Marineland Acres drainage, roadway improvements underway with the help of early-phase coordination, homeowner cooperation

07/27/2021 4:49 PM

Free virtual Skywarn Storm Spotter class August 16

07/22/2021 2:48 PM

Keeping FireFlight safe

07/20/2021 4:04 PM

Construction to begin July 26 for pedestrian bridge over State Road 100 to link network of trails

07/19/2021 3:23 PM

Commissioners achieve advocacy awards, certifications, leadership board seats

07/15/2021 2:40 PM

Flagler County employee retires after more than 32 years on the Road

07/13/2021 11:39 AM

Flagler County officials let renters, landlords know of available assistance through OURFlorida.com

07/06/2021 11:50 AM

Flagler County procurement analyst achieving goals through hard work, determination

06/29/2021 8:30 AM

Flagler County Road & Bridge rolling along smoothly under Ryan Prevatt

The Public Works team is rolling along smoothly under Road and Bridge Manager Ryan Prevatt – morale and productivity are high, as is the satisfaction of Flagler County residents.

06/24/2021 3:16 PM

Environmental stewardship starts young for two children visiting beach

Children often collect things at the beach – shells, rocks, driftwood – but it’s not as often that one sees them collecting trash that includes fishing line and other plastics, as well as a sand and sediment loaded tire.

06/23/2021 11:05 AM

Heidi Petito set to take helm as interim County Administrator

With 29 years of experience working in governmental administration, and more than half of those in Flagler County, Heidi Petito is set to take the helm as County Administrator.

06/22/2021 4:31 PM

County Administrator Jerry Cameron’s legacy distinguished by leadership

Flagler County Administrator Jerry Cameron retires July 2 leaving a legacy that is distinguished by leadership.

06/22/2021 8:27 AM

Flagler County holds graduation for second Leadership Academy class

There was a little pomp and circumstance at the start of the regular meeting of the County Commission on Monday (June 21) when the second cohort of the Flagler County Leadership Academy graduated during a brief ceremony.

06/21/2021 5:55 PM

Funding for Flagler County mental health access point survives state budget process

Flagler County officials received word earlier this month from its lobbyist in Tallahassee that its number one legislative funding priority from the state – $245,000 to create a mental health access point – survived the state budget process.

06/18/2021 4:41 PM

Financial Services Department on fire as two analysts cross-train

The Financial Services Department is on fire, as Financial Analyst Amanda Gilbert and Senior Procurement Analyst Shannon Nolan expand on their burning desire to safeguard Flagler County’s green assets by becoming Certified Wildland Firefighters.

06/18/2021 12:55 PM

Interested in vehicle, pedestrian safety in Beverly Beach? Attend FDOT meeting

Flagler County officials urge residents interested in vehicle and pedestrian safety in the area of Beverly Beach to attend an upcoming meeting hosted by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT).

06/18/2021 12:27 PM

Flagler County officials advise FDOT to begin work Monday on SR A1A

Flagler County officials are advising residents that the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will start work Monday on State Road A1A in Flagler Beach between South 16th and South 12th streets to reinforce and stabilize the current rock revetment.

06/17/2021 2:13 PM

Jonathan Lord completes National Emergency Management Advanced Academy

Flagler County Emergency Management Director Jonathan Lord completed FEMA’s National Emergency Management Advanced Academy (NEMAA) late last month, adding to the breadth of knowledge he has in his field.

06/11/2021 11:50 AM

How Flagler County plans to spend American Rescue Plan funds

Flagler County has a plan in place to spend its share of the $1.9 trillion stimulus package signed into law in March that includes $350 billion for state and local governments across the country that can be used in several ways to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.

06/11/2021 11:34 AM

Offer accepted: Flagler County finalizes details with Michael Tucker to become next Fire Chief

One month from today Michael Tucker will walk into the Flagler County Emergency Services Building as Fire Chief of a department of more than 100 firefighter paramedics.

06/08/2021 4:34 PM

Special Achievement in GIS (SAG) awarded to Flagler County

Flagler County is on a winning streak, and was recently notified it is the recipient of a Special Achievement in GIS (SAG) for its outstanding work using Geographic Information Systems technology.

06/07/2021 12:50 PM

American Red Cross honors Community Paramedic Caryn Prather with ‘Heroes Among Us’ award

Flagler County Community Paramedic Caryn Prather on Friday was bestowed with the honor “Heroes Among Us” as a frontline worker by the American Red Cross of Central Florida and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

06/04/2021 2:55 PM

Flagler County shines in 4 categories in NACo 2021 Achievement Awards

Flagler County is making its presence known nationwide for the high quality, comprehensive services it provides its residents, and was honored with National Association of Counties (NACo) 2021 Achievement Awards in four categories.

06/04/2021 8:31 AM

Emergency Management does its own early-season hurricane preparations

Flagler County Emergency Management does more than encourage residents to get their affairs in order at the start of hurricane season, it has its own catalog of preparations to complete to ensure it’s ready to keep the community safe in the event of a named storm.

06/03/2021 8:40 AM

Old Dixie Motel sells, fines paid, clean up underway

May 27, 2021 – An abandoned, unsafe, unsanitary, dilapidated motel has already been given a new breath of life as its new owner – 2251 S Old Dixie Hwy LLC (also the property’s address) – has paid the fines and back taxes accrued by the previous owner, and has removed dumpsters of trash.

05/27/2021 4:36 PM

Flagler County Public Library celebrates ‘Tails and Tales’ this Summer, kickoff party on Saturday

Flagler County Public Library is embracing all children’s furry friends with its “Tails and Tales” Summer Reading Program that begins with a kickoff party Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon at the Palm Coast Main Branch Library – located at the intersection of Belle Terre and Palm Coast parkways.

05/27/2021 8:24 AM

Tourism Office wins ‘Gold Telly’ for its video about Flagler’s resiliency

Flagler County’s tourism office – Palm Coast and the Flagler Beaches – took gold at the 42nd Annual Telly Awards, which “honors excellence in video and television across all screens,” for its video about Flagler’s resiliency.

05/26/2021 3:03 PM

Tufted Titmouse rescued from its foray into the Emergency Services building

A Tufted Titmouse that flitted from the safety of the outer branches of nearby tree canopies was rescued afterhours on Friday (May 21) from inside the Emergency Services building where it had been trapped for the day.

05/24/2021 2:20 PM

Flagler County celebrates its Emergency Medical Services staff for EMS Week

Nothing shed light on the important role that Emergency Medical Services (EMS) staff undertake in “Caring for Our Communities” – the theme of the 2021 EMS Week – like the coronavirus pandemic did.

05/20/2021 10:16 AM

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05/18/2021 9:54 AM