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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.
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.
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 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 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.
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 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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
Clean-up will proceed to the eastern areas of the county and work westward. The pickup is estimated to take a few weeks, however, the current schedule may change due to contractor progress when going from area to area.
Flagler County officials said it suffered an estimated $18.8 million in damages from Hurricane Milton and encouraged property owners to apply for disaster assistance through FEMA.
On Monday, Flagler County’s Emergency Management team will distribute resources like ready-to-eat meals, clean water, resource boxes, and protective tarps for those who need assistance following Hurricane Milton.
The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office lifted a curfew order Friday morning that was set due to “ongoing concerns” regarding community safety following Hurricane Milton.
Most residents in Flagler County woke up Thursday morning to no power, flooding and more than 30 road closures after Hurricane Milton.
Hurricane Milton slammed into Flagler County overnight, bringing high winds and heavy rain that left streets across the county flooded and impassable. The city of Bunnell asked residents to stay in place and not try to explore the effects Milton left behind.
Flagler County officials urged residents to finalize their preparations as soon as possible before Hurricane Milton’s arrival.
A county-by-county look at expected wind speeds, rainfall totals and when the worst conditions are expected (as of 3 p.m. on Wednesday):
Flagler County officials urged residents to finalize their preparations as soon as possible before Hurricane Milton’s arrival.
The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office recovered an unattended toddler and arrested a man after a welfare check led to the discovery of deplorable living conditions in a home with multiple children.
There is a probability of tornados, particularly after midnight on Friday. The flood watch remains in effect through Friday.
The East Flagler Mosquito Control District covers nearly 130 square miles in the eastern half of Flagler County, including the communities of Palm Coast, Bunnell, Marineland, Beverly Beach, and Flagler Beach, serving more than 85,000 residents. It was created by the Flagler County Board of Commissioners in 1952, with a mission to suppress mosquitoes that can cause illness, with minimal environmental impact. The district can raise revenue through property taxes to fund its operations.
A man connected to a 14-year-old Virginia cold case murder was arrested in Palm Coast after a traffic stop.
K-9 Kyro, a German Shepherd, will serve alongside Master Deputy Marcus Dawson, whose previous partner, K-9 Baro, retired in August.
Flagler County Fire Rescue (FCFR) implemented new protocols in response to the former paramedic who was caught on video sexually abusing an unconscious patient.
One Florida sheriff said he’s had enough of dealing with school threats and he is now vowing to arrest and publicly perp-walk kids and their parents to show that he means business.
The woman who the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office said was sexually abused by a former paramedic in an ambulance learned about the disturbing incident nearly three years later.
Less than 24 hours after a former Flagler County paramedic was arrested for sex crimes following the discovery of disturbing videos, Flagler County Sheriff Rick Stay told News4JAX that he and his investigators believe there are more victims.
A former Flagler County Fire Rescue (FCFR) paramedic has been arrested after deputies said he was caught on video molesting an unconscious woman while on duty.
Residential developments in Flagler County where a governmental unit was created to serve the specific needs of its community are selecting candidates for their development district’s Board of Supervisors.
The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office is spotlighting the case of a woman who was murdered 25 years ago in hopes of getting new information that could lead to an arrest.
New information along with newly released bodycam and surveillance video is shedding more light onto the events that led up to a high speed chase involving a stolen Ferrari.
One suspect is in custody following a high-speed chase Tuesday involving Flagler and St. Johns County deputies and a stolen Ferrari.
Sunday is the last day for voters around Northeast Florida to cast an early, in-person ballot ahead of the state’s primary election on Tuesday, for congressional, state and local races.
District and state leaders in St. Johns, Flagler, Putnam and Volusia counties want to “change the script” when it comes to substance use and violence among students.
Voters in Palm Coast will choose a mayor and two council members in the general election. These races are non-partisan, and open to all voters inside the Palm Coast city limits. All three races were initially on the ballot in the August primary, but as no candidate in any of the races received more than 50% of the votes in that contest, the top two finishers in each race advance to the November election.
Two candidates are seeking the votes for Flagler County School Board, District 5. This is a nonpartisan office that will be elected by all voters during the August primary.
Two candidates are seeking the votes for Flagler County School Board, District 3. This is a nonpartisan office that will be elected by all voters during the August primary.
Pam Richardson won the Republican primary for Flagler County Commission, District 5, defeating Ed Danko in August. Though no Democrats entered the race, a write-in candidate did qualify for the general election, so the August primary was only open to Republican voters.
The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office said the deputy assigned to the inmate who fled from a hospital on July 27 was likely sleeping during the escape.
If you’ve recently been arrested in Clay or Putnam county, there’s a good chance your mugshot has been posted on social media.
Voters around northeast Florida will be able to cast an early, in-person ballot as soon as Monday for the state’s August 20 primary, which includes congressional, state, and local races.
