Florida’s sea turtle season begins but some nests already dot the landscape

Right on cue and even a bit early on some beaches, the 2023 sea turtle nesting season is already underway in Florida, with the spotting of at least two nests before the annual March 1 start.

Sheriff: Florida man shoots own dog in head, blames it on 'intruder'

"I hope he will never be able to have a pet again and be held accountable for the death of his dog," Sheriff Rick Staly said.

Matanzas High student to be charged as adult in attack against teacher's aid: court docs

A 17-year-old student accused of ambushing a teacher's aid in a hallway at Mantanzas High School – knocking her unconscious and repeatedly hitting her because he was upset his Nintendo Switch was taken away – will be charged as an adult, court records show.

Student's history raises questions over alternative school options

The teen accused of beating a teacher’s aide in Flagler County has been in and out of the juvenile court system for similar events. He was arrested for battery three separate times in 2019, and spent time in Flagler County’s youth diversion program.

Video shows moment deputies say Florida teacher's aide is knocked unconscious by student upset she took Switch

New surveillance video has been released by the Flagler County Sheriff's Office which appears to show a Florida high school student knocking a school employee unconscious, investigators said.

Matanzas High student attacks, knocks teacher's aide unconscious after Nintendo Switch taken away: deputies

A Matanzas High School student is accused of violently attacking and knocking a school employee unconscious because she took his Nintendo Switch gaming console away from him during class, according to deputies.

Florida beaches could see record-breaking seaweed bloom

Researchers are watching a record amount of smelly seaweed called sargassum build up in the Atlantic. It will most likely end up on Florida beaches.

Driver rescued from burning car in Flagler County
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Two people were injured after the car they were traveling in crashed into the back of a semi-truck and caught fire in Palm Coast, deputies said. Both were taken to the hospital following the quick actions of two Flagler County deputies and Good Samaritans.

8th grader becomes Flagler Schools spelling bee champion for second consecutive year
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Congratulations, Spencer Edelstein! The 8th-grade student at Buddy Taylor Middle School was named Flagler Schools spelling bee champion for a second consecutive year.

Palm Coast man accused of shooting employee inside Kentucky hotel, deputies say

A man from Palm Coast, Florida, has been charged with first-degree murder after he began shooting inside a Kentucky hotel and struck an employee multiple times, according to the McCracken County Sheriff's Office.

Man finds bottle full of messages while walking along Florida Beach

A man who was walking his dog on Flagler Beach came across a bottle. Not just any bottle, but one that had messages anchored inside.