The newer technology is called Inmate Recognition and Identification System, better known as I.R.I.S. The technology scans the iris in the eyes to help positively identify new inmates before they are admitted into the jail and before they are allowed to leave the jail.

A Palm Coast man was sentenced to life in prison Friday after being convicted of the murder of a Bunnell teenager in 2022, according to the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office.

A Palm Coast man was sentenced to life in prison Friday after being convicted of the murder of a Bunnell teenager in 2022, according to the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office.

A 48-year-old Palm Coast woman has been charged with manslaughter in connection with the overdose death of 22-year-old Calvin Stull, whose body was discovered in Belle Terre Park just over one year ago.

The holiday season is time for joy and generosity, but it’s also when scammers try to exploit unsuspecting victims. The Bunnell Police Department is urging residents to stay vigilant and protect themselves from becoming targets of fraud.

The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help with an investigation after finding human blood Monday at Hidden Trails Park in Daytona North.

City officials have lifted the call to conserve water after Hurricane Milton caused intense flooding. Residents of Bunnell can return to normal water use.

The City of Bunnell announced Saturday morning it began debris pick-up following Hurricane Milton.

The East Flagler Mosquito Control District covers nearly 130 square miles in the eastern half of Flagler County, including the communities of Palm Coast, Bunnell, Marineland, Beverly Beach, and Flagler Beach, serving more than 85,000 residents. It was created by the Flagler County Board of Commissioners in 1952, with a mission to suppress mosquitoes that can cause illness, with minimal environmental impact. The district can raise revenue through property taxes to fund its operations.

K-9 Kyro, a German Shepherd, will serve alongside Master Deputy Marcus Dawson, whose previous partner, K-9 Baro, retired in August.

The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office is using a new device to safely detect drugs and explosives.

District and state leaders in St. Johns, Flagler, Putnam and Volusia counties want to “change the script” when it comes to substance use and violence among students.

The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office said the deputy assigned to the inmate who fled from a hospital on July 27 was likely sleeping during the escape.

The Bunnell Police Department is investigating a deadly stabbing that happened Friday morning.

The Bunnell Police Department is investigating a deadly stabbing that happened Friday morning.

The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office said deputies caught an inmate who escaped on foot while being treated at a hospital in Palm Coast after seven hours.

Authorities say an 11-year-Virginia boy is charged in Florida with calling in more than 20 bomb or shooting threats at schools.

A man pleaded guilty to multiple charges stemming from a child kidnapping investigation that began in July 2023, according to the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office.

U.S. Marshals and the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office made a third arrest in connection to a Bunnell shooting that left a 19-year-old bystander in critical condition.

A man was arrested in connection with a shooting that left a man in critical condition a week ago in Bunnell, according to the Bunnell Police Department.

A man was taken to a trauma center Sunday morning after he was shot by another man who thought he was “shooting at an animal” while hunting in a wooded area in Bunnell, according to police.

A 20-year-old man was critically injured in a shooting in Bunnell Saturday night, according to the Bunnell Police Department.

The Bunnell Police Department will soon be issued four automatic external defibrillators (AEDs) and the department intends to equip every officer with one.

A crash involving three vehicles left a 24-year-old woman dead and several people injured on State Road 100 at Deen Road near Bunnell, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Two pedestrians were killed, and one was injured after a hit-and-run in Flagler County early Sunday morning, according to Florida Highway Patrol.

A traffic stop in Bunnell resulted in the arrest of a fugitive and two other men for possession of narcotics Monday evening, according to the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office.

A 14-year-old Indian Trails Middle School student was arrested Friday morning after pulling a knife on students and staff, the Flagler County Sheriff's Office said.

A man was arrested Tuesday and is being accused of sexually battering a child multiple times over the span of several years, according to Flagler County Sheriff’s Office.

A Bunnell Elementary teacher has resigned after their involvement in an assembly that singled out Black students.

A Flagler County Detention Deputy is suspended without pay following an arrest

A 24-year-old Bunnell man was arrested Monday morning after a Lyft driver said he pointed a gun at their head and pulled the trigger. Fortunately the gun clicked, but didn't go off.

A 50-year-old man riding a bicycle was hit by a car Monday night and killed in Flagler County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

A 51-year-old Palm Coast man is facing multiple child sex charges related to a victim younger than 12 years old, the Flagler County Sheriff's Office said.

A 16-year-old is facing multiple felony charges after deputies said he drove a stolen car through St. Johns and Flagler counties with five other children along for the joyride.

A 36-year-old Bunnell man claimed a $1 million prize from a Florida Lottery scratch-off game.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and various Flagler County law enforcement departments are showing support by making some additions to patrol vehicles.

Residents in Bunnell in Flagler County on Sunday are still being asked to use essential water only.

The cities of Palm Coast, Flagler Beach and Bunnell in Flagler County have canceled garbage collection from Thursday, September 29 to Friday, September 30 due to Hurricane Ian and expected high winds.

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement has issued a Missing Child Alert for a teen last seen in Bunnell.

Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill to help pay for the medical and veterinary costs for retired police dogs on Friday morning.

Protect yourself by “simply not participating in the scam,” said officials.

Recent violence and increasing areas of blight in South Bunnell sparked the city's police department to respond with solutions instead of citations.

The deadly shootings of two teenagers in Bunnell this year are believed to be linked, Flagler County Sheriff Rick Staly said Friday.

A beloved high school basketball star was killed in a double shooting Tuesday evening in Bunnell.

The man tried to claim he was an undercover DEA agent, not a police officer, but the workers did what felt right and denied the discount.

Two men were arrested Monday during a raid at a Bunnell home prompted by a Flagler County Sheriff’s Office undercover narcotics operation.

A sergeant with the Bunnell Police Department died Tuesday in the line of duty, according to the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office.

Officials with the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office are warning residents of puppy scams happening throughout the county.

A cyclist died Sunday night after he was struck by a vehicle and run over by another in Palm Coast.

BUNNELL, Fla. – The city of Bunnell has decided not to host its traditional Halloween in Bunnell event in the Colony Park and Sawmill Estates neighborhoods this year, the city announced Tuesday. The decision follows guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, warning that door-to-door trick-or-treating and other holiday traditions could contribute to the spread of the coronavirus, and concerns raised by Bunnell residents. According to the city, there will be no city services in and around the Colony Park and Sawmill Estates neighborhoods. The city said it appreciates everyone’s understanding about this change and it hopes everyone stays safe during the holiday season. For additional information or questions, call the City Clerk Office at 386-437-7500 x 5.

The News-Journal reported that the dramatic shift started at 3:30 p.m. on Sept. 6 when McKenzie Davis took a call from a frantic mother. “When the mother told me the baby was breathing, it was a weight lifted off my chest,” Davis said. Davis told the caller to get the man out of the water, which was accomplished by other family members on scene. Davis told the caller to put the phone on speaker so she could provide instructions. Davis, who has been a dispatcher for two years, went right back to the 9-1-1 switchboard after the call.

The indictment of Joseph Colon on a murder charge in 2018 was the first of its kind in Flagler County. The first drug dealer in Flagler County to be charged with murder in connection with a drug overdose was sentenced to 30 years in prison on International Drug Overdose Awareness Day. He was booked into the Flagler County jail, where he has remained. Several months later, a Flagler County grand jury on Tuesday indicted Colon on a charge of first-degree murder in DeAngelis overdose death. Florida State Statute 782.04 was amended in 2017, allowing drug dealers to be charged with murder if their drug dealing results in a death.

BUNNELL, Fla. – Three people died when their cars exploded in flames after a head-on collision Friday night on State Road 100. The three occupants in the two vehicles were pronounced dead at the scene near Bunnell, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Authorities are investigating why one vehicle, which they believe was a pickup truck traveling at a high rate of speed, crossed the center line about 9 p.m. and struck a small passenger car head-on. The fire was so intense that the Daytona Beach News-Journal reports that investigators had difficulty identifying the makes and models of the vehicles involved in the crash. The victims were not identified as of late Saturday.

A Flagler County deputy and a Bunnell police officer had to be treated for narcotics exposure this weekend after an arrest in Bunnell. K-9 Deputy Gibson Smith and Bunnell police officer Jennifer Baker were at the scene after a report of a possible burglary. A short time after, Smith and Baker started feeling ill as well. Smith was given NARCAN to treat narcotics exposure and both Smith and Baker were taken to the hospital. I am thankful that Deputy Smith and Officer Baker are going to be OK.

ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. - Cleanup is underway after a semi-truck hauling cars caught on fire and shut down I-95 in southern St. Johns County, the Florida Highway Patrol reported. Nine new cars on the Proficient Auto Transport hauler were charred when flames ignited just after 4 a.m. The Sheriff's Office said firefighters from Flager and St. Johns County were all called to the fire. St. Johns County Sheriff's Office- Car hauler on fireTroopers said the driver noticed smoke from the engine and was able to pull over safely before flames engulfed the vehicle. All lanes of I-95 southbound near US-1 at the Bunnell exit were blocked while crews worked to clear the scene.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla - Rain ending across NEFLA but some light showers are possible over southern GA.Muggy and mostly cloudy conditions take over with temps in the mid to upper 70s overnight and Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Sunday we reset then rain comes back into the forecast after 2 pm with a 70% chance of storms and heavy downpours into the evening. Skies start partly cloudy then mostly cloudy by afternoon with SW to SE winds 10-15 mph. Monday-Tuesday through Friday No changes with a copy and paste forecast: Partly cloudy early followed by mostly cloudy skies with 70% chance of thunderstorms each afternoon. Copyright 2019 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved.

PALM COAST, Fla. – The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office responded to two severe crashes in Flagler County on Saturday. The sheriff is urging motorists to drive safely, be patient and avoid distractions so that everyone can arrive safely at their destination and enjoy a safe holiday season. “We have increased patrols on the roads this weekend,” Sheriff Staly said. Never text and drive or drive under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Let’s all do our part to ensure that everyone arrives alive for Christmas and their holiday weekend.”You can report aggressive driving at 386-313-4911

JACKSONVILLE, fla. – Flagler County Rainfall and Climate Report: April 2017April 2017 precipitation figures were mostly above normal values across the county. Our tropical rainy season begins in late May or early June and usually runs through October. Overall rainfall numbers ran close to normal or a little above in some places. The National Weather Service (NWS) reporting station in Daytona Beach maintains the official records for the region and is utilized in reference and reporting for the Flagler County area. Flagler County recognizes the reporting efforts of the community volunteer storm spotters and whose contributions assist in the collection of area rainfall data.

PALM COAST, Fla. – A Bunnell man was arrested in connection with an armed robbery at a Palm Coast Walgreens Tuesday, the Flagler County Sheriff's Office said. Matthew Green, 28, faces charges of armed robbery, grand theft of a firearm and grand theft. According to the Sheriff's Office, Green went to the Walgreens on Palm Coast Parkway about 6 a.m. and made verbal threats, pointing a brown handgun at the pharmacist. Deputies said they then tracked Green to his home and arrested him just before 2 p.m. Tuesday. Green was booked into the Flagler County Jail.