Man shot after being mistaken for male turkey in Bunnell

The man was shot with a ‘bird shot,’ a small-sized shotgun bullet for a bird, according to the Bunnell Police Department. BUNNELL, Fla. — A man mistaken for a male…

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20-year-old man in critical condition following shooting in Bunnell

BUNNELL, Fla. – A 20-year-old man was critically injured in a shooting in Bunnell Saturday night, according to the Bunnell Police Department. Police said around 10:25 p.m., officers and deputies…

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Bunnell Police Department to be issued four defibrillators

BUNNELL, Fla. – The Bunnell Police Department will soon be issued four automatic external defibrillators (AEDs) and the department intends to equip every officer with one. According to a release,…

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Donnie Brock, who became Bunnell police chief at 19, dies

BUNNELL, Fla. — Donald “Donnie” Brock, who became chief of police at the Bunnell Police Department in 1974 at 19 years old, died Monday. Brock was the youngest police chief…

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New reports in Bunnell Elementary assemblies for Black students

In August, a Bunnell Elementary School teacher planned assemblies targeting “lower-performing” Black students. His plan to “raise student achievement” backfired. BUNNELL, Fla. — First Coast News is learning more about an…

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Bunnell Elementary School teacher involved in controversial assembly with Black students resigns

Principal Donelle Evensen resigned last week following a district investigation Bunnell Elementary School (FILE) (Copyright 2023 by WKMG ClickOrlando – All rights reserved.) JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A Bunnell Elementary teacher…

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Faith, local leaders encourage Bunnell Elementary students arriving to school after controversial school assembly

Nearly two dozen faith leaders and Flagler County leaders held a prayer vigil this morning near Bunnell Elementary School. It was their response to the assembly last week that singled…

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