Governor Ron DeSantis rejected a proposal from Florida sheriffs seeking a citizenship path for noncriminal undocumented immigrants. DeSantis labeled the plan incoherent and urged law enforcement to remain aligned with strict state and federal enforcement policies. Despite this rebuke, Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd maintains that a solution is necessary for those contributing to society. The disagreement highlights a growing rift within the Republican party.
Archives for March 19, 2026
Why US Healthcare Remains the Most Expensive in the World
Two-thirds of Americans are very worried about their ability to pay for healthcare – whether it’s their medications, a doctor’s visit, health insurance or an unpredictably costly medical emergency.
Palm Coast Council Approves $2.5 Million Purchase of Temporary Buildings to Resolve Utility Office Crisis
Palm Coast City Council members unanimously approved spending $2.5 million from the utility fund to purchase modular buildings. This decision replaces a failing administrative facility at 2 Utility Drive. Staff members evacuated the site recently due to severe plumbing and pest issues. Leaders chose purchasing over leasing to ensure better long-term value. The city intends to repurpose or sell these structures once operations eventually relocate.
Bunnell Pastor Charles Cowart Receives Probation for Axe Incident After his Wife Pleads for Leniency
Charles Cowart received three years of probation on Wednesday following an incident involving an axe and aggravated assault charges. Judge Dawn Nichols issued a downward departure sentence after Cowart’s wife requested the charges be dropped. In a separate case, Nichols sentenced John Weis to one year in prison for molesting a 13-year-old girl at Flagler Beach’s Wickline Park.
High Mass: Flagler County Inmates Were Running Drug Operation During Jail Church Services
Three convicted felons face new charges following an undercover investigation into a drug-dealing operation within the Flagler County jail. Joshua Siedel and Caleb Tucker allegedly distributed drugs to other inmates during church services in exchange for commissary items. Detectives used surveillance footage and tactical searches to dismantle the scheme.
Flagler Sheriff’s CSI Supervisor Savannah MacLellan Graduates Elite Leadership Academy
The five-day program in Orange Park focused on mentorship and career advancement for women in law enforcement. MacLellan joined the agency in 2023 and earned a promotion to lead the evidence unit in 2025. She oversees a team of civilian technicians.
The Daily Cartoon and Live Briefing: Thursday, March 19, 2026
Town of Marineland commission meets and chats about its marina, Community Preparedness Workshop at EOC, “Steel Magnolias” at Athens Theatre, a review of recent Iran war covers from around the world.