Palm Coast, United States (Local)
Chris Gollon predominantly covers local government and political news, crime, and community events in the Daytona Beach area of Florida. His coverage includes breaking news, evolving stories, and government announcements.
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Paul Goldsmith, the last driver to win a race at the Daytona Beach and Road course preceding Daytona International Speedway, passed away on Friday at 98 years old. Goldsmith raced for 13 years in the NASCAR Cup Series, in addition to stints in Formula One and USAC Champ Car Series.
By: Chris Gollon
47-year-old Maryland resident Stephen McSwain was arrested last week in connection to a domestic assault on his romantic partner in Bunnell the day before. McSwain is accused of severely battering …
By: Chris Gollon
The Flagler County Sheriff's Office announced on Monday that they'd arrested 25-year-old Alfred Smith after he allegedly drove to Palm Coast to meet a minor for a sexual encounter. Smith, a resident of Daytona Beach, was booked into the county jail the same day on two felony charges.
One man is deceased following a road rage shooting in Daytona Beach on Sunday, according to a statement by the Daytona Beach Police Department. The incident occurred at the McDonald's restaurant located at 2709 LPGA Blvd.
By: Chris Gollon
Two juveniles ages 10 and 11 have been arrested in connection to threats placed against different schools in Volusia County on Tuesday. The Daytona Beach Police Department announced the arrests in a …
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Palm Coast resident Dr. Robert Ernst has received two national awards for his fifth children's book, Harry and the Hurricane . He was given the Florida Authors and Publishers Association's …
Greg Blose, the first and only man to helm the Palm Coast-Flagler Regional Chamber of Commerce, will be relinquishing his position as President & CEO. He assumed the position in August 2020 when the Chamber was founded, and maintained that leadership position through the aftermath of and rebound from the COVID-19 pandemic. “Thank you to […]
By: Chris Gollon
Mark Hertling, a local area resident and retired lieutenant general in the U.S. Army, has endorsed Jennifer Adams in the congressional election for Florida's 7th district. He picked Adams, a Democratic challenger, over incumbent Rep. Cory Mills, the Republican who assumed the seat in 2022. The endorsement is noteworthy not just as Adams gains momentum in the race, but because Hertling opted against a fellow Army veteran.
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37-year-old James Melady, a former employee of Flagler County Fire Rescue, has been arrested for alleged sexual battery on an unconscious woman while he was on-duty with FCFR. The arrest came as a result of an investigation by the Daytona Beach Police Department’s Major Case Unit, with cooperation from the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office Major […]
Two students, ages 13 and 14, were arrested overnight between Thursday and Friday for threats allegedly posted to social media referencing a would-be school shooting. Both students attend Heritage Middle School at 1001 Parnell Ct in Deltona.
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