Local Community Palm Coast

Palm Coast and Flagler County gas prices March 2026 graphic asking residents to share current fuel prices and location details.

Are Gas Prices On The Rise? Tell Us What You’re Paying in Palm Coast & Flagler County

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Free tax preparation services available in Flagler County with IRS-certified volunteers and multiple local locations

Flagler County residents can once again take advantage of FREE tax return preparation services through Flagler Tax-Aide during the 2026 tax season. Appointments open January 15, and tax preparation services officially begin February 1.

Details: Written by: Palm Coast Local; Parent Category: Business Blog; Category: Local Community Palm Coast

The Palm Coast Historical Society announces new leadership appointments and a City Historian nomination, highlighting ongoing efforts to preserve and share Palm Coast’s history for future generations.

Peter Johnson has been appointed President of the Palm Coast Historical Society. Serving with him on the executive board are Reasa Pabst as Vice President, Richard Cooper as Treasurer, and Mia Parada as Secretary. Tricia Aanderud and Alex Maller continue to serve as Board Directors.

Details: Written by: Palm Coast Local; Parent Category: Business Blog; Category: Local Community Palm Coast

Legacy By The Sea: Leaders in Education in Flagler Schools

Flagler Schools will host the 2025–2026 Teachers, Employees and Rookies of the Year Celebration on Monday, January 26, 2026, honoring the educators and staff members who are leading the way for the next generation of students.

This year’s theme, “Legacy By The Sea,” highlights excellence across the district as each school’s Teacher of the Year, Employee of the Year, and Rookie Teacher of the Year are recognized. The evening will also spotlight the district’s Principal of the Year and Assistant Principal of the Year.

District Leadership Honorees

Principal of the Year: Bobby Bossardet, Flagler Palm Coast High School
Assistant Principal of the Year: Abra Seay, Rymfire Elementary School

Both leaders were announced as winners in December.

2025–2026 District Teacher of the Year Finalists

Bunnell Elementary School: Hayley Marino
Belle Terre Elementary School: Michelle Moore
Buddy Taylor Middle School: Kathy Fisch
Flagler Palm Coast High School: Alex Giorgianna
Flagler Technical College: Adrienne Harvey
iFlagler: Durand Brown
Indian Trails Middle School: Shannon Russell
Matanzas High School: Erin Davis
Old Kings Elementary School: Tressa Landi
Rymfire Elementary School: Hayley Gurley
Student Services: Michelle Yorio
Wadsworth Elementary School: Emily Creel

2025–2026 District Employee of the Year Finalists

Human Resources: Heather Morin
Custodial Services: Tatiana Rodriguez
Food Services: Lance Lee
Plant Services: Tami Chinn
Transportation: Tammy Jones
Technology: Mike Pane
Bunnell Elementary School: Kathy McCoy
Belle Terre Elementary School: Ashley Ramirez
Buddy Taylor Middle School: Jeri Thayer
Flagler Palm Coast High School: Calvin Grant
Flagler Technical College: Skyla Adao
iFlagler: Taahira Lee
Indian Trails Middle School: Claudia Karsten
Matanzas High School: Paula Teixeira
Old Kings Elementary School: Mary Jansen
Rymfire Elementary School: Nicole Castello
Wadsworth Elementary School: Abby Perez

Once announced during the ceremony, the District Teacher of the Year and District Employee of the Year will be submitted as Flagler Schools’ official representatives for the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) State Teacher and Employee of the Year awards.

In 2025, Indian Trails Middle School teacher Brandy Anderson was named a Top-Five finalist in the statewide Teacher of the Year competition.

Rookie Teacher of the Year

School-level recognition for educators new to the district

Bunnell Elementary School: Amanda Gemmola
Belle Terre Elementary School: Alyssa Langan
Buddy Taylor Middle School: Shanyia Mobley
Flagler Palm Coast High School: Madison Mead
iFlagler: Julia Williamson
Indian Trails Middle School: Zhariah Haire
Matanzas High School: Dr. Syed Hamid Mohammed
Old Kings Elementary School: Mackenzie Fulling
Rymfire Elementary School: Michelle Lique
Wadsworth Elementary School: Kendall Mulligan

Event Details

What:
Legacy By The Sea: Leaders in Education in Flagler Schools
(Teachers, Employees and Rookies of the Year Celebration)

Where:
Fitzgerald Performing Arts Center
Located at Flagler Palm Coast High School

Date:
Monday, January 26, 2026

Time:
Doors open at 6:00 p.m.
Ceremony begins at 6:30 p.m.

Admission:
Open to the public – No admission required

Details: Written by: Palm Coast Local; Parent Category: Business Blog; Category: Local Community Palm Coast