Flagler County Florida Desk

A Circle K worker was jailed after cashing stolen Florida Lottery tickets, the sheriff said.

Flagler County Florida DeskSep 18, 2026

News · Flagler County · Florida

Joe Barile Explains Resignation and Hints at Sheriff Run

Former Chief Deputy Joe Barile discussed his resignation, differences with Staly and the possibility of running for sheriff.

Flagler County Florida DeskSep 18, 2026

News · Flagler County · Palm Coast · Florida

Palm Coast weighs ban on drinking water reuse

Around town

Palm Coast is considering a ban on “toilet-to-tap” reuse as Florida communities debate how treated water could be used for drinking.

Flagler County Florida DeskSep 16, 2026

News · Flagler County · Florida

Sheriff describes woman's conduct during arrest as ‘temper tantrum’

A Central Florida sheriff described a woman’s behavior during an arrest as a “temper tantrum,” in an incident shown in video.

Flagler County Florida DeskSep 15, 2026

News · Flagler County · Florida

Flagler School Board Adopts 2026-27 Budget

Schools

The Flagler County School Board adopted its fiscal 2026-27 budget during a meeting attended by three board members.

Flagler County Florida DeskSep 10, 2026

News · Flagler County · Florida

Florida Textbook Policy Targets Climate-Change Content

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A Florida policy is described as requiring textbook publishers to remove climate-change content, but key implementation details remain unsettled.

Flagler County Florida DeskSep 7, 2026

News · Flagler County · Palm Coast · Florida

License reader data aids trailer theft case, sheriff says

A Palm Coast man is accused of stealing a trailer from a boat ramp after license plate reader data helped investigators identify him.

News · Flagler County · Florida

Staly Halts Flock Camera Use, Keeps Other Tools

Sheriff Staly has stopped using Flock cameras while continuing to use other license plate readers and surveillance methods.

News · Flagler County · Florida

Flagler Sheriff Agrees to Suspend DeFlock Usage

The Flagler County sheriff criticized the DeFlock movement and agreed to suspend use of the system.

News · Flagler County · Florida

Bexley Criticizes Flagler County Commission

Local government

Clerk of Court Tom Bexley has criticized the Flagler County Commission’s direction, effectiveness, public information and spending.

News · Flagler County · Florida

Flagler sheriff suspends use of Flock cameras

The Flagler County Sheriff's Office has paused its use of Flock cameras, changing the current status of the agency's camera operations.

News · Flagler County · Florida

Staly Suspends Flock Cameras After ‘DeFlock’ Comparison

Sheriff Staly criticized the “DeFlock” message by comparing it with “Defund the Police,” then suspended the use of Flock cameras.

News · Flagler County · Florida

Flagler officials seize nearly 200 prohibited vape devices

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Flagler County officials took custody of nearly 200 vaping devices identified as prohibited.

News · Flagler County · Florida

Staly backs ALPR use with controls and accountability

Flagler County Sheriff Rick Staly says ALPRs should remain a public-safety tool but should operate under strong controls and accountability.