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FHP: 15-year-old Palm Coast boy riding electric bicycle critically injured in crash
A 15-year-old Palm Coast boy was critically injured when his electric bicycle collided with a pickup truck, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The crash happened at 4:56 p.m. Wednesday at Lakeview Boulevard and Laramie Drive, according to the FHP. The 15-year old was riding an electric bicycle westbound on...
Suspected spy drone leads to confrontation and criminal charges in Flagler County
A suspected spy drone, a hatchet and a tale about a confrontation in some woods off State Road 100 near Palm Coast led to the arrest of a man accused of wasting the time of numerous Flagler County Sheriff's Office deputies on a stabbing that never happened. Chase Mott, 24,...
Community gathers for prayer observance
A group of local residents came together Thursday to “Lift Up The Word, Light Up The World” in observance of the 73rd annual National Day of Prayer at St. James Independent Methodist Church in Palatka. The Central Putnam Ministerial Association sponsored the event, which included a welcome by...
‘Excessive air speed’ to blame for deadly St. Augustine plane crash: NTSB
ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. – The NTSB blames “excessive air speed” for a deadly plane crash in St Augustine more than two years ago. The pilot was Marianne Fox, who was an experienced competitive flyer. She died after crashing near the regional airport. Before the crash, Fox said...
St. Johns County business owner steps in to help fellow veteran finish outdoor kitchen
ST JOHNS, Fla. — A Premier Outdoor USA customer is getting help with his outdoor kitchen after another business owner saw his story on First Coast News. After paying about 70 percent of the nearly $13,000 purchase price, Jason White's outdoor kitchen is still not in his backyard. The St. Johns County Navy veteran signed a contract with Premier Outdoor USA on Philips Highway in Jacksonville in May of 2023.
Palm Coast opens new recreation center designed as green building
PALM COAST, Fla. — A brand-new recreation facility recently opened in Palm Coast. The Southern Recreation Center is located on Belle Terre Parkway, and what you might not know about the facility is that it was designed as a green building. While the Southern Recreation Center appears to have...
State Road 16 to close for work in St. Augustine
A portion of State Road 16 in St. Augustine will be closed over the weekend for work on a railroad crossing. The road will be closed from 5 a.m. Saturday to midnight Tuesday between Lewis Speedway and Ponce De Leon Boulevard, according to St. Augustine officials. Jacksonville Today thanks our...
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