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Sheriff Staly Halts Use of Flock Cameras, But Not Other License Plate Readers and Surveillance Means
Joining numerous other law enforcement agencies and in accordance with a state order applying to state rights-of-way, Flagler County Sheriff Rick Staly suspended the use of Flock Safety automated license plate readers but continues using other surveillance technologies to ensure…
Navy Veteran Seth Holton, 54, Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Sex with Minor Child of Friends
Circuit Judge Dawn Nichols sentenced Seth Tyler Holton, 54, to 10 years in prison followed by five years on probation for the statutory rape of a 16-year-old girl, the daughter of friends he was used to visiting in Palm Coast's B Section.
Sheriff’s Office Says Rumors of Shooting Near Wendy’s Are False
An incident near Wendy’s on Palm Coast Parkway led to false rumors on social media of an active-shooter incident there at midday today. There was no shooting. There is no active shooter, the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office says.
On Heels of Lawsuit Challenging Registrations, Flagler Sheriff Arrests 40 Sex Offenders In Compliance Sweep
The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office arrested 40 registered sex offenders in a three-day sweep this week called Operation Offenders Endgame. Detectives discovered 168 felony violations among the targeted group for failing to properly update basic registration details including…
Convicted Murderer Jermaine Williams Avoids Accountability In Oblivious Letter Ahead Of Death Sentence
Jermaine Williams Sr. submitted an oblivious, handwritten letter to the court that avoided all accountability during his Spencer hearing instead of testifying today in what was to be his last chance at appealing for mercy before his sentencing in six weeks. He faces the death…
26-Year-Old Ohio Man Who Threatened U.S. Rep Randy Fine in Vile Screed Is Arrested
A 26-year-old Ohio man was in custody after threatening to kill U.S. Rep. Randy Fine and his family, according to the congressman and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
Two Men Are Dead in Murder-Suicide on Bronson Lane in Palm Coast
Two men are dead following a murder-suicide by gun on Bronson Lane in Palm Coast's B-Section. The shooting took place after one of the men entered--or intruded--on the occupants. He was not a stranger to the occupants, or to the man he shot.
Palm Coast Woman Arrested On Felony Neglect Charges After Deputies Find Father In Deplorable Conditions
Jenette Zisman of Palm Coast faces a felony elderly neglect charge after paramedics visited her home eight times in two days and sheriff's deputies discovered her elderly father helpless on the floor amid deplorable conditions. Zisman allegedly ignored him and stayed in her room.…