Community News
Sunday, May 31, 2026 · Flagler County
Downtown Flagler Beach Projects See Ongoing Updates
Flagler Beach's downtown area is seeing ongoing updates for major projects, including pier construction, sidewalk improvements, and crosswalk upgrades.
Flagler Beach Fire Department: Don't Throw Batteries in Trash
The Flagler Beach Fire Department warns residents not to throw batteries in regular trash or recycling bins, citing fire risks at waste facilities.
Sunday, May 31, 2026
Flagler County Sheriff Urges Residents to Prepare Now for Hurricane Season
Flagler County Sheriff Rick Staly encourages residents to prepare now for hurricane season by assembling supply kits, making evacuation plans, and signing up for emergency alerts.
Sunday, May 31, 2026
Flagler County Detention Commander Selected for FBI National Academy
Detention Services Commander Nolie St. Fleur earned a rare invitation to the FBI National Academy, making him the first from FCSO's Court and Detention Services Division to attend the prestigious 10-week program.
Sunday, May 31, 2026
Two Arrested for DUI, Speeding During Memorial Day Weekend in Flagler County
Flagler County deputies arrested two drivers over Memorial Day weekend: a Daytona Beach woman for DUI after an I-95 crash, and a St. Augustine man for driving 105 mph.
Sunday, May 31, 2026
New Year’s Eve Dinner at Toro Toro Miami
Toro Toro Miami will offer a four-course prix fixe menu with live entertainment for New Year’s Eve 2024, featuring dishes like Wagyu Short Rib and Pan Seared Chilean Sea Bass.
Sunday, May 31, 2026
Palm Coast Man Arrested in Assault of Pregnant Woman
Palm Coast man Damien Irven, 25, arrested after assaulting and strangling a pregnant woman, holding her captive for hours at her home on May 18.
Sunday, May 31, 2026
Joy Christian Counseling Offers Career Coaching Services in Palm Coast
Joy Christian Counseling in Palm Coast now offers career coaching services to help residents identify strengths, achieve career goals, and enhance job satisfaction.
Sunday, May 31, 2026
Ormond Beach Man Sentenced to 4½ Years for Drug Trafficking
Leonard Fries Jr. of Ormond Beach received a 4½-year prison sentence after pleading no contest to multiple drug trafficking charges. The Flagler County Sheriff's Office arrested him twice in 2025.
Sunday, May 31, 2026
Two Juveniles Arrested in Palm Coast Truck Burglary; Fishing Poles Recovered
Flagler County Sheriff's Office arrested two juveniles, including a 15-year-old from Bunnell, in connection with a Palm Coast truck burglary. Detectives recovered $1,550 in stolen fishing poles.
Sunday, May 31, 2026
DeSantis Rejects Florida Gas Tax Pause Amid $4/Gallon Spike
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis shot down calls to suspend the state's 25-cent gas tax, warning drivers won't feel relief at pumps hitting $4 a gallon. Despite pleas from Democrats and Palm Beach County leaders, he cited past failures and oil market volatility. As global tensions rise, Florida motorists brace for pain at the pump.
Sunday, May 31, 2026
DeSantis Signs 9 Key Florida Laws on Safety, Schools and Traffic
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed nine new laws Thursday in Tallahassee, tackling unlicensed drivers, church security and body camera privacy amid rising public safety concerns. Most take effect July 1, joining nearly 60 others passed this year. From stricter traffic penalties to expanded school guardians, the measures aim to bolster security across the Sunshine State.
Sunday, May 31, 2026
Florida's Lab-Grown Meat Ban Survives Federal Court Challenge
Nearly two years after Governor Ron DeSantis signed legislation banning cultivated meat sales in Florida, a federal appeals court upheld the controversial law as constitutional. The 11th Circuit Court of Appeals rejected a challenge from California-based Upside Foods, cementing Florida's status as the first state to prohibit lab-grown meat—a move critics say protects the traditional livestock industry rather than consumers.
Sunday, May 31, 2026
Florida Launches Mandatory Hurricane Drills Across All 67 Counties
With hurricane season looming just weeks away, Florida's Division of Emergency Management has rolled out mandatory public safety drills statewide to sharpen readiness. The initiative targets all 67 counties, urging residents to stock seven days of supplies and master evacuation protocols. Officials warn that recent storms underscore the need for swift action amid rising threats.
Sunday, May 31, 2026
DeSantis Greenlights UFC, Colleges in Florida's New License Plates
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a bill unleashing eight new specialty license plates, from UFC fighters to South Florida high schools and military academies. Drivers can start pre-ordering Oct. 1, but only if 3,000 vouchers sell in two years. With over 2.3 million special tags already on roads, these could boost scholarships, mental health and more.
Sunday, May 31, 2026