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November 5, 2026 at 2:00 PM
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SMA is revolutionizing access to residential care with a new streamlined admissions process and an expanded psychiatry residency program to combat local shortages.

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SMA launches central admissions and expands psychiatry residency to ease access to care
SMA described a new central admissions process to match people with residential beds across counties and a residency program for psychiatrists that has expanded since launch, improving local access to psychiatric care.
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November 4, 2026 at 7:21 AM
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SMA Healthcare is making a vital move in Flagler County with a free Narcan vending machine and no-charge prescription delivery to ensure residents get the help they need!

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SMA adds Narcan vending and free pharmacy delivery to reach Flagler residents with limited transportation
SMA Healthcare reports a free Narcan vending machine at the access center and a pharmacy delivery service that brings prescriptions directly to residents, with the 800 hotline available 24/7 for immediate connection.
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November 4, 2026 at 7:17 AM
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The Flagler County Access Center is witnessing an alarming surge in demand for behavioral health services, with nearly 4,000 visits last fiscal year, highlighting a critical need for support—especially among adolescents.

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Flagler County access center sees rising demand; staff report nearly 4,000 visits in latest fiscal year
Thomas Lopez of SMA Healthcare says the Flagler County Access Center handled over 3,100 visits in fiscal 2023–24, nearly 3,700 in 2024–25 and almost 4,000 in 2025–26, and urges more resources for mounting adolescent behavioral-health needs.
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November 4, 2026 at 7:18 AM
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A groundbreaking Integrated Stabilization Unit in Flagler County promises to revolutionize mental health care by co-locating emergency services, detox, crisis stabilization, and residential treatment—all under one roof.

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New Flagler Integrated Stabilization Unit will combine detox, crisis and residential care under one roof
SMA Healthcare leaders say the ISU will house emergency services, a detox unit, crisis stabilization and residential treatment with 48 beds; construction should finish by year-end, but an April–May 2027 opening depends on licensing and recurring funding.
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November 4, 2026 at 7:19 AM
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Flagler County is seeing a steady rise in its transient rental tax collections, with funds fueling vital tourism promotions and beach projects!

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Flagler County tax collector reports modest TDT growth, 1,636 active accounts
At a Flagler County Tourism Development Council meeting, the county tax collector's office reported modest year-over-year transient rental tax growth (about 1.8% or $81,000) and said the county collects a 5% TDT with funds split 60% promotions and 40% beach capital; staff noted 1,636 active accounts and multiple enforcement actions.
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October 21, 2026 at 5:06 PM
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Flagler County just approved major changes to the Special Event Marketing Grant, simplifying the process and capping awards at $5,000 – but will it bring the tourism boost they hope for?

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Council adopts streamlined Special Event Marketing Grant guidelines with $5,000 cap, will pilot for a year
Flagler County staff proposed and the Tourism Development Council approved streamlined Special Event Marketing Grant guidelines that remove mandatory workshops and scoring, simplify reimbursement, and set a $5,000 maximum for out-of-county advertising; the board agreed to pilot the changes for one fiscal year and revisit them based on post-event reporting.
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October 21, 2026 at 6:25 PM
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October 15, 2026 at 1:46 PM
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October 11, 2026 at 8:00 PM
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Flagler County is taking significant steps to enhance cold-weather shelter services by approving a new agreement that opens the Expo Hall for those in need this winter.

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County approves amended cold‑weather shelter interlocal agreement and opens Expo Hall as possible site
Flagler County approved an amended interlocal agreement increasing the per-night shelter cost and removing the prior cap, and the board agreed to explore using the county Expo Hall as a cold‑weather shelter while staff finalizes facility-use terms with fairground users and the Sheltering Tree.
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October 6, 2026 at 6:42 PM
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The new Expo Hall in Flagler County is designed to withstand category 5 hurricanes, ensuring it remains a safe haven for evacuees during severe storms.

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Officials highlight storm hardening and medical capabilities of new Expo Hall
County leaders said the Expo Hall was built to withstand severe storms, includes redundant power and medical-support electrical hookups, pet-friendly storage and RV-style exterior hookups to support post-disaster trailers.
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October 3, 2026 at 6:23 PM
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The $10 million Expo Hall in Flagler County is the result of relentless advocacy and support from state leaders and local officials—find out how this project came to life!

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County credits state funding and legislative advocacy for Expo Hall project
County officials credited state legislative support and an award from the Florida Department of Commerce for making the $10 million Expo Hall possible and thanked state and local leaders for advocacy and funding.
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October 3, 2026 at 3:48 AM
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Flagler County just unveiled a groundbreaking $10 million Expo Hall designed to protect residents during disasters and serve as a vibrant community hub!

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Flagler County opens new $10 million Expo Hall meant to serve as evacuation shelter and community hub
Flagler County marked the ribbon-cutting of a new 16,000-square-foot Expo Hall at the Fairgrounds, a purpose-built facility the county says will serve as a Category‑5-standard evacuation shelter and host community events to offset operating costs.
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October 2, 2026 at 7:45 AM
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Flagler County is gearing up for the long-awaited Reach 2 beach renourishment, but 13 property owners still haven't granted easements—will they step up to protect our shores?

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Flagler County outlines Reach 2 beach renourishment plan, contractor and remaining holdouts
County officials said a contract for Reach 2 was signed and Weeks Marine is expected to mobilize possibly in mid‑February; 13 private properties still have not granted easements but engineers say the project is still worthwhile.
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September 17, 2026 at 12:42 PM
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Commissioner Kim Carney reveals that Flagler County has invested over $16.4 million in beach work and is exploring innovative funding solutions for the future.

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Commissioner Carney defends county beach funding as MSPU and interlocal talks continue
Carney said the county has allocated about $16.4 million toward beach work and outlined an MSPU assessment and interlocal agreements with Flagler Beach and Beverly Beach for maintenance; she reiterated she will not support an earmarked sales‑tax ordinance.
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September 17, 2026 at 12:53 PM
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Flagler County just unveiled a state-of-the-art Expo Hall designed to be a resilient shelter, with construction funded by a whopping $10 million grant—are you prepared for emergencies?

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Flagler County opens new Expo Hall as stand‑alone shelter; emergency director urges household preparedness
Emergency Management Director Jonathan Lohr outlined a new 16,000‑sq‑ft Expo Hall built with $10 million in state funds, detailed shelter capabilities and urged residents to assemble disaster kits, sign up for Alert Flag and consider CERT training.
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September 17, 2026 at 12:58 PM
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Real estate classes in Palm Coast now run at Grand Living Realty, 2298 Colbert Lane. The firm has named Cameron Academy its exclusive education provider. 63-hour Florida pre-license course, in person, in Flagler County.

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September 16, 2026 at 10:20 PM
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Flagler County is taking action against the controversial 'Project Butterfly' landfill approval, citing serious health and environmental concerns from residents.

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Flagler County commissioners agree to appeal Bunnell special‑exception for proposed landfill
County staff and counsel advised that Flagler County qualifies as an aggrieved party; the board reached consensus to file an appeal of Bunnell's approval and said it would consider Chapter 164 dispute resolution if the city affirms the decision.
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September 15, 2026 at 6:09 AM
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Flagler County's VPK enrollment is soaring after a summer campaign revealed that 70% of students who attend will be ready for third grade!

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Foundation-led campaign aims to boost VPK participation after superintendent reports 38% enrollment
Rizzo said Flagler County had about 38% VPK participation and the foundation ran a summer media campaign, citing a claim from the Early Learning Coalition that '70% of students who attend VPK will be at grade level by 3rd grade.' She is awaiting final registration numbers.
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September 15, 2026 at 3:45 AM
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The Cassidy family's battle for a fourth story to create a vital sensory space for their disabled son has sparked a fierce debate in Flagler County, with advocates urging compassion and neighbors expressing concerns over precedent.

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Board continues disputed PUD height/ADA accommodation request for oceanfront lot to Nov. 10
After hours of testimony from the Cassidy family, disability advocates and many neighbors, the planning board continued a contested request to authorize a habitable floor above the required elevated enclosure on an oceanfront lot. Staff and the county attorney questioned whether the requested accommodation is necessary rather than preferred; board continued the item for more record on Nov. 10, 2026.
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September 15, 2026 at 3:14 AM
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Flagler County has just approved a $333.3 million amended tentative budget for FY27, with key millage rates set to shape the future!

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Flagler County board adopts tentative millage rates, approves $333.3 million amended tentative FY27 budget
The Board adopted Resolution 2026‑49 setting tentative millage rates and Resolution 2026‑50 adopting amended tentative revenue estimates and a $333,288,593 FY2027 tentative budget; a final public hearing is set for Sept. 14, 2026.
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September 7, 2026 at 1:53 AM
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The A1A buried-seawall project in Florida has transformed coastal resilience with 2.5 miles of reinforced roadway, extensive dune restoration, and over 200,000 native plants—see how this engineering marvel protects our shores!

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FDOT video shows State Road A1A buried seawall completed, emphasizes dune restoration
FDOT presented a completion video for the State Road A1A buried-seawall project, reporting more than 5,100 auger-cast piles (about 139,000 linear feet), roughly 2.5 miles of buried seawall, 238,000 tons of sand placed for dunes, and extensive native-plant restoration; local partners praised the project's coordination and aesthetics.
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September 3, 2026 at 9:01 PM
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SMA Healthcare is making strides in Flagler County, but they need your help to secure $4.2 million for vital services that change lives!

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SMA Healthcare urges recurring funding; WARM program graduate shares recovery outcomes
SMA Healthcare told commissioners it has secured $750,000 in legislative support and is seeking $4.2 million in recurring funding to sustain new programs including a central receiving facility; WARM program assistant director Leticia Tennant shared program outcomes and a personal recovery story.
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September 3, 2026 at 5:03 PM
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Flagler County commissioners are taking a hard look at the Humane Society contract amid rising public concerns over shelter operations—could major changes be on the horizon?

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Commissioners press for options after new concerns about humane-society contract
Flagler County commissioners asked legal staff to review the county's contract with the Flagler Humane Society and to bring options for oversight or alternate models after board members described troubling reports and rising public concern about shelter operations.
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September 3, 2026 at 5:02 PM
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Flagler County's legal team is diving into a potential showdown after the City of Bunnell approved a controversial "class 1 landfill" that may violate county policies.

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Flagler County attorney to research legal options after Bunnell OKs landfill-like use
County Attorney Michael Rodriguez told commissioners he will research whether the City of Bunnell's recent approval of a use the applicant described as a "class 1 landfill" is inconsistent with the county comprehensive plan. Commissioners gave consensus to prepare options and a report at the next meeting.
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September 3, 2026 at 7:01 AM