Florida woman calls for reform after paramedic sexual battery in ambulance: 'He has ruined my life'
A woman assaulted by a paramedic while being transported in an ambulance advocates for more patient protection.
A woman assaulted by a paramedic while being transported in an ambulance advocates for more patient protection.
Woman assaulted by former Flagler County paramedic speaks out
Rebecca Murphy was an unconscious patient in a Flagler County ambulance when a paramedic sexually assaulted her. The former paramedic, James Melady, was convicted of sexual battery. Now, Murphy shares her story.
Rebecca Murphy was an unconscious patient in a Flagler County ambulance when a paramedic sexually assaulted her. The former paramedic, James Melady, was convicted of sexual battery. Now, Murphy shares her story.
Golf cart fire in Flagler Beach sparks safety warning
A golf cart was destroyed in a garage fire this week after it burst into flames while charging, according to the owner.
A golf cart was destroyed in a garage fire this week after it burst into flames while charging, according to the owner.
Flagler County sheriff's deputies de-escalate mental health crisis without gunfire
Flagler County deputies safely ended a three-day mental health crisis involving a 55-year-old man, taking him into custody without firing after he briefly pointed what appeared to be a handgun at them.
Flagler County deputies safely ended a three-day mental health crisis involving a 55-year-old man, taking him into custody without firing after he briefly pointed what appeared to be a handgun at them.
Palm Coast woman killed in crash on I-95 in Flagler County, FHP says
A 55-year-old woman died early Monday after colliding with a crashed vehicle on Interstate 95 in Flagler County, according to Florida Highway Patrol.
A 55-year-old woman died early Monday after colliding with a crashed vehicle on Interstate 95 in Flagler County, according to Florida Highway Patrol.
Flagler County declares state of local emergency amid severe drought and wildfire risk
Flagler County officials declared a state of local emergency as dry conditions continue to fuel the threat of wildfires in the region. A burn ban is now in effect, aimed at reducing the risk of fire-related incidents during this critical period.
Flagler County officials declared a state of local emergency as dry conditions continue to fuel the threat of wildfires in the region. A burn ban is now in effect, aimed at reducing the risk of fire-related incidents during this critical period.
Burn ban issued in Flagler County: How this impacts residents
Flagler County officials declared a state of local emergency as dry conditions continue to fuel the threat of wildfires in the region. A burn ban is now in effect, aimed at reducing the risk of fire-related incidents during this critical period. This comes after a 170-acre fire was contained in South Flagler County.
Flagler County officials declared a state of local emergency as dry conditions continue to fuel the threat of wildfires in the region. A burn ban is now in effect, aimed at reducing the risk of fire-related incidents during this critical period. This comes after a 170-acre fire was contained in South Flagler County.
2 Flagler County teens arrested after 2 separate school shooting threats in 1 week: Deputies
Two students were arrested in separate incidents after deputies say the students made shooting threats to a middle school in Flagler County.
Two students were arrested in separate incidents after deputies say the students made shooting threats to a middle school in Flagler County.
Flagler County fire: 170-acre wildfire burning near US 1; 80% contained
A wildfire sparked Wednesday afternoon in southern Flagler County, near U.S. 1, officials said. The wildfire sparked brief evacuations, which have mostly been lifted.
A wildfire sparked Wednesday afternoon in southern Flagler County, near U.S. 1, officials said. The wildfire sparked brief evacuations, which have mostly been lifted.
Flagler County brush fire grows to over 100 acres
Residents are evacuating parts of southern Flagler County due to an active brush fire near Old Dixie Highway. At around 3 p.m., Feb. 4, Flagler County emergency crews responded to an active wildfire in the southern part of Flagler County – just east of U.S. 1 between U.S. 1 and Plantation Bay. As of 11 p.m., the fire had spread to 170 acres. It was 50% contained.
Residents are evacuating parts of southern Flagler County due to an active brush fire near Old Dixie Highway. At around 3 p.m., Feb. 4, Flagler County emergency crews responded to an active wildfire in the southern part of Flagler County – just east of U.S. 1 between U.S. 1 and Plantation Bay. As of 11 p.m., the fire had spread to 170 acres. It was 50% contained.
Girl, 11, arrested after written shooting threat at Florida middle school, deputies say
A middle school student in Flagler County was arrested after writing a school shooting threat on a bathroom wall, authorities said.
A middle school student in Flagler County was arrested after writing a school shooting threat on a bathroom wall, authorities said.
Former Flagler paramedic James Melady receives 10-year prison sentence for ambulance sexual assault
A former Flagler County paramedic has been sentenced to 10 years in prison after he was accused of sexually battering an unconscious woman in the back of an ambulance and filming the incident.
A former Flagler County paramedic has been sentenced to 10 years in prison after he was accused of sexually battering an unconscious woman in the back of an ambulance and filming the incident.
2 adults, one child rescued from sailboat in distress off Flagler Beach, officials say
2 adults, one child rescued from sailboat in distress off Flagler Beach, officials say
2 adults, one child rescued from sailboat in distress off Flagler Beach, officials say
Teen charged as adult in Flagler County kidnapping case, officials say
Teen charged as adult in Flagler County kidnapping case, officials say
Teen charged as adult in Flagler County kidnapping case, officials say
Palm Coast couple arrested after cockroach-infested home raises neglect concerns
A Palm Coast couple was arrested this week after authorities said they found unsafe living conditions and severe cockroach infestations during a welfare check at their home.
A Palm Coast couple was arrested this week after authorities said they found unsafe living conditions and severe cockroach infestations during a welfare check at their home.
New video: Deputies rescue missing 11-year-old boy after chase involving registered sex offender
Authorities say an 11-year-old boy reported missing days earlier was rescued after deputies stopped a pickup truck driven by a registered sex offender, setting off a dramatic series of events that included a foot pursuit and a second vehicle chase.
Authorities say an 11-year-old boy reported missing days earlier was rescued after deputies stopped a pickup truck driven by a registered sex offender, setting off a dramatic series of events that included a foot pursuit and a second vehicle chase.
Inmate death investigation underway after Palm Coast man dies after DUI arrest
An inmate at the Sheriff Perry Hall Inmate Detention Facility in Flagler County died after he was found unresponsive in a single-person cell, authorities say.
An inmate at the Sheriff Perry Hall Inmate Detention Facility in Flagler County died after he was found unresponsive in a single-person cell, authorities say.
Matanzas High School placed on hold after 'modified fireworks' found in student’s car
A high school in Flagler County was placed on a hold status on Tuesday after “modified fireworks" were found inside a student’s car on campus, authorities said.
A high school in Flagler County was placed on a hold status on Tuesday after “modified fireworks" were found inside a student’s car on campus, authorities said.
Demolition resumes on historic Flagler Beach Pier as rebuild moves forward
Demolition resumed Tuesday on the historic Flagler Beach Pier after crews paused work over the summer due to sea turtle nesting season and nearby turtle activity.
Demolition resumed Tuesday on the historic Flagler Beach Pier after crews paused work over the summer due to sea turtle nesting season and nearby turtle activity.
Sheriff Rick Staly: Update on kidnapped 11-year-old boy
Flagler County Sheriff Rick Staly provides an update on the investigation into an 11-year-old boy who was reported missing and then possibly kidnapped by a 15-year-old boy and a 60-year-old registered sex offender, Darnell Hairston. The 11-year-old told deputies that he was lured to a campsite, had duct tape placed over his mouth, and was tied with shoelaces and an extension cord for days. When deputies separated the boys from Hairston, the 15-year-old jumped in the truck and drove off, leading deputies on a short pursuit. The 15-year-old ultimately drove off the road and crashed, flipping the truck. He was not seriously hurt and is facing charges.
Flagler County Sheriff Rick Staly provides an update on the investigation into an 11-year-old boy who was reported missing and then possibly kidnapped by a 15-year-old boy and a 60-year-old registered sex offender, Darnell Hairston. The 11-year-old told deputies that he was lured to a campsite, had duct tape placed over his mouth, and was tied with shoelaces and an extension cord for days. When deputies separated the boys from Hairston, the 15-year-old jumped in the truck and drove off, leading deputies on a short pursuit. The 15-year-old ultimately drove off the road and crashed, flipping the truck. He was not seriously hurt and is facing charges.