Palm Coast, Fla. (March 30, 2026) – The Flagler Tiger Bay Club is proud to announce its 2026 Spring Speaker Series, featuring a dynamic lineup of thought leaders in higher education, investigative journalism, and public policy. The spring series will take place at the Hammock Dunes Club and is expected to draw strong

interest from across the community. Early registration is strongly encouraged, as each event is anticipated to sell out.
The series begins on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, with Edwin H. Moore, Ph.D., President-Emeritus of the Independent Colleges and Universities of Florida. A
nationally recognized policy expert with decades of experience across education, government, and nonprofit sectors, Dr. Moore will present “Who Shapes Higher Education? Policy, Politics, and Power in Florida’s Colleges and Universities.” His discussion will examine the evolving forces shaping higher education policy in Florida and beyond.

On Wednesday, May 20, 2026, the series continues with Daralene Jones, a four-time Emmy Award–winning journalist and investigative leader at WFTV Channel 9. Jones will present “Truth, Accountability, and the Public Trust: The Role of Investigative Journalism in a Democratic Society.” With nearly 25 years in journalism, her work has driven accountability, influenced public discourse, and amplified voices across Florida through impactful investigative reporting and documentary storytelling.













































