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Election 2024: Ruddy, Ramirez win two Flagler County School Board seats up for election
Newcomers Janie Ruddy and Lauren Ramirez were elected to the Flager County School Board Tuesday night. Longtime board members Colleen Conklin, District 3, and Cheryl Massaro, District 5, decided not to run for reelection. With 50.58% of votes, Ruddy defeated Derek Barrs by 288 votes for the District 3 seat. ...
Portion of A1A to close briefly as beach renourishment nears Flagler Beach Pier
State Road A1A will be closed from just north of State Road 100 to South Sixth Street in Flagler Beach on or about Thursday as part of the beach renourishment project. The road closure is expected to last two to four hours and a detour will be in place, according to a press...
Mom joins high school daughter in bus stop brawl and beats girl, Florida cops say
A mom was seen on video joining her daughter’s fight at a high school bus stop and beating another girl, Florida authorities said. Kathryn Stephanopoulos, 34, was arrested Aug. 19 on a felony child abuse charge, while a juvenile involved in the fight was charged with felony aggravated assault, the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office said in a news release.
10 Volusia-Flagler high school cross country runners to watch during 2024 season
Last season's leaders of Volusia-Flagler's high school cross country pack are back. As a result of their standout performances in the Five Star Conference meet and the Florida High School Athletic Association championships in Tallahassee, Flagler Palm Coast's Braedyn Wormeck and Spruce Creek's Mackenzie Roy were honored in June as the area's Male and Female Cross Country Runners of the Year. Both return for their senior seasons, hoping to capture individual state championships.
47 ballots stand between two Flagler County elections and final results; canvassing board meets Aug. 23
Just 47 ballots stand between two local Flagler County elections and final results. For the first time in six years, these local races fall within a half-percent margin that could trigger a manual recount of the votes for those two races. The Flagler County Commission District 1 race is separated...
Tom Leek, Sam Greco, Richard Gentry win hard-fought Republican Legislature primaries
Money doesn't always win elections, but it sure helps. Especially in three key Republican Florida Legislature primaries across Volusia and Flagler counties Tuesday. After one of the most expensive state Senate races in Florida history, Tom Leek survived and will face Democrat George Hill II of St. Augustine to represent District 7, covering...
Florida Woman Joins Daughter in Fight With High School Classmate, Charged With Child Abuse
A Florida woman was charged with aggravated child abuse after she got involved in a fight between her daughter and another high school student earlier this month. Kathryn Stephanopoulos, 34, received a text from her daughter on Aug. 14 informing her that she "believes she was going to get into a fight" with a former female friend and fellow Flagler-Palm Coast High School student when the two reached their bus stop, according to an arrest affidavit from the Flagler County Sheriff's Office, obtained by FOX 35 Orlando.
New grant could prevent severe Flagler Beach erosion
FLAGLER BEACH, Fla. – Flagler Beach is known for beautiful water, but right now there is a lot of construction as crews try to protect the beach from erosion. When storms and hurricanes come through Flagler Beach, beach erosion is so bad it affects S.R. A1A. Right now, the...
Flagler Sheriff and FBI highlight online dangers in smartphone safety presentation
FLAGLER COUNTY, Florida - In a collaborative effort to protect children in an increasingly digital world, Sheriff Rick Staly and FBI special agents addressed the community during the "Be Smart With Your Kids' Smartphone" presentation. The event, held on Thursday evening, focused on critical issues such as online extremism and sextortion, offering parents and guardians practical advice on safeguarding their children. The Flagler County Sheriff's Office, in partnership with FBI - Jacksonville and Flagler Schools, organized the event as part of their ongoing commitment to community safety and crime prevention. Sheriff Staly emphasized the importance of staying informed, stating that education is key to preventing potential threats in today's digital landscape."We're committed to keeping our community safe, and that starts with empowering parents and caregivers with the knowledge they need to protect their children," Sheriff Staly said.The event is one of many initiatives led by the Flagler County Sheriff's Office to raise awareness and equip families with the tools necessary to navigate the challenges of an online world.The Flagler County Sheriff's Office expressed gratitude to their partners and the community members who attended, reinforcing their dedication to fostering a safer environment for all.
5 numbers to know going into Tuesday's Florida Primary Election
Tuesday brings to a close 40 days of voting in the Florida Primary Election and up until the last day, fewer than 1 in 5 registered voters in Volusia and Flagler counties had cast ballots. Election Day voting and some straggler mail ballots will raise turnout some, but will it reach or surpass...
Dance Wins Re-Election, Richardson and Carney Win Commission, Ramirez and Ruddy Win School Board, Norris and Manfre in Runoff
Andy Dance won his second term on the Flagler County Commission, trouncing Fernando Melendez in the only clear runaway victory of the evening as the Supervisor of Elections announced results of the primary. David Alfin will no longer be the mayor of Palm Coast after November. That role will be...
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