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Good morning, Palm Coast! In today’s edition: Gas prices in flux, skatepark reopening, The Texas Tenors, and more. Let’s get to it!
— Cait Baker
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📰 In the news
Pump prices in flux: As 2025 ended, Florida’s average gas price fell to $2.75. Flagler County had the highest prices in Central Florida, and this could affect travel plans — see how this affects travel.
Revamped ramps welcome riders: Wadsworth Park’s skatepark reopened on December 30 with 60 percent of the equipment replaced and concrete repairs after a short closure. Palm Coast skaters can roll again — get all the details.
Champions of coastal stewardship: Friends of A1A announced its 2025 Volunteers of the Year, honoring Rick Belhumeur and Elayne Byrd after a December celebration for standout work from roadside cleanups to Gateway Monument restoration — read the full story.
Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175 per month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.
Protect your nest egg: Savvy investors are turning to gold amidst today’s inflation, national debt, and market uncertainty for a reason. It holds its value when everything else feels shaky. Case in point: it’s up ~62% since this month last year. If you’re curious about adding it and other precious metals to your portfolio, American Hartford has a super helpful guide that covers everything you need to know. It’s free, and definitely worth a read — check it out here.
*We do our best to avoid paywalled articles. If any slip through, let me know which ones and I’ll permanently remove them from our source list!
Highlights this week:
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🫶 We got your back
Leaders weigh recreation investments: Palm Coast City Council meets today at 6 p.m. Agenda includes a vote to accept 5.15 acres from Flagler County for a park along Waterfront and Linear Park trails, and $1.5 million to expand Indian Trails Sports Complex parking. Public comments are at the start and end. Get all the agenda details.
Cider with a view: Craving something calmer than the usual scene? Congaree and Penn pours house-made farm cider that leans into North Florida fruit (hello, mayhaw), with easy flights to sip as you wander 330 acres. It’s a slow, catch-up kind of afternoon, with views that make you linger.
Refresh your space: Whether you need a new lamp, standout wall art, or giftable accents you’ll actually keep, Select Home Decor & More is a veteran-operated local shop with a lively mix of decor, furniture, and tableware, ideal for a quick January spruce-up.
Thinning hair? Same: I’ve been shedding a lot, and recently noticed my ponytail feeling thinner. After way too much panic-Googling, I discovered Keranique’s hair regrowth system. Everything with them is surprisingly easy: no quizzes, no pills, no choosing between dozens of products. Just grab the kit and follow the instructions. The best part? It’s $75 off right now, you’ll get three free gifts, AND you’ll get your money back if you don’t love the results.
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📆 Around town this week
All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.
This week
🧵 Disappearing Block Series @ Cut Up and Sew | Wednesday (1/7) at 10:30 AM – First Wednesdays are for disappearing blocks with Karen, a fast, three-part quilting series that turns simple cuts and rotations into striking designs. New or confident beginners welcome, bring your scrap bin, sharpen accuracy, and finish a table topper or baby quilt top each session.
🎶 The Texas Tenors @ The Fitzgerald Performing Arts Center | Thursday (1/8) at 7:00 PM – Nothing beats big voices in a cozy hall, especially when they can actually joke between high notes. The Texas Tenors bring that polished blend of country, classical, Broadway, and pop to Fitzgerald, with AGT fame, Emmy credentials, tight harmonies, and crowd-pleasing charm.
🧘 New Year’s Intentions Goddess Retreat Night @ Our Soulful Sanctuary Retreat | Friday (1/9) at 6:30 PM – Start the year the civilized way, with restorative yoga, yoga nidra, breathwork, and a sound bath for your frazzled nervous system. Then craft a vision board with fellow goddesses, maybe burn a bay leaf, and actually exhale. Women only, just 9 spots, $35, Palm Coast.
This weekend
♻ Christmas Tree Recycling Event 2026 @ Palm Coast Fuel Depot | Saturday (1/10) at 8:00 AM – Trade your spruce, it becomes mulch for trails we promise to use more, and you get a free three-gallon tree or shrub. Drop the undecorated tree at Palm Coast Fuel Depot, plus free shredding for statements, expired cards, and whatever is stressing the file cabinet.
🐝 Honeybee Buzz @ Gamble Rogers State Park | Saturday (1/10) at 10:00 AM – Think your garden runs itself? Thank the tiny, striped workforce. Beekeepers Bill and Barry are spilling the sweet stuff on honeybee life, why your produce depends on them, and how to be a better neighbor to the buzz, no hazmat suit required.
🎤 Chris Ruggiero @ Ormond Beach Performing Arts | Sunday (1/11) at 3:00 PM – PBS-TV star Chris Ruggiero is back by popular demand at the Ormond Beach Performing Arts Center with an all-new take on the greatest hits. Expect smooth vocals, nostalgia without the dust, and the sing-alongs you pretend you don’t know by heart.
🍕 Kids Night Out, Parents Night Off @ Little Treasures In Home Daycare | Sunday (1/11) at 3:00 PM – Craving adult silence? Drop the kids at Little Treasures for pizza, activities, hang time, and a movie, then go remember what hot food tastes like. Ages 2+, $35 per kid, $60 for two siblings, limited spots, payment secures, later pickup available.
Live music & entertainment:
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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📻 Palm Coast report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 72°F – Low: 59°F – Precip: 3%
Sunny, with a high near 72. Southwest wind 2 to 7 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 59.
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Tomorrow – High: 72°F – Low: 59°F – Precip: 1%
Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 59.
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