The result of each match in the World Cup can be simulated. We took into account the official tournament draw and all FIFA rules, including the possibility of overtime and penalty shootouts. We ran the simulation 100,000 times to determine the tournament’s most likely course. The results show that Spain is the favorite for the title with a winning probability of 14.5%, closely followed by England and France, each at 12.4%, and Germany at 11.2%.
Archives for June 12, 2026
Flagler County Inmates Welcome Homeless Puppies to Advance Mental Health and Addiction Recovery
The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office expanded its SMART inmate recovery program by partnering with the Flagler Humane Society to house 11 puppies. Seven male inmates handle feeding, cleanup, and socialization duties at the detention facility. This initiative teaches participants responsibility and patience to aid their addiction recovery. The partnership simultaneously frees up shelter kennel space and prepares the animals for permanent adoption.
New Bull Creek Fish Camp Restaurant Prepares For Labor Day Opening Following Homegrown Resurrection Efforts
Flagler County is completing a $1.5 million rebuild of the Bull Creek Fish Camp following severe damage from Hurricane Nicole. Funded by a state emergency grant, the resilient new facility features an elevated foundation to avoid future floods and was built with in-house crews after County Commissioner Leann Pennington insisted on a replacement amenity for the county’s west side. A local team will operate the restaurant starting around Labor Day, offering breakfast and Southern food.
Ray Stevens Is Reelected to His Own Council Seat Without Opposition, and Suggests Sullivan Should Resign. Sullivan Says No.
Ray Stevens today was reelected to the Palm Coast City Council seat he resigned soon after his first election in November 2024, this time without opposition. Stevens suggested that Dave Sullivan, who was appointed to the seat when Stevens resigned it, should now himself resign and let Stevens pick up the responsibility. Sullivan said he will not do so.
Flagler District Halts Plans For New Schools as Enrollment Shrinks While Private and Homeschool Numbers Surge
Flagler County has abandoned plans to build a middle school and a high school by decade’s end due to shrinking district enrollment. Total school-age children grew by 2,359 since 2018, but these students enrolled in private schools or homeschooling programs instead. Fueled by universal vouchers and lower birth rates, this shift leaves traditional schools under capacity. The district projects a 14 percent enrollment decline by 2035. But it is still collecting development impact fees to finance new schools, which may bring objections by builders.
The Daily Cartoon and Live Briefing: Friday, June 12, 2026
Food Truck Friday at the Farm, Florida Agriculture Museum, United States v. Paraguay, The Battle of Shallowford, a play at Limelight Theatre, Paraguay’s similarities with the United States but for the great Augustin Barrios Mangore.