Republican Rep. Byron Donalds made history Tuesday in his bid to become Florida’s first Black governor – and the first Black Republican ever elected governor of any American state. Donalds…
In ‘Still Red’ Florida, Byron Donalds Makes History as State’s First Black Governor
Republican Rep. Byron Donalds made history Tuesday in his bid to become Florida’s first Black governor – and the first Black Republican ever elected governor of any American state. Donalds…
12 Years in Prison for Probationer Who Accessed YouTube? Officially, Yes, But He’ll Serve Far Less.
James Edward Brown III of Daytona North accepted a 12-year prison sentence after authorities found him possessing an unauthorized smartphone with internet access. Although the original statutory case stemmed from…
Democrats Gain in Florida Legislature, Ending GOP’s Supermajority
Republicans are poised to drop around 15 seats and their supermajority hold in the Florida House, but are poised to recapture a district that includes President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate….
Holiday at the Beach Events in Flagler Beach Announced
The City of Flagler Beach invites residents and visitors to celebrate the holiday season at the annual Holiday at the Beach celebration on December 4 and 5, 2026. This two-day…
Workout Recovery Techniques: Hype and Science
In search of relief, some recreational gym-goers are adopting the kind of recovery techniques once reserved for elite athletes. Social media and professional sport have helped popularise everything from ice…
In Special Session, DeSantis Wants to Prevent Local Governments from Finding New Revenue
DeSantis wants a special session, in part, to prevent local governments “from doing an end-run around the amendment and taxing them in other ways.” Lawmakers skeptical of the amendment and…
21-Year-Old Accused of Getting 14-Year-Old Drunk and Sexually Assaulting Her
Gavin Amante Opare, a 21-year-old Palm Coast’s R Section, is at the Flagler County jail on $100,000 bond on an accusation that he got a middle school girl drunk and…
3,000 Flagler County Residents Lost Food Stamps in Past Year. Food-A-Thon Hopes to Raise $100,000 to Help.
Federal food stamp reductions stripped 3,000 people from local SNAP rolls in the past year as the Big Beautiful Bill kicked in, and local aid fell by over 20 percent….
Students Have Quit Reading Whole Books
College professors confront a growing crisis as students read fewer complete books and high school assignments increasingly feature short excerpts instead of full volumes, leading to declining literacy scores nationwide….
Ford Mustang Muscle, Racing Rivalries and Zac Brown Band Power Veteran’s Event at DIS
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Put 12 racing drivers in identically prepared Mustangs, give them 30 minutes on Daytona’s road course and put military bragging rights on the line. Then hand…
Mad Dogs Adult Co-Ed Softball League celebrates successful opening day
The new league drew 100 players on eight teams for the first day of games, Oct. 31 at the Flagler County Fairgrounds.
Ormond Memorial Art Museum to add sculpture honoring Gulf War veterans
The Ormond Beach City Commission unanimously has approved an application by the museum to add a sculpture by artist Julio Aguilera honoring Gulf War veterans in the gardens.
Calling All Captains: Registration Still Open for Palm Coast Holiday Boat Parade
Written By: Shannon Martin, Communications and Marketing November 5, 2026 The holiday season is just around the corner, and the City of Palm Coast is reminding local boat owners that…
FPC seniors celebrated: players, cheerleaders, trainers, band members
Over 60 seniors walk at the Bulldogs’ final regular season home game on Oct. 30.
Absurd Official Communications Distract Voters From Trump’s Dangerous Authoritarian Shifts
The administration routinely combines authoritarian rhetoric with deeply embarrassing internet posts. This communication strategy deploys absurd internet memes, bizarre video game caricatures, and aggressive militarism to captivate conservative voters. Observers…
County Invites Bike Men of Flagler and Other Nonprofits to Lease Old Espanola Fire Station
Flagler County government is inviting local nonprofits, including the Bike Men of Flagler County, an organization that repairs and donates bikes to people in need, to apply for leasing the…
Ormond Beach tables Osceola Elementary purchase contract after Amendment 3 passage
The contract to purchase the 11.6-acre school site from the Volusia County School Board for $2.5 million was pulled from the consent agenda from the Ormond Beach City Commission meeting…
Flagler County Left Without an Animal Control Contract as Talks With Humane Society Stall
The Flagler County Board of County Commissioners spent much of its Monday, Nov. 2, 2026, regular meeting trying to settle a tense standoff over its animal control contract, weighing the…
Palm Coast business owner makes television debut on Food Network
A Matanzas alumna and owner of Sirene Noire is one of 12 contestants competing to win $25,000.
Mainland defense edges Seabreeze 6-0 in rivalry game for the Bucs’ 16th straight victory over the Sandcrabs
Playoff pairings will be released Friday, Nov. 6. Mainland will find out if it plays home or away in the Region 1-6A quarterfinals; Seabreeze hopes its season isn’t over.