https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/palm-coast/news-releases/www.observerlocalnews.com stories: News Releasesen-usThu, 18 Jan 2024 14:28:00 -0500https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/18/cold-weather-shelter-opening-for-friday-saturday-as-temperatures-drop-below-40-degrees/The shelter is located at the Rock Transformation Center, formerly Church on the Rock, and available to anyone without heat.Julie Murphy, Flagler County Public Information OfficerThu, 18 Jan 2024 14:28:00 -0500https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/18/cold-weather-shelter-opening-for-friday-saturday-as-temperatures-drop-below-40-degrees/https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/16/flagler-schools-hires-don-foley-as-new-communications-coordinator/Foley, a Palm Coast resident who also worked for the Sheriff's Office in 2022, replaces Jason Wheeler.Flagler Schools news releaseTue, 16 Jan 2024 17:18:00 -0500https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/16/flagler-schools-hires-don-foley-as-new-communications-coordinator/https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/12/flagler-county-sheltering-tree-to-ope-cold-weather-shelter-on-jan-16-17/The National Weather Service is predicting temperatures in the high 30s overnight from Jan. 16 into Jan. 17. The shelter will be opened at the Rock Transformation Center, formerly Church on the Rock.Julie Murphy, Flagler County Public Information OfficerFri, 12 Jan 2024 15:30:00 -0500https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/12/flagler-county-sheltering-tree-to-ope-cold-weather-shelter-on-jan-16-17/https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/05/fcsos-nikki-north-elected-president-of-national-real-time-crime-center-association/The supervisor of the Flagler County Sheriff's Office Real Time Crime Center is a founding member of the national organization.Flagler County Sheriff's OfficeFri, 05 Jan 2024 14:03:00 -0500https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/05/fcsos-nikki-north-elected-president-of-national-real-time-crime-center-association/https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/05/flagler-palm-coast-freshman-kimani-gervin-mccoy-to-sing-the-national-anthem-at-florida-legislatures-opening-session/McCoy, 15, will sing at both the House and joint sessions at the invitation of House Speaker Paul Renner.Angela Dawson, Flagler Schools community engagement specialistFri, 05 Jan 2024 12:29:00 -0500https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/05/flagler-palm-coast-freshman-kimani-gervin-mccoy-to-sing-the-national-anthem-at-florida-legislatures-opening-session/https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2023/dec/27/cold-weather-shelter-to-open-on-friday-and-saturday-dec-29-30-as-2023-ends-with-overnight-lows-in-high-30s/The National Weather Service is predicting temperatures in the high 30s during the overnight hours on Dec. 29 and 30.Julie Murphy, Flagler County Communications CoordinatorWed, 27 Dec 2023 14:00:00 -0500https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2023/dec/27/cold-weather-shelter-to-open-on-friday-and-saturday-dec-29-30-as-2023-ends-with-overnight-lows-in-high-30s/https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2023/dec/23/fcsos-operations-center-wins-bronze-in-officer-magazines-station-design-awards/The awards program recognizes outstanding architecture and design for new law enforcement and public safety facilities nationwide.Ava Hanner, Flagler County Sheriff's Office Public Affairs OfficeSat, 23 Dec 2023 11:00:00 -0500https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2023/dec/23/fcsos-operations-center-wins-bronze-in-officer-magazines-station-design-awards/https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2023/dec/22/florida-state-guard-training-complex-multi-agency-training-facility-coming-to-flagler-county/The training facility will be built on county-owned property on Justice Lane near the Sheriff Perry Hall Inmate Detention Facility.Ava Hanner, FCSO Senior Public Affairs OfficerFri, 22 Dec 2023 19:00:00 -0500https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2023/dec/22/florida-state-guard-training-complex-multi-agency-training-facility-coming-to-flagler-county/https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2023/dec/22/pedestrian-bridge-over-state-road-100-named-grand-winner-by-the-american-council-of-engineering-companies-of-florida/The award will go to Kisinger Campo and Associates, the engineering company that designed the bridge for the county.Julie Murphy, Flagler County Communications CoordinatorFri, 22 Dec 2023 15:20:00 -0500https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2023/dec/22/pedestrian-bridge-over-state-road-100-named-grand-winner-by-the-american-council-of-engineering-companies-of-florida/https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2023/dec/18/cold-weather-shelter-to-open-monday-dec-18-as-temperatures-predicted-to-dip-to-high-30s/The cold-weather shelter will open at 5 p.m. and will close at 8 a.m. the following day. Bus transportation is available from select locations.Julie Murphy, Flagler County Communications CoordinatorMon, 18 Dec 2023 15:00:00 -0500https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2023/dec/18/cold-weather-shelter-to-open-monday-dec-18-as-temperatures-predicted-to-dip-to-high-30s/https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2023/dec/15/owners-of-woodys-bbq-restaurant-honored-by-veterans-organizations/The Crews family donated over 500 meals in support of the picnic that followed Flagler County's Veterans Day events.David Lydon, Flagler County Veterans Services OfficerFri, 15 Dec 2023 15:00:00 -0500https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2023/dec/15/owners-of-woodys-bbq-restaurant-honored-by-veterans-organizations/https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2023/dec/15/flagler-county-emergency-management-watches-storm-with-potential-for-severe-weather-saturday-night-into-sunday/Expect wind gusts up to 45 mph and surf in the 6-10-foot range this weekend. The highest risk of severe storms will be on Saturday.Julie Murphy, Flagler County Communications CoordinatorFri, 15 Dec 2023 08:00:00 -0500https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2023/dec/15/flagler-county-emergency-management-watches-storm-with-potential-for-severe-weather-saturday-night-into-sunday/https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2023/dec/08/flagler-palm-coast-boys-basketball-team-falls-short-against-undefeated-new-smyrna-beach/First-year coach Michael Talley said the Bulldogs need to change their mentality in order to get on a winning track.Brent WoronoffFri, 08 Dec 2023 19:16:00 -0500https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2023/dec/08/flagler-palm-coast-boys-basketball-team-falls-short-against-undefeated-new-smyrna-beach/https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2023/dec/07/flagler-county-road-to-success-youth-program-reaches-350-graduates/The program assists students who left high school to earn their GEDs and gain paid internships and certifications.Road To SuccessThu, 07 Dec 2023 18:31:00 -0500https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2023/dec/07/flagler-county-road-to-success-youth-program-reaches-350-graduates/https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2023/dec/05/palm-coast-songwriters-festival-announces-2024-schedule/This coming year's festival will feature more than 40 hit songwriters.Palm Coast Songwriters FestivalTue, 05 Dec 2023 12:00:00 -0500https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2023/dec/05/palm-coast-songwriters-festival-announces-2024-schedule/https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2023/dec/01/shell-bluff-boat-ramp-to-close-one-week-for-repairs-beginning-dec-4/The ramp is expected to reopen by 7 a.m. Monday, Dec. 11.Julie Murphy, Flagler County Communications CoordinatorFri, 01 Dec 2023 19:35:00 -0500https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2023/dec/01/shell-bluff-boat-ramp-to-close-one-week-for-repairs-beginning-dec-4/https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2023/dec/01/city-council-business-meeting-scheduled-for-6-pm-dec-5/Some of the agenda items include the Old Kings Village development Old Kings Road and Steeplechase Trail, expanding the Landings Community Development District and a Parks and Recreation Master Plan.Angelene Davis, Palm Coast Communications & MarketingFri, 01 Dec 2023 15:53:00 -0500https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2023/dec/01/city-council-business-meeting-scheduled-for-6-pm-dec-5/https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2023/nov/30/deford-novak-named-flagler-schools-principal-assistant-principal-of-the-year/Belle Terre Elementary School Principal Jessica DeFord has been with Flagler Schools since 2013; Sara Novak has been a PE teacher/coach, dean and assistant principal at Matanzas High.Jason Wheeler, Flagler Schools coordinator of communicationsThu, 30 Nov 2023 17:00:00 -0500https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2023/nov/30/deford-novak-named-flagler-schools-principal-assistant-principal-of-the-year/https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2023/nov/30/unf-poll-shows-that-floridians-are-most-concerned-about-housing-costs-economy-support-amendments-on-abortion-and-recreational-marijuana/Favorability ratings for Gov. Ron DeSantis and former President Donald Trump were each slightly under 50%, while only 34% of respondents reported a favorable opinion of President Joe Biden.University of North Florida Public Opinion Research LabThu, 30 Nov 2023 15:00:00 -0500https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2023/nov/30/unf-poll-shows-that-floridians-are-most-concerned-about-housing-costs-economy-support-amendments-on-abortion-and-recreational-marijuana/https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2023/nov/28/free-piloting-service-available-for-2023-palm-coast-holiday-boat-parade/The parade route will also be lengthened by more than a mile this year, and shuttle bus service for spectators will be provided.Sarah Ulis, Palm Coast Yacht Club Parade ChairTue, 28 Nov 2023 11:00:00 -0500https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2023/nov/28/free-piloting-service-available-for-2023-palm-coast-holiday-boat-parade/