Despite individual efforts, plastic recycling systems are failing globally, with rates as low as 9% in the U.S. and 15% in Europe. This failure stems from systemic issues including high…
Why Plastic Recycling Is Failing Catastrophically
Despite individual efforts, plastic recycling systems are failing globally, with rates as low as 9% in the U.S. and 15% in Europe. This failure stems from systemic issues including high…
22,000 Home Western Expansion Developer’s Public Meeting
Western Expansion Developer Holds Public Meeting: Raydient/Rayonier, the future developer of 22,000 homes on 20,000 acres west of U.S. 1–the so-called westward expansion of Palm Coast–holds a “neighborhood meeting” about the…
“Beats & Eats” Debuts May 28, Blending Food, Music, and Community in Palm Coast
Palm Coast – The City of Palm Coast is excited to announce the launch of its newest community event, Beats & Eats, debuting on Wednesday, May 28, from 6 to 8 p.m….
Six AdventHealth Hospitals in Central Florida Earn Top Safety Grades, Some for More Than Two Decades Running
Six AdventHealth hospitals serving communities across Flagler, Marion, and Volusia counties have each received an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, the highest rating the national nonprofit awards….
Flagler Sheriff’s SWAT Snipers Post Best-Ever National Finish While Raising Money for Children’s Charity
Two teams from the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office SWAT sniper unit competed in the annual Snipercraft Challenge and posted the agency’s best-ever finish at the national competition, placing second and…
Letter: We were towed in Ormond’s downtown
What are your neighbors talking about this week?
‘The Curious Savage” at Daytona Playhouse
‘The Curious Savage” at Daytona Playhouse, 100 Jessamine Blvd., Daytona Beach. Thursday, Friday, Saturday at 7:30 p.m., Sunday at 2 p.m., with an extra Saturday matinee on May 16 at…
7 Years in Prison for Levi ‘Feezy’ Ayers, 23, for String of Burglaries, Car and Gun Thefts in Palm Coast
Circuit Judge Dawn Nichols on Tuesday sentenced Levi “Feezy” D’Antonio Ayers to seven years in prison as a result of a series of nine car burglaries, a car and a…
Twenty Palm Coast Residents Graduate From 59th Citizens Academy Class
The City of Palm Coast recognized twenty residents as graduates of the 59th session of the Palm Coast Citizens Academy during the May 5, 2026, City Council Business Meeting. The…
Palm Coast Launches New “Beats & Eats” Event Combining Food Trucks, Live Music, and Community Giving
The City of Palm Coast is introducing a new community event called Beats & Eats, set to debut on Wednesday, May 28, 2026, from 6 to 8 p.m. at The…
What’s going on at The Falls? Seniors go before the Ormond Beach City Commission
Lot rent increases, a political campaign and seniors who feel they need to defend their community.
Flagler Schools lost 1,926 students to Family Empowerment Scholarships this year, according to state calculation
With more students leaving the district, Flagler Schools will lose about $400,000 in state funding.
Second lawsuit filed against new congressional map
Three more groups – Common Cause, an ethics watchdog, the League of Women Voters of Florida, and the League of United Latin American Citizens, a Hispanic voting rights group –…
Flagler Sheriff Warns of Growing Scam Epidemic After 150-Plus Fraud Cases in Just Four Months
The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office is urging residents to be on high alert after investigating more than 150 fraud-related cases since January 1, 2026. Detectives say scammers are using fear,…
Flagler Schools stay ahead of the curve in AI education
‘It’s important that our students get those AI literacy skills to be ready for the future.’
Ormond Beach remains undecided on ‘toilet to tap’ ban, experts weigh in
As ‘toilet to tap’ debate continues, Ormond Beach officials hear from experts during workshop on Tuesday, May 5.
Flagler School Board Incumbent Earns Spot on District 2 Ballot Through Voter Petition Drive
Will Furry, the incumbent Flagler County School Board member for District 2, has officially qualified for the November ballot through the petition process, his campaign announced on May 5, 2026….
Palm Coast Invites Community to Memorial Day Ceremony Featuring New Tribute to Fallen Service Members
The City of Palm Coast will hold its annual Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday, May 25, 2026, beginning at 8:00 a.m. at Heroes Memorial Park. The public is invited to…
Palm Coast Council Honors Staff, Graduates Citizen Academy Class, and Debates Baseball League Deal Amid Affordable Housing Calls
The Palm Coast City Council held its regular business meeting on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at 6 p.m. in the John Netts Community Wing of City Hall. Mayor Michael Norris…
Flagler County Commissioners Honor Public Servants, Table Sheriff’s Budget Deal, and Receive Sweeping Legislative Warning
The Flagler County Board of County Commissioners held its regular meeting on Monday, May 4, 2026, at 9 a.m. Chair Leann Pennington presided alongside Commissioners Andy Dance, Greg Hansen, Kim…