Naked Florida man caught trying to break into woman's home, deputies say: 'Birthday suit bandit'
A Florida man is being labeled as a “birthday suit bandit" by deputies after they said he tried to break into a Flagler County home while naked.
Flagler County wildfire burns 250 acres in a few hours; fire now 90% contained, officials say
In a matter of only a few hours, a Flagler County wildfire grew from seven to 250 acres on Thursday. Although the fire is still burning on Friday, officials say it is now 90% contained.
Brush fire breaks out in Bunnell, fire officials on scene
A brush fire broke out Thursday along County Road 305 in Bunnell, prompting a significant response from local and state fire crews, according to Flagler County Fire Marshal Jerry Smith.
8-year-old boy with autism found safe in Palm Coast, deputies say
Officials were searching for a missing 8-year-old boy with autism on Friday in Palm Coast, Florida. Deputies have shared the boy has now been found safe.
Flagler County Popeyes employee arrested in drive-thru credit card fraud case
A Popeyes employee in Palm Coast was arrested Thursday after authorities say she used a customer’s credit card to make an unauthorized transaction benefiting a state prison inmate.
Shrimp boat washes ashore in Flagler Beach, officials say
Officials with the Flagler Beach Fire Department are investigating after a shrimp boat washed ashore on the beach Sunday evening.
Palm Coast man arrested in Mississippi accused of killing girlfriend's cat
A Florida man was arrested in Mississippi, accused of killing his girlfriend's cat.
Flagler County Sheriff’s Office seeks public’s help in naming new K-9 officer
The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office is continuing a popular tradition with the arrival of its newest K-9 — and they’re asking the community to help choose his name.
Matanzas High School student arrested for punching school resource officer: deputies
A Matanzas High School student was arrested on Wednesday for allegedly punching a school resource deputy while the deputy was trying to break up a fight between the 16-year-old student and another boy. The student now faces a charge of battery on a law enforcement officer, authorities said.
Florida Democrats view special congressional election results as encouraging, despite loss
Randy Fine is ending his time as a state lawmaker and headed for the big leagues in the United States Congress. However, his margin of victory was lower than when Mike Waltz won the seat in November.
Republican Randy Fine wins Florida's 6th congressional district race, defeating Democrat Josh Weil
Republican state Sen. Randy Fine won a special election Tuesday for Florida’s 6th Congressional District, defeating Democratic challenger Josh Weil.
Florida special congressional elections test GOP strongholds in Central Florida, Panhandle
Florida’s 1st and 6th Congressional Districts are holding special elections Tuesday to replace Matt Gaetz and Michael Waltz.
Flagler County fire kills pets, destroys home of family of 6: officials
A massive house fire on Friday in Flagler County has displaced a family of six, as well as killed four of their pets.
Florida woman sentenced to 16 years for overdose death
A Florida woman was sentenced Tuesday to 16 years in state prison after pleading no contest to multiple charges, including manslaughter, in connection with the overdose death of a 22-year-old man.