TalkFlagler

This week's episode of TalkFlagler features Nick Klufas, the District 3 member of the Palm Coast City Council. Since being elected in 2016, Klufas has been a part of some transformative times for the city, including technological advancements the city had never seen before. On this episode, Klufas speaks with host Chris Gollon about subjects such as electric vehicle infrastructure, the Hollan...

This week's episode of TalkFlagler features Mel Martin and Adam Morley, organizers for Florida's Right to Clean Water Amendment. The pair are among a network of activists hoping to get a measure on the ballot enacting further legal accountability for those who pollute Florida's water systems. On this episode, Martin and Morley speak with host Chris Gollon about what exactly is in th...

This week's episode of TalkFlagler features Cheryl Massaro, Chair of the Flagler School Board. Massaro was elected in 2020, defeating the incumbent member. She has assumed the Chair role in her third year serving, having been around for some of the Board's most trying times in recent years. On this episode, Cheryl speaks with host Chris Gollon about an array of topics, including proposed...

This week's episode of TalkFlagler features Mike Chitwood, the Sheriff of Volusia County. Chitwood recently captured national headlines after an impassioned press conference denouncing recent neo-Nazi demonstrators in the area. Ont this episode, Chitwood talks to host Chris Gollon about the rise of extremism south of the Mason-Dixon, the way hate groups function in communities, and how law en...

This week's episode of TalkFlagler features JC Capellan, the local Latin hip-hop performer also known as The Primetime Nino. Capellan has carved out a dedicated following through original music releases and performances all across northeast Florida. Support the show

This week's episode of TalkFlagler features John Fanelli, a Flagler Schools district employee, and former Palm Coast City Councilman. Fanelli is a career educator who has worn several hats for Flagler Schools, currently a behavior coordinator. In 2022 he was appointed to the Palm Coast City Council to fill out the term of another Councilman who resigned unexpectedly. Support the show

This week's episode of TalkFlagler features Darryl Boyer, an up-and-coming political activist from Palm Coast. Boyer recently launched Perspective PAC, an political action committee aimed at increasing diversity within Republican politics. Boyer talks with host Chris Gollon about the role of race in politics, working for Florida House Speaker Paul Renner, and how growing up in Flagler County...

This week's TalkFlagler podcast features Jonathan Lord, Director of Flagler County's Emergency Management Department. Lord guided Flagler through the back-to-back assaults of Hurricane Ian and Hurricane Nicole, making key decisions like when to order evacuations. On this episode, Lord and host Chris Gollon talk about the impacts of Ian and Nicole on Flagler County, the future of Flagler...

This week's TalkFlagler podcast guest is Joe Hannoush, the Libertarian candidate for Flagler County's U.S. Congress seat. In the absence of a Democratic candidate, Hannoush is the lone opposition to incumbent congressman Michael Waltz and hopes to win the Libertarian Party a seat in Congress for the first time in history. Support the show

TalkFlagler is back! The guests this week are Hunter Hawkins and Aaron Grove, lead singer and guitarist for the local hard rock group Alta Loma. The band was on TalkFlagler once last year in a previous iteration, but now Hawkins and Grove return to the show to speak about the band's new phase. Support the show

Host Joey Santos-Jones talks with Greg Blose, President, and CEO of the Palm Coast-Flagler Regional Chamber of Commerce.  Support the show

Host Chris Gollon speaks to Jack Petocz, a 17-year-old student organizer at Flagler Palm Coast High School. Petocz has made it his mission to be present at Flagler School Board meetings, most recently speaking against the proposed removal of the book 'All Boys Aren't Blue' from school libraries. In this episode of TalkFlagler Podcast, he talks about how he got started in activism, t...

Host Chris Gollon returns this week to interview Mike & Vin, a popular music duo based out of Palm Coast. If you've dined at Moonrise Brewing Company, Coquina Coast Brewing Co, Tortuga's, or any number of Flagler County's most popular dining establishments in the last year or so, chances are you've seen brothers Mike & Vin perform. Support the show

AskFlagler's editor-in-chief Joey Santos-Jones returns this week to interview Detective Rosanna Vinci of the Flagler Beach Police Department. Vinci has been a rockstar of local law enforcement lately, finding herself in the middle of several high-profile busts and arrests and receiving several honors for her fine work. Joey and Rosanna talk about the detective's background, how she chose...

For a special mid-week edition of the TalkFlagler Podcast, we spoke to U.S. Senate candidate Allen Ellison! A candidate in the Democratic Primary, Ellison is looking for the nomination to run against Marco Rubio and flip one of Florida's two Senate seats from red back to blue. Aside from his Senate campaign, Ellison has been a cosmetologist for over two decades. Support the show

Featured on the newest episode of TalkFlagler is Mike McDermott, co-founder, and co-owner of Flagler Beach’s Yes Coffee Co. Mike’s interview expands upon what takes a cup of coffee from good to great, how his time living in South Africa prepared him for business ownership in Flagler County, and the way his relationship with wife and fellow co-owner Rachel McDermott was integral in the origins of Y...

Featured on the newest episode of TalkFlagler is community activist Alan Lowe. After finishing runner-up in each of Palm Coast's last two mayoral elections, Lowe is finally ready to take it easy for a while...or is he? We talk to Lowe about future political plans, the natural beauty in Flagler County, and his relationship with some of his more fervent supporters since his first campaign began...

In this episode, Palm Coast Fire Department Chief Jerry Forte joins to talk about what he does with the PCFD, his career history as a firefighter, and what it's been like serving as interim Assistant City Manager. Support the show

On the latest episode of TalkFlagler Weekly News Update, we talk to Nealon Joseph, emergency planner for Flagler County. Nealon goes in-depth on his time in the U.S. Air Force, political discourse in America, and training up as a leader. Support the show

On the latest episode of TalkFlagler Weekly News Update, we talk to Suzie Johnston, Mayor of Flagler Beach since March of this year. There's a lot going on in Flagler Beach right now, including a reconstruction project for the pier, an evolving situation regarding the annual firework events, and a recent boom in new locally owned businesses. As a realtor by trade and now the figurehead of the...

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. Support the show

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. Support the show

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. Support the...

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...

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, a...