In a remarkably gutsy moment at the end of his presentation on the city’s deteriorating road system, Carl Cote, the city’s director of stormwater and engineering, reminded the council of how…
Diagnosing Alarming Deficit in Road Repair Bill, City Director Tells Palm Coast Council: You Did This
In a remarkably gutsy moment at the end of his presentation on the city’s deteriorating road system, Carl Cote, the city’s director of stormwater and engineering, reminded the council of how…
Palm Coast Woman Arrested Following Dumping and Rescue of 71 Dogs From R-Section Hoarding Conditions
Carolyn Moore Loveman, a 48-year-old resident of Rymshaw Drive in Palm Coast, was arrested Thursday on 34 misdemeanor counts and one felony count of animal cruelty, capping a two-and-a-half-week scramble…
Chick-fil-A, Ellianos, Now Taco Bell: Palm Coast Appears to Have a Fast-Food Solo Fetish on Its Hands
A 28-year-old man was jailed this morning on a $5,000 bond following his arrest for public indecent exposure at the door of the Taco Bell on State Road 100 in…
Peabody Auditorium Foundation’s Young Audience Series to present ‘Clifford The Big Red Dog: The Musical’ in October
The PAF’s Young Audience Series seeks to provide youth and family audiences with affordable opportunities to experience live cultural performances to foster an appreciation of the arts.
My View, Roland Clee: Florida tax reform will benefit retirees and increase state revenue
‘Property taxes are often the single largest ongoing housing expense after a mortgage is paid off. Eliminating that bill changes the retirement math by lowering the income threshold needed to…
Man wanted in wife’s 2021 killing captured in Flagler County
Authorities say Butler was living in Flagler Beach while wanted in Virginia for his wife’s 2021 murder.
Florida Immigration Enforcement Costs Shifted from Storm Fund Climb to $460 Million For the Year
The fund was created in 2022 to handle hurricane preparation and response and other natural disasters, allowing Gov. Ron DeSantis to quickly dispense money during states of emergency. Since 2022,…
Council Rejects Affordable Housing Recommendations, Saying It Doesn’t Want to Alter Palm Coast’s ‘Character’
The Palm Coast City Council reviewed a sobering housing assessment identifying significant affordability gaps for working residents but rejected several strategies and narrowed the focus toward senior housing, exposing a…
Fire Station 26 Grand Opening and Hose Uncoupling Ceremony
Fire Station 26 Grand Opening and Hose Uncoupling Ceremony, 11:30 a.m. at 72 Airport Commerce Way, Palm Coast. Join the City of Palm Coast and the Palm Coast Fire Department…
Two Hospitalized Following Violent Road Rage Argument and Shooting at Palm Coast McDonald’s Drive-Thru
A road rage dispute originating on Belle Terre Parkway escalated into a shooting late Tuesday night at a Palm Coast McDonald’s drive-thru. Three individuals exited their vehicles during a secondary…
Property insurance experts cautiously optimistic ahead of storm season
“I’m kind of optimistic that, as we see the next storm, we are going to be in better shape than we have been in the past,” said Patricia Born.
Rotary Club of Flagler Beach Fourth of July parade registration now open
For over two decades, the Rotary Club of Flagler Beach has been proud to host the Fourth of July Parade as a way to celebrate community pride while supporting Rotary’s…
What does the Spirit of America mean to you?
Write your thoughts to be part of the Observer’s annual edition, published just before the 250th anniversary of our nation’s founding.
Volusia County names Pierre Louis as its inaugural Veteran of the Year
Louis served more than two decades in the U.S. Marine Corps.
FCSO Detention Services commander selected for prestigious FBI National Academy
Nolie St. Fleur becomes the first member of FCSO’s detention division selected for the FBI National Academy.
Events calendar: Attend the Beats and Eats event in Palm Coast
What to do this week in Ormond Beach and Palm Coast.
My View, James Manfre: Now is the time to consider consolidating services in Flagler County
‘Ultimately the issue is not whether government spending is too large or too small, but whether it is efficient.’
AI Integrated License Plate Readers Are Quietly Transforming American Cities Into Massive Surveillance Networks
Automatic license plate readers occupy thousands of American intersections, integrating with advanced artificial intelligence and creating searchable databases facilitating mass surveillance of marginalized communities. Private companies provide the equipment frequently…
“Once on This Island,” At Limelight Theatre
“Once on This Island,” a musical, at Limelight Theatre, 11 Old Mission Avenue, St. Augustine. Book tickets here. 7:30 p.m. except on Sunday, 2 p.m. Once on This Island is…
Flagler Beach Will Seek Bids for Paid Parking System as It Parallels Past Decades of Idle Talk
After talking about it for three decades, and 11 years after a committee that had met for two years had recommended it, Flagler Beach is about to issue a request…