For over 25 years, the Gamble Rogers Folk Festival has celebrated the indelible mark he left on folk music. Now in its second year, the “Live From The Waterworks” Concert Series celebrates Rogers’ legacy by showcasing musicians that echo his hallmark talents – fingerstyle guitar artistry and storytelling.
News Briefs
ACLU Calls Out Florida’s Suppression of Palestinian Students’ Voices
Top leaders at the American Civil Liberties Union criticized Florida in a letter Wednesday for demanding the deactivation of chapters of a pro-Palestine student organization. More than 600 college and university leaders received the letter, urging them to reject political calls to investigate and punish student groups for exercising free speech.
Construction Begins at AdventHealth Palm Coast’s Freytag Health Plaza
Named in honor of Palm Coast residents Peter and Sue Freytag, the Health Plaza will become a vital hub for cancer treatment, primary care and rehabilitation services.
As Expected, Joy Andrews Will Move Up to St. Johns County Administrator After Interim Stint
The St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) today selected Joy Andrews as County Administrator. Andrews has served as Interim County Administrator for St. Johns County since July 2023. She has been with the County for the past 17 years, including the previous seven years specifically as the Deputy/Assistant County Administrator.
Indian Trails Middle School Student, 14, Accused of Threatening Another With a Kitchen Knife
A 14-year-old Indian Trails Middle School (ITMS) student was arrested early Friday morning after pulling a knife on students and staff.
Those Thin Black Tubes All Over Palm Coast Streets? They’re For a Traffic County Study.
The City of Palm Coast is currently in the process of conducting its Citywide Traffic Count Study, a biennial initiative aimed at collecting essential data to enhance traffic management and plan for future development within the city. Residents may have noticed black tubing stretched across major roadways, extending across multiple lanes.
SunRail Offers Free Rides to Magic Ticket Holders for 27 Home Games
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and the Orlando Magic have partnered once again to promote fans taking the Train-To-The-Game with free SunRail service and an added later train on weeknights (Monday-Friday) when the Magic have home games. The additional southbound train will give fans another travel choice to attend the game or attend an event downtown.
Palm Coast Joins Cyber Florida to Fight Online Fraud
Palm Coast collaborated with Cyber Florida Senior Fellow Stacy Arruda, Founder and CEO of the Arruda Group, to provide essential cybersecurity training for counties and municipalities, fostering a community of resilience against cyberattacks. The event was designed to empower attendees with the knowledge and tools they need to prevent and recover from cyberattacks.
Palm Coast Government Joins Flagler Humane Society for “Adopt a Dog Month”
The City of Palm Coast is thrilled to announce its partnership with the Flagler Humane Society in “Adopt a Dog Month” celebration this October. As part of this initiative, we will be featuring one lovable, adoptable dog each week, and we invite our residents to join us in recognizing the invaluable contributions of the Flagler Humane Society to our community.
Marineland’s River-To-Sea Preserve Park Will Close for Dune Restoration
The Federal Emergency Management Administration emergency dune-repair project is moving to the area of River-to-Sea Preserve in Marineland, which will close the park on weekdays beginning Monday (October 23). The southern half of the parking lot – and the restroom facilities – will be open from 5 p.m. Friday through Sunday evening.