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FlaglerLive
Published 14 hours agoVice President JD Vance’s Mother Shares Raw Recovery Journey in Talks at Jail and Sheriff’s Operations Center
Beverly Vance Aikins addressed inmates at the Flagler County jail and, later, an audience of officials and members of the addiction recovery community at the Sheriff's Operations Center today, detailing her descent into severe drug addiction, her near-fatal overdose, and her…
FlaglerLive
Published September 28Cold-Weather Shelter May Move to New Hall at County Fairgrounds as Local Governments Increase Support
Flagler County’s only cold weather homeless shelter lost its previous location at Church on the Rock in Bunnell and is now evaluating two options--the county fairgrounds' Expo Hall, rent-free, or First United Methodist Church in Flagler Beach. The Sheltering Tree is leaning…
The West Volusia Beacon
Published 15 hours agoClean Sweep: How HTD Is Raising the Bar on Professional Cleaning
For Suzi Virgilio, CEO of HTD Cleaning Services, professional cleaning is about more than leaving a home or office looking its best. It is about making a meaningful difference in clients’ lives. With 10 years of experience in the industry, Virgilio has built HTD Cleaning Services…
The West Volusia Beacon
Published 15 hours agoIsland Shutter Company Builds on More Than Three Decades of Craftsmanship
For more than 30 years, Island Shutter Company has been manufacturing shutters for homeowners looking to improve the beauty, comfort and function of their homes. Founded in June 1993, the DeLand-based, family-owned and operated business is led by owners Chad and Joelle Hunter.…
The West Volusia Beacon
Published 15 hours agoBeyond Furniture: Nikki’s Turns Everyday Spaces Into Signature Statements
Creating a home that feels distinctly your own takes more than simply choosing furniture. At Nikki’s Furniture & Decor in DeLand, owner Nikki Bridegroom and her team focus on helping customers create spaces that reflect their personalities, lifestyles and personal style.…
FlaglerLive
Published 93 minutes agoThe Daily Cartoon and Live Briefing: Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Tiger Bay's Amendment 3, Property Tax Referendum Town Hall, gathers all the constitutional officers this evening, Conversations in Democracy, Trump's press-ban visuals and a Cheshire cat's nethers.
FlaglerLive
Published 10 hours agoFloridians Over 60 Lost Nearly $710 Million to Cybercrime in 2025
Older adults face devastating financial losses from sophisticated cybercrime operations because cybercriminals systematically target vulnerable seniors through complex tech support and investment scams that require immediate reporting to law enforcement authorities. Here's what…
FlaglerLive
Published 11 hours agoCollege Professor Re-Arrested on 3 Counts of Molesting 15-Year-Old Runaway in Palm Coast
Former college professor Richard Tapia faces new felony child molestation charges after an initial arrest for interfering with minor custody. He is being held on $350,000 bond at the Flagler County jail and three charges of raping a 15-year-old at the Microtel in Palm Coast.
FlaglerLive
Published 12 hours agoFlorida Launches Newly Designed Driver Licenses and Identification Cards
Beginning Wednesday (Sept. 30), the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) will begin issuing a newly designed Florida driver license and identification card featuring elements of Florida’s history.
Palatka Daily News
Published 17 hours agoMother convicted for endangering kids while fleeing cops
Putnam County jurors convicted a Daytona Beach woman more than a year after she was arrested for driving recklessly with her children in the car in an effort to get away from law enforcement officers. Sherry Denese Martin, 41, was found guilty Sept. 29 after a two-day trial at…
The West Volusia Beacon
Published 17 hours agoBetween the lines: Dear reader, Pray that I am wrong
As I and others go from here to there — wherever there may be — whether home, school, work, medical or dental appointments, shopping, car repairs, a night out, a movie, church, or whatever — gasoline prices are at record highs. Four dollars-plus per gallon is a real shock and a…
The West Volusia Beacon
Published 17 hours agoWhat were they thinking?: Good taste flows down from the top
Some of us are old enough to remember “Soviet Realism.” That was the art approved by the Russian central government. Generally it depicted the proletariat at work. They supposed that government-approved art inspired worker productivity. Never mind that the glorious five-year…