PALM COAST, Fla. — Four people have been arrested after a "multi-phase undercover operation" targeting unlicensed contractors in the Palm Coast.
The Flagler County Sheriff's Office states that the operation began in August 2025, following the submission of "numerous" complaints to the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation, the Flagler County Contractor Licensing Division, and the City of Palm Coast Building Department. Police say that a total of 45 unlicensed businesses were discovered.
After attempting to make contact with these businesses, police say that 19 agreed to complete "work" on a residence.
Police say seven of the 19 contractors met with undercover officers at a residence, where five provided them with estimated costs for work. Those unlicensed contractor