Government investigators released a report that found the Department of Homeland Security wasted more than $20 million in federal funding in its rapid expansion of immigration detention, including warehouse purchases…
Investigators Find Millions of Dollars Wasted in Trump Immigration Detention Dragnets
Government investigators released a report that found the Department of Homeland Security wasted more than $20 million in federal funding in its rapid expansion of immigration detention, including warehouse purchases…
How Hope Florida Quietly Hollowed Out Florida’s Safety Net
State records show the controversial Hope Florida initiative led by Casey DeSantis, who is married to Gov. Ron DeSantis, shifted priorities away from DCF’s eligibility division that has since failed…
Best National Universities Ranking Marks Major Milestone For Stetson University
Stetson University has achieved a significant institutional milestone, earning recognition among the Best National Universities in the 2027 U.S. News & World Report rankings. The designation marks Stetson’s transition from…
57-Year-Old Man Killed in Pick-Up Truck Crash on U.S. 1 Near RV Park
Thomas L. Tigner, a 57-year-old resident of Bunnell (formerly of Palm Coast), was killed moments before midnight Friday in a single-vehicle crash on U.S. 1, south of Education Way and…
FCSO Chief Augie Rodriguez graduates from FBI executive development seminar
Rodriguez completed the 40-hour program focused on leadership, management and law enforcement best practices
Strum it: Ormond Beach Unplugged Songwriter Festival showcases intimate acoustic sounds
Over 70 acoustic acts performed in 10 stages at The Casements on Saturday for the inaugural festival.
And the winner is: Pumphouse BBQ wins third Ormond Burger Week title
2026 Ormond Beach Burger Week picks a winner and helps reduce hunger in Ormond Beach.
Pajamas for a cause: Eighth annual Live Like Cameron Pajama 5K benefits childhood cancer families
The event featured an untimed 5K walk/run, a Best Dressed Pajama Contest and a pajama and blanket drive for young oncology patients.
Miami vibes: Analia Harper and Jack Ferguson named Matanzas Homecoming queen and king
The theme of Homecoming week was Miami Vice featuring pastel colors and neon lights.
‘It Stinks’: Unhappy Flagler Beach Commission Approves 13% Water-Sewer Rate Increase and New Budget
Flagler Beach commissioners unanimously approved a 13 percent water and sewer rate increase to fund a new sewer plant and prevent severe utility reserve depletion. The decision mirrors past Palm…
The Ideological Sack of Florida’s New College
DeSantis is aggressively dismantling traditional university governance across Florida by installing political loyalists, suppressing speech, and imposing rigid ideological curricula. Students and filmmakers are fighting back through protests, legal challenges…
How AI Is Reshaping Newsrooms
Major news organizations deploy artificial intelligence through distinct strategies driven by financial models, institutional missions, and core operational values. Reuters prioritizes speed for financial markets. The BBC implements strict human…
Leadership Lessons with Dr. Saviak … Intensity of Focus for Leaders Makes All The Difference
It’s interesting what people think will produce success versus what actually does. A person does not have to be the brightest, most talented, or charismatic. One defining quality of…
‘Protect the Place We Call Home’: Landfill Opponents Urge Residents to Speak Up
BUNNELL — Opponents of Project Butterfly are encouraging residents to attend the Bunnell City Commission meeting Monday, Sept. 28, to voice concerns about a proposed solid waste facility and its…
First Lady Melania Trump Highlights Art, Culture, and the Next Generation During State Visit of President Xi Jinping and Madame Peng Liyuan
“Art and culture have a remarkable ability to transcend borders, connect generations, and offer us a deeper appreciation for one another. It was an honor to welcome President Xi Jinping…
October 3rd: PCHS Speaker Series – His Majesty’s 60th Regiment of Royal Americans
Love Goes the Distance at Live Like Cameron 5K
PALM COAST, Fla. – At the entrance to the Angel Walk, Emily Orozco stopped before a photograph of her father and wept softly. When she was undergoing treatment for Hodgkin’s…
Flying high: Pirates pummel Panthers for first win of the season
Matanzas players raised the Jolly Roger after defeating Pine Ridge 35-7
Governor Orders Flags at Half-Staff for Former Flagler Beach Mayor Alice Baker on Remembrance Day
Gov. Ron DeSantis has ordered the American and Florida flags to be flown at half-staff on public grounds across the state Saturday in honor of Alice Baker, the former Flagler…
Sheriff’s Investigative Services Chief Graduates From FBI Executive Development Seminar
Flagler County Sheriff’s Office Investigative Services Division Chief Augie Rodriguez graduated from the FBI Florida Executive Development Seminar Session XXVII in Destin.