Non-denominational and free of charge, blessings will be given to all types of family pets – scaly, feathered and 4-legged. Flagler Sheriff Officers will attend with their equine and canine…
Temple Beth Shalom Blessing of the Pets
Non-denominational and free of charge, blessings will be given to all types of family pets – scaly, feathered and 4-legged. Flagler Sheriff Officers will attend with their equine and canine…
Free Tax Preparation Services in Flagler County
Free Tax-Preparation services in Flagler County from 2/2-4/15/2026. Go to taxprepfree.net for more information and to schedule an appointment. Sponsored by AARP Foundation.
Unmask ICE. End the Rittenhousing of America. | Pierre Tristam
Masked ICE agents operate with dangerous impunity typical of paramilitaries and militias in third-world countries. It’s time to take off their masks, end their immunity, require bodycams, and to diminish…
Vacant Halifax Plantation school site to be sold, future use needs Volusia’s approval
The school site, located on the north side of the intersection at Acoma Drive and Monaghan Drive, is under contract with a real estate development company.
Brush fire in Flagler County that prompted evacuations is 80% contained
The fire reached an estimated 170 acres in size.
Events calendar: Attend the 12th annual Granada Grand Festival of the Arts in Ormond Beach
What to do this week in Ormond Beach and Palm Coast.
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…