Flagler County
Covering Palm Coast, Flagler Beach, Bunnell, Beverly Beach and surrounding communities.
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Miami man sentenced in Flagler County U-Haul animal cruelty case
The man at the center of a Flagler County animal cruelty investigation that gained widespread attention on social media has now been sentenced. Angel Valdes, 70, pleaded guilty to one misdemeanor charge of cruelty to animals in a Flagler County court Wednesday. His adjudication was withheld, and he was sentenced…
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FLAGLER AT A GLANCE
Current shelter figures, court dates and resources for Flagler County dog owners.
Updated September 1, 2026
ON THE DOCKET
Next animal cruelty hearings
Sept. 23
Pretrial hearings scheduled in the Sunset starvation case, the 71-dog Palm Coast case and the Bunnell storage-unit deaths.
Upcoming hearings
3
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SHELTER SPOTLIGHT
Meet a dog currently waiting for a home in Flagler County.
AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION
Meet Tohopka
Tohopka is an 8-year-old Rottweiler mix who loves walks, snuggles and spending time with people. This sweet, outgoing girl is looking for a family to share her golden years with.
AGE
8 years
SIZE
Large
BREED
Rottweiler mix
GOOD WITH
N/A
SEX
Female
SHELTER
FHS
Adoption details provided by the shelter.
Flagler County
Covering Palm Coast, Flagler Beach, Bunnell, Beverly Beach and surrounding communities.
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Miami man sentenced in Flagler County U-Haul animal cruelty case
The man at the center of a Flagler County animal cruelty investigation that gained widespread attention on social media has now been sentenced. Angel Valdes, 70, pleaded guilty to one misdemeanor charge of cruelty to animals in a Flagler County court Wednesday. His adjudication was withheld, and he was sentenced…
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FLAGLER AT A GLANCE
Current shelter figures, court dates and resources for Flagler County dog owners.
Updated September 1, 2026
AT THE SHELTER
Adoptable dogs at FHS
43
See who’s waiting →
ON THE DOCKET
Next animal cruelty hearings
Sept. 23
Pretrial hearings scheduled in the Sunset starvation case, the 71-dog Palm Coast case and the Bunnell storage-unit deaths.
Upcoming hearings
3
USEFUL LINKS
Report suspected animal cruelty →
Search lost and found pets →
View current shelter data →
Read local animal laws →
SHELTER SPOTLIGHT
Meet a dog currently waiting for a home in Flagler County.
AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION
Meet Tohopka
Tohopka is an 8-year-old Rottweiler mix who loves walks, snuggles and spending time with people. This sweet, outgoing girl is looking for a family to share her golden years with.
AGE
8 years
SIZE
Large
BREED
Rottweiler mix
GOOD WITH
N/A
SEX
Female
SHELTER
FHS