TalkFlagler

On the latest episode of TalkFlagler Weekly News Update, we talk to Gretchen Smith, the Public Information Officer for the Florida Department of Health - Flagler. Gretchen sheds light on where Flagler County's COVID-19 situations stands, and the challenges of directing information at the height of a pandemic.

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On the latest episode of TalkFlagler Weekly News Update, we talk to Palm Coast City Councilman Ed Danko. The Councilman talks about his background in network news, his philosophy on taxes, and what local events he’s most excited about.

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On the latest episode of TalkFlagler Weekly News Update, we talk to Flagler County’s own Sheriff, Rick Staly. In this interview AskFlagler Editor in Chief Joey Santos-Jones, Sheriff Staly talks about his long career in law enforcement, how the Flagler County Sheriff's Office keeps crime low, and some of the services Flagler's largest police force provides to county residents.

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In the latest episode of TalkFlagler Weekly News Update, we talk to Matthew Doughney, Chief of the Flagler Beach Police Department. Chief Doughney is coming up on eight years heading up one of Flagler County's three law enforcement organizations and has plenty to share about how he got here, being a visible member of the community, and the role of the FBPD plays in various trials and natural disasters.

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On the latest episode of TalkFlagler Weekly News Update, we talk to Annamaria Long from the Flagler Homebuilders Association. Annamaria tells TalkFlagler listeners about what the Flagler HBA does, how to become a member, and what's going on with all this talk of impact fees and millage rates.

As always, we also break down the local news into categories of Government & Business, Culture, and Crime.

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On the latest episode of TalkFlagler Weekly News Update, we talk to Flagler News Weekly founder Danielle Anderson. In her conversation with AskFlagler writer Chris Gollon, Danielle expands upon why she started Flagler News Weekly, her involvement with Friends of A1A Scenic & Historic Coastal Byway, and what makes Flagler County a unique and special place to settle down.

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On the latest episode of TalkFlagler Weekly News Update, we talk to Palm Coast City Councilman Nick Klufas. Coming on for his second appearance on the show, Nick talks to Chris Gollon about next year's recently decided property tax rate, the process of ironing out the city budget, and what exactly a City Councilman does for their community.

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In this episode of TalkFlagler, we talk to Mike Martin, one of the three district commissioners for the East Flagler Mosquito Control. Joey returns to discuss with Mike what areas are covered, the safety of chemicals used, the allocation of your tax money, and why mosquito control is one of the most unheralded agencies in the county. 

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TalkFlagler is excited to feature special guest David Alfin, the newly elected Mayor of Palm Coast. Alfin was sworn into office on August 3rd and came on the show to give his first interview while serving. In this interview, Alfin talks among other things about the recent millage rate and multi-family housing decisions, how he's approaching the upcoming budget process, and what Palm Coast can do to improve bicycle and pedestrian accommodations.

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TalkFlagler is excited to feature special guest Jill Reynolds. Jill is petitioning to instate a plaque and dedicate a trail to Shirley Chisholm, the pioneering elected official and activist who spent her final days in Palm Coast.

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