Flagler Beach Police Chief and 7-ELEVEN host “Doughnuts with Doughney”

The Flagler Beach Police Department and our local 7-ELEVEN store have partnered to host “Doughnuts with Doughney” on Friday, March 2nd, 2018 from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. The Flagler Beach 7-ELEVEN convenience store is located at 408 South Oceanshore Boulevard.

“Doughnuts with Doughney” is similar to “Coffee with a Cop” in that it provides the public an opportunity to meet and speak openly with Chief Doughney about issues and/or concerns in Flagler Beach. The location of the meeting provides citizens easy access to both the 7-ELEVEN and Chief Doughney, in a relaxed, non-threatening atmosphere.

“We’ve got two (2) major events, Bike Week and Spring Break, that will occur during the same week in March and we’d like to hear about any concerns that our citizens may have in advance of these events.” Doughney said.

According to the Police Chief, the upcoming “Doughnut” event will coincide with the “First Friday” event in March and the times were changed (from morning to evening) to accommodate those that couldn’t make previous morning events”.

Doughney concluded by stating “Our local 7-11 owner, Mr. Eric Cooley, helped create the “Doughnut” event concept and working with him is a pleasure. The “Doughnut” events are free, fun and interactive for all and I continue to look forward to them each and every time”.

Should you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Chief Doughney at (386) 517-2024.

 

Citizens Academy Flyer 2018

4^th Annual Polar Plunge for Special Olympics

 

On Saturday, February 3, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. the 4^th Annual Polar Plunge will take place in Flagler Beach.  Registration starts in Veterans Park at 9:00 a.m. and the actual “Plunge” into the Atlantic Ocean is set for 10:15 a.m. The purpose of the Polar Plunge is to bring together and unite community members toward the common goals of having fun while raising money for our local Special Olympics athletes.

 

“Special Olympics is near and dear to our hearts here at the Flagler Beach Police Department, as a member of our family is a Special Olympics athlete” said Flager Beach Police Chief Matt Doughney.  Doughney continued by saying “My Administrative Assistant Dee’s son Joe is 14 years old and he competes in swimming, bowling and track events. Joe is absolutely incredible! When you first meet Joe he’s an instant friend and helping Joe and other local athletes enjoy the spirit and competition of the Special Olympic is something we’re committed to here at the Police Department”.

 

The Polar Plunge has developed into a friendly team competition between participants over the past three (3) years. Teams dress in innovative, funny and sometimes outlandish costumes and prior to the actual plunge, teams compete for the “Best Dressed Team Costume” trophy.  Last year the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office took home the hardware dressed as “The Smurfs” and they beat the two (2) time defending champion Flagler Beach Fire Department.  Chief Doughney concluded by saying “the Team costume competition is a blast and carries with it bragging rights for the entire year. We look forward to competing this year and want to proudly display that trophy in the front lobby of the Police Department for 2018. We’re asking people to get involved in this year’s event and support a fantastic cause”.

 

Here’s how you can get involved and show your support:

1. Grab some friends, family members or co-workers together and form your own team or just be a team of one (1) for the “plunge”. To register in advance please call Kim or Kerri at (386) 586-2655. Here’s a link for more information: www.flaglersheriffspal.org
2. Come out to Veteran’s Park on February 3^rd and cheer on Joe and the ‘Plungers” as they brave the cold water of the Atlantic Ocean!
3. Activities in Veterans Park will also include a hot chocolate bar, music by D.J. Vern, face painting and more!
4. For more information about Florida’s Special Olympics please go to: www.specialolympicsflorida.org

We hope to fill Veterans Park this year with “Plungers” and spectators alike and the goal is to help athletes like Joe fulfill their dreams.  If you have any questions regarding this year’s Polar Plunge, please feel free to contact Chief Doughney at (386) 517-2024

Our #1 Athlete Joe!

 

 

 

 

Joe participating in track

 

Joe proudly displays his Gold Medal in 2016

Two free classes available for quiting an type of tobacco. See flyer below for dates, times and location:

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The Flagler Fondo, a cycling festival, is coming to Central Park in Palm Coast November 3-5.

The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office and Flagler Beach Police Chief Matt Doughney will be escorting the bike rides on Saturday morning beginning at 7:30 a.m.

The Sheriff’s Police Athletic League (PAL) and Bike Patrol Unit will also host a Kids Bicycle Rodeo and Safety demonstration. Youth up to age 12 will have their bikes inspected by Flagler Beach Bike, Run & Fun.

Registration is open from 9:30 to 10 a.m. with instruction and challenges until noon.

The Daytona Beach Bicycle Club, Flagler County Sheriff’s Office and the Flagler County Kiwanis Club are sponsoring free helmets and helmet fittings. PAL will engage with students with fun cycling activities. Immediately following the Bike Rodeo, families are encouraged to ride together “Pedaling with Patrol” on a leisure bike ride with local law enforcement.
“We’ve been looking forward to this event for a long time,” Sheriff Rick Staly said. “It was originally scheduled for September but was interrupted by Hurricane Irma. This is a great opportunity to bring the community together with law enforcement and enjoy an exciting community event. I know our Bike Patrol is looking forward to interacting with the kids and teaching them about bike safety.”

Flagler Fondo is working with 7th- Day ReCYCLEry to repair donated used bikes year-round and give them to those that most need them. Used and new bikes will be accepted. All donations will be “recycled” back into our community.

For more information, please call 386-846-5493 or email director@flaglerfondo.com. Follow Flagler Fondo on Facebook, www.facebook.com/FlaglerFondo and register using www.flaglerfondo.com.