Flagler sheriff’s detective arrested on allegation of fleeing Ormond Beach police officer
Read full article: Flagler sheriff’s detective arrested on allegation of fleeing Ormond Beach police officerA detective from the Flagler County Sheriff's Office has been suspended without pay after being arrested.
Flagler County deputies investigate possible attempted child abduction in Palm Coast
Read full article: Flagler County deputies investigate possible attempted child abduction in Palm CoastThe Flagler County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a possible attempted child abduction after a juvenile female reported being approached while roller skating in her Palm Coast neighborhood on Sunday.
These 9 Central Florida restaurants were slapped with health code violations
Read full article: These 9 Central Florida restaurants were slapped with health code violationsAnother nine eateries were forced to shut their doors over issues like cockroaches, droppings, and storage violations, state records show.
‘The Midnight Stalker:’ Mystery surrounds masked person leaving wood, money on Florida front porches
Read full article: ‘The Midnight Stalker:’ Mystery surrounds masked person leaving wood, money on Florida front porchesFlagler County deputies are attempting to identify a masked person who was seen leaving various items at the front door of multiple homes in Palm Coast, according to the sheriff’s office.
Palm Coast OKs ordinance allowing work trucks in home driveways long-term
Read full article: Palm Coast OKs ordinance allowing work trucks in home driveways long-termAfter months of discussion, the Palm Coast City Council has officially approved a change to its parking ordinance that will now allow certain work trucks to be parked long-term in residential driveways.
HOLIDAY GUIDE: Central Florida light displays, parades, events to get in the spirit this 2025 season
Read full article: HOLIDAY GUIDE: Central Florida light displays, parades, events to get in the spirit this 2025 seasonFrom markets to festivals to drive-through displays, the options are endless when it comes to holiday fun.
150-mile Florida garage sale returns for thrifters and treasure hunters this weekend
Read full article: 150-mile Florida garage sale returns for thrifters and treasure hunters this weekendIf you enjoy searching for chairs to reupholster, vintage cookware, or clothes and toys to flip on eBay, you might want to point your car toward the Florida Atlantic coast. The A1A Super Scenic Garage Sale returns for its 17th year.
Group planning to save Marineland wins bankruptcy auction
Read full article: Group planning to save Marineland wins bankruptcy auctionA group led by dolphin experts, with financial backing from a Clay County couple, is a step closer to becoming the new owners of the historic Marineland Dolphin Adventure near the St. Johns-Flagler County line.
Palm Coast man arrested in Texas for sexually abusing child, deputies say
Read full article: Palm Coast man arrested in Texas for sexually abusing child, deputies sayAccording to a news release, the investigation began in May after a parent reported that Giovanni Curtis, 22, had inappropriately touched their child multiple times over several years.
‘Testament to this community:’ Volunteers rally at Daytona International Speedway for SNAP food drive
Read full article: ‘Testament to this community:’ Volunteers rally at Daytona International Speedway for SNAP food driveAccording to Sheriff Mike Chitwood, more than 39,000 households in Volusia County rely on SNAP benefits. With recent cuts taking effect, local food banks and volunteers say the need has surged in recent weeks.
These grocery stores are open on Thanksgiving in Central Florida
Read full article: These grocery stores are open on Thanksgiving in Central FloridaMost major grocery stores in Central Florida will be closed on Thanksgiving, so for people with a preferred store, getting everything on that list is paramount. But if you’re not picky, there are a handful of stores that will be open, albeit with reduced hours.
Where to find help with food in Central Florida
Read full article: Where to find help with food in Central FloridaAs the government shutdown continues, federal employees are working without paychecks, and starting Nov. 1, federal SNAP benefits will not be available. If you or someone you know needs help with food donations, check out these websites to find programs near you.
Fake cop used flashing lights to stop vehicle in Flagler County, deputies say
Read full article: Fake cop used flashing lights to stop vehicle in Flagler County, deputies sayA 22-year-old man was arrested Saturday night after using police-style emergency lights to stop another vehicle while driving recklessly through Flagler County, according to a news release.
Man dies months after Flagler County crash; family seeks custody of his unborn child
Read full article: Man dies months after Flagler County crash; family seeks custody of his unborn childThe family of a 22-year-old man is fighting for justice and custody of his child after he died from pneumonia while recovering in the hospital from a car crash.
More than a dozen No Kings rallies taking place in Central Florida Saturday, according to website
Read full article: More than a dozen No Kings rallies taking place in Central Florida Saturday, according to websiteIn Central Florida, at least 18 No Kings rallies are expected from Palm Coast to Poinciana, and of course, in Orlando on Saturday. They’re among 2,500 expected protests nationwide.
Expect traffic safety crackdowns in Flagler County as Biketoberfest begins in Daytona Beach
Read full article: Expect traffic safety crackdowns in Flagler County as Biketoberfest begins in Daytona BeachThe 33rd annual Biketoberfest starts Thursday in Daytona Beach. In nearby Flagler County, law enforcement is preparing for the traffic influx.
Florida judge issues restraining order against Rep. Cory Mills in cyberstalking case
Read full article: Florida judge issues restraining order against Rep. Cory Mills in cyberstalking caseOn Tuesday, a restraining order was approved against Central Florida Congressman Cory Mills, who was accused earlier this year of threatening his former girlfriend.
80-year-old woman dies after crashing into signs, trees in Flagler County, troopers say
Read full article: 80-year-old woman dies after crashing into signs, trees in Flagler County, troopers sayTroopers say an 80-year-old Palm Coast woman died after her vehicle ran off the roadway and crashed into two signs and several trees in Flagler County.
Flagler deputies arrest out-of-state fugitive in child sex crimes case
Read full article: Flagler deputies arrest out-of-state fugitive in child sex crimes caseFlagler County deputies arrested a man wanted out of North Carolina in connection to what the sheriff’s office says are more than a dozen sex offenses involving a minor, according to a news release.
Daytona Beach officer faces DUI charge after crashing into light pole at McDonald’s in Flagler, deputies say
Read full article: Daytona Beach officer faces DUI charge after crashing into light pole at McDonald’s in Flagler, deputies sayOfficials say an off-duty Daytona Beach police officer was arrested on DUI charges.
Coworkers, loved ones remember victims killed in Volusia County weekend hit-and-run crash
Read full article: Coworkers, loved ones remember victims killed in Volusia County weekend hit-and-run crashAs the Florida Highway Patrol continues to search for the person responsible for a hit-and-run crash that left three people dead in Volusia County over the weekend, co-workers and loved ones are remembering two of the victims who were married to each other.
State attorney to pursue death penalty in fatal shooting of Edgewater police officer
Read full article: State attorney to pursue death penalty in fatal shooting of Edgewater police officerThe state attorney in Volusia County plans to seek the death penalty in the case against 24-year-old Eduardo Machado, who is accused of fatally shooting an Edgewater officer, who was killed at a gas station last month.
3 killed, including Flagler deputy county administrator, in hit-and-run crash on I-4 in Volusia County
Read full article: 3 killed, including Flagler deputy county administrator, in hit-and-run crash on I-4 in Volusia CountyThree people, including a Flagler County official and his wife, were killed in a chain-reaction hit-and-run crash that prompted the partial closure of Interstate 4 in Volusia County overnight, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
What you need to know about rip currents at the beaches and how to escape one
Read full article: What you need to know about rip currents at the beaches and how to escape oneRip currents occur all year round in Florida, but they become more noticeable in the summer when more people venture out into the warmer water.
Motorcyclist, 18, struck, killed by car after hitting deer in Flagler County
Read full article: Motorcyclist, 18, struck, killed by car after hitting deer in Flagler CountyThe FHP says an 18-year-old Palm Coast man died when his motorcycle struck a deer in Flagler County and he was then hit by a car.
Review underway after deadly crash during deputy pursuit in Flagler County
Read full article: Review underway after deadly crash during deputy pursuit in Flagler CountyNewly-released dash camera video shows the moment a suspect crashed head on into a 71-year-old woman’s car while trying to get away from deputies.
Another 10 Central Florida restaurants shut down over health concerns
Read full article: Another 10 Central Florida restaurants shut down over health concernsLast week, 10 more Central Florida restaurants were forced to shut down — at least for a while — following local health inspections, according to state records.
Florida man arrested in Flagler County had sea turtle eggs, drugs in his possession, deputies say
Read full article: Florida man arrested in Flagler County had sea turtle eggs, drugs in his possession, deputies sayDeputies in Flagler County arrested a man in a van on Beverly Beach after they say they found sea turtle eggs on the floorboard of the vehicle, and a plethora of drugs throughout the van.
Fleeing burglary suspects were behind fatal car chase on I-95, Flagler sheriff says
Read full article: Fleeing burglary suspects were behind fatal car chase on I-95, Flagler sheriff saysThree fleeing burglary suspects were identified as the cause of a fatal head-on crash near Interstate 95 on Tuesday afternoon, according to the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office.
These Central Florida sheriffs will stop enforcing open carry gun ban amid appeals court ruling
Read full article: These Central Florida sheriffs will stop enforcing open carry gun ban amid appeals court rulingMost of Central Florida sheriff’s offices say they will no longer enforce Florida’s ban on openly carrying guns after a state appeals court ruled the ban was unconstitutional.
Flagler Beach proposes fishing restrictions to protect swimmers; anglers push back
Read full article: Flagler Beach proposes fishing restrictions to protect swimmers; anglers push backFlagler Beach is considering new restrictions on where people can fish along the beach. But local fishing groups are pushing back against the proposed ordinance.
15-year-old student arrested after pointing gun at Flagler County classmate, deputies say
Read full article: 15-year-old student arrested after pointing gun at Flagler County classmate, deputies sayA 15-year-old high school student was arrested after deputies say he brought a gun to school and later pointed it at another student in the bathroom of a McDonald’s, according to a news release.
Man accused of throwing glass bottles in Palm Coast liquor store, spitting at deputies
Read full article: Man accused of throwing glass bottles in Palm Coast liquor store, spitting at deputiesA man is accused throwing glass bottles inside a Palm Coast liquor store when the store clerk refused to sell more alcohol to him, according to the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office.
Here are the 9/11 ceremonies, remembrance events happening in Central Florida this year
Read full article: Here are the 9/11 ceremonies, remembrance events happening in Central Florida this yearRemembrance events throughout Central Florida are happening to honor the lives lost in the tragic Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.
Palm Coast ends years-long battle over house colors
Read full article: Palm Coast ends years-long battle over house colorsA years-long battle over house colors in Palm Coast is officially over. The city decided on set rules for homeowners who have been fighting to paint their homes in more lively colors.
Flagler County boy grazed by stray bullet from deputies’ target practice
Read full article: Flagler County boy grazed by stray bullet from deputies’ target practiceAn 11-year-old boy was grazed by a stray bullet that penetrated his home while two off-duty Flagler County deputies were conducting target practice nearby, according to sheriff’s office officials.
6 Central Florida restaurants shut down over health concerns, records show
Read full article: 6 Central Florida restaurants shut down over health concerns, records showLast week, six more Central Florida restaurants were forced to close temporarily after a visit from a health inspector, according to the Florida DBPR.
Winter Springs man arrested after Florida marijuana proposal fails to pass
Read full article: Winter Springs man arrested after Florida marijuana proposal fails to passA Winter Springs man has been arrested after an amendment on Florida’s ballots last year failed to pass, according to the Attorney General’s Office.
Flagler school district plans bus safety overhaul with new communication system, fixed routes
Read full article: Flagler school district plans bus safety overhaul with new communication system, fixed routesThe district will introduce an advanced, real-time communication system and fixed bus routes for drivers to improve student safety.
Northern Flagler County coastline to be reinforced with new dune project
Read full article: Northern Flagler County coastline to be reinforced with new dune projectFlagler County's fragile coastline is getting a major facelift with $9 million announced for dune restoration near MalaCompra Beach Park.
‘I’m shocked, real shocked:’ Revived Haw Creek Reserve project could reshape Bunnell’s future
Read full article: ‘I’m shocked, real shocked:’ Revived Haw Creek Reserve project could reshape Bunnell’s futureA massive development project that would add 6,100 new homes and nearly quadruple the size of Bunnell has received initial approval from city officials, marking a significant turnaround for the previously rejected project.
Florida man arrested in ‘arrest warrant’ scam, sheriff’s office says
Read full article: Florida man arrested in ‘arrest warrant’ scam, sheriff’s office saysAnother Central Florida investigation into an alleged scammer impersonating law enforcement has resulted in the arrest of a Palm Coast man, according to the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office.
Palm Coast man linked to ‘Scattered Spider’ cybercrime gang sentenced to 10 years for cryptocurrency theft
Read full article: Palm Coast man linked to ‘Scattered Spider’ cybercrime gang sentenced to 10 years for cryptocurrency theftA 20-year-old Palm Coast man linked to a massive cybercriminal gang is sentenced to 10 years in prison.
Brush fire in Flagler County may affect visibility on roadways, FHP says
Read full article: Brush fire in Flagler County may affect visibility on roadways, FHP saysA brush fire reported in Flagler County may cause visibility issues on roadways on Saturday afternoon, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Yea or neigh? Volusia County may open beaches for horseback riding
Read full article: Yea or neigh? Volusia County may open beaches for horseback ridingThe Volusia County Council will decide next week whether to move forward with a proposal to allow horseback riding on select beaches, offering residents and visitors a unique coastal experience.
Volusia County-based nonprofit delivers thousands of hygiene kits to local schools
Read full article: Volusia County-based nonprofit delivers thousands of hygiene kits to local schoolsWhat began in 2018 as a small idea to make sure girls had what they needed when they needed it most has grown into a county-recognized nonprofit helping thousands of students across Central Florida.
Russian man arrested in Central Florida construction scheme, deputies say
Read full article: Russian man arrested in Central Florida construction scheme, deputies sayA Russian man illegally living in Central Florida was arrested last week as part of a credit card fraud scheme, according to the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office.
Woman posing as a nurse sees thousands of patients before arrest in Florida, officials say
Read full article: Woman posing as a nurse sees thousands of patients before arrest in Florida, officials sayA woman arrested in Flagler County is accused of posing as a nurse for 18 months and seeing more than 4,000 patients before being caught.
Edgewater votes against ban on e-bikes and scooters from sidewalks, public parks
Read full article: Edgewater votes against ban on e-bikes and scooters from sidewalks, public parksThe city of Edgewater is moving forward with a ban on e-bikes and electric scooters in public parks and on sidewalks, joining a growing list of Central Florida communities taking a tougher stance on the increasingly popular devices.
Heroes with no shell: Flagler firefighters save baby turtles from storm drain
Read full article: Heroes with no shell: Flagler firefighters save baby turtles from storm drainTurtle hatchlings stuck in a storm drain. No ooze to mutate them, no rat to train them. They needed heroes. Enter Flagler Turtle Patrol, which contacted Flagler County Fire Rescue.
These Central Florida restaurants were shut down over health issues last week
Read full article: These Central Florida restaurants were shut down over health issues last weekLast week, over a dozen more Central Florida restaurants were forced to close — at least temporarily — over concerns brought by health inspectors, according to the Florida DBPR.
Over 100 cats removed from Palm Coast woman’s home. Here’s how the city plans to get them adopted
Read full article: Over 100 cats removed from Palm Coast woman’s home. Here’s how the city plans to get them adoptedDeputies removed some 100 cats from an elderly Palm Coast woman’s home following a residential welfare check and now the Flagler Humane Society is working to find them new homes.
Pier construction brings temporary parking headache to Flagler Beach businesses
Read full article: Pier construction brings temporary parking headache to Flagler Beach businessesConstruction has officially begun on the iconic Flagler Beach pier, marking the start of a major rebuilding effort after the structure took significant damage from hurricanes over the past decade.
Dolly Parton Imagination Library still going strong in Central Florida. Here’s where to find it
Read full article: Dolly Parton Imagination Library still going strong in Central Florida. Here’s where to find itSince 1995, the Dolly Parton Imagination Library — now with partners in five Central Florida counties — has distributed more than 280 million books to more than 3 million children from birth to age 5.
Deputies remove 96 cats from Palm Coast woman’s home following welfare check, sheriff’s office says
Read full article: Deputies remove 96 cats from Palm Coast woman’s home following welfare check, sheriff’s office saysDeputies removed 96 cats from an elderly Palm Coast woman’s home following a residential welfare check, according to a social media post.
Palm Coast couple arrested after leaving baby in car to drink at bar, deputies say
Read full article: Palm Coast couple arrested after leaving baby in car to drink at bar, deputies sayA Palm Coast husband and wife were arrested after they allegedly left a baby in their car while they had drinks in a bar, a news release said.
24 arrest warrants issued, 5 kilos of drugs recovered in Flagler undercover operation ‘Summer Slammer’
Read full article: 24 arrest warrants issued, 5 kilos of drugs recovered in Flagler undercover operation ‘Summer Slammer’A six-month undercover operation dubbed “Summer Slammer” resulted in 18 arrests and 5 kilos of drugs recovered, according to Flagler County Sheriff Rick Staly.
Palm Coast, Flagler County crack down on e-bikes after rise in crashes, lawbreaking
Read full article: Palm Coast, Flagler County crack down on e-bikes after rise in crashes, lawbreakingPalm Coast and the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office are stepping up enforcement on e-bikes after a surge in crashes and illegal activity. This crackdown follows the recent arrest of two teens who fled deputies on electric off-road bikes.
Lightning strike possible cause of clubhouse fire at Palm Coast apartment complex
Read full article: Lightning strike possible cause of clubhouse fire at Palm Coast apartment complexThe fire department was dispatched to Pine Lake Apartments after residents reported smoke coming from the clubhouse during an afternoon thunderstorm.
State sweep removes more than 20,000 illegal hemp packages from Central Florida, officials say
Read full article: State sweep removes more than 20,000 illegal hemp packages from Central Florida, officials sayThe Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services removed more than 20,000 packages of illegal hemp products in Central Florida during the state’s ongoing operation to ensure new child-protection standards, officials told News 6.