WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Tuesday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the bipartisan, bicameral Extending Limits of U.S. Customs Water Act, introduced by U.S. Congressman Mike Waltz (FL-06), to secure U.S. coastal borders, including Florida’s, from drug and human trafficking. The bill was also introduced in the Senate by U.S. Senator Rick Scott (R-FL). "We cannot leave Florida’s coastline wide-open like the Biden administration has our southern border," said Rep. Waltz. "We must protect Floridians and all Americans by securing our country’s borders, especially as the situation in Haiti worse ..read more

The following parishes in the Palm Coast Times coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times. St. Mary, Mother of God Catholic Church 89 St. Mary's Place, Bunnell Sunday: 8:00 AM, 9:30 AM, 11:00 AM Tuesday: 9:00 AM Wednesday: 9:00 AM Thursday: 9:00 AM Friday: 9:00 AM Saturday: 4:00 PM St. Stephen Chapel 2400 E. Highway 100, Bunnell Sunday: 6:00 PM Saturday: 5:00 PM St. John the Baptist Catholic Church 2725 Highway 17 South, Crescent City Sunday: 8:30 AM, 12:00 PM Tuesday: 9:00 AM Wednesday: 9:00 AM Thursday: 9:00 AM, 6:30 PM Friday: 9:00 AM, 6:00 PM Saturday: 4:00 PM, 6:00 PM St ..read more

Of the 4,467 St. Johns County students who took part in the 2022-23 school year FAST, 47.6% met the testing standard while 19.1% exceeded expectations, according to the Florida Department of Education. St. Johns County's proficiency level in the 2022-23 school year was 66.7%, 17.8% higher than the state's average of 48.9%. During the 2022-23 school year, Lafayette County students fared the best on the Geometry portion of the FSA, with 73.9% of them succeeding. Meanwhile Gadsden County students did worst on Geometry, with 15.3% of the students passing the test. There were 50,648 students enroll ..read more

Of the 1,208 Flagler County students who took part in the 2022-23 school year FAST, 41.1% met the testing standard while 9.7% exceeded expectations, according to the Florida Department of Education. Flagler County's proficiency level in the 2022-23 school year was 50.8%, 1.9% higher than the state's average of 48.9%. During the 2022-23 school year, Lafayette County students fared the best on the Geometry portion of the FSA, with 73.9% of them succeeding. Meanwhile Gadsden County students did worst on Geometry, with 15.3% of the students passing the test. There were 13,331 students enrolled in ..read more

Of the 664 Putnam County students who took part in the 2022-23 school year FAST, 32.1% met the testing standard while 6.2% exceeded expectations, according to the Florida Department of Education. Putnam County's proficiency level in the 2022-23 school year was 38.3%, 10.6% lower than the state's average of 48.9%. During the 2022-23 school year, Lafayette County students fared the best on the Geometry portion of the FSA, with 73.9% of them succeeding. Meanwhile Gadsden County students did worst on Geometry, with 15.3% of the students passing the test. There were 10,292 students enrolled in Putn ..read more

Of the 4,184 St. Johns County students who took part in the 2022-23 school year FAST, 51.2% met the testing standard while 26.1% exceeded expectations, according to the Florida Department of Education. St. Johns County's proficiency level in the 2022-23 school year was 77.3%, 23.2% higher than the state's average of 54.1%. During the 2022-23 school year, Clay County students fared the best on the Algebra portion of the FSA, with 79.4% of them succeeding. Meanwhile Putnam County students did worst on Algebra, with 24.7% of the students passing the test. There were 50,648 students enrolled in St ..read more

Of the 1,080 Flagler County students who took part in the 2022-23 school year FAST, 48.6% met the testing standard while 10.5% exceeded expectations, according to the Florida Department of Education. Flagler County's proficiency level in the 2022-23 school year was 59.1%, 5% higher than the state's average of 54.1%. During the 2022-23 school year, Clay County students fared the best on the Algebra portion of the FSA, with 79.4% of them succeeding. Meanwhile Putnam County students did worst on Algebra, with 24.7% of the students passing the test. There were 13,331 students enrolled in Flagler C ..read more

Of the 918 Putnam County students who took part in the 2022-23 school year FAST, 23.4% met the testing standard while 1.3% exceeded expectations, according to the Florida Department of Education. Putnam County's proficiency level in the 2022-23 school year was 24.7%, 29.4% lower than the state's average of 54.1%. During the 2022-23 school year, Clay County students fared the best on the Algebra portion of the FSA, with 79.4% of them succeeding. Meanwhile Putnam County students did worst on Algebra, with 24.7% of the students passing the test. There were 10,292 students enrolled in Putnam Count ..read more

There was one company in a city associated with Putnam County, Florida, that received an FDA inspection in the fourth quarter of 2023, according to reports from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The only company inspected was involved in the Biologics sector. The company should take voluntary action to correct their managing operations. The FDA routinely inspects facilities across the nation to determine if the workplace and their products are compliant with FDA-regulated laws and regulations implemented to improve overall public health. Inspection results are then disclosed publicl ..read more

Of the 20,521 St. Johns County students who took part in the 2022-23 school year FAST, 53.8% met the testing standard while 23.2% exceeded expectations, according to the Florida Department of Education. St. Johns County's proficiency level in the 2022-23 school year was 77%, 21.2% higher than the state's average of 55.8%. During the 2022-23 school year, Nassau County students fared the best on the Math portion of the FSA, with 78.4% of them succeeding. Meanwhile Jefferson County students did worst on Math, with 27.3% of the students passing the test. There were 50,648 students enrolled in St ..read more