Car crashes are the #1 cause of preventable death for teens. But are teens really as distracted as we think?A 2019 survey1 of U.S. high school students found:
1SourceTransportation Risk Behaviors Among High School Students — Youth Risk Behavior Survey, United States, 2019 |
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Source: Yellman MA, Bryan L, Sauber-Schatz EK, Brener N. Transportation Risk Behaviors Among High School Students — Youth Risk Behavior Survey, United States, 2019.MMWRSuppl2020;69(Suppl-1):77–83.DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.15585/mmwr.su6901a9 |
A few things you can do as a parent or role model of a teen is:
For more information and helpful resources on teen driving check out the teen section of the Center for Disease Control’s (CDC) website. |
Flagler Open Arms Recovery Services (Flagler OARS) is hosting its first Casino Night on June 11th, 2022, at the Palm Coast VFW. Sponsorship dollars from this event will help provide services to people in early recovery; funds necessary to match grant opportunities and offset the non-profit’s operational expenses.Flagler Open Arms Recovery Services and AdventHealth are also co-sponsoring a second free Narcan distribution and education event in as many months entitled INCREASE A LIFESPAN WITH NARCAN. The event will be held on May 20 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Advent Hospital Emergency Room parking lot, 60 Memorial Parkway, in Palm Coast, FL. People can drive through or walk up to receive free Narcan and Narcan educational information. This event is open to the general public.
The Palm Coast Historical Society plans to celebrate National Preservation Month by unveiling a history mural commissioned to recognize the 50th anniversary of the Founding of Palm Coast by International Telephone and Telegraph in October 1970. It will be dedicated to the memory of Mayor Jon Netts at the PCHS Museum on Saturday, May 14, 2022 at 11 am. All are welcome to attend the event in Holland Park, rain or shine.
Jon Netts, Palm Coast’s second Mayor (2007-2016) died on January 9, 2021 from Covid-19 complications. Jon and his wife Priscilla moved from New Jersey to Palm Coast in 1992. He played a central role in shaping the future of Palm Coast following its incorporation as a City on December 31, 1999. His local public service began that year on the Code Enforcement Board. He later served as both a Council Member and Mayor after being elected for two terms in each position.
At the time of his death he was serving on the Florida Inland Navigation District and had previously served as President of the Palm Coast Historical Society. Netts was a member of the Elks Lodge, who twice named him Citizen of the Year, and was a leader of Habitat for Humanity for three years. Both Jon and Priscilla supported local arts organizations including Flagler Auditorium which opened in 1991.
The four-panel mural, painted by local artist Bill Stead, will depict images ranging from ancient to modern in order to reflect the layers of time which encompass our collective heritage. The Palm Coast Historical Society, with financial assistance from the Flagler County Tourist Development Council, City of Palm Coast, local clubs, businesses, and private individuals collects, preserves, and disseminates material related to the history of the City of Palm Coast and its people.
PCHS also works in cooperation with the Flagler County History Roundtable to celebrate the diverse and unique heritage of our local area in an effort to promote the social and economic benefits of historic preservation.
For more information visit www.palmcoasthistory.org or visit us on Facebook.
Media Release: Palm Coast Historical Society
May 12, 2022 – Emergency Management Specialist Bob Pickering received the Distinguished Service Award earlier today at the Governor’s Hurricane Conference in south Florida for being a jack of all trades within his department.
“I nominated him for a weather-reporting based award,” said Flagler Beach Fire Department Captain Stephen Cox. “I’ve taken part in the Governor’s Hurricane Conference for some time, so I knew about the awards. I got a call from the awards committee, and they told me they decided to present him an upgraded award. I am thrilled.”
Pickering – known to most as BP – has worked for Flagler County 28 years as of this coming July 5 when his duties fell under Civil Defense. That changed in 1995 when Civil Defense became Emergency Management and moved into the county’s first Emergency Operations Center.
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It’s true that he is arguably most well known for the hyper-local weather reports he researches and coordinates with the National Weather Service in Jacksonville for the benefit of anyone working in any form of emergency services countywide, as well as residents. But his wide array of tasks and responsibilities go well beyond that.
“It would be close to impossible to replace him,” said Emergency Management Director Jonathan Lord. “He has a staggering amount of institutional knowledge of Flagler County and the emergencies that befell it – every consequential weather event, wildfires, you name it – and the willingness to do anything that will help our community.”
The Governor’s Hurricane Conference was established in the mid-1980s to share lessons learned and other important information to public and private officials, especially local emergency management professionals and those involved in preparedness, planning, response and recovery.
“His actions, his work, speaks for itself,” Cox said. “BP is a phenomenal human being. He’s always there for us no matter what we need.”
Media Release: Flagler County, Julie Murphy, MPIO
Palm Coast – On April 2, Animal Control Officer Kasey Hagen received a call from Flagler Count Sheriff’s Office (FCSO) about an animal that had been shot in the head by its owner and was fighting for its life.
Kasey responded to the residence, located in the S-Section of Palm Coast, and was notified by law enforcement that the dog had been transported to the Flagler Animal Hospital for emergency treatment.
When questioned by Kasey, the owner stated that he had shot his dog, Rocky, for exhibiting “aggressive behavior” towards him and his family members. The owner was later arrested by FCSO and charged with Felony Animal Cruelty and Tampering with Evidence.
Kasey left the residence and responded to the Flagler Animal Hospital where he was able to make contact with Rocky. The staff at the Flagler Animal Hospital informed Kasey that Rocky’s injuries were severe and the hospital was not equipped to give Rocky the medical treatment needed to save his life.
Kasey acted quickly and transported Rocky to the Jacksonville Animal Hospital where emergency surgery was performed to repair his snout, jaw, and place a metal pin in his leg. Despite being labeled “aggressive” by his owner, neither Kasey nor the many Veterinary Surgeons and Technicians ever witnessed aggressive behavior.
Once Rocky was out of surgery, the process of placing him with the appropriate foster care began. Lucky for Rocky, his would-be adopter, an employee with the FCSO, was working when the call was initially received. His family was actively seeking to adopt a dog when they saw pictures of Rocky and fell in love.
Kasey walked the family through the animal fostering process and ensured that they were well aware and capable of providing the extensive aftercare Rocky would require. After five weeks of care, the family told Kasey that they wanted to provide Rocky with a forever home and officially adopted him.
“This was a really tragic situation that could have had an even more horrific outcome,” City Manager Denise Bevan said. “Our Animal Control Officers respond to traumatic calls with animals on a routine basis but this one was exceptional. I want commend Kasey Hagan and our entire Animal Control division for the incredible work they did to give Rocky a second chance at life. I also want to thank the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office for their efforts in protecting all Palm Coast residents, even the four-legged ones. On behalf of our entire city staff we want to say ‘Welcome Home Rocky!’”
The Palm Coast Animal Control Division provides assistance and education to residents for the benefit of their pets. Anyone wishing to surrender a pet may do so at the Flagler Humane Society or by calling Palm Coast Animal Control at 386-986-2520.
For more information on Animal Control, visit palmcoastgov.com/government/animal-control.
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Media Release: City of Palm Coast. Shannon P. Martin
May 11, 2022 the Flagler Palm Coast Kiwanis held their annual Flagler Law Enforcement of the Year Awards at the Elks Club on Old Kings Road at noon.
President Mike McElroy noted it was fitting to honor police officers today during National Police Week. Chairman of the Awards Committee, Frank Consentino, presided over the Ceremonies.
Although the Sheriff and Chief of Bunnell were attending the Law Enforcement Memorial in Washington with family members of recent fallen Officers Deputy Paul Luciano and Sgt. Dominic Guida of Bunnell, Chief Jon Walker FCSO, and Sgt. Shane Groth for Bunnell, as well as Chief Matt Doughney Flagler Beach PD were presenting the Awards.
Awards for Officer of the Year were given to Officer Bryan Sylvester of Flagler Beach, Chief Brannon Snead retired from the City of Bunnell, and Deputy Marcus Dawson from Flagler County Sheriff’s Office.
Receiving special recognition on behalf of the Flagler Sheriff’s Resource Officers was Deputy Jason Neat who received the Award from Pastor Jearlyn Dennie, FPC Membership Chair.
Pastor J also presented Special Recognition to Chaplain Don Scardigno of the FCSO.
Music was provided by Robert Carra of Grace Ministries and Chaplain Dom Scardigno led the invocation with a Closing Invocation from Pastor J.
Media Release and Images provided by Flagler Palm Coast Kiwanis Club President Michael McElroy.
