If you are planning on shooting off fireworks this July 4, you can stick with boring old sparklers and firecrackers, sure, but how about cutting loose with “One Bad Mother?” a 16-shot, multi-blooming display of crackling flowers with a three-shot finale, each blasting as high as 200 feet in the air and breaking up to […]
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Flagler County considers new ‘beach tax’ to support coastal restoration projects
Hurricane season has arrived, but our coastline is still recovering from previous storms. Commissioners in Flagler County are considering a tax to make up for current and future beach restoration projects. Channel 9 spoke with some residents who said they don’t think this is fair. Watch: Tropical disturbance spins showers into Central Florida Residents say […]
Who’s running for Volusia, Flagler county councils, school boards, local city councils?
On Friday, qualifying ended for candidates who will be on the Aug. 20 primary ballots in Volusia and Flagler counties. So who qualified? Here’s a handy list. Federal races U.S. Senate (Republican) John S. Columbus, Keith Gross, Rick Scott*; (Democrat) Stanley Campbell, Rod Joseph, Debbie Mucarsel-Powell, Brian Rush U.S. House, 6th (Republican): John Grow, Michael […]
Sally Hunt plans to resign from Flagler School Board by November. Here’s what to know.
While the Flagler County School Board has two seats up for election later this year, a third member is planning an early exit. At a district workshop meeting earlier this month, board member Sally Hunt said she plans to resign when she is “able to” and noted that she “will not be here in November.” […]
Tornado watch issued for Flagler County, Palm Coast. Watch radar as storms approach
A tornado watch issued across North Florida extends along Florida’s east coast into Flagler County and Palm Coast. The National Weather Service Jacksonville warned tornadoes are possible as strong storms move through the area. Scattered wind gusts and isolated hail also are possible. Today’s storms follow on the heels of Friday’s tornadoes that hit farther west on […]
Flagler County woman arrested for breaking into ex-husband’s home, trying to stab him in his sleep
An Ormond Beach woman is facing multiple charges after she broke into her ex-husband’s home in Bunnell in the early morning hours of April 26. >> STREAM ACTION NEWS JAX LIVE
Tallahassee campus of Flagler College to shut down in May
Flagler College-Tallahassee is set to close in May after over 20 years of serving the community. While the college’s Tallahassee campus will close in May, a “teach-out” — in which where current students are allowed to complete their program of study during their school’s closure — began in fall 2023 and will conclude in December […]
Flagler County woman arrested, accused of shoplifting
A woman was arrested in Flagler County for stealing over $1,000 in merchandise at a Walmart, the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office said. Thirty-year-old Amber McCann, from Sanford, admitted she carried a loaded cart full of stolen items to a car. During the arrest, the woman said it was part of a challenge. “It’s a game […]
Flagler County purchase adds land to its ‘crown jewel’ Princess Place Preserve
Flagler County and the St. Johns River Water Management District added another 25 acres along Princess Place Road, adding to the county’s park system. The purchase also enhances the Pellicer Creek Conservation Corridor, the county stated on March 28, 2024. Flagler County and the St. Johns River Water Management District added another 25 acres to […]
24-year-old Bunnell woman killed in head-on collision on S.R. 100 in Flagler County Sunday
A 24-year-old woman from Bunnell was killed Sunday when the pickup truck she was riding in was sideswiped by a car, lost control, and slammed head-on into a sport utility vehicle, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The collision occurred at 10:43 a.m. Sunday on State Road 100 at Deen Road in Flagler County. Troopers […]
“Pray for K9 Leo:’ Flagler K9 shot in line of duty
“Our hearts are heavy as we ask for your prayers and support for our brave K-9 Leo.” stated the Marion County Sheriff’s Office in a news release on Saturday. K9 Leo was shot In the line of duty while serving to protect the community. >> STREAM ACTION NEWS JAX LIVE
Flagler man faces charges for “random attack,” slashing someone with a knife
A Flagler County man is in jail tonight after deputies believe he randomly fought and slashed someone with a knife and then took off. It happened Thursday in Palm Coast. ▶ WATCH CHANNEL 9 EYEWITNESS NEWS At first he tried telling deputies it was the other way around – that the man attacked him first […]