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Suspected explosive devices discovered during drug raid at Palm Coast home
Read full article: Suspected explosive devices discovered during drug raid at Palm Coast homeWhen the Flagler County SWAT team raided the Palm Coast home of Andrew Bouvier, 51, they said they found two homemade explosive devices along with 28 pounds of packaged marijuana and marijuana products, three guns, and a little more than $1,100 in cash.
Flagler County man, 81, dies after car strikes him while crossing the road: FHP
Read full article: Flagler County man, 81, dies after car strikes him while crossing the road: FHPA Palm Coast man, 81, died Saturday morning after he was hit by a vehicle while walking across the street, according to Florida Highway Patrol.
Palm Coast man accused of threatening workers with machete because ‘he was inconvenienced’ with roadblock
Read full article: Palm Coast man accused of threatening workers with machete because ‘he was inconvenienced’ with roadblockA 43-year-old man was arrested Wednesday and accused of threatening workers of a stormwater inspection and maintenance company with a machete in Palm Coast.
Man sentenced to 30 years in prison for sexual battery on a juvenile in Flagler County
Read full article: Man sentenced to 30 years in prison for sexual battery on a juvenile in Flagler CountyA 28-year-old man was sentenced to 30 years in prison for sexually battering a juvenile multiple times over several years in Flagler County.
Some Flagler County residents urged to evacuate ahead of Hurricane Milton, shelter opens Wednesday
Read full article: Some Flagler County residents urged to evacuate ahead of Hurricane Milton, shelter opens WednesdayFlagler County officials urged residents to finalize their preparations as soon as possible before Hurricane Milton’s arrival.
Man sentenced to 55 years in prison for two separate Palm Coast murders
Read full article: Man sentenced to 55 years in prison for two separate Palm Coast murdersA 20-year-old man, Devandre Bernard Williams was sentenced to prison Wednesday, for his involvement in the murders of Noah Smith and Keymarion Hall.
2024 Voter's Guide: East Flagler Mosquito Control District
Read full article: 2024 Voter's Guide: East Flagler Mosquito Control DistrictThe 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.
Traffic stop in Flagler County leads to arrest of man wanted in Virginia for 2010 murder
Read full article: Traffic stop in Flagler County leads to arrest of man wanted in Virginia for 2010 murderA man connected to a 14-year-old Virginia cold case murder was arrested in Palm Coast after a traffic stop.
Victim ‘mortified’ after Flagler County deputies show up at her door to tell her she was sexually abused in ambulance
Read full article: Victim ‘mortified’ after Flagler County deputies show up at her door to tell her she was sexually abused in ambulanceThe woman who the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office said was sexually abused by a former paramedic in an ambulance learned about the disturbing incident nearly three years later.
Former Flagler County paramedic caught on video molesting unconscious patient on the way to hospital: FCSO
Read full article: Former Flagler County paramedic caught on video molesting unconscious patient on the way to hospital: FCSOA former Flagler County Fire Rescue (FCFR) paramedic has been arrested after deputies said he was caught on video molesting an unconscious woman while on duty.
Flagler County Sheriff’s Office tackles suicide prevention with extensive training
Read full article: Flagler County Sheriff’s Office tackles suicide prevention with extensive trainingSeptember is Suicide Prevention Month and it’s during this time that a spotlight is placed on the dark reality of people taking their own lives because of a mental health crisis.
New information reveals how a stolen Ferrari from Rhode Island ended in a high-speed chase in Flagler County
Read full article: New information reveals how a stolen Ferrari from Rhode Island ended in a high-speed chase in Flagler CountyNew information along with newly released bodycam and surveillance video is shedding more light onto the events that led up to a high speed chase involving a stolen Ferrari.
2024 Voter’s Guide: Palm Coast Mayor, City Council & charter amendment
Read full article: 2024 Voter’s Guide: Palm Coast Mayor, City Council & charter amendmentVoters in Palm Coast will choose a mayor and two council members in the general election. These races are non-partisan, and open to all voters inside the Palm Coast city limits. All three races were initially on the ballot in the August primary, but as no candidate in any of the races received more than 50% of the votes in that contest, the top two finishers in each race advance to the November election.
Flagler County deputy was likely asleep when inmate escaped hospital in Palm Coast: FCSO
Read full article: Flagler County deputy was likely asleep when inmate escaped hospital in Palm Coast: FCSOThe 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.
After a 7-hour search, Flagler County deputies arrest inmate who escaped from hospital in Palm Coast
Read full article: After a 7-hour search, Flagler County deputies arrest inmate who escaped from hospital in Palm CoastThe 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.
Theft suspect caught after escaping hospital in Palm Coast, sheriff’s office says
Read full article: Theft suspect caught after escaping hospital in Palm Coast, sheriff’s office saysThe Flagler County Sheriff’s Office is calling on the community to help find a theft suspect who escaped from a hospital in Palm Coast on Saturday, News4JAX sister station WKMG in Orlando reported.
Flagler County deputies searching for man accused of assaulting clerk at Palm Coast gas station
Read full article: Flagler County deputies searching for man accused of assaulting clerk at Palm Coast gas stationThe Flagler County Sheriff’s Office is looking for an armed man accused of an assault at the Shell gas station at 5 Old Kings Road in Palm Coast on June 21.
Longest resident ‘Charlie,’ dozens of other pets to seek forever home at adoption event in Flagler County
Read full article: Longest resident ‘Charlie,’ dozens of other pets to seek forever home at adoption event in Flagler CountyThe Flagler Humane Society is inviting the community to a special pet adoption event Saturday.
Sheriff addresses recent shooting, bomb threats targeting several Flagler County schools
Read full article: Sheriff addresses recent shooting, bomb threats targeting several Flagler County schoolsAfter a week of shooting threats targeting schools in Flagler County, Sheriff Rick Staly held a press conference Thursday afternoon to address concerns and “set the record straight” on the incidents.
Flagler County man charged with aggravated battery for stabbing after religious debate, police say
Read full article: Flagler County man charged with aggravated battery for stabbing after religious debate, police sayA 22-year-old man from Palm Coast was arrested and charged with two counts of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon after stabbing a man after a religious debate, according to the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office.
Man accused in $1M Texas jewelry store heist arrested in Palm Coast
Read full article: Man accused in $1M Texas jewelry store heist arrested in Palm CoastA man who is accused of robbing a Texas jewelry store of over $1 million in jewelry was arrested in Palm Coast this week, according to the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office.
Suspected organized theft ring busted following dangerous chase in Palm Coast
Read full article: Suspected organized theft ring busted following dangerous chase in Palm CoastMultiple people including a Flagler County deputy found themselves in harm’s way when a suspected trio of organized thieves attempted to evade capture.
Social media, insurance, hemp: 10 of the biggest issues in the just closed 2024 Florida Legislative session
Read full article: Social media, insurance, hemp: 10 of the biggest issues in the just closed 2024 Florida Legislative sessionThe 2024 legislative session ended Friday with an annual hanky-drop ceremony in the rotunda between the House and Senate chambers. Here are snapshots of 10 big issues from the session
Car safety organization gives safety tips after family was rescued from submerged car in Flagler County
Read full article: Car safety organization gives safety tips after family was rescued from submerged car in Flagler CountyFlagler County deputies and firefighters rescued two adults and a child from a car submerged in a water-filled ditch on January 5th around 6 p.m. on S.R. 100 West in Palm Coast. A safety organization gave tips on what to do during a situation like this.
Another part of fish box lid located from boat of 3 missing fishermen, families ask to stay on the lookout
Read full article: Another part of fish box lid located from boat of 3 missing fishermen, families ask to stay on the lookoutMore pieces of the boat — believed to be the one that three missing Brunswick fishermen were last seen on — have been found Wednesday morning near Jungle Hut Park in Palm Coast.
Palm Coast man found guilty for stalking, soliciting sex from juvenile
Read full article: Palm Coast man found guilty for stalking, soliciting sex from juvenileA 47-year-old man from Palm Coast has been found guilty of stalking and soliciting sex from a minor, according to the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office.
Severe storm risk this evening into overnight
Read full article: Severe storm risk this evening into overnightLight shower activity is moving into Nassau and Duval County this morning but none of this is expected to be severe throughout the morning. Temperatures across the area are in the low to mid 50s, a cool start.SATURDAY SEVERE: Later on, showers and thunderstorms will increase over the viewing area where the SPC has highlighted the I-95 corridor and our coastal areas for a slight risk of severe storms (level 2/5) with a 5% tornado risk area over the I-95 corridor from Fernandina beach all the way down to the Palm Coast where isolated Flood watches, coastal flood advisories, high surf advisory and wind advisories have been issued through Sunday morning. TIMING: Scattered severe storms will push from the south after 4PM this afternoon and the tornado potential increases heading into the evening and overnight as a gulf low moves over our area. Best chance for the risk of tornadoes is 7PM Saturday-Sunday Morning along with severe winds (65+mph possible)SUNDAY: Scattered severe storms will continue overnight into the early morning hours. The severe threat will dwindle after lunch time, but showers and gusty winds will continue throughout the day on Sunday. Winds will be from the West 15-20 MPH gusts up to 30 MPH.Rest of the week: Monday sunshine will return with cool temperatures all around. Highs in the upper 50s and 60s and overnight frost into Tuesday will be possible.
22-year-old uncle of 18-month-old girl accidentally shot in Palm Coast accused of manslaughter
Read full article: 22-year-old uncle of 18-month-old girl accidentally shot in Palm Coast accused of manslaughterA 21-year-old man was arrested Wednesday and accused of manslaughter following the shooting death of an 18-month-old girl in Flagler County in September, Flagler County Sheriff Rick Staly announced Thursday.
Woman shot by FHP in Palm Coast accused of speeding toward trooper, faces 8 total charges
Read full article: Woman shot by FHP in Palm Coast accused of speeding toward trooper, faces 8 total chargesThe Florida Highway Patrol said the woman who was shot by a trooper after she accelerated her vehicle toward the trooper last week in Flagler County was arrested Thursday and faces multiple charges related to the incident.
EF-2 tornado rips through Palm Coast, causes ‘catastrophic’ damage to some homes; no one hurt
Read full article: EF-2 tornado rips through Palm Coast, causes ‘catastrophic’ damage to some homes; no one hurtA powerful tornado tore through the Indian Trails “B-Section” Neighborhood of Palm Coast just before 5 a.m. Thursday during a Weather Authority Alert, leaving several homes with “catastrophic” damage, officials said.
Questions surround the shooting death of a 1-year-old girl in Flagler County
Read full article: Questions surround the shooting death of a 1-year-old girl in Flagler CountyA 1-year-old girl was shot and killed in Flagler county, and there have been no arrests connected to her death. The Flagler County Sheriff said the child did not touch the gun.
1-year-old dies in shooting that may have been accidental inside Palm Coast home; person of interest identified
Read full article: 1-year-old dies in shooting that may have been accidental inside Palm Coast home; person of interest identifiedThe Flager County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a 1-year-old girl was shot and killed Sunday night. The shooting may have been accidental, the sheriff said, but a person of interest has been identified and arrested on a separate charge.
Palm Coast man charged with sex crimes against child under 12, deputies say
Read full article: Palm Coast man charged with sex crimes against child under 12, deputies sayA 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.
Florida residents keep pulling guns on their neighbors and drivers. What should you do during a dispute?
Read full article: Florida residents keep pulling guns on their neighbors and drivers. What should you do during a dispute?There has been a recent rash of violence across Florida that has included clashes between neighbors and drivers. In some cases, lives were lost.
Video shows Palm Coast man pull a gun, threaten to kill woman after accusing her of backing into his driveway
Read full article: Video shows Palm Coast man pull a gun, threaten to kill woman after accusing her of backing into his drivewayThe Flagler County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man Saturday after he pointed a gun at a woman he accused of backing into his driveway.
Police pursuit from Florida to Georgia ends with suspected robber in critical condition, shot 8 times: officials
Read full article: Police pursuit from Florida to Georgia ends with suspected robber in critical condition, shot 8 times: officialsA Georgia man led police on a pursuit across five counties from Florida to Georgia after robbing a Palm Coast gas station before being shot by a Camden County gas station clerk, according to the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office.
Necropsy on orca that died after washing ashore in Palm Coast finds no sign of human effects
Read full article: Necropsy on orca that died after washing ashore in Palm Coast finds no sign of human effectsA necropsy has been done on a 21-foot orca that died after washing up Wednesday morning on the beach at Jungle Hut Park in Palm Coast, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said.
‘Extremely rare’: 21-foot orca dies after washing ashore in Palm Coast
Read full article: ‘Extremely rare’: 21-foot orca dies after washing ashore in Palm CoastFlagler County Sheriff’s Office deputies are at Jungle Hut Park in Palm Coast after a 21-foot orca whale washed up on the beach this morning.
Condo association president arrested 3rd time on charges related to video voyeurism, Flagler deputies say
Read full article: Condo association president arrested 3rd time on charges related to video voyeurism, Flagler deputies sayThe homeowners association president of a condominium complex in Flagler County has been arrested for a second time on charges of video voyeurism, according to the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office.
Man with face covering and rifle walks into gas station in Palm Coast, caught on video
Read full article: Man with face covering and rifle walks into gas station in Palm Coast, caught on videoThe Flagler County Sheriff's Office is investigating an armed robbery at the Mobil gas station on Pine Lakes Parkway in Palm Coast.
Putnam County woman arrested after video shows her hitting man with a disability multiple times
Read full article: Putnam County woman arrested after video shows her hitting man with a disability multiple timesA Putnam County woman was arrested earlier this month after surveillance video footage showed her hitting a man with a disability, according to the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office.
Flagler County deputies ask for help to find missing 15-year-old
Read full article: Flagler County deputies ask for help to find missing 15-year-oldFlagler County deputies have asked for the community's help to find a 15-year-old girl who was last seen leaving Matanzas High School in Palm Coast on Friday.
Sheriff’s Office asks for help to ID remains found at Palm Coast construction site
Read full article: Sheriff’s Office asks for help to ID remains found at Palm Coast construction siteMonths after a team of anthropologists began piecing together skeletal fragments found at a Palm Coast construction site in July, the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office released two computer-generated images on Wednesday of what the man might have looked like.
Jacksonville generally spared of IAN’s impact
Read full article: Jacksonville generally spared of IAN’s impactThere is always a plot twist on how major hurricanes impact when making landfall. A quick preliminary look at how Ian impacted Florida it was the extreme storm surge and not so much the winds. Despite the high winds recorded by Hurricane Hunters (over 150 mph), the reality on the ground was winds that were not even close to those levels. Yet, the storm surge has seriously impacted SW parts of the state. Storm surge and a more easterly track across the state as Global Forecast models didn’t handle Ian’s track shift to the east very well. I suspect those models underestimated the cool-dry air draining down the east coast of the United States. This set up our local nor’easter conditions. The cool-dry air acted as a barrier, forcing Ian to track more easterly and then northerly.
Flagler County cancels garbage collection ahead of Hurricane Ian
Read full article: Flagler County cancels garbage collection ahead of Hurricane IanThe 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.
Flagler County condo association president accused of video voyeurism arrested 2nd time
Read full article: Flagler County condo association president accused of video voyeurism arrested 2nd timeThe homeowners association president of a condominium complex in Flagler County has been arrested for a second time on charges of video voyeurism, according to the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office.
Fugitive found in Flagler County with over 200 grams of fentanyl, enough to kill over 100,000 people
Read full article: Fugitive found in Flagler County with over 200 grams of fentanyl, enough to kill over 100,000 peopleA fugitive found in Flagler County faces charges after deputies say he had 200 grams of fentanyl, which is enough to potentially kill 100,000 people.
Palm Coast man, 4 other Florida men arrested on charges related to January 6 Capitol breach
Read full article: Palm Coast man, 4 other Florida men arrested on charges related to January 6 Capitol breachThe Federal Bureau of Investigation announced Thursday that a Palm Coast man and four others were arrested on charges stemming from their actions during their breach of the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021.
Flagler County babysitter accused of sex crimes against two children arrested in West Virginia
Read full article: Flagler County babysitter accused of sex crimes against two children arrested in West VirginiaA man accused of sex crimes against two children under 12 years old in Palm Coast was arrested in West Virginia by the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office.
Random text message to Flagler County Commissioner ends with suspected drug dealer arrest
Read full article: Random text message to Flagler County Commissioner ends with suspected drug dealer arrestA Palm Coast 18-year-old was arrested around 12:40 Monday morning during an undercover operation set up by the Flagler County Sheriff's Office.
Man wanted on Maryland rape charge captured in Palm Coast
Read full article: Man wanted on Maryland rape charge captured in Palm CoastA 41-year-old Maryland man wanted in connection with a rape case in that state was captured Thursday afternoon in Palm Coast by Flagler County deputies and U.S. Marshals.
Free vessel safety checks this Friday, Saturday along Intracoastal Waterway
Read full article: Free vessel safety checks this Friday, Saturday along Intracoastal WaterwayAuxiliary members of the U.S Coast Guard will be offering free vessel safety checks for boaters along the Intracoastal Waterway at boat ramps in Palm Coast and St. Augustine on Friday and Saturday as part of "Operation Shrimp and Grits."
Beach bound? Showers are developing south...
Read full article: Beach bound? Showers are developing south...Update: 10:30 a.m. Showers with storms will get a head start near and along the beaches of Flagler and southern St. Johns counties. These will continue to develop near Palm Coast, Hammock Dunes in Flagler county then move north toward Crescent Beach and Anastasia Island. Scattered showers will continue to form along the sea breeze front then shift inland after 2 p.m.
Investigators bringing in specialists to help with excavation of unearthed remains in Palm Coast
Read full article: Investigators bringing in specialists to help with excavation of unearthed remains in Palm CoastDays after human remains were unearthed during construction in the area of a Palm Coast development, the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office said Thursday that the excavation of the remains is being put on pause until specialists can be brought in to help.
Human remains unearthed during construction in Palm Coast development, deputies say
Read full article: Human remains unearthed during construction in Palm Coast development, deputies sayHuman remains were unearthed during construction in the area of a Palm Coast development, the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office said Tuesday.
48-year-old man arrested for having sex with juvenile after FCSO responds to ‘See Something, Say Something’
Read full article: 48-year-old man arrested for having sex with juvenile after FCSO responds to ‘See Something, Say Something’The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office arrested Alphonso Joseph, 48, after discovering he was having a sexual relationship with a 15-year-old minor when responding to a noise complaint Thursday night.
Summer showers are helping some lawns
Read full article: Summer showers are helping some lawnsOver a half inch of rain fell in central Duval from Arlington to the southside this afternoon. Like that storm, much of the other areas won’t have rain for long but any showers will help bring some relief to thirsty yards.
Flagler County Fire Rescue hosts FREE water safety event Saturday
Read full article: Flagler County Fire Rescue hosts FREE water safety event SaturdayWant to learn about water safety in a fun, safe environment for your whole family? Flagler County Fire Rescue is hosting a free event Saturday in Palm Coast that is right up your alley.
Road rage incident caught on video lands 50-year-old in jail, Flagler deputies say
Read full article: Road rage incident caught on video lands 50-year-old in jail, Flagler deputies sayRafael Vincent Rivera, 50, of Palm Coast, was arrested and charged with aggravated assault on Tuesday afternoon after a case of road rage, according to a report from the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office.
Woman found dead inside Flagler County nursing home, beaten by another resident according to investigators
Read full article: Woman found dead inside Flagler County nursing home, beaten by another resident according to investigatorsA homicide investigation is underway at the Gold Choice Assisted Living & Memory Care facility on N. Old Kings Road in Palm Coast.
Flagler County Sheriff’s Office: stolen IDs, debit cards & drugs seized during traffic stop
Read full article: Flagler County Sheriff’s Office: stolen IDs, debit cards & drugs seized during traffic stopFlagler County Sheriff deputies arrested a 37-year-old man after a traffic stop revealed stolen IDs, debit cards and drugs.
Motorcyclists, SUV surround Jacksonville couple on I-95 before shots fired into car, sheriff’s office says
Read full article: Motorcyclists, SUV surround Jacksonville couple on I-95 before shots fired into car, sheriff’s office saysA Jacksonville man was shot and wounded in an apparent road rage incident as he drove along Interstate 95 on Saturday, according to the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office.