recounts on Friday. What happens next could be decided by just a few votes.
Flagler County Sheriff’s Office, FBI join forces to educate parents about internet dangers
Read full article: Flagler County Sheriff’s Office, FBI join forces to educate parents about internet dangersDeputies with the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office and the FBI are set to hold a meeting Wednesday to help parents and guardians on how to keep their children safe from the internet.
Flagler County election results in the Florida Primary on Aug. 20, 2024
Read full article: Flagler County election results in the Florida Primary on Aug. 20, 2024County commission and school board races are just some of the seats up on the ballot in Flagler County for the statewide primary on Aug. 20.
Scene clear after suspect search draws large law enforcement presence to Flagler County community
Read full article: Scene clear after suspect search draws large law enforcement presence to Flagler County communityThe search for a suspect who allegedly fled from Flagler County deputies drew a large law enforcement presence to Daytona North, according to the sheriff’s office.
I-95, Palm Coast Parkway reopen in Flagler County after bridge incident, deputies say
Read full article: I-95, Palm Coast Parkway reopen in Flagler County after bridge incident, deputies sayAn “incident on the bridge/overpass” at Palm Coast Parkway and Interstate 95 in Flagler County temporarily closed both roadways on Tuesday afternoon.
‘Safety first, success always:’ 7th Circuit officials share initiative to address substance abuse, violence in schools
Read full article: ‘Safety first, success always:’ 7th Circuit officials share initiative to address substance abuse, violence in schoolsR.J. Larizza, state attorney of the 7th Judicial Circuit, held a news conference in Bunnell with four county superintendents to announce an initiative focused on communicating to students the harms of violence and substance abuse, most specifically that of vaping.
Florida student sentenced to 5 years in prison for violent teacher attack
Read full article: Florida student sentenced to 5 years in prison for violent teacher attackA Flagler County high school student caught on video violently attacking a teacher’s aide last year was sentenced to five years in state prison.
Here’s a round-up of free and reduced meals being offered at Central Florida school districts
Read full article: Here’s a round-up of free and reduced meals being offered at Central Florida school districtsHundreds of thousands of Central Florida students will be able to get free meals for the 2024-2025 school year.
Florida has an election in November. Here’s how your vote gets counted and verified
Read full article: Florida has an election in November. Here’s how your vote gets counted and verifiedFlorida keeps a rigorous standard for how votes are counted, and while each county’s system may vary, they must operate within the framework created by the state, which you can read on the Florida Division of Elections website.
11-year-old arrested in Flagler ‘swatting’ threats against schools, sheriff says
Read full article: 11-year-old arrested in Flagler ‘swatting’ threats against schools, sheriff saysFlagler County Sheriff Rick Staly announced an 11-year-old was arrested in connection with a series of “swatting” threats made this year against several schools.
81-year-old man struck, killed on CR-305 in Flagler County, troopers say
Read full article: 81-year-old man struck, killed on CR-305 in Flagler County, troopers sayAn 81-year-old Bunnell man was killed after being struck by a vehicle on Wednesday afternoon in Flagler County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
The grades are in for Central Florida school districts. Here’s how they fared in 2024
Read full article: The grades are in for Central Florida school districts. Here’s how they fared in 2024The Florida Department of Education announce that schools in the state have been scored under a new grading scale.
‘Pretty significant:’ Birds washed up on Florida shores had plastic in their stomachs
Read full article: ‘Pretty significant:’ Birds washed up on Florida shores had plastic in their stomachsDozens of birds found dead or sick on Central Florida beaches in the last month apparently have plastic in their stomachs, according to the hospital caring for them.
COUNTY-BY-COUNTY: Here are safe meetup sites for online sales in Central Florida
Read full article: COUNTY-BY-COUNTY: Here are safe meetup sites for online sales in Central FloridaSeveral law enforcement agencies throughout Central Florida have set up exchange zones in their parking lots to offer safe places to conduct online sales transactions.
Flagler County debates banning tents, loudspeakers on county property ahead of elections
Read full article: Flagler County debates banning tents, loudspeakers on county property ahead of electionsWith election season right around the corner, Flagler County is looking to limit distractions at the polls.
Palm Coast man accused of sex trafficking minors is arrested while toting fentanyl, cocaine, sheriff’s office says
Read full article: Palm Coast man accused of sex trafficking minors is arrested while toting fentanyl, cocaine, sheriff’s office saysA man arrested by Flagler County deputies is accused of having sex with multiple minor victims in exchange for drugs, money, clothes and food, according to the sheriff’s office.