A group led by dolphin experts, with financial backing from a Clay County couple, is a step closer to becoming the new owners of the historic Marineland Dolphin Adventure near the St. Johns-Flagler County line.

As the chorus of voices grows, calling on a federal bankruptcy judge to save Marineland Dolphin Adventure, new court filings from attorneys for the current owners argue that the best course of action is for the attraction to be sold to a developer.

More than a dozen kittens are ready for adoption after graduating from the kitten-fostering program at the Flagler County Jail.

The City Rescue Mission is extending its overnight shelter services with cold temperatures expected early next week.

A former Marineland trainer is calling for federal oversight and immediate protections for the dolphins at Marineland Dolphin Adventure as the park’s parent company navigates bankruptcy proceedings.

A Clay County couple is making a last-minute push to preserve Marineland, the historic St. Augustine dolphin park, as a bankruptcy court prepares to rule on its sale Monday.

The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office is conducting sex offender checks before and on Halloween.

A federal bankruptcy judge in Delaware put off a decision on the proposed sale of Marineland Dolphin Adventure, which sits near the St. Johns-Flagler county line, as a community coalition that wants to keep the marine park running voiced concerns and said it was shut out from the bidding process.

A 24-year-old woman accused of intentionally crashing her car with her boyfriend inside is now facing an additional vehicular homicide charge, after he died in the hospital eight months after the crash.

Flagler County officials appointed Percy Sayles as the deputy county administrator after the death of former Deputy County Administrator Jorge Salinas.

New court documents suggest two of the bottlenose dolphins at Marineland Dolphin Adventure could be moved to a facility in the Florida Keys within matter of weeks, as the storied attraction’s current owner moves through the bankruptcy process.

A woman was arrested on Wednesday after being accused of being involved in an organized scheme to defraud customers at a Palm Coast Popeyes, according to the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office.

The family of a 22-year-old man is fighting for justice and custody of his child after he died last week from pneumonia while recovering in the hospital from a car crash.

A well-known northeast Florida developer that sought to buy the Marineland Dolphin Adventure at a bankruptcy auction is now taking a back seat to a bidder that offered to pay more than double the developer’s initial bid.

An 80-year-old woman from Palm Coast died Monday afternoon after her vehicle ran off the roadway and crashed into several trees in Flagler County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

A Northeast Florida developer with ties to communities including Oakleaf Plantation and Silverleaf is in line to buy the property where Marineland Dolphin Adventure currently operates, along the St. Johns-Flagler County line.

The deputy county administrator for Flagler County and his wife were killed in a crash, according to officials.

Coastal Flood Warning from coast to Saint Johns River

Noah Urban, who was first arrested on federal charges in Florida in January 2024, and later charged in a case out of California that November, pleaded guilty in April to charges including conspiracy and wire fraud.

The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 12-year-old boy for making threats to stab another boy in a group chat.

A man died Tuesday night in a head-on crash on U.S. Highway 1 in Flagler County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

An 18-year-old motorcyclist from Palm Coast died on Monday night after hitting a deer and then being struck by a car on State Road 100 in Flagler County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

New federal court documents reveal new details about the dozens of people who are now owed restitution money by a Palm Coast man headed to federal prison for cybercrimes.

Risk of rip currents remains high through weekend

Four men were arrested following an undercover operation targeting unlicensed contractors, according to the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office.

Rounds of rain through Labor Day weekend

A 20-year-old Palm Coast man linked to a massive cybercriminal gang pleaded guilty in a Jacksonville federal courtroom Friday morning to charges including conspiracy and wire fraud.

A 35-year-old motorcyclist was killed Friday evening in a crash on U.S. 1 in Flagler County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

If you have any questions or issues with your child’s bus, we have the numbers for each district’s transportation department and bus hotline, along with info for districts with bus apps.

A 20-year-old man from New York City was killed early Friday morning when he was struck by two SUVs on I-95 northbound in Flagler County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office arrested a woman on Tuesday who posed as a registered nurse and cared for thousands of patients.

The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office said 96 cats are available for adoption after they were removed on Tuesday from a Palm Coast home where an elderly resident was attempting to take care of them.

A husband and wife were arrested Friday night after being accused of leaving their baby inside a car while they were drinking at a bar in Palm Coast, according to the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office.

A man and woman were arrested on Tuesday following a fraud investigation into their pool construction company, according to the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office.

A 62-year-old man died on Thursday afternoon after his motorcycle ran off a roadway and overturned, the Florida Highway Patrol said.

Two Northeast Florida teachers were awarded a $20,000 check on Thursday morning for being selected among the five finalists for 2026 Teacher of the Year.

A six-month undercover operation dubbed “Summer Slammer” resulted in 18 arrests and 5 kilos of drugs recovered, according to Flagler County Sheriff Rick Staly.

The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office introduced a program that allows inmates to care for foster kittens at its detention facility.

The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office announced on Monday it was able to trace, seize and return stolen money to two local victims of cryptocurrency scams.

A 68-year-old man was killed after riding the left roadway and overturning.

On Saturday afternoon around 2:30 pm there was a major accident on 23 Orion Dr in Flagler County.

Dr. Wendolyn Sneed, the medical examiner for St. Johns, Putnam, and Flagler counties, said all three counties have experienced a decline in overdose deaths so far this year.

News4JAX is recognizing Pride Month this June by highlighting the organizations that serve the unique and vibrant LGBTQ+ community in Northeast Florida.

The newly constructed roadway called Commerce Parkway is expected to open in August.

A woman was arrested on Tuesday after being accused of driving recklessly along a multi-use path to chase a teenager riding an electric bicycle, according to the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office.

Northeast Florida’s coastal communities, particularly in Flagler and St. Johns counties, have seen direct effects from hurricanes in recent years, with places like Summerhaven and South Ponte Vedra Beach proving to be especially vulnerable to storm surge and flooding.

The U.S. Census Bureau last week released 2024 population estimates for cities and towns across the country.

Flagler Palm Coast's Christina Borgmann is the Varsity 4 All-News4JAX girls wrestling team

A 32-year-old man from Maine was arrested and accused of threatening to kill a Flagler County resident and their family through messages sent over the Xbox network, according to the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office.

A burn ban is effective in Flagler County starting at 5 p.m. Wednesday.

With Easter on Sunday, there are a lot of activities happening this week leading up to it.

A Palm Coast man died Monday morning in a head-on crash in Flagler County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

A 20-year-old Palm Coast man linked to a massive cybercriminal gang pleaded guilty in a Jacksonville federal courtroom Friday morning to charges including conspiracy and wire fraud.

Voters in parts of Northeast Florida have until 7 p.m. Tuesday to cast a ballot in a special election to replace Rep. Michael Waltz. Waltz resigned from Congress on Jan. 20 to join the Trump administration as national security advisor.

UF Health Flagler Hospital and UF Health St. Johns-employed physicians will again be in-network participating providers with Aetna insurance plans, effective April 1, UF Health officials announced on Monday.

The nation is watching a special congressional election in our area on Tuesday, which features Republican State Senator Randy Fine and Democrat Josh Weil, with the winner filling the seat vacated by Mike Waltz, who left the seat to become President Trump’s National Security Advisor.

Agricultural resource deputies with Putnam, Flagler and St. John’s counties' sheriff’s offices expanded their jurisdiction across county lines to tackle crime.

Voters in parts of Northeast Florida have through Saturday to cast an early, in-person ballot in the special election to fill the U.S. House seat vacated by Michael Waltz.

A person died on Monday in Flagler County on I-95 South after driving a semi-truck off the road and crashing into a tree, the Florida Highway Patrol said.

A 70-year-old man from Palm Coast died on Saturday night after he was involved in a crash in Flagler County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

As daylight saving time begins on Sunday, March 9, the St. Johns River Water Management District is reminding residents and businesses across the St. Johns River Lower Basin—Nassau, Duval, Baker, Bradford, Clay, St. Johns, Flagler, and Putnam—about important changes to watering restrictions.

The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office has introduced a new therapy dog to support its detention deputies. Therapy K-9 Lucy, a toy Australian Shepherd, will provide comfort and emotional support to staff at the Sheriff Perry Hall Inmate Detention Facility.

Additional charges have been filed against James Melady, a former Flagler County Fire Rescue employee who was arrested in September 2024 for sexually battering an unconscious victim in an ambulance, the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office announced Thursday.

Polls opened Tuesday morning for municipal elections in Putnam and Flagler counties.

A 17-year-old and 18-year-old are dead after a single-car crash in Flagler County early Sunday morning. It’s one of five fatal crashes that happened overnight in our viewing area.

The newer technology is called Inmate Recognition and Identification System, better known as I.R.I.S. The technology scans the iris in the eyes to help positively identify new inmates before they are admitted into the jail and before they are allowed to leave the jail.

The National Transportation Safety Board continues its investigation into the crash of a small plane in a wooded area of Flagler County on Friday night.

The National Transportation Safety Board continues its investigation into the crash of a small plane in a wooded area of Flagler County on Friday night.

Authorities say two people were killed when a single-engine plane crashed shortly after takeoff from a small airport east of Atlanta.

A aircraft was found in a densely wooded area, after it went down in Flagler County. It lost contact with the Palatka Municipal Airport and did not arrive as scheduled.

The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office found the missing plane that crashed in a wooded area of Flagler County near the Volusia County line early Saturday morning.

A Palm Coast man was sentenced to life in prison Friday after being convicted of the murder of a Bunnell teenager in 2022, according to the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office.

A Palm Coast man was sentenced to life in prison Friday after being convicted of the murder of a Bunnell teenager in 2022, according to the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office.

A 19-year-old man was killed Thursday night when his car rotated counterclockwise on I-95 North, according to Florida Highway Patrol.

A 50-year-old Palm Coast man was arrested in connection to a series of home appliance thefts from construction sites in Flagler and St. Johns counties.

Voters in parts of northeast Florida have until 7 p.m. to cast a ballot in a special primary election to replace Rep. Michael Waltz. Waltz resigned from Congress on Jan. 20, to join the Trump administration as national security advisor.

Warming trend next week

A severe winter storm brings cold temperatures to Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia, with wind chills expected to drop into the teens and 20s. Residents without adequate heat or shelter are encouraged to seek out warming centers in their area.

Voters in parts of northeast Florida will be able to cast an early, in-person ballot this weekend in the special election to fill the seat of Congressman Michael Waltz. Waltz is resigning effective Monday, when he will join the incoming Trump administration as national security advisor.

A Flagler County jury deliberated for just 11 minutes after a two-day trial and found a 27-year-old man guilty of child sex charges on Wednesday.

A 48-year-old Palm Coast woman has been charged with manslaughter in connection with the overdose death of 22-year-old Calvin Stull, whose body was discovered in Belle Terre Park just over one year ago.

Some Northeast Florida jails are making significant changes to how mugshots and booking information are accessed online, in an effort to combat a growing scam targeting the families of recently arrested individuals.

A man was arrested after pulling a gun on a Flagler County Sheriff’s Office deputy on Dec. 5.

From freezing temperatures to tornadoes and hurricanes, weather in 2024 was memorable — especially for the people that it impacted the most.

There’s no better way for Flagler County Fire Rescue to embrace the holidays than with a pint-sized, er Taco-sized, therapy dog!

Foggy tonight and early Friday, Much Colder this Weekend

There’s no better way for Flagler County Fire Rescue to embrace the holidays than with a pint-sized, er Taco-sized, therapy dog!

With temperatures forecasted to dip below 40°F, both City Rescue Mission in Jacksonville and The Sheltering Tree in Flagler County are extending their shelter services to provide a warm and safe environment for those in need.

The holiday season is time for joy and generosity, but it’s also when scammers try to exploit unsuspecting victims. The Bunnell Police Department is urging residents to stay vigilant and protect themselves from becoming targets of fraud.

Flagler County Fire Rescue annouced on Monday it has equipped all its ambulances with LUCAS (Lund University Cardiopulmonary Assist System) devices that provide mechanical chest compressions to patients in cardiac arrest.

The Rock Transformation Center, also known as the Church of the Rock, will be opening its shelter in response to the frigid air expected in Florida.

When the Flagler County SWAT team raided the Palm Coast home of Andrew Bouvier, 51, they said they found two homemade explosive devices along with 28 pounds of packaged marijuana and marijuana products, three guns, and a little more than $1,100 in cash.

The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help with an investigation after finding human blood Monday at Hidden Trails Park in Daytona North.

The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help with an investigation after finding human blood Monday at Hidden Trails Park in Daytona North.

Flagler County residents who suffered losses from Hurricane Milton or Helene may be eligible for disaster SNAP benefits and must pre-register by Nov. 15.

Results for Flagler County races in the general election

A Palm Coast man, 81, died Saturday morning after he was hit by a vehicle while walking across the street, according to Florida Highway Patrol.

A 43-year-old man was arrested Wednesday and accused of threatening workers of a stormwater inspection and maintenance company with a machete in Palm Coast.

A 28-year-old man was sentenced to 30 years in prison for sexually battering a juvenile multiple times over several years in Flagler County.

Sex offenders also have specific rules about what they can and can't do around Halloween, depending on what county they live in. We've compiled a county-by-county breakdown of those rules and regulations.