As 2026 begins, Florida’s landscape is defined by aggressive conservatism and cultural upheaval, from DeSantis’s rumored charm school preparations for 2028 to legislative efforts to protect Confederate monuments and expand…
The Sunshine State’s 2026 Forecast: Guns, Grifters, and the End of the Woke University | Diane Roberts
As 2026 begins, Florida’s landscape is defined by aggressive conservatism and cultural upheaval, from DeSantis’s rumored charm school preparations for 2028 to legislative efforts to protect Confederate monuments and expand…
Readers respond to article on FBCA basketball forfeits
Here are a few comments on the Observer’s Facebook page.
Palm Coast City Council Approves $330 Million Utility Bond, Food Truck Rules, and Affordable Housing Recommendations
The Palm Coast City Council tackled several major issues at its Tuesday, January 20, 2026, business meeting, including approving a utility bond resolution, advancing new food truck regulations, and accepting…
Former Home Health Aide Arrested Again After Second Elderly Victim Reports Stolen Debit Card
A former home health aide who was previously arrested for stealing from a senior in her care has been arrested a second time after another victim came forward. Katie Swain…
Former Flagler home health aide stole $2,700 from client, Flagler Sheriff says
Katie Swain, 32, of Putnam County, was previously employed at HarborChase Assisted Living in Palm Coast. This is the second time in two months Swain has been arrested for stealing…
Bold Ladies in Business Kicks Off 2026 With Impactful January Event
PALM COAST, Fla- Bold Ladies in Business – Flagler Chapter launched the new year with inspiration and impact as Dr. Sheri Kline hosted the January gathering at her newly expanded…
River-to-Sea Preserve Parking Lot to Close for Six Weeks During Emergency Dune Restoration
The parking lot at River-to-Sea Preserve will close for about six weeks as Flagler County shifts its emergency dune restoration project to a new location. Flagler County officials announced that…
Armed Felon with Meth and Rifles, Repeat Offender Doing Doughnuts Among Holiday Weekend Arrests
Flagler County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested 13 people over the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday weekend, including a convicted felon found with two rifles and methamphetamine and a man caught…
Ormond Beach City Commission OKs new commerce park on North U.S. 1
The Tomoka Commerce Park will bring needed commercial space to the corridor, commissioners say.
Marineland Dolphin Adventure takes steps to pivot from entertainment to ‘stewards of the ocean’
Dolphin expert Jack Kassewitz describes his vision for the future of Marineland Dolphin Adventure as a nonprofit.
Letter: Restore separation of church and state
What are your neighbors talking about this week?
Palm Coast sixth grader passes high-school level algebra and geometry
Indian Trails Middle School student Lev Makarov, 10, is now taking Algebra 2 with Florida Virtual School.
Jane Gentile-Youd, Flagler County’s Tenacious, Mercurial Civic Firebrand and Commission Fixture, Dies at 82
Jane Gentile-Youd, a prominent and often controversial civic advocate in Flagler County, has died at age 82. Known for her relentless presence at County Commission meetings, she spent decades challenging…
Palm Coast favors food trucks with new ordinance
The ordinance will allow food truck owners to work with existing property owners and set up shop in front of their businesses.
Palm Coast to take out $330 million in bonds for utility infrastructure improvements
The 30-year loans will be repaid using Palm Coast’s utility rate revenues.
Flagler County Website Undergoing Document Changes to Meet Federal Accessibility Requirements
Flagler County is making changes to how documents are posted on its website to comply with federal disability access laws. County officials announced that the website at www.FlaglerCounty.gov will undergo…
College rowing teams visit Flagler’s Intracoastal Waterway for practice ahead of competitive season
The Harvard University women’s rowing team can be spotted practicing in the Intracoastal Waterway until Jan. 24.
2 letters: Volusia Forever has made county a leader in land conservation for 25 years
Also, Ormond Beach resident speaks out against recent anti-ICE protests.
GOP Wants School Board Member Removed for Protesting ICE
The Sarasota County Republican Party has formally requested that Governor Ron DeSantis remove School Board member Tom Edwards from office. The call follows Edwards’ participation in an anti-ICE rally where…
Flagler County Fire Rescue Battalion Chief Completes Two-Year Leadership Program
A Flagler County Fire Rescue leader has graduated from a statewide program designed to develop the next generation of fire service officers. Battalion Chief Brady Barry recently completed the Emergency…