Town of Marineland Commission Meeting, 6 p.m. in the main conference room at the GTMNERR Marineland, 9741 N Oceanshore Boulevard, St. Augustine. See the town’s website here.
Town of Marineland Commission Meeting
Town of Marineland Commission Meeting, 6 p.m. in the main conference room at the GTMNERR Marineland, 9741 N Oceanshore Boulevard, St. Augustine. See the town’s website here.
Will Furry Abruptly Silences School Board Members Ruddy and Ramirez, Declaring Policy Discussion Over
Flagler County School Board Vice Chair Will Furry ended a policy workshop discussion abruptly, overruling requests from board members Janie Ruddy and Lauren Ramirez to continue deliberating proposed insurance requirements…
Flagler Sheriff’s Office Earns Statewide Traffic Safety Award
FCSO places third in the 2026 Florida Law Enforcement Traffic Safety Challenge, recognizing its enforcement and education efforts to reduce crashes and improve road safety in one of Florida’s fastest-growing…
Letter: Observer should start endorsing candidates again
‘Vetting followed by endorsements by a local newspaper can fill the low information gap particularly in local elections.’
Halifax Repertory Theatre presents ‘Hadestown: Teen Edition’ at Ormond Beach Performing Arts Center
The production features an all-teen cast and an orchestra with mostly teen musicians.
Security First Insurance interns organize company-wide project to benefit Florida Giving Gardens
The company donated seeds, potting soil and two raised garden beds to the Daytona State College student-led nonprofit.
Fishing for fellowship: Mainland football players bond over bait and tackle
The Buccaneers had a day of fellowship with a fishing outing before the grind of preseason practice.
The Big Five … with Judge D. Melissa Distler, Harvey Ford Award Recipient
Flagler County Court Judge Melissa Distler was recently recognized with the Harvey Ford Award by the Conference of County Court Judges of Florida. She shares what it means to be…
3 Groups Formed to Oppose Homestead Amendment So Far. None Formed to Support It.
Less than four months before Floridians vote on a proposal to phase out property taxes for homeowners, there’s no organized campaign seeking to move the measure past the 60% vote…
Theresa Pontieri, Flagler County Commission Candidate: The Live Interview
Theresa Pontieri is a Republican candidate for Flagler County Commission, District 2 in the Aug. 18 primary, running against Greg Feldman. Only registered Republicans may cast a ballot in this…
Bunnell Receives $5.16 Million Federal Boost for Wastewater Expansion During Congressman Randy Fine Visit
Funding will help double the city’s wastewater treatment capacity and support future growth.
Greg Feldman, Flagler County Commission Candidate: The Live Interview
Greg Feldman is one of two Republican candidates for Flagler County Commission, District 2, an open seat this year: Greg Hansen has opted not to run again. In the primary,…
Trump Seesaws Strait Back to War
Renewed warfare between the United States and Iran threatens global energy corridors after a fragile ceasefire collapsed over waterway management disputes. Trump proposed shipping levies to counter Tehran’s unilateral transit…
Bob Cuff, Palm Coast Pioneer Whose Wry Wit and Humanity Shaped Policy and Moved Friends, Dies at 75
Former Palm Coast City Councilman Bob Cuff died Wednesday at age 75 following a prolonged battle with cancer. A legal pioneer, he served 17 years as general counsel for ITT…
Obamacare Enrollment Declines in 49 States, By 10% in Florida, After Congress Guts Subsidies
In 49 states, the number of people enrolled in Obamacare plans has declined since Congress made coverage more expensive by allowing federal subsidies to expire at the end of last…
Seabreeze players, coaches excited to begin preseason practice
Third-year head coach Mike Klein expects big jump in offensive production in coordinator Matt Dickmann’s second season with the Sandcrabs.
Brosemer: Volusia Schools’ response only part of the story. District: Allegations should be grounded in facts
Volusia County School Board member Donna Brosemer and the school district respond to Brosemer’s view that the district protected high schools’ state grades by ensuring testing minimum.
Sheriff Rick Staly Sworn In as Florida Sheriffs Association Vice President
Promotion places the Flagler County sheriff in line to become the first in county history to serve as president of the statewide association in 2027.
Health officials have posted a warning for the Bull Creek boat ramp area
A new health alert is in effect for Bull Creek, just north of the boat ramp, after the Florida Department of Health in Flagler County (DOH-Flagler) confirmed the presence of…
Letter: Equal space has not been provided to all candidates
Letter: Apart from Election Guide, Lori Tolland and Harold Briley have received more space in the Observer than Jason Leslie and Barry DuMoulin, respectively.


