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10/01/2022

10/01/2021

Have you heard what sounded like a big explosion?

09/07/2021

Flagler Tax Service, a local business based out of Bunnell, is currently under investigation by the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office for allegations including fraud, theft, and embezzlement. A search warrant was executed on September 3rd of the business by the FCSO, along with the Internal Revenue ...

06/22/2021

Instead of increasing the sales tax, shouldn't the Flagler County Government work within their budget (which is already plenty $$)?

People do. Families do. Businesses do.

The Palm Coast City Council today rejected a request by county government to support raising the local sales tax from 7 to 7.5 percent. The rejection deals a blow to county government, which is looking to increase the tax to pay for law enforcement and fire operations, but it also replays tensions f...

05/28/2021

made it to Newsweek with this.

The list includes residents who allegedly attacked Palm Coast city officials with spears and hammers, according to News 6.

05/27/2021

This happened.

The resignation leaves the city in the hands of two newly appointed chiefs of staff, Lauren Johnston and Denise Bevan. But it is not entirely surprising: Morton was essentially a Holland protege, and without her on the council, he'd lost his support's cornerstone.

05/21/2021

54% vaccination rate puts Flagler in top-10 in Florida. But more efforts are being made to increase that rate...

https://www.wesh.com/article/health-officials-in-flagler-county-work-to-address-vaccine-hesitancy/36493460

Officials with the Flagler Health Department say 54 percent of residents eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine have taken it, but they have noticed a slowdown in recent weeks.

05/20/2021

Reasonable? What do you think?

City Manager Matt Morton said he will discuss the issue with the Florida Department of Transportation at the next quarterly meeting.

05/20/2021

Pretty cool event!

Palm Coast resident and local FLEBIKE store owner Frank Paccilli is sponsoring and guiding the E-bike Tour of the “Core Area” of Palm Coast on Sunday, May 23 from 2 - 4:30 pm (weather permitting) to benefit the Palm Coast Historical Society and Museum.

05/01/2021

Citizens Survey is looking for input whether to change the code-enforcement on branded commercial vehicles parked overnight in driveways... You can say YEA or NAY here:

https://www.palmcoastgov.com/government/customerservice/survey

At the April 13th City Council workshop, council members discussed the topic of code enforcement, with respect to a specific code - Chapter (section) 44-34 (sub-section c). This code outlines rules for parking and storage of vehicles by prohibiting commercial vehicles larger than one ton with affixe...

04/26/2021

About 50% of 's population of over 16 (approx 50,000) has been vaccinated, and 79% of those over 65 have been vaccinated. 👍

https://www.palmcoastobserver.com/article/flagler-approaches-herd-immunity-threshold-freedom-fest-to-proceed-without-restrictions?fbclid=IwAR2-wu9iuoMZeZK6--VyqYJlozyLc_r1ep2hx3jzC6ktiuvV5kzVF9GPP9Y

With vaccines likely to be available to anyone who wants them by the end of May, it's just about time to start opening things up, said Dr. Stephen Bickel, medical director for the Florida Department of Health-Flagler.

03/30/2021

Well done Deputy Jeckovich!

01/11/2021

Due to lack of vaccine, we can not schedule any appointments at this time, please do not call for an appointment"

08/31/2020

Pretty detailed reporting from Daytona Beach News-Journal on certain ranks' behavior in the City of Palm Coast government here.

Allegations regarding PC's Hackathon, a cancelled ERP bid and global tech consulting agreement amid backdrop of city's culture shift under Matt Morton

08/27/2020

Did you catch the launch of this news and commentary site this week? AskFlagler

https://AskFlagler.com/

News for Palm Coast, Bunnell, Flagler

07/23/2020

$1,000 per household is available as a grant to help bridge financial gaps...

Grants of up to $1,000 will be available to bridge financial gaps. Applications open at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 23.

07/15/2020

Good vibes to Mr. Howell who resigned from the City Council. For an appointee for his seat, the City must receive applications by 12 p.m. on July 24. The City Council will shortlist candidates on July 28, then interview shortlisted candidates and make a final selection on Aug. 4.

The seat will be up for election in November.