The Palm Coast City Council is considering lifting a 26-year-old ban on digital signs to boost economic development, particularly in Town Center. The administration is proposing allowing electronic displays on major roads with strict brightness and transition rules. Some council members worry about safety, sightliness and light pollution in residential areas.
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Rob Deininger, Head of AdventHealth’s East Florida Division, Addresses Flagler Tiger Bay March 24
Rob Deininger, president and chief executive officer of AdventHealth’s East Florida Division will headline the March 24 Flagler Tiger Bay Club luncheon at Hammock Dunes Club, focusing on the future of healthcare and the trends shaping the next decade.
The Persian Gulf’s Vulnerable Desalination Plants
The escalating conflict between Iran, Israel, and the U.S. puts the Persian Gulf’s vital desalination infrastructure at extreme risk. With 100 million people dependent on these facilities, any significant damage could render the region uninhabitable. Historical precedents from the 1991 Gulf War and recent Houthi strikes highlight this vulnerability. Targeting these essential water sources would devastate regional economies and constitute a major human-rights violation.
Florida House Passes Contentious Legislation To Ban Local Government Funding For Diversity And Equity Initiatives
The Florida House approved SB 1134, a bill banning local governments from funding or promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. Passing 77-37, the measure allows citizens to sue officials and empowers the governor to remove those in violation. GOP legislators claim DEI wastes taxpayer funds. Critics warn the vague language threatens cultural celebrations and marginalized communities. The bill now awaits Governor Ron DeSantis’ signature.
Dennis Bayer Out as Marineland Attorney After Nearly 30 Years, Replaced by Firm that Represents Palm Coast
Marineland Town Attorney Dennis Bayer resigned after nearly 30 years following friction with the town commission over marina contracts and other issues The commission appointed Douglas Law Firm as his replacement. The town faces financial pressure after losing property tax revenue from Marineland Dolphin Adventure’s transition to a nonprofit. Commissioners now seek to renegotiate a 10-year marina contract, despite Bayer’s warnings regarding the lack of legal grounds.
Sheriff’s Deputy Shoots Charging Dog On Farraday Lane as Children Witness It; Second Deputy Is Bitten
A Flagler County Sheriff’s deputy shot a Labrador-pit bull mix named Bear after the dog charged him during a welfare check in Palm Coast. Several children witnessed the shooting. Later, a supervising deputy was bitten while transporting the animal to emergency care. The nonprofit organization SMART is now seeking community donations to cover $7,000 in veterinary surgery costs for the recovering dog.
The Daily Cartoon and Live Briefing: Tuesday, March 10, 2026
The Flagler County Commission meets at 9 a.m. for a business meeting and again at 1 p.m. for a workshop, the Beverly Beach Town Commission meets, storytime with Thomas Mann’s “Little Lizzy,” a study in humiliation.