FLAGLER BEACH

Todays Briefing: Quick LinksIn Flagler and Palm Coast:Note: all government meetings noticed below are free and open to the public unless otherwise indicated. 4o Wellington Dr, Palm Coast. For AA and NA meetings in Palm Coast, Flagler Beach and Bunnell, go here. Jail Bookings and Last 24 Hours' Incidents in Flagler, Palm Coast, Flagler Beach, BunnellSources: Flagler County Sheriff's Office, Flagler Beach Police Department, Bunnell Police Department. Palm Coast Construction and Development Progress ReportsHeres a summary of the latest city developments as of Sept. 27, 2019, with a link to the full week in review here.

Friday, Saturday, Sunday: The Rotary Club of Flagler Beach is hosting the clubs First Annual Pickleball Tournament fundraiser. The event will be held at Wadsworth Park, 2200 Moody Blvd, Flagler Beach. Saturday: Cruising Steady, the Music and Friendship of Aretha Franklin and Smokey Robinson, 7:30 p.m. Flagler Auditorium, 5500 East Hwy 100, Palm Coast, call 386-437-7547. 4o Wellington Dr, Palm Coast. Jail Bookings and Last 24 Hours' Incidents in Flagler, Palm Coast, Flagler Beach, BunnellSources: Flagler County Sheriff's Office, Flagler Beach Police Department, Bunnell Police Department.

Palm Coast Alateen Sereniteen and Al-Anon meetings: Alateen, part of Al-Anon Family Groups, is for teens bothered by someone elses drinking. For AA and NA meetings in Palm Coast, Flagler Beach and Bunnell, go here. Blood Donations: The Big Red Bus will be at the following locations this week (schedule your donation by going to the website and entering a Palm Coast zip code, then locating one of the venues below):Saturday: Lowes, 315 Cypress Edge Drive, Palm Coast, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.Sunday: Walmart, 174 Cypress Point Parkway, Palm Coast, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Jail Bookings and Last 24 Hours' Incidents in Flagler, Palm Coast, Flagler Beach, BunnellSources: Flagler County Sheriff's Office, Flagler Beach Police Department, Bunnell Police Department. Palm Coast Construction and Development Progress ReportsHeres a summary of the latest city developments as of Oct. 11, 2019, with a link to the full week in review here.

The Rotary Club of Flagler Beach will host a Good Health for Life Wellness Retreat to benefit Project Share.

A 23-year-old Flagler Beach man was killed during a crash along U.S. Highway 92 in Volusia County Tuesday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

The Flagler county commission this morning heard the results of the $250,000 beach management study it commissioned last year.

The most comprehensive study to date about Flagler County's beaches paints a stark picture of climate change, rising seas and costs ahead.

A water main that serves residents and businesses on portions of the south-central area of Flagler Beach broke on Friday, requiring several days of repairs and a boil-water notice for affected residents and businesses next week. The water main broke in an area beneath the southeast corner of 6th Street and South Central Avenue. The main serves residents and businesses on South Central between South 5th and 7th streets, and on South 6th Street and South 7th Street between South Central and State Road A1A. On Monday, the section of South Central Avenue South 6th and 7th Street will be closed for all but local traffic. “This event highlights the importance of City investment in our underground infrastructure, which is truly the bones of our City,” City Manager William Whitson, who is partial to skeletal metaphors, especially when they involve catacombs, said today in the release.

The 11th annual Surfers for Autism event in Flagler Beach has been moved due to beach erosion on the north side of the Pier, according to the Flagler Beach Police Department.

It’s not exactly a silver lining in the nearly colossal loss of sand and dunes north of the Flagler Beach pier in the last few weeks. So you can’t necessarily say that an 18th century anchor wasn’t used in the 19th century, because you cut and go in a storm. The sand erosion, if this is happening fairly quickly, that could also move it. The team took time away from the grants to analyze the Flagler Beach fine. That wreck was exposed just like the anchor in Flagler Beach: by beach erosion, though in that case a powerful Nor’easter had ripped through beach.

Severe erosion on Flagler Beach’s dunes has city leaders looking for solutions before it leads to even bigger problems.

The city commission in Flager Beach will hold an emergency meeting Wednesday morning to discuss "severe coastal erosion" near the pier.

Erosion north of the Flagler Beach pier and around 13th Street South has left portions of the shore without beach, with sheer cliffs of sand.

Flagler County's Tourist Development council this morning approved a $739,000 grant for Palm Coast expansion of the city's tennis center.

Robin Bloom, 63, a resident of the Bulow RV resort in Flagler Beach, died in a fire at the mobile home she was sharing with a roommate.

Robin Bloom, 63, a resident of the Bulow RV resort in Flagler Beach, died in a fire at the mobile home she was sharing with a roommate.

The eastbound lanes across the bridge into Flagler Beach were shut down following a severe three-vehicle crash at SR100 and John Anderson.

Independence Day “Fireworks Over the Runways” in Palm Coast on Sunday, July 3, with a 20-minute production at the county airport.

Flagler Beach missed out on up to $739,000 in grant funds that had been available since January 2021.

Residents along Palm Drive in Flagler Beach have worried about flooding from the large future development of The Gardens, now Veranda Bay.

Flagler Beach Mayor Suzie Johnston cites yet more changes that the city commission had not approved to a fireworks contract.

Video captures a waterspout forming over the Atlantic Ocean.

A vigil in memory of the 31 victims of the Buffalo and Uvalde mass-shooting victims is at 8 p.m. Friday at Veterans Park in Flagler Beach.

Flagler Beach's inaugural Hang 8 dog-surfing competition drew close to 1,000 people over the five-hour event.

Richard Flanagan's Gould's Book of Fish

It’s to the point the educators estimate about 1,500 children are on waiting lists, stuck at home because there are just not enough teachers for the classes.

Taylor Morland has been selected to represent Flagler Beach at the Miss Florida USA/Miss Florida Teen USA Competition this May 27-29, 2022.

The Flagler County Commission approved spending $1.24 million out of reserves to buy two firetrucks in one fell swoop.

The Flagler Beach City Commission voted for a scaled back July 4 fireworks show as its provider said he couldn't do a show as big as pledged.

Live Navy bombings in the Ocala National Forest today, how the Koch brothers bought Mason University's Mercatus Center.

There will be two fewer guard chairs starting this summer, and only about a half-mile of beach along the boardwalk will be patrolled.

Flagler County's voting precincts will be reduced from 23 to 19. Early voting sites will increase from three to four.

Several things were said by officials at the Flagler Beach City Commission on fireworks that were either inaccurate or incomplete.

Fireworks by Santore, the fireworks manufacturer, cannot produce Flagler Beach's Independence Day show on July 4 for only $25,000.

The Flagler County tourism bureau is again on the hunt for land for a visitor center, preferably in Flagler Beach, near downtown and A1A.

ORLANDO, Fla. — Another dry, hot day is in store for Central Floridians. We’ll have daytime highs near 90 degrees in Orlando. READ: Orlando plans to buy 160 acres in east Orange CountyA cold front will move in on Wednesday morning. This will bring in some scattered showers and an isolated thunderstorm chance for Wednesday afternoon and evening. Behind the front, we’ll have slightly cooler weather to wrap up the week, with highs in the lower 80s.

Flagler Beach's glass-recycling machine will turn tons of glass into re-usable sand for public works, drainage or home uses, at $2 a pound.

Eryn Harris organized a rally in Flagler Beach in support of civil rights and the LGBTQ+ community and produced an Op-Art photo essay.

The one-day Hang 8 Dog Surfing Contest comes to Flagler Beach on May 21. Proceeds will go to the Humane Society and dog-rescue organizations.

Authorities lin Flagler Beach learned of a man threatening to blow up the pier and shoot people . The situation is ongoing.

A 15-year-old pedestrian was in critical condition after she was struck by an SUV on State Road A1A in Flagler Beach near Gamble Rogers.

A 15-year-old girl was struck and critically injured in Flagler County, troopers say.

Long-time Commissioner Jane Mealy again won handily, with James Sherman second, Bob Barnes and Tina-Marie Schultz also won.

Election Day in Bunnell and Flagler Beach, Helene Grimaud plays Bach, Voltaire on knowitalls, the Palm Coast City Council's bad behavior.

The court decision could potentially have ramifications in Flagler Beach, where the city owns Ocean Palms Golf Club.

Tiyona and Tyona Ash, 21-year-old twins born and raised in Bunnell, partnered with the Flagler Housing Authority for the clean-up.

Locating a visitor center at South 9th Street and State Road A1A in Flagler Beach on a parcel listed at $1.5 million is raising issues.

Flagler County won a long-sought easement from a Flagler Beach property owner, reducing holdouts to one in the long-deferred dunes project.

The cities of Flagler Beach and Bunnell had elections on Tuesday, March 8.

This blue beauty would make a great vacation home, full-time residence or a refuge from the cold winters up north.

Reducing Flagler Beach's lifeguard-protected zone by four blocks saves $25,000. Still, the city wants more than the $84,500 in county money.

The cold-weather shelter opens again, recalling "Homosexuality and Citizenship in Florida," the 1964 legislative report.

A 65-year-old motorcyclist was killed in a crash in Flagler, officials say.

Flagler Beach and Palm Coast agreed to leave well enough alone this year, with July 4 fireworks in Flagler Beach and Palm Coast's on July 3.

Flagler County will sue two Flagler Beach property owners to secure beachside easements for a dunes rebuilding project.

Five of the six members of the Flagler Beach City Commission are hesitant or opposed to ceding July 4 fireworks to Palm Coast.

Flagler County’s tourism bureau is in discussions to buy a lot on State Road A1A and South 9th Street in Flagler Beach for a visitor center.

Flagler County Sheriff Rick Staly is cautioning against simultaneous July 4 fireworks shows, and Eddie Branquinho now favors alternate days.

A voting rights rally near Wadsworth Park in Flagler Beach at noon, how a particular MLK quote is often used as a cudgel.

Veteran's Park sits in the middle of Flagler Beach and on Thursday it was filled with those it honors.

The iconic wooden pier in Flagler Beach has taken a hit and been damaged in several storms and hurricanes over the last decade. City commissioners voted last week to replace it.

A 21-year-old Flagler Beach man who originally claimed to be 16 is accused of sexually abusing a 14-year-old girl, according to the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office.

"Our main concern was making sure he was just going to live to see the next of his day and have another Miller Light," Stephanie Raffo said.

Weather officials confirm that an EF-0 tornado touched down in Flagler County.

A restaurant owner in Flagler Beach recently wrote a letter to Gov. Ron DeSantis saying the state needs to offer more help to restaurant owners.

FLAGLER COUNTY, Fla. – Gov. Flagler County is just one of the local health departments rescheduling appointments this week. No second doses have been rescheduled yet. Sark said those are for second doses and are rescheduled right now for Tuesday and Saturday of next week. In the meantime, the county is waiting to hear from the state if the Moderna vaccines will definitely be here or there could be more rescheduling.

FLAGLER BEACH, Fla. – While the extra rain and flooding Tropical Storm Eta brought to the state has many Floridians irked, the wildlife is absolutely loving it. The caption from the footage blames high tide and Tropical Storm Eta for the water woes. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission said tropical storms, hurricanes and other wild weather can pose some problems for manatees. “Manatees can become stranded or trapped during and after a hurricane or tropical storm. Anyone who encounters a stranded, trapped, injured or dead manatee can call FWC’s Wildlife Alert Hotline at 888-404-3922.

FLAGLER BEACH, Fla. – A woman in Flagler Beach is accused of stealing thousands of dollars from residents who believed they were paying her for a down payment on a puppy, according to police. Flagler Beach police said at least five victims have reported being scammed by Carissa Marie Sarno, who they say they either made made partial or full payments to because they believed they were buying a puppy from her. Police said once the victims paid Sarno, she would stop talking to them. This suspect preyed on her victims by taking their money and their hopes of owning a loveable puppy," Flagler Beach Police Chief Matt Doughney said. “We’d like to thank the public for their valuable assistance on this case via our Facebook page," Doughney said.

FLAGLER COUNTY, Fla. A waterspout was located off of Flagler Beach on Tuesday, News 6 viewer Bob Barrows took a photo and video of the funnel. News 6 Chief Meteorologist Tom Sorrells said no warnings or watches were in place at the time of the waterspout. Sorrells said the waterspout stayed in the water and did not come ashore. Storms were moving across Central Florida at the time of the waterspout, according to Sorrells. Flagler County will see a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8 p.m. on Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service.

FLAGLER BEACH, Fla. Some drivers stopped for speeding along a stretch of A1A in Flagler County will be given something instead of a ticket. The Flagler Beach Police Department is teaming up with the Department of Health for a new safety campaign called Masks for Motorists.Officers will be patrolling an area of A1A that recently saw a change in the posted speed limit. When a driver is stopped, police say instead of receiving a ticket, they will be given a written warning and a pack of cloth face masks. Police say the goal of the campaign is to educate drivers on the new speed limits while also providing support during the pandemic. The campaign runs through Aug. 31.

FLAGLER COUNTY, Fla. Given the demand, Flagler County is offering additional COVID-19 testing opportunities at four different locations throughout the month of July. Appointments are not necessary at the drive-thru and walk-up sites and results should be available within 10 days. Patients will receive free cotton face masks while supplies last. In addition, the Flagler County Community testing at Daytona State Colleges Flagler Campus will continue to operate. Appointements for that site can be made by calling 386-313-4200.

Chilly said she’s not too concerned about a crowded Flagler Beach and said people are doing a good job spreading themselves out. So, I think if they know where to go for the shuttle, I think it'll make it a lot easier," said Chilly. In Volusia County, social distancing signs pepper the beaches to remind folks to space out. "When they're directed to park in their pointed spot, you're already social distancing," said Volusia County Chair Ed Kelley. Outside, sunshine, social distancing, following the guidelines that we have,” said Kelley.

FLAGLER COUNTY, Fla. – The City of Flagler Beach has announced that the Flagler Beach Pier’s operating hours will be extended. “Upon our review of the Pier since it was re-opened on June 5, 2020, we’re pleased to announce that we’re extending the hours,” officials said. [MORE: Flagler Beach Pier reopens after months of closures due to coronavirus concerns]Starting Friday, the pier, bait shop and pier bathrooms will have the following hours:Pier & Bait Shop - Extended Hours:The hours of operation for the Pier and Bait Shop, each day, will be 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. According to officials, the beaches will be monitored by law enforcement and supplemented by city staff to ensure that proper social distancing guidelines are being adhered to for public safety. City officials had originally said the pier will be open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. seven days a week.

FLAGLER COUNTY, Fla. – The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office is working to identify a body found floating in Flagler Beach Monday. A boy found the body floating in the water around 4 p.m. A person nearby jumped into the water to pull the unconscious man to the shore and conducted CPR, according to a news release. Authorities rushed to Varn Park by North Ocean Shore Boulevard after getting the call. No one could identify the man, witnesses in the area telling deputies they never saw him get in the water or the park, investigators say. Deputies say the man was wearing boxers and socks and seemed like he had been floating in the water for a long while.

Officials with Flagler County’s Tourism Department said they want to highlight restaurants like The Golden Lion Cafe by launching a program called, “Pledge to Prevent.” The department will list the participating businesses that are following the rules to slow the spread of COVID-19. Lukasik said once a restaurant commits to the pledge, staff members will receive face masks, place mats, a decal and a certificate. Lukasik said 50 businesses have expressed interest and she said her team will start approaching restaurants sometime this week. “Everybody that comes into the restaurant now, it’s like they’re coming in again for the first time. Tourism-related businesses that would like to participate in the program can email tourism@visitflagler.com.

FLAGLER COUNTY, Fla. – An endangered kayaker is home safe after his vigilant neighbor followed the golden rule of “see something, say something,” according to the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office. On Thursday, deputies responded to 206 Osprey Lane in Flagler Beach after receiving reports of a missing person from the home. She also told deputies her brother was not very experienced with kayaks. “With the combined efforts of FCSO, Florida Fish and Wildlife, Flagler County FireFlight, Volusia County Sheriff’s Office AirOne helicopter and Seminole County’s ALERT helicopter, Jeffrey was located after an 9-hour search,” officials said. “This neighbor did a great job looking out for Jeffrey and calling us when he thought there might be a problem.

Some beach restrictions relaxed in parts of Brevard, Flagler countiesPublished: April 22, 2020, 10:38 amSatellite Beach and Cocoa Beach officials have reopened beaches for sunbathing, sitting in chairs and all other activities within city limits during the coronavirus pandemic — but groups must be five people or fewer.

FLAGLER COUNTY, Fla. – Flagler County officials met Monday to give an update on and discuss new measures to prevent the spread of coronavirus within the community. “We can make a difference in slowing the spread of the virus that’s causing COVID-19,” Lord said. “Lodging facilities should provide all visitors from those areas a copy of the order and when they receive reservation inquiries from those areas, they must inform them of the order,” Lord said. “The new county orders provide for criminal sanctions should you violate them-- being on the beach, getting out of quarantine, staying in a rental after the order went into effect,” Staly said. “In Flagler County we have 13 total positive residents, including one non-county resident and one hospitalization,” said Bob Synder, Public Health Officer for the Flagler County Department of Health.

FLAGLER BEACH, Fla. – Louise Wagner refused to leave her condo after watching Nor’easter type weather swirl around Flagler Beach last weekend. Pretty surprising.”The stormy weather damaged two newly installed dune walkovers that people use to walk onto the beach. I mean, I felt like I was in Matthew again,” Flagler Beach City Manager Larry Newsoms said. In 2016, Hurricane Matthew destroyed parts of A1A along with the dune walkovers. He said the rest of the walkovers that are on the list to be repaired will have the round posts.

Right whale with calf spotted off Flagler BeachPublished: January 6, 2020, 4:10 pmDanny Meyer was at Flagler Beach Monday morning when he spotted a right whale and her calf. His drone captured stunning video of the pair.

NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Fla. – Some New Smyrna Beach business owners and residents voiced their concerns to city commissioners on Tuesday asking them to consider keeping big box stores away from the historical areas of town. Almost 5,000 people signed a petition on change.org to keep parts of the city unique because they fear New Smyrna Beach could become “any town U.S.A.”“It’s time to put boots on the ground. McCarty helped create the petition and wants the big box stores to stay away from Canal Street, Flagler Avenue and the loop that goes through 3rd Avenue. White, who was born and raised in New Smyrna Beach, helped create the petition because he said it’s important to keep the neighborhood shops thriving. “It is about local business.

Flagler Beach city commissioners are proposing a 12.5% increase on water and sewer rates. If you need help with the Public File, call 407-291-6000.

Water, sewer rates could go up in Flagler BeachPublished: October 24, 2019, 4:58 pmResidents in Flagler Beach might have to start paying more on their sewer and water bills.