Senate and House proposals to revamp Florida’s school-voucher programs are closer to aligning after the House Appropriations Committee approved the House version with changes Thursday.
News Briefs
Flagler Sheriff’s School Deputy Christopher Alecrim Is Law Enforcement Explorer Post Advisor of the Year
The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office (FCSO) is proud to announce that School Resource Deputy (SRD) Christopher Alecrim, was selected by the National Sheriff’s Association (NSA) as Law Enforcement Explorer of the Year.
With Warning to the Gullible, a Bouncy Sheriff’s Office Launches Deputies on New Transportation Unit
On April 1, 2021, Flagler County Sheriff’s Office (FCSO) launched the newest Transportation Unit (T.U.), enabling officers to jump higher and help the community faster.
Florida House Targets School Board Salaries, But Senate Does Not
A proposed constitutional amendment aimed at eliminating salaries for county school board members was approved by a House panel Thursday, with opponents warning it could make boards less diverse. But without a companion bill making it through the Senate, the matter may be moot again this year.
Palm Coast Aquatics Center–the Frieda Zamba Pool– Reopens April 5 After Year-Long Closure
The municipal pool, which is heated, is located at 339 Parkview Drive and will be open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday only from April 5 to May 28. Hours will extend starting May 29 to Aug. 8.
Most Government Offices and Court System Will Close for Good Friday, April 2, But Schools Remain Open
Almost all local government offices, with the exception of public schools, will be closed April 2 in observance of Good Friday.
All Floridians 40 and Older May Be Vaccinated Starting Monday, and All Adults Starting April 5
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday announced that all Floridians ages 40 and older will be able to receive Covid-19 vaccinations starting Monday and that all adults will be eligible on April 5.
Flagler Health Department and AdventHealth Palm Coast to Co-Host Covid Vaccination Event April 8
The event is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 12 noon on Thursday, April 8 at AdventHealth Palm Coast hospital at 60 Memorial Medical Parkway in Palm Coast. Those interested in receiving the Moderna vaccine must preregister with DOH-Flagler’s Diabetes Education Center.
Sheriff Staly Honored as Golden Eagle by Boy Scouts of America on May 12
The Flagler County Golden Eagle Event, hosted by the Central Florida Council Boy Scouts of America. The Golden Eagle Dinner event brings together Flagler County’s top corporate and community leaders each year to honor an outstanding member of the community.
DSC Faculty Member Jessica Kester’s Article on Social Media in Classroom Published in National Academic Journal
Daytona State College English Professor Jessica Kester has received national recognition for co-authoring a report on the use of social media in the classroom. The article is featured in the spring edition of Currents in Teaching and Learning, a peer-reviewed academic journal that focuses on classroom practices and explores issues and challenges facing teachers today.