Flagler Sheriff: Missing 11-year-old boy was kidnapped, tied up by suspect

Flagler County Sheriff Rick Staly has released additional details after a 60-year-old registered sex offender was recently found with an 11-year-old boy, who was reported missing in St. Johns County, and a 15-year-old boy. 

Dashcam: Florida man found with 2 kids in truck runs from deputies
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The Flagler County Sheriff's Office said deputies conducted a traffic stop early Wednesday morning after someone reported suspicious activity. Deputies pulled over a truck on US Highway 1 and found a 60-year-old man and two minors. One of those minors was reported missing out of St. Johns County. As deputies were investigating, the man attempted to flee, but was quickly tackled. At the same time, a 15-year-old hopped in the driver's seat of the truck and took off, nearly running over one deputy's foot in the process. That teenager eventually drove off the road, crashed, and flipped the truck on State Road 100.

Missing child found with registered sex offender during traffic stop, deputies say

Two people were arrested, and a missing child was located following a traffic stop that escalated into a vehicle pursuit and crash across western Flagler County, the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office said.

Woman accused of wrong-way drunken driving arrested in Flagler County

A 37-year-old Georgia woman was arrested in Flagler County after deputies say she was driving the wrong way while intoxicated and was nearly three times over the legal alcohol limit.

Central Florida cold weather shelters activated as Arctic blast approaches

With colder temperatures expected across Central and North Florida, counties are activating cold weather and warming shelters to protect residents who lack adequate heat or housing.

'Little Christmas miracle,' Family celebrates dog’s recovery after rescue from Palm Coast house fire

A Palm Coast family is celebrating the recovery of their family dog, Kira, this holiday season. This comes weeks after she was rescued from a house fire. While dealing with vision and balance issues, Kira is getting better by the day.

2 Flagler County deputies hit by vehicle, taken to hospital

Two Flagler County sheriff’s deputies were hospitalized Tuesday after their motorcycles were struck by a car, according to Sheriff Rick Staly.

Flagler County deputies to use new translation technology in the field

Flagler County sheriff’s deputies are adding new technology to help improve communication with residents who do not speak English.

Flagler County detective suspended without pay in evading police accusations

A Flagler County detective arrested for allegedly evading a traffic stop has been suspended for two days without pay – following an internal investigation. 

Jury selection begins for former paramedic facing accusations of sex crimes

A former paramedic is set to stand trial this week on sex crime charges stemming from an alleged assault of a patient during an ambulance transport.

Police: Flagler County detective caught speeding 88 MPH, arrested for fleeing

A detective with the Flagler County Sheriff's Office was arrested on Thursday after Ormond Beach Police said he was actively trying to flee from officials. 

Pizza box leads Flagler County detectives to burglary suspect, ICE arrest

A man, who the Flagler County Sheriff's office said was previously deported, was arrested by ICE for allegedly stealing cash from a Palm Coast home. 

2 ICE detainees, brothers, accused of stealing from Palm Coast Asian business owners

Two brothers, identified as legal residents of Colombia, are accused of stealing from a Palm Coast home. The Flagler County Sheriff's office says these men – who received employment authorization cards to work in the U.S. in 2024 – are facing deportation.