Once Again FCSO Delivers Significant Crime Reduction BUNNELL, Fla. — The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office (FCSO) today released its 2025 crime data, showing a continued overall reduction in crime across Flagler County compared to 2024. The data reflects significantly fewer reported offenses in all major crime categories. KeyTakeaways “I commend our team for once again […]

 A New Spin on Strength and Teamwork The Youth Highland Games include: “This isn’t just about throwing heavy objects – it’s about building confidence, teamwork, and sportsmanship in a completely new way for these athletes,” said Corporal Erlandson, Flagler Sheriff’s PAL Director. “We’re excited to offer something that celebrates tradition while giving our youth a […]

BUNNELL, Fla. — The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office has implemented advanced biometric monitoring technology in the Sheriff Perry Hall Inmate Detention Facility, marking a significant step forward in inmate safety. This new technology addresses a critical issue facing detention facilities nationwide, where in-custody deaths occur because of drug addiction withdrawal, serious medical issues and suicide […]

PACE Unit Makes Narcotics Arrests; Deputies Arrest Man with Felony Warrant During Crash Investigation BUNNELL, Fla. — Flagler County Sheriff’s Office deputies made 10 arrests this past weekend between 6 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 13, 2026, and 6 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 16, 2026. Deputies handled 783 calls for service and made 135 traffic stops. […]

Suspect Has Dozens of Prior Arrests with Rap Sheet 64-Pages Long BUNNELL, Fla. — Following a coordinated multi-agency investigation, the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office, the Volusia Sheriff’s Office, and the New Smyrna Beach Police Department arrested William Whitaker, 41, of Palm Coast, in connection with a string of burglaries across the region. William Whitaker II […]

BUNNELL, Fla. — The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a 16-year-old boy who exposed himself to multiple women. The boy was determined to be the suspect in three cases involving women in Palm Coast. On Jan. 30, deputies responded to a reported sex offense in the R-Section of Palm Coast. The victim, who was […]

Man pointed less-lethal pistol at deputies before being safely secured without force BUNNELL, Fla. — Flagler County Sheriff’s Office deputies safely de-escalated a days-long series of incidents involving a man who was in a severe mental health crisis. Deputies ultimately secured the man without force after he briefly pointed what appeared to be a handgun […]

Pair of Intoxicated Drivers Arrested During Super Bowl Sunday BUNNELL, Fla. — Flagler County Sheriff’s Office deputies made 10 arrests this past weekend between 6 p.m. on Friday, February 6, 2026, and 6 a.m. on Monday, February 9, 2026. Deputies handled 566 calls for service and made 99 traffic stops. “We warned drivers to not […]

BUNNELL, Fla. — To ensure residents and visitors stay safe this Super Bowl weekend, the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office is increasing patrols on our roadways, in residential neighborhoods, and near area businesses and reminding visitors and residents not to drink and drive. As the most watched sporting event of the year in the United States, […]

BUNNELL, Fla. — The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a 13-year-old after an investigation revealed the teenager had sent written threats to kill along with two photographs of a gun in a group message over Snapchat. On Feb. 4, a School Resource Deputy, who is assigned to Buddy Taylor Middle School and investigating the […]