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Hepatitis A Cases Still Climbing in Volusia But Flatten Out in Flagler

October 31, 2019 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

Florida had 56 new hepatitis A cases reported last week, bringing the total number of cases this year to 2,904 as of Oct. 26, according to the state Department of Health.

From Boutique Owner to HR Boss: Palm Coast Government’s Debbie Streichsbier

October 26, 2019 | FlaglerLive | 1 Comment

Debbie Streichsbier

For Palm Coast government human resources director Debbie Streichsbier, joining the city nearly five years ago as a Compensation Analyst marked the beginning of her journey in local government.

As Florida Grows, Low-Impact Development Could Offer Protection for Waterways

October 26, 2019 | FlaglerLive | 1 Comment

The University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) Extension is working with local communities to educate and encourage sustainable water runoff solutions amidst Florida’s rapid growth. Low-impact development (LID) is a design approach for real estate developers to manage future stormwater runoff needs. When used effectively, rain gardens, permeable pavement, rain harvesting […]

Palm Coast Yacht Club Raises $4,500 For Children in Foster Care

October 23, 2019 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

The Palm Coast Yacht Club’s fifth annual community fundraiser on October 20, 2019, raised $4,500 for The GAL7 (Guardian ad Litem) Foundation, advocating for the needs of children in foster care within Florida’s Judicial Circuit Seven.  Since The GAL7 Foundation was incorporated in 2014, it has disbursed an average of $27,000 per year for children […]

“Unique Boutique” Generates Over $9,000 for Flagler County Non-Profit

October 15, 2019 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

The nearly new thrift store in action last Saturday.

The “Nearly New” Thrift Store held a “Unique Boutique” fundraising event on Oct. 5 at the Santa Maria del Mar Church Parish Hall. More than 160 shoppers were able to purchase some of the finest items of clothing, purses and jewelry donated to the thrift store.

Daytona State College Awarded $2.1 million Title III Grant to Help Retention and Graduation

October 13, 2019 | FlaglerLive | 2 Comments

The grant will support a new project called “Learner Engagement, Navigation, and Support (LENS),” and will enable the College to increase retention and graduation rates of first-time-in-college (FTIC) students in associate degree programs.

Wyse Report: Daytona Area Condo Sales Still Depressed

October 13, 2019 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

For the fourth consecutive month, condo sales around the greater Daytona Beach area were down in year-over-year comparisons.

Fish and Wildlife Commissioners Move to Protect Florida Shoal Bass

October 10, 2019 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

A Florida shoal bass. (Wikimedia Commons)

A draft rule would suspend harvest and possession of shoal bass in the Chipola River and its tributaries. This draft rule would replace an executive order issued in June, when initial population sampling indicated the shoal bass population there had been negatively affected due to the impacts of Hurricane Michael.

Vaping Illnesses Continue to Climb in Florida

October 10, 2019 | FlaglerLive | 1 Comment

Florida had 13 vaping-related pulmonary illnesses reported last week, bringing the number of cases to 52 as of Saturday, according to data from the Florida Department of Health. While the number of cases continued climbing, the number of vaping-related deaths remained at one. The counts reflect the number of cases of lung injury that were […]

Firehouse Subs Donating 16 Defibrillators to Flagler Sheriff’s Deputies

October 8, 2019 | FlaglerLive | 1 Comment

The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office will celebrate $20,153 worth of lifesaving equipment awarded, thanks to Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation, during a dedication event on Wednesday (Oct. 9) at 3:00 p.m. at Firehouse Subs, at 1475 Palm Coast Parkway.

62 More Hepatatis A Cases in Florida, for Total of 2,738

October 7, 2019 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

Florida had 62 newly reported cases of hepatitis A last week, bringing the total number of cases for the year to 2,738 as of Saturday, a state Department of Health report shows. Pasco, Pinellas and Volusia counties continued to lead the state with 397, 369 and 244 cases, respectively.

PCAF’s “Quilty,” Turtle #6 Unveiling Thursday at Waterfront Park

October 6, 2019 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

The Palm Coast Arts Foundation invites the public to the unveiling of Turtle #6 on their public sculpture Turtle Trail project Thursday, Oct. 10 at 10 a.m. at Waterfront Park, 150 Waterfront Park Rd, Palm Coast, off Colbert Lane.

Daytona State College Awarded Scholarship Grant for Military Veterans

October 6, 2019 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

Daytona State College has received a grant from the Margaret McCartney & R. Parks Williams Foundation to benefit military veterans and their families.

Flagler Beach’s US Army Corps Dune Restoration Project: Public Workshop and Hearing on October 22

October 3, 2019 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

Flagler County in coordination with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection on October 22 will host a workshop followed by a public hearing to address the creation of an Erosion Control Line along the upcoming 2.8 mile Army Corps of Engineers project within the city limits of Flagler Beach.

Flagler County Rainfall and Climate Report for September 2019

October 1, 2019 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

The late September photograph is by Flagler Beach photographer and Attorney Scott Spradley.,

September 2019 rainfall figures were close to or a little above normal for September. However year to date numbers remain close to average with some locations higher or normal.

Pink Army Month Proclamation and Raising of Flag at Flagler Beach First Friday Oct. 4

October 1, 2019 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

The Pink Army 5K committee, and a few friends, stand at the 5K start/finish line in front of AdventHealth Palm Coast.

In anticipation of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and their Pink Army 5K and 1 Mile Pet Friendly Fun Walk, the Pink Army 5K committee, will raise the Pink Army 5K flag at Flagler Beach First Friday on Oct. 4th at 6:00 p.m. located at Veterans Park.

Pair of Flagler Palm Coast High School Students Semifinalists for National Merit Scholarships

September 30, 2019 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

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Flagler Palm Coast High School’s Elizabeth Wolcott and Liying Wu now compete for some 7,600 National Merit Scholarships worth more than $31 million that will be offered next spring.

Daytona State College Ranked Number One in the Nation for Most Affordable Online Engineering Degrees

September 29, 2019 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

For the second time in as many weeks, Daytona State College has earned a No. 1 ranking for affordability in online education. This time that honor goes to the college’s online Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology program.

Women United Flagler Calling all “Chicks”

September 27, 2019 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

chicks with cans

The Women United Flagler is seeking volunteers for the group’s Chicks with Cans Food Drive on October 4 and 5 and October 18 and 19. Volunteers will stand at one of four Public locations in Flagler County and collect food and monetary donations. All food and money collected will be donated to Feed Flagler, providing Thanksgiving meals to families in need this holiday season.

Commissioner Joe Mullins Donates $700 to help Women in Recovery

September 27, 2019 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

Women Assisting Recovering Mothers is a long-term program for single women and mothers with children under the age of six for 90-days to a year.

Stetson University Launches Branch of AAUW

September 27, 2019 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

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he American Association of University Women (AAUW) opens doors for women and girls, influences public debate on critical social issues, sponsors community programs, publishes groundbreaking research on women and girls, and is one of the world’s largest sources of funding exclusively for graduate women.

DSC’s Southeast Museum of Photography Gets $10,000 Federal Preservation Grant

September 26, 2019 | FlaglerLive | 2 Comments

The Southeast Museum of Photography currently owns more than 4,700 photographs and 5,000 objects, dating back to early processes from the late 1800s. (Facebook)

The National Endowment for the Humanities last month awarded one of its prestigious Preservation Assistance Grants to Daytona State College. The $10,000 grant will be used to improve the Southeast Museum of Photography’s ability to preserve and care for its collection of photographs.

Heroes First Home Loans Donates $13,000 to Sponsor 12 Bulletproof Vests for Firefighters

September 25, 2019 | FlaglerLive | 1 Comment

Flagler Beach Fire Department Capt. Steve Cox, center. (© FlaglerLive)

Heroes First Home Loans Flagler Beach donated $13,000 to the Flagler Beach Fire Department, the Flagler County Fire Rescue and the Palm Coast Fire Department to sponsor the purchase of 12 ballistic fire vests.

AdventHealth Names Katie Palacios Director of Strategic Program Management

September 24, 2019 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

Katie Palacios. (AdventHealth)

Katie Palacios has been selected to serve as the director of strategic program management for the AdventHealth facilities in Flagler, Lake and Volusia counties.

Sheriff’s Office Awarded $3,000 to Continue Domestic Violence Initiative as Numbers Improve

September 24, 2019 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office has been awarded equipment totaling over $3,000 from the Florida Coalition Against Domestic Violence to assist in FCSO’s community initiative against domestic violence.

Stetson University’s Centurion Sales Program Receives $2.5 Million Endowment

September 24, 2019 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

Neal Mero.

Stetson University’s School of Business Administration has announced a $2.5 million gift from donor Leopoldo Fernandez Pujals to fully endow the Centurion Sales Program. The endowment supports the Centurion Sales Program and ensures its place as a signature program in the School of Business Administration. The sales program was made possible two years ago by […]

Have an Opinion on Local Tourism? Flagler Government Needs To Know

September 24, 2019 | FlaglerLive | 5 Comments

The Flagler County Tourism Office, also known as Palm Coast and the Flagler Beaches, is conducting a resident awareness survey to judge resident perception of its efforts and identify areas for improvement.

Julie Murphy completes FEMA Master Public Information Officer Program

September 23, 2019 | FlaglerLive | 3 Comments

Completing a yearlong professional development program, Flagler County Public Information Officer Julie Murphy joins fewer than 70 others across the United States recognized as Master Public Information Officer.

September 23 Deadline Nears for Women United Flagler Chapter Grant Applicants

September 18, 2019 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

The group’s mission is to create positive, measurable, long-term change in the lives of women and children by focusing on root causes and pooling resources to increase impact.

Palm Coast Fire Capt. James Neuenfeldt Awarded Sons of the American Revolution Service Medal

September 17, 2019 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

Flagler Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution President Charles Hayes and Dr. Jeff Schaller, present the 2019 Fire Service Medal & Certificate to Palm Coast Fire Capt. James Neuenfeldt. Pictured is Deputy Chief Bradd Clark and Palm Coast firefighters.

Palm Coast Fire Capt. James Neuenfeldt has been awarded the 2019 Fire Service Medal & Certificate by the Flagler Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution for his coordination and leadership of the car seat and ISO programs for the Palm Coast Fire Department.

Brief: Charter School Fights School Board Takeover Over Security in Broward

September 16, 2019 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

A Davie charter school is challenging a Broward County School Board decision to take over the school’s operations because of an alleged failure to comply with security requirements.

Flagler Schools Require Only One Hurricane Make-Up Day, Leaving Thanksgiving Week Off Intact

September 12, 2019 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

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The Flagler School district’s extension of the school day by a few minutes a few years ago builds up enough time in the schedule to create a surplus from which the district can then account for hurricane days. A third day will convert a teacher work day into a hurricane make up day.

County Emergency Management Ends Alert; Rising Waters Briefly a Concern in Flagler Beach

September 4, 2019 | FlaglerLive | 72 Comments

Rising waters from the Intracoastal in Flagler Beach were again a concern with high tide this evening, with reports of flooded streets and yards and water nearing homes.

Hurricane Dorian Closures and Reopenings In Flagler-Palm Coast

September 4, 2019 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

Sorry. (Laura Crowhurst)

Hurricane Dorian closures in schools, government, courts and other sectors in Flagler County, Palm Coast, Flagler Beach and Bunnell. The rolling list of closures will be updated as needed.

Hurricane Dorian in Pictures and Video, Flagler Edition

September 2, 2019 | FlaglerLive | 13 Comments

FPL appears to be more responsive to Flagler County's anticipated post-storm needs this time around than it was after Hurricane Irma, when it essentially abandoned Flagler until days after the storm. (© FlaglerLive)

Hurricane Dorian has monopolized lives in Palm Coast and Flagler County. Here’s a rough visual draft of the emergency as it has unfolded over the past few days in various parts of Flagler.

Dorian Day Weekend Briefing: Hurricane Prep

August 30, 2019 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

Winslow Homer, "The Lifeline" (1884)

Nothing else matters this weekend: it’s about hurricane-safety preparations as Dorian heads for somewhere on the east coast, with Flagler well within the cone of uncertainties.

Thursday Briefing: High Anxiety, Heat Index to 102, Economic Development, Rep. Waltz at KALS

August 29, 2019 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

High Anxiety: For a day or two more anyway, there's still room for a bit of Dorian humor.

Rep. Mike Waltz visits KALK, a company at the Flagler County Airport responsible for emergency disaster response, the chamber’s Common Ground breakfast focuses on economic development, schools host open houses.

Wednesday Briefing: Interviews For County Judge, Parks and Recreation, Facing Grief, Handmaid’s Tale

August 28, 2019 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

Who will fill Flagler County's new county judge seat? Interviews with more than two dozen candidates are slated for today. See below. (© FlaglerLive)

A judicial nominating commission interviews 24 candidates for Flagler County judge all day at the county courthouse, the county parks and recreation board meets, Blue Power and Facing Grief Together.

Tuesday Briefing: Heat Index to 103, AdventHealth’s Little League Hearts, Opioid Task Force, Appetizers With Anna

August 27, 2019 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

Concluding discussions on next year’s budget at Palm Coast council and Flagler Beach AdventHealth’s donation of AED devices to Palm Coast Little League, commission, Anna Crawford welcomes parents.

Monday Briefing: Heat Index to 103, ERA Ratification, St. Johns River Forum, Stamp and Coin

August 26, 2019 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

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Rep. Paul Renner is among the hosts of a forum on the importance of the St. Johns River, the Florida National Organization still press for ERA ratification, the Flagler Stamp and Coin club meets.

Weekend Briefing: Surf for Autism, Hammock Harbor, Rick Shaefer’s Refugees, Farmers’ Markets

August 23, 2019 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

Surf for Autism is this weekend in Flagler Beach. See details below. (Facebook)

Surf for Autism is slated for Saturday in Flagler Beach, the Scenic A1A Pride Committee gets a look at the revised Hammock Harbor redevelopment proposal, Rick Shaefer opens an exhibit.

Thursday Briefing: Heat Index to 102, Tiger Bay Wine Tasting, Transgender Inmate Case, FYO Recruits

August 22, 2019 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

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The Flagler Tiger Club hosts a community wine tasting, Gary Ray Bowles is scheduled to be executed, the Flagler Youth Orchestra performs in elementary schools, the case of a transgender inmate is heard in court.

Wednesday Briefing: Technical Review, Tourism, Planning, Contractor Review and Navy Bombing

August 21, 2019 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

Jules Michelet, the great French historian and author of the gargantuan histories of France and of the French Revolution, is 221 years old today.

A day of workhorse meetings including Flagler’s tourist development council and its technical review committee, the Palm Coast Planning Board and other routines.

Tuesday Briefing: Building in Palm Coast, School Vaccination Protocols, Stormwater, Food Truck Tuesday

August 20, 2019 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

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Palm Coast government hosts a forum on its building department, the school board talks vaccination, Food Truck Tuesday in Central Park, the Flagler Youth Orchestra recruits.

Monday Briefing: Contractor Review Board Appointments, More Money for Fireworks, Employees of the Quarter

August 19, 2019 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

The County Commission makes appointments to the Contractor Review Board, with a controversial applicant in the mix, the cost of July 4 fireworks is going up to $25,000, the sheriff names winners of quarterly awards.

Weekend Briefing: Fruehan and Haughton in Court, Improv at the Playhouse, GTM’s 20th, Belle Terre Clean-Up

August 16, 2019 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

palm coast fire department promotions

Judge Perkins hears ex-physician Fruehan’s plea and sentences Bruce Haughton on an assisted suicide conviction in separate cases, the GTM reserve celebrates, a night of improv at the Flagler Playhouse, a fishing tournament on the pier.

Thursday Briefing: Heat Index to 102, Palm Coast’s Sports Alliance Re-Launch, Inspired Mic, Primary Elections

August 15, 2019 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

palm coast sports alliance

Palm Coast re-launches its Sports Alliance, the school safety commission meets again, a proposal to open primary voting is discussed, the Inspired Mic at Hidden Treasures.

Wednesday Briefing: Heat Index to 110, Safety Commission, “Public Feeding,” $16,263 to Youth Ranches

August 14, 2019 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

Youth ranch contribution

Flagler’s Public Safety Coordinating Council talks homelessness and suicide prevention, another dangerously hot day, the Marjorie Stoneman Douglas safety commission meets.

Tuesday Briefing: Heat Index to 106, Litter Gitter’s River Cleanup, Hammock Harbor, Flagler Beach Budget

August 13, 2019 | FlaglerLive | 1 Comment

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Matanzas Riverkeeper’s Litter Gitter II cleans up around Bing’s, the Flagler Beach City Commission figures out next year’s budget, the Flagler Planning Board takes on another big Hammock development.

Monday Briefing: Heat Index to 108, First Day Back for Students, Flagler Cares Coalition, Charter Review

August 12, 2019 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

sportsfishing club.

Another potentially dangerously hot day for a first-day back for students, the Flagler Beach Charter Review Commission meets, the Flagler Sportfishing Club’s generosity, and Bunnell talks finances–without a finance director.

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