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Annexing Veranda Bay would double Flagler Beach’s population. Why residents are worried
Read full article: Annexing Veranda Bay would double Flagler Beach’s population. Why residents are worriedThe developer is asking the city to annex the land where the Veranda Bay development would be built. The developer has already cleared land for housing and commercial space on the East side of John Anderson Highway but is now looking to add more homes on about 900 acres on the West side of John Anderson.
WATCH LIVE at 6 P.M.: Flagler County officials give update after Hurricane Milton
Read full article: WATCH LIVE at 6 P.M.: Flagler County officials give update after Hurricane MiltonFlooding was already an issue in Flagler County before Hurricane Milton made landfall Wednesday and as the storm moves closer to the Atlantic coast, residents worry the heavy rain and storm surge will exacerbate the problem.
Flagler County’s new drug detection device can detect trace amounts, different substances at once
Read full article: Flagler County’s new drug detection device can detect trace amounts, different substances at onceDeputies in Flagler County have a new drug detection device aimed at keeping them safe and helping them catch criminals quickly.
Flagler Beach to set building height requirements after new hotel slips through cracks
Read full article: Flagler Beach to set building height requirements after new hotel slips through cracksThe city commission in Flagler Beach is getting ready to put a height ban on buildings, especially companies wanting to put in rooftop bars, restaurants, and other public spaces on top.
Flagler County seeking photographers to submit images of Florida storms for calendar contest
Read full article: Flagler County seeking photographers to submit images of Florida storms for calendar contestFlagler County announced on Monday it is looking for photographers to submit their weather-themed images for the Florida Association of Counties (FAC) 2024-25 calendar contest.
4 Central Florida sheriffs reelected without opposition, while 4 others face opponents
Read full article: 4 Central Florida sheriffs reelected without opposition, while 4 others face opponentsFour Central Florida sheriffs will continue to lead their respective law enforcement agencies after getting no opponents for their reelection races this week.
Flagler County explores ‘beach renourishment tax’ for all property owners
Read full article: Flagler County explores ‘beach renourishment tax’ for all property ownersFlagler County commissioners said they have to find money to keep nourishing their fragile beaches in the future. One of their options is looking to residents with a county-wide tax.
Flagler Beach could use bed tax to pay for new event space near rebuilt pier
Read full article: Flagler Beach could use bed tax to pay for new event space near rebuilt pierThe city of Flagler Beach is working quickly to rebuild, renovate and expand on its iconic fishing pier. Could it include a new, 4,200-square-foot promenade?
Construction begins on buried seawalls along A1A in Flagler, Volusia counties
Read full article: Construction begins on buried seawalls along A1A in Flagler, Volusia countiesConstruction started on the first of two buried seawalls along A1A to help protect the roadway in Flagler and Volusia counties.
Florida seeks to bolster A1A with buried sea wall in Flagler County to prevent washouts
Read full article: Florida seeks to bolster A1A with buried sea wall in Flagler County to prevent washoutsStarting this week, transportation crews will begin building a special seawall along State Road A1A in Flagler Beach, and that could lead to lane closures and traffic shifts.
Your Florida Daily: Possible remains of missing woman found in I-4 retention pond, ‘Move Over’ law expands
Read full article: Your Florida Daily: Possible remains of missing woman found in I-4 retention pond, ‘Move Over’ law expandsIt's been nearly 12 years since Sandra Lemire disappeared without a trace.
‘Absolutely unbelievable:’ Flagler Beach police share photos of trampled sea dunes
Read full article: ‘Absolutely unbelievable:’ Flagler Beach police share photos of trampled sea dunesFlagler Beach police warned people to stay off of the sand dunes after they shared photos on social media showing recent damage they believe was caused by beachgoers.
Former News 6 reporter, husband turned viral ‘Christmas Jammies’ video into media empire
Read full article: Former News 6 reporter, husband turned viral ‘Christmas Jammies’ video into media empireTheir 'Christmas Jammies' video went viral in 2013. Now, 10 years later they are still creating videos and so much more.
Hate crime suspect in Flagler Beach identified, but he’s gone to Ireland, police say
Read full article: Hate crime suspect in Flagler Beach identified, but he’s gone to Ireland, police sayPolice in Flagler Beach say the man who sprayed hateful graffiti on several businesses in the area last month has been identified and an arrest warrant has been issued. The only trouble is, he’s now in Ireland, police say.
Police search for man who spray-painted ‘hate-based thoughts’ on Flagler Beach stores
Read full article: Police search for man who spray-painted ‘hate-based thoughts’ on Flagler Beach storesThe police department announced that the man used spray paint to “air his hate-based thoughts” on the businesses over the past few nights.
Former News 6 reporter, husband turned viral ‘Chrismas Jammies’ video into media empire
Read full article: Former News 6 reporter, husband turned viral ‘Chrismas Jammies’ video into media empireTheir 'Christmas Jammies' video went viral in 2013. Now, 10 years later they are still creating videos and so much more.
A1A washout renews talks for permanent solution in Volusia, Flagler counties
Read full article: A1A washout renews talks for permanent solution in Volusia, Flagler countiesPart of A1A in Northern Volusia County took a beating in Tuesday night's storm. The storm surge created a washout in parts of the road, forcing emergency crews to close it through the following morning.
Flagler Beach officials worry about high tides, erosion after Idalia moves into open waters
Read full article: Flagler Beach officials worry about high tides, erosion after Idalia moves into open watersIdalia made landfall Wednesday morning as Category 3 hurricane in the Big Bend area of Florida, but officials in Flagler Beach are worried about further erosion in an area hard hit by past storms.
1 injured, Palm Coast woman accused of DUI after crashing into traffic stop in Flagler Beach
Read full article: 1 injured, Palm Coast woman accused of DUI after crashing into traffic stop in Flagler BeachA 29-year-old woman from Palm Coast was arrested early Saturday, accused of drunken driving in a crash with three police units that were conducting a traffic stop in Flagler Beach, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Flagler Beach volunteers continue tradition of community cleanup after July 4 celebration
Read full article: Flagler Beach volunteers continue tradition of community cleanup after July 4 celebrationThe Flagler Beach All-Stars have created a tradition of cleaning the beaches the morning after the Fourth of July party ends in the city.
‘The spotlight is A1A:’ Flagler County officials discuss protecting vulnerable beachside road
Read full article: ‘The spotlight is A1A:’ Flagler County officials discuss protecting vulnerable beachside roadDays after the start of hurricane season, leaders in Flagler County received an update on efforts to protect State Road A1A from the effects of future storms.
‘Forever miss my brother:’ Flagler vigil held for man killed in crash after teen ran red light
Read full article: ‘Forever miss my brother:’ Flagler vigil held for man killed in crash after teen ran red lightDespite a threat of severe weather, the family of Christian Romero still found a way to celebrate his life Thursday night.
‘Shook up the community:’ Troopers ID man killed in Orange County crash after teen ran red light
Read full article: ‘Shook up the community:’ Troopers ID man killed in Orange County crash after teen ran red lightThe Florida Highway Patrol identified the man that died Sunday after a 15-year-old ran a red light in an Orange County crash.
Flagler Beach issues water service interruption, precautionary boil notice for some residents
Read full article: Flagler Beach issues water service interruption, precautionary boil notice for some residentsFlagler Beach issued a water service interruption and boil water notice for parts of the city starting on Monday, according to a news release.
Flagler County restaurant to be torn down after suffering ‘irreparable damages’ from hurricanes Ian, Nicole
Read full article: Flagler County restaurant to be torn down after suffering ‘irreparable damages’ from hurricanes Ian, NicoleBull Creek Fish Camp restaurant in Flagler County will be torn down at the end of February after suffering “irreparable damages” from Hurricane Ian and Nicole, according to a news release from the county.
Flagler Beach woman hit by car was trying to breakup a fight, police say
Read full article: Flagler Beach woman hit by car was trying to breakup a fight, police sayFlagler Beach police said at about 11:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 11, the victim approached the suspects near Wickline Park because she saw someone being physically attacked.
‘Something our community did:’ Flagler Beach recognized for innovative recycling program
Read full article: ‘Something our community did:’ Flagler Beach recognized for innovative recycling programThe sanitation crew in Flagler Beach is helping Get Results in the county and beyond with its recycling program. The team recently won an award for its innovative "Big blue" machine that turns glass into sand.
‘A Band-Aid fix:’ Flagler County receives grant for dune restoration after Hurricanes Ian and Nicole batter coast
Read full article: ‘A Band-Aid fix:’ Flagler County receives grant for dune restoration after Hurricanes Ian and Nicole batter coastGrant funding is finally rolling into Flagler County for fixing the severely eroded dunes. The recent hurricanes wiped away what was left of the dunes and took out chunks of A1A.
Flagler Beach rescue crews save flood victims from impacts of Nicole
Read full article: Flagler Beach rescue crews save flood victims from impacts of NicoleFlagler Beach fire crews managed to rescue 22 people and four pets from rapidly rising flood waters Thursday afternoon as the city continued to suffer from the impacts of Tropical Storm Nicole.
Flagler Beach adds beach walkovers to list of expensive repairs needed after Hurricane Ian
Read full article: Flagler Beach adds beach walkovers to list of expensive repairs needed after Hurricane IanFlagler Beach's iconic pier and dunes took a major hit during Hurricane Ian and now the city says another expensive issue has reared its head.
Flagler Beach residents to weigh in on city’s response, damage from Hurricane Ian
Read full article: Flagler Beach residents to weigh in on city’s response, damage from Hurricane IanIt's been nearly a month since Hurricane Ian tore across Florida and most affected cities are still rebuilding in many ways.
Projects underway to repair eroded Flagler Beach coastline in wake of Hurricane Ian
Read full article: Projects underway to repair eroded Flagler Beach coastline in wake of Hurricane IanThe Florida Department of Transportation began work Wednesday to replenish critical segments of Flagler County shoreline that were eroded by Hurricane Ian.
Dune loss on Flagler Beach after Hurricane Ian a concern for A1A, future protects
Read full article: Dune loss on Flagler Beach after Hurricane Ian a concern for A1A, future protectsFlagler Beach lost a large amount of sand from its dunes because of Hurricane Ian, and several agencies are coordinating ways to shore up the beach and the roads.
Flagler Beach issues road closures as crews address depressions, main breaks in Ian’s wake
Read full article: Flagler Beach issues road closures as crews address depressions, main breaks in Ian’s wakeAs Flagler County continues to assess the damage done by Hurricane Ian, road closures are in effect in Flagler Beach as crews deal with road depressions and main breaks in the area.
Flagler County cities to cancel trash pickup starting Thursday due to Hurricane Ian
Read full article: Flagler County cities to cancel trash pickup starting Thursday due to Hurricane IanFlagler County, as well as the cities of Flagler Beach, Palm Coast and Bunnell, will cancel garbage collection for Thursday and Friday, due to Hurricane Ian.
Flagler dunes could face more erosion; city leaders monitor storm development
Read full article: Flagler dunes could face more erosion; city leaders monitor storm developmentAs Flagler Beach sees strong rip tides and big swells as a result of Hurricane Fiona in the Atlantic, the city is preparing for possible dune erosion as a tropical depression moving through the Caribbean is on track toward Florida.
Former inmates, lifelong addicts stay sober for 1st time thanks to SMART program at Flagler jail
Read full article: Former inmates, lifelong addicts stay sober for 1st time thanks to SMART program at Flagler jailThe many faces of 59-year-old Billy Doran are posted on the Volusia County Jail's website - the mugshots of his many arrests over the years, mostly for theft, mostly related to drugs. He's been arrested as many as 60 times in Volusia County and sent to prison seven times.
Man stole multiple sets of bleachers from park, Flagler Beach police say
Read full article: Man stole multiple sets of bleachers from park, Flagler Beach police sayPolice arrested a 56-year-old man Tuesday after finding multiple bleachers that were stolen from a local park, according to the Flagler Beach Police Department.
Flagler Beach pedestrian killed in Volusia County hit-and-run, troopers say
Read full article: Flagler Beach pedestrian killed in Volusia County hit-and-run, troopers sayA 23-year-old Flagler Beach man was killed during a crash along U.S. Highway 92 in Volusia County Tuesday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Flagler Beach Surfers for Autism event moved due to beach erosion, police say
Read full article: Flagler Beach Surfers for Autism event moved due to beach erosion, police sayThe 11th annual Surfers for Autism event in Flagler Beach has been moved due to beach erosion on the north side of the Pier, according to the Flagler Beach Police Department.