BUNNELL, Fla. — A trespassing complaint involving suspected squatters at a Bunnell property led Flagler County sheriff’s deputies to arrest three people, including two fugitives wanted for probation violations involving fentanyl and methamphetamine. The arrests occurred on the evening of Wednesday, October 21, 2026, after deputies responded to a propertyContinue Reading
FLAGLER COUNTY, Fla. — A 38-year-old woman wanted in Flagler County for probation violations was arrested in Hawaii after investigators discovered she had moved to the islands, gotten married and changed her last name, according to the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office (FCSO). Ashley Beams, 38, who now goes by AshleyContinue Reading
FLAGLER COUNTY, Fla. – A 20-year-old Bunnell man wanted in connection with the alleged sexual battery of a 15-year-old girl was arrested Monday, October 19, 2026, by U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at PortMiami, according to the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office (FCSO). William Nikolas Moraitis, 20, faces a chargeContinue Reading
PALM COAST, Fla. – A 60-year-old substitute teacher at Matanzas High School was arrested after investigators say he kicked a student with disabilities during a classroom incident, leaving a visible mark on the student’s leg. Bryan Schewitz, 60, of Flagler Beach, was arrested Friday, Oct. 16, 2026, and charged withContinue Reading
FLAGLER COUNTY, Fla. – A Flagler County jury has found a woman guilty of vehicular homicide and reckless driving causing serious bodily injury after prosecutors said she deliberately jerked the steering wheel during an argument with her boyfriend while traveling at 94 mph on Interstate 95, causing a crash thatContinue Reading
PALM COAST, Fla. – A City of Palm Coast animal control officer was arrested Friday, Oct. 16, 2026, after investigators determined she used a city-issued credit card to pay a $386.64 veterinary bill for her personal dog and later attempted to have the animal’s account transferred to the city, accordingContinue Reading
PALM COAST, Fla. – A 28-year-old Palm Coast woman was arrested for DUI after employees at Wadsworth Elementary School reported that she appeared intoxicated while attempting to pick up a child, according to the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies identified the woman as Rebecca Beard, 28, whose breath tests laterContinue Reading
PALM COAST, Fla. – A 45-year-old Palm Coast handyman was arrested after investigators determined he allegedly used a client’s credit card to pay for resort stays and make unauthorized payments to his family’s cleaning business, according to the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office. Jesse Modzel, 45, of Palm Coast, was arrestedContinue Reading
PALM COAST, Fla. – A 22-year-old Palm Coast man surrendered to authorities Friday, Oct. 9, 2026, after investigators say he impersonated his brother to obtain a replacement driver’s license while his own driving privileges were revoked. Michael Ryan, 22, turned himself in to the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office onContinue Reading
Scott Beverst, of Palm Coast, entered a guilty plea on Oct. 7 in the 7th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida. Circuit Judge Dawn Nichols handed down the 20-year state prison sentence, along with a mandate that Beverst register as a sexual offender for life and complete 15 years of sexContinue Reading