Flagler Beach is set to launch its first-ever paid parking program along State Road A1A and in city lots after the City Commission voted to select a vendor, with a targeted launch of mid-2027 and free passes promised for property owners.

At a city workshop on Friday, officials are expected to discuss what the future of the new pier could look like — including possible admission fees, fishing rules, operating hours and future amenities.

Flagler Beach city leaders are considering whether to start charging for parking near the beach, a change one potential parking vendor warns could bring intense public pushback.

On Monday, U.S. Congressman Randy Fine’s office reported that one of his campaign signs had been vandalized with a swastika symbol.

The project is designed to rebuild 5.5 miles of eroded coastline along the northern portion of Flagler’s beaches — from northern Flagler Beach up to Varn Park — restoring sand and dune systems that were wiped out by major storms that also destroyed sections of A1A.

Flagler Beach is considering a major expansion of its public surveillance network, with a city commission vote scheduled for Thursday on a proposal to install 30 security cameras across town.

Last week, another six Central Florida eateries were told to close after a visit from a health inspector, according to state records.

During the final week of May, another seven eateries across Central Florida were forced to close after a visit from a health inspector, according to state records.

The sheriff said that the man was arrested this week after his wife suspiciously died over four years ago. Now, he awaits extradition back to Virginia.

Flagler Beach is facing a fire department crisis after half its fire department resigned and the fire chief was fired — all within a two-week span — leaving residents and city officials scrambling for answers.

Tortugas’ Florida Kitchen shared clips of the encounter on social media, assuring followers that no one was hurt.

A massive sailboat that washed ashore along Flagler Beach has remained on the sand for more than six weeks, drawing crowds of curious visitors while also creating challenges for city officials trying to remove it.

A beached sailboat on Flagler Beach has become a local spectacle, drawing residents and visitors who stop to look.

Elections aren’t every four years; they happen all the time. 2026 is a midterm year, and some city elections are happening on three days in March in Flagler and Orange counties.

Flagler Beach firefighters helped save two adults and a child from a capsizing sailboat, according to the fire department.

Crews were also able to remove several sections of the old pier last week. Looking ahead, city officials say that — weather permitting — the project is less than two weeks from driving its first concrete test pile

A crash involving a pickup truck and a motorcycle killed a person in Flagler Beach and has shut down State Road A1A.

City officials announced on social media that crews will begin removing spans of the pier near the A-frame structure on the landward side and then work seaward.

Visitors from across North America traded traditional winter scenes for sand and surf this Christmas Eve, as Central Florida’s beaches drew holiday crowds seeking warmth and sunshine.

A Flagler Beach man suffered fatal injuries in a motorcycle crash near Bunnell, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Law enforcement officers in Flagler County broke car windows to rescue an unconscious driver who was later arrested on drug charges after fentanyl was found in his vehicle.

No injuries were reported after a fire damaged a home in Flagler Beach on Saturday morning, according to fire officials.

Flagler Beach is considering new restrictions on where people can fish along the beach. But local fishing groups are pushing back against the proposed ordinance.

A night "Under the Stars," a food festival and more on tap this weekend.

Wild hogs are tearing up a Flagler County cemetery, leaving major damage behind.

Flagler Beach firefighters found their hands full of fur while responding to what was first thought to be a puppy in need of rescuing, trapped deep in a drain pipe.

Construction 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.

The Flagler Beach Fire Department and Ocean Rescue will receive framed certificates along with vegan chocolates from PETA.

That's not something you see every day -- even in Florida.

Last week, another four restaurants across Central Florida were told to close after they were visited by a health inspector, according to the Florida DBPR.

Crews will begin the demolition of Flagler Beach’s iconic pier.

News 6 is diving into a brand-new project that aims to protect Florida's coast from storms.

An abandoned shrimp boat washed ashore on Flagler Beach on Sunday evening, according to a news release.

Flagler Beach is grappling with a parking dilemma that has business owners looking for answers.

Several cities in Central Florida are marking a significant milestone this year as they celebrate their 100th birthdays in 2025

A 54-year-old Palm Coast man riding a motorcycle in Flagler Beach was killed in a crash after attempting to overtake an SUV, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

For those looking, Florida is a hotspot for strange and mysterious places in out-of-the-way spots.

A Daytona Beach police officer is facing a DUI charge after police say he crashed his pick-up in the early hours of Thanksgiving Day in Flagler Beach.

The 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.

No crook should ever slip through the cracks again at the Flagler County jail.

Flooding 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.

Flagler County leaders announced evacuation orders on Tuesday ahead of Hurricane Milton’s landfall in Florida.

A man was shot in the arm in Flagler Beach by a suspect who has not yet been identified, according to police.

Deputies in Flagler County have a new drug detection device aimed at keeping them safe and helping them catch criminals quickly.

The 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.

Flagler Beach is known for beautiful water, but right now there is a lot of construction as crews try to protect the beach from erosion.

If you're looking to avoid off-beach or on-beach parking fees, we've got you covered.

While Central Florida's coast didn't take a direct hit from Hurricane Debby, the storm surge and ocean are still pretty rough.

Florida is filled with strange places, but there are a few where you’ll have to take a trek to see them for yourself.

With major beach renourishment projects going on to restore its dunes, Flagler County said it is causing some confusion for sea turtles.

A person of interest has been arrested in Georgia following the suspicious death of a woman in Flagler Beach, according to police.

Flagler County announced on Monday it is looking for photographers to submit their weather-themed images for the Florida Association of Counties (FAC) 2024-25 calendar contest.

The curfew was unanimously approved by the city council on Thursday, with the chief of police claiming it will help officers protect the community's youth.

A dune renourishment project nearly 14 years in the making in Flagler County is officially underway.

The 3.5-mile project spans the coast of Flagler Beach from Gamble Rogers State Park to North 7th Street.

Four Central Florida sheriffs will continue to lead their respective law enforcement agencies after getting no opponents for their reelection races this week.

Summer break has only been here a few weeks, but Flagler Beach police said several issues with teenagers and kids getting into trouble have popped up.

Flagler County commissioners said they have to find money to keep nourishing their fragile beaches in the future. One of their options is looking to residents with a county-wide tax.

State parks will offer free entry this Memorial Day weekend for Florida residents.

Residents anticipate floods after strong hurricanes, but they don't understand the day-to-day flooding.

The city of Flagler Beach is working quickly to rebuild, renovate and expand on its iconic fishing pier. Could it include a new, 4,200-square-foot promenade?

Police in Flagler Beach said they have done the research, and the speed limit should be lowered in the city.

A person was shot and injured Sunday evening in Flagler Beach, according to a news release.

Construction started on the first of two buried seawalls along A1A to help protect the roadway in Flagler and Volusia counties.

A portion of State Road A1A (South Ocean Shore Boulevard) in Flagler Beach was partially closed Thursday after torrential rains caused a washout, according to police.

Starting this week, transportation crews will begin building a special seawall along State Road A1A in Flagler Beach, and that could lead to lane closures and traffic shifts.

Here are the results for the city race in Flagler Beach.

A Google Nest camera in Flagler Beach captured crazy video of a meteor blazing in the sky.

It's been nearly 12 years since Sandra Lemire disappeared without a trace.

Flagler Beach police warned people to stay off of the sand dunes after they shared photos on social media showing recent damage they believe was caused by beachgoers.

Their 'Christmas Jammies' video went viral in 2013. Now, 10 years later they are still creating videos and so much more.

Barnhill’s Café, Bar & Grill, opening mid-January, will be located at 208 S. Central Avenue in Flagler Beach.

Police in Flagler Beach say the man who sprayed hateful graffiti on several businesses in the area last month has been identified and an arrest warrant has been issued. The only trouble is, he’s now in Ireland, police say.

Messages of hate are popping up once again around Florida as the outrage continues.

The police department announced that the man used spray paint to “air his hate-based thoughts” on the businesses over the past few nights.

Their 'Christmas Jammies' video went viral in 2013. Now, 10 years later they are still creating videos and so much more.

Prepare for big detours if you're in Ormond Beach.

Part of A1A in Northern Volusia County took a beating in Tuesday night's storm. The storm surge created a washout in parts of the road, forcing emergency crews to close it through the following morning.

In a release, police said the citizen found the sea turtle on the beach before handing it over to one of the department’s patrol officers.

Idalia made landfall Wednesday morning as Category 3 hurricane in the Big Bend area of Florida, but officials in Flagler Beach are worried about further erosion in an area hard hit by past storms.

A man who was killed almost 26 years ago in Flagler Beach was recently identified with help from forensic genealogists, according to the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office.

Police said the hotel will be built west of Veterans Park between South Central Avenue and South Daytona Avenue at the site of the former Farmers Market.

A 29-year-old woman from Palm Coast was arrested early Saturday, accused of drunken driving in a crash with three police units that were conducting a traffic stop in Flagler Beach, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Flagler County officials have released a parking guide for nighttime beachgoers to follow during turtle-hatching season.

With three “disturbances” reported in the tropics this week, Flagler County officials are pushing for residents to prepare for potentially severe storms.

A missing woman was found dead near her home in Flagler Beach, officials say.

A stretch of State Road A1A is back open after a washout forced officials to divert traffic over the weekend.

News 6 is seeing the results of a unique jail cooking class that began last year.

The Flagler Beach All-Stars have created a tradition of cleaning the beaches the morning after the Fourth of July party ends in the city.

A Flagler Beach business suffered significant fire damage early Saturday, according to officials.

The state is giving Flagler County an additional $18 million for dune restoration.

Days after the start of hurricane season, leaders in Flagler County received an update on efforts to protect State Road A1A from the effects of future storms.

A first-ever women’s surf festival is making waves in Flagler Beach this weekend.

The second annual Hang 8 Dog Surfing competition is set to return to Flagler Beach on Saturday, according to county officials.

After a month of very dry weather, a stationary weather pattern made for a very stormy and severe stretch for Central Floridians.

Despite a threat of severe weather, the family of Christian Romero still found a way to celebrate his life Thursday night.

The Florida Highway Patrol identified the man that died Sunday after a 15-year-old ran a red light in an Orange County crash.

Usually, when you think of surfing, you don’t think of dogs.

A video submitted by a News 6 viewer shows beachgoers helping a sea critter that washed up on the shore in Flagler County Friday afternoon.

During a Thursday night meeting, Flagler Beach commissioners approved a dog-surfing contest that's expected to take place in May.