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Flagler Beach, Florida Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hey there, Flagler Beach! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why Palm Coast’s new data center rules matter for Flagler Beach cables.
  • Why do so many ethics complaints against local officials keep getting tossed?
  • How did Flagler students beat 200 teams in underwater robotics?

Also on today's calendar: Flagler Beach Mulrisport - 2026 and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: An afternoon t-storm; humid, with a high of 89 and low of 76 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, temps: high: 88, low: 76.
  • Sunday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, with a high of 88 and low of 75 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Palm Coast Enacts Strict Data Center Restrictions (flaglerlive.com) — Palm Coast has moved quickly to tightly restrict new data centers, requiring supermajority council approval and strict conditions on water, power, and noise—rules that contrast with the earlier, more secretive approval of DC Blox’s cable-landing station tied to undersea cables coming ashore in Flagler Beach. The article also explains how future westward expansion plans could still shape where data centers appear near Flagler Beach.
   

2. Ethics Commission Dismisses Yet One More ‘Legally Insufficient' Complaint, This Time Against the Council's Pontieri (flaglerlive.com) — Local officials, including Flagler Beach City Manager Dale Martin, have repeatedly seen ethics complaints dismissed, and the latest case against Palm Coast Council member Theresa Pontieri was also found legally insufficient. The state Ethics Commission ruled that campaign contributions from a developer did not violate law, even as residents questioned her votes on a housing project, underscoring how often complaints fail to meet legal standards.
   

3. Flagler Schools' Robotics Team Secures Top-10 International Finish (flaglernewsweekly.com) — Flagler County students just scored big on the world stage, with a Buddy Taylor Middle School robotics team placing eighth internationally at the 2026 SeaPerch Challenge in Maryland. Their underwater robot excelled in mission performance and design, while two other BTMS teams also finished strongly, showcasing the strength of Flagler Schools’ STEM programs for families across Palm Coast, Bunnell, and Flagler Beach.
   

4. Palm Coast Man Arrested for Alleged Sexual Encounter with Juveniles (askflagler.com) — Local readers should know that a Palm Coast man with prior offenses tied to a minor in Flagler Beach has been arrested again, this time in Volusia County, on serious charges involving underage girls. Investigators believe there may be additional victims and are asking anyone with information about his activities in area parks and hangouts to come forward.
   

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💬 Chatter

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  • Does anyone know of a daily summer camp for a young teen?
    Single Mom needs to get a job but doesn't have a safe place for her young teen during the day. (Nextdoor Flagler Beach)
  • Hey There!
    We are new to the neighborhood and were hoping someone here would be able to recommend a local pet sitter. They would need to stay over night with… (Nextdoor Sugar Mill Plantation)
  • Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in Flagler Beach. Apply here.
  • Dollar Tree posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate I in Flagler Beach. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Flagler Beach here.

Ok Flagler Beach! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Flagler Beach

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