A leatherback sea turtle was spotted nesting in Volusia County on Sunday, the county confirmed in an announcement the following day. The turtle was seen on the sand at New Smyrna Beach laying her …
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3/11/25
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An Orlando resident working for a company that was contracting campaign work to Josh Weil’s congressional bid was arrested on Friday for allegedly stealing a bike from a Palm Coast home. The …
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3/11/25
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The Flagler Beach Police Department is currently under investigation by the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office over a potentially wrongful arrest, the FBPD confirmed on Friday. Chief Matt Doughney …
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Chris Gollon
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3/10/25
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One suspect has been arrested in connection to a brawl and shootout that occurred in New Smyrna Beach on Saturday, the city's police department has announced. The incident was said to be a dispute …
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Chris Gollon
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3/10/25
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James Melady, a 38-year-old former employee of Flagler County Fire Rescue, has been charged with additional crimes on top of the ones that already landed him in jail back in September. Melady was …
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Chris Gollon
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3/7/25
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One person was killed in a Daytona shooting on Tuesday, the Daytona Beach Police Department confirmed. The suspect in the murder, 20-year-old Broward County resident John Oliphant III, is in custody.
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Chris Gollon
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3/7/25
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Justin Lawrence, a Major League Baseball pitcher who once played for Daytona State College, has been claimed off waivers by the Pittsburgh Pirates ahead of the 2025 MLB season. Lawrence has spent all …
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Chris Gollon
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3/6/25
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The Flagler County Sheriff's Office on Wednesday announced that they'd arrested 70-year-old Jose Valerio-Rodriguez, a suspected human trafficker accused of holding a minor. Valerio-Rodriguez is a …
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3/6/25
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The Palm Coast-Flagler Regional Chamber of Commerce has appointed John Phillips as their new president, the Chamber announced last week. Phillips succeeds the Chamber’s most recent president, …
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3/5/25
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The March municipal elections in Flagler County are complete, with races being held in both Bunnell and Flagler Beach for two open seats on each city's City Commission. John Cunninham and James …
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Chris Gollon
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3/5/25
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Palm Coast's African American Cultural Society (AACS) is holding their annual Pyramid Players Golf Tournament next month, giving golf enthusiasts a chance to test their skills and support a good …
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Chris Gollon
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3/4/25
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Volusia County Fire Rescue Lieutenant Bill Henry announced his retirement late last week, ending a career that sent waves across the entire country for disabled first responders. Henry was the first …
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3/4/25
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Three horses have been rescued from neglectful conditions at a De Leon Springs property, the Volusia Sheriff's Office announced on Friday. The resident of the property, identified as 57-year-old …
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Chris Gollon
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3/3/25
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Not even four months after he was elected to office, Ray Stevens has resigned his District 3 seat on the Palm Coast City Council. Stevens' resignation was submitted to the City of Palm Coast on …
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Chris Gollon
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3/3/25
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In anticipation of Bike Week 2025, Votran is adjusting several of its routes over a ten-day span. The changes take effect Friday, February 28th and will remain in effect through Sunday, March 9th.
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Chris Gollon
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2/28/25
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U.S. Congressman Byron Donalds has announced his intent to run for Florida Governor in the 2026 election, making him the first major Republican to declare their candidacy. Donalds has represented …
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2/28/25
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Two arrests were made at the Red Roof Inn in Palm Coast this week including one of a wanted fugitive, the Flagler County Sheriff's Office announced Thursday. 35-year-old Damian Cacchio-Burton and …
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Chris Gollon
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2/27/25
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26-year-old Palm Coast resident Christopher Caschera Jr. has been sentenced to five years in prison after pleading guilty to fifteen counts of possession of child pornography. Caschera's sentencing …
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Chris Gollon
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2/27/25
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Starting on March 10th, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will be beginning a dredging project off Volusia County, in tandem with the county government and the Florida Inland Navigation District …
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Chris Gollon
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2/26/25
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A 14-year-old was arrested by the Flagler County Sheriff's Office this month for allegedly bringing a gun onto campus at Matanzas High School for a basketball game. Though the FCSO named the teen in …
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Chris Gollon
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2/26/25
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