Flagler News Weekly

01/17/2025

A milestone moment in Flagler’s health care journey with AdventHealth Palm Coast.

PALM COAST, Fla. – “Once you choose hope, anything is possible” read the words on the screen of the Hope Wall inside the foyer of the Freytag Cancer Center. Truer words have never been spoken. Decades in the making, the dream of tenacious community members like Tony Papandrea, Chairman of the ...

01/17/2025

Presenting the inaugural open house for new residents, alumni of the Palm Coast Citizens Academy were thrilled by the turnout on Thursday, January 16 at the Palm Coast Community Center.

01/16/2025

Taking Flagler County health care to the next level, AdventHealth Palm Coast cut the ribbon on the Freytag Cancer Center on January 16, 2025.

01/16/2025

Florida deserves a senator who stands unapologetically for conservative principles, supports law enforcement, has a strong record of combatting illegal immigration, and is ready to deliver on President Trump's agenda. Attorney General Ashley Moody's exemplary track record shows her commitment to these principles. A fifth-generation Floridian, she has served the people of Florida honorably as a prosecutor, judge, and Attorney General.

I look forward to seeing Senator Moody fight the good fight against the entrenched interests in Washington, and I know she will be a critical part of bringing President Trump's America First agenda to fruition.

01/16/2025

Last day.

Today is the last day to request a mail ballot for the 2025 Special Primary Election!

Mail ballot requests must be received by 5:00 p.m. today. Place a request for a mail ballot by phone, (386) 313-4170 or online: https://www.flaglerelections.gov/Request-a-Mail-Ballot

Many voters in our county prefer to vote by mail for the convenience of voting from home, due to work, travel, transportation, or health reasons. We mail ballots all over the world to overseas citizens and our military service members who are serving overseas. Florida has been a no-excuse absentee (also known as Vote-By-Mail) state for over 20 years. If you have questions about the mail ballot process in Flagler County, please visit our Mail Ballot FAQ page to learn more: http://flaglerelections.gov/How-To-Vote/Mail-Ballot-FAQ

A special election has been called to fill the upcoming vacancy in Congressional District 6. This is a partisan office and a countywide election, which will include both a Primary and General. Primary Election Day is January 28, 2025. More information:
https://www.flaglerelections.gov/Election-Info/2025-Special-Elections

01/16/2025

Fun times.

𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 I 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗹 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽
Palm Coast City Council voted last Tuesday to approve an amendment to the current monthly meeting schedule for all upcoming City Council meetings and workshops beginning in February 2025.

Read more here: https://www.palmcoast.gov/newsroom/home/details/city-council-evening-workshop

01/16/2025

Stop by today!

Palm Coast – The Palm Coast Citizens Academy Alumni Ambassadors are excited to host the first-ever Connecting Palm Coast Expo, a unique event designed to welcome and support new and recently settled residents. This free event will be held on January 16, 2025, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Palm Coas...

01/15/2025

Leading with excellence.
Castillo de San Marcos National Monument

ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. – Castillo de San Marcos National Monument joins a growing number of tourism and recreation-related organizations in northeast Florida to be awarded the Certified Autism Center™ designation by The International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES...

01/15/2025

Established.

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Governor Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis established the Hope Florida Office within the Executive Office of the Governor to oversee and administer the growing Hope Florida Pathway to Prosperity Initiative. Established in 2021, Hope Florida is a first-of-its-kind initia...

01/15/2025

Come Celebrate the Amazing People Behind Flagler Schools!
We're so excited to honor the incredible educators and staff who make Flagler Schools a place of inspiration, growth, and opportunity. These everyday heroes go above and beyond to shape our students’ futures, and it’s time to give them the recognition they truly deserve!
Open invite to the community—everyone is welcome to join us for this special celebration!

🗓 When: Monday, January 27th
📍 Where: Fitzgerald Performing Arts Center
⏰ Time: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Let’s come together to celebrate the hard work, passion, and commitment that make Flagler Schools so special. We’d love to see you there! 💙

01/15/2025

Enhancing the A1A corridor.

PALM COAST, Fla. – January 14, 2025 – Nexus 360, a firm specializing in PR, marketing, communications and strategic planning, is proud to announce its partnership with Friends of A1A Scenic & Historic Coastal Byway, Inc. Together, the two organizations are embarking on a mission to enhance the p...

01/15/2025

Reserve your tickets today.

01/14/2025

Getting ready for the sale Flagler Volunteer Services, Inc.

01/14/2025

In remembrance.

(Tallahassee, Fla.) – Today, as his first bill of his Senate career, State Senator Tom Leek (R-Ormond Beach) filed legislation in honor of Daytona Beach Police Department officer Jason Raynor who was killed in 2021 in the line of duty. The legislation, to be named the “Officer Jason Raynor Act,....

01/14/2025

Congratulations.

Sheriff Rick Staly announced today that he has appointed Commander Joseph Barile as the Chief Deputy of the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office. The Chief Deputy will be responsible for law enforcement and court and detention operations.

FCSO has not had a Chief Deputy since the retirement of Undersheriff Jack Bisland six years ago. For the last six years, these duties have been split between Chief of Staff Mark Strobridge and Sheriff Staly.

Chief Deputy Barile has been with the Agency since 2007 and has previously served in the Community Policing and Investigative Services divisions. Prior to his appointment as Chief Deputy, he served as the Commander of the Homeland Security and Investigations Section and has been at the forefront of the innovation and success of the Real Time Crime Center.

Chief Deputy Barile holds a Bachelor of Science in Homeland Security and is currently matriculating his master’s degree in Criminal Justice. He is a graduate of the Florida Sheriffs Association’s Commanders Academy, where he was the class president, and is a recent graduate of the prestigious FBI National Academy.

“I am fortunate that I have many leaders within our staff. Chief Deputy Barile graduated from Flagler Palm Coast High School and joined FCSO as a Deputy Sheriff as he continued his college education,” said Sheriff Staly. “He has been promoted through the ranks and is well-respected within the FCSO team. He has been instrumental in implementing cutting-edge technology that has helped us reduce crime. FCSO and our community run through his veins, and he will help deliver our vision for a safer community, with the continual challenge of unprecedented growth.”

“I am very honored to be appointed Chief Deputy,” said Chief Deputy Barile. “Sheriff Staly has changed the culture and foundation of the Sheriff’s Office, which is now recognized as a leader in law enforcement and detention services across Florida and America. It is my honor to assist in delivering the best guardianship policing services possible for our community.”

01/13/2025

🚨 Join Us for the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics! 🚨

Mark your calendars for February 22nd, 2025 at 10 AM! 🏃‍♂️🔥

Come together with law enforcement officers and the community for a fun and meaningful event to support Special Olympics. We'll kick off with a run, followed by food, drinks, and games to celebrate and raise funds for this amazing cause!

🌟 Date: February 22, 2025
🌟 Time: 10:00 AM
🌟 Location: [61 Sheriff E.W. Johnston Drive, Bunnell, Florida 32110]

Don't miss out on a day of fitness, fun, and giving back! 🙌

01/13/2025

An exciting start to the week as City of Palm Coast, USTA Florida, and the Flagler County Tourism Office cut the ribbon on the new clay tennis courts including the addition of a show court, bringing the total number of courts to 15 at the Southern Recreation Center.

01/13/2025

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