Details: Written by: Palm Coast Local; Parent Category: Business Blog; Category: Government; Last Updated: 09 April 2026

When AI Becomes a Friend: Why Lawmakers Are Looking at AI Companion Chatbots

Illustration highlighting key intelligence terms from Florida House Bill 945 — “Patterns of Life,” “Tradecraft,” and “Direct Action Missions” — displayed over the Florida state flag to represent the proposed statewide counterintelligence and counterterrorism unit within FDLE.

Details: Written by: Palm Coast Local; Parent Category: Business Blog; Category: Government; Last Updated: 16 March 2026

Understanding Florida House Bill 945

Breaking Down the Intelligence Language Inside the Proposed Law

Details: Written by: Palm Coast Local; Parent Category: Business Blog; Category: Government; Last Updated: 21 March 2026

HB 657 proposes major changes to homeowners’ association rules and could give residents the ability to terminate an HOA under certain conditions.

Florida driver license exams now English only announcement shared by Flagler County Tax Collector Shelly Edmonson for Palm Coast and Flagler County drivers

Details: Written by: Palm Coast Local; Parent Category: Business Blog; Category: Government; Last Updated: 04 February 2026

Florida Driver License Exams: English-Only Policy Starts February 6, 2026

Summary: Starting February 6, 2026, the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) requires all driver license knowledge and skills exams to be administered exclusively in English. This statewide policy change applies to all license classifications, including Class E and Commercial Driver Licenses (CDL), throughout Palm Coast and Flagler County.

Flagler County coastline with informational graphics highlighting the tourist development bed tax for short-term rentals.

Details: Written by: Palm Coast Local; Parent Category: Business Blog; Category: Government; Last Updated: 30 December 2025

If you live in Flagler County, plan to visit, or own property that may be rented short-term, you’ve likely heard the term Tourist Development Tax, often called the bed tax. Understanding how it works is important.

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