An alcohol-free bar in Palm Coast? Yes! Keep Dry January going with the FIRST and ONLY Kava Bar in Flagler County, Kava Kula, celebrating its Grand Opening at 122 Flagler…
Kava Kula Palm Coast Grand Opening
An alcohol-free bar in Palm Coast? Yes! Keep Dry January going with the FIRST and ONLY Kava Bar in Flagler County, Kava Kula, celebrating its Grand Opening at 122 Flagler…
Florida Lawmakers Move to Arm College Staffers Under ‘Guardian’ Program
A Florida House committee unanimously approved a bill to expand the “school guardian” program to state colleges and universities. Inspired by a 2025 shooting at Florida State University, the proposal…
Young Spellers Take the Stage at Flagler County District Spelling Bee
Students from across Flagler County gathered for the 2025–2026 Flagler County District Spelling Bee, an academic competition that brought together elementary and middle school spellers from public, charter, and private…
Palm Coast Council Approves Food Truck Rules, Road Repairs While Housing Development Sparks Heated Debate
The Palm Coast City Council held its regular business meeting on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at City Hall. The evening included recognition of young artists, legislative updates, passionate pleas for…
Flagler County Secures $4.7 Million in FEMA Funding for Beach Restoration Project Set to Begin This Summer
Flagler County has received approval for $4.7 million in FEMA Category G funding related to Hurricanes Ian and Nicole, marking a major step forward in the county’s long-term coastal recovery…
Flagler Beach Man Arrested for Soliciting 14-Year-Old Girl Online After Seven-Month Investigation
The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Flagler Beach man on February 2 following a seven-month joint investigation in which detectives determined he attempted to solicit a child through online…
Eleven-Year-Old Arrested After Writing Shooting Threat on Bathroom Wall at Indian Trails Middle School
The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office arrested an 11-year-old girl on Tuesday after an investigation revealed she had written a shooting threat on a bathroom wall at Indian Trails Middle School….
The Observer — in your mailbox?
New ‘delivery sponsorships’ represent a significant shift in the Observer’s distribution.
Volusia County School Board member Jamie Haynes earns distinction
Haynes was recognized with the Advanced Certified Board Member by Florida School Boards Association.
International Tennis Stars Advance as M15 Palm Coast Open Continues at Southern Recreation Center
Competition continued Tuesday at the M15 Palm Coast Open, part of the ITF World Tennis Tour, with men’s singles matches and first-round doubles play taking place at the Southern Recreation…
Cultural Awareness Fund’s Give a Smile initiative collects gifts for children in Volusia
All donated toys were distributed to two organizations serving children and families in need: St. Paul’s Basilica in Daytona Beach and the Volusia Sheriff’s Youth Foundation.
Killing Renee Nicole Good and Stand Your Ground | Pierre Tristam
Seen through Florida’s Stand Your Ground law, the killing of Renee Nicole Good by ICE agent Jonathan Ross in Minnesota highlights the dangerous subjectivity of moment-of-threat self-defense claims and the…
‘I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change,’ At Limelight Theatre
‘I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change,’ At Limelight Theatre, 11 Old Mission Avenue, St. Augustine. 7:30 p.m. except Sundays, 2 p.m. A witty, fast-paced musical revue that takes a…
Mental Health Issues May Have Played a Role as Details Emerge in Flagler Beach U-Haul Standoff
The woman at the center of a standoff involving a U-Haul truck in Flagler Beach Monday may have been experiencing a mental health episode and delusional issues, according to details…
Eleven-year-old Indian Trails Middle School student arrested for writing school shooting threat on bathroom wall
The student said she was dared to write the message on the wall.
Federal judge favors developers in preliminary arguments over development of Tomoka Oaks golf course
A judge stated in an order that ‘it “logically makes sense” to hold governments accountable for uncodified policies that may be applied arbitrarily and capriciously.’
City of Palm Coast Accepting Applications for New Parks & Recreation Advisory Board
Palm Coast –The City of Palm Coast is accepting applications for its newly established Parks & Recreation Advisory Board, which will provide input directly to the Palm Coast City Council. This…
‘These are not storage facilities’: Ormond commissioners give final OK to new commerce park
At the Feb. 3 meeting, the commission unanimously approved a development order on second reading for Tomoka Commerce Park at 890 N. U.S. 1.
Volusia County Council to consider placing a ‘toilet to tap’ ban on 2026 ballot
The council directed staff on Tuesday, Feb. 3, to draft a charter amendment and county ordinance for consideration at a future meeting.
AdventHealth NASCAR Cup Series show car on display at Matanzas, Flagler Palm Coast high schools
Students got a private viewing of the No. 43 Toyota Camry XSE.