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Flagler Sheriff Rick Staly at a 2026 candidate forum.
Flagler County Sheriff's Office Preparing for Wide-Reaching Budget Cuts Due to Amendment 3
One of the core objectives of Florida’s Amendment 3, the successful initiative to greatly reduce property tax revenue statewide, was to isolate public safety as one expenditure which should not be …
Thomas Rhett to Perform 2027 Daytona 500 Pre-Race Concert
Country music icon Thomas Rhett will perform the pre-race concert before the 2027 Daytona 500, according to a Sunday announcement from Daytona International Speedway. The concert will take place …
FCSO Arrests Bunnell Woman for Falsifying Deeds, Grand Theft
A Bunnell resident was arrested last week for allegedly creating fake deeds to sell vacant lots that didn't belong to her and selling one for a profit. 41-year-old Melissa Jester was booked into the …
Amaral, Shelley Win Palm Coast City Council Races
Tony Amaral Jr. and Darlene Shelley won election to the Palm Coast City Council on Tuesday. Each candidate was vying for an open seat, with neither incumbent choosing to seek re-election. In District …
Paris Re-Elected, Miller Defeats May in Daytona Beach Elections
Two Daytona Beach City Commission races appeared on the 2026 general election ballot, both featuring an incumbent. Both races were decided on razor-thin margins, with one city commissioner being …
Christy Chong Retains Flagler School Board Seat
Christy Chong won the Flagler School Board election for District 4 on Tuesday, earning a second term in the seat she's held since 2022. She defeated Trevor Tucker, the three-term former member whom …
Volusia County

Ryan Elijah Ahead In Tight FL-7 Congressional Race

Republican Ryan Elijah appears close to winning the general election for Florida’s 7th congressional district on Tuesday. If the current numbrs hold he'll defeat Democrat Bale Dalton.

Daytona's Razzle's Nightclub Closing After 41 Years

Daytona Beach's Razzle's Nightclub is closing for business after over four decades. One of the area's most locally-known and popular nightlife destinations is in the process of ending its long tenure …

2 of 3 Volusia County Council Incumbents Lose, Miller Wins At-Large

The Volusia County Council held its general elections on Tuesday, with two of the three incumbents seeking re-election losing their bids. Meanwhile, Nancy J. Miller won the At-Large seat, inheriting …

Flagler County
State News
Florida voters approved Amendment 3 to the state constitution on Tuesday, placing into motion sweeping changes to residential property taxes across the state. By clearing the requisite 60% threshold, …
IF DONALDS Republican Byron Donalds won the 2026 Florida gubernatorial election on Tuesday, defeating Democrat David Jolly. Donalds will be sworn in in January 2027, taking over from two-term …
IF MOODY Republican Ashley Moody won the U.S. Senate election in Florida on Tuesday, earning two more years in office. She defeated Democrat Angie Nixon, a state legislator who advanced to …
Republicans are holding their polling leads in Florida's U.S. Senate and gubernatorial elections, despite Democratic candidates seemingly making inroads with the Latino vote. In a new N+ Univision …
Residents across Florida were treated with a spectacular light display Tuesday morning. The launch of a SpaceX rocket from Cape Canaveral caused what's known as a 'space jellyfish', a visual …