Watermelon Festival at European Village, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 101 Palm Harbor Parkway, Palm Coast. Get ready for one of the sweetest days of the summer! Join us for…
DeSantis Plan to Eliminate Homesteaded Property Tax Would Hit Public Safety, Schools, Health and Local Governance
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday announced his plan for a homestead property tax exemption that could crimp local governments’ ability to fund schools, health care, and public safety. Simultaneously, he…
Florida’s Bathtub Hoax on Homesteaded Taxpayers
The Florida Legislature’s proposed constitutional amendment to expand the homestead tax exemption is deception drained from a hoax that claims the homesteaded are overtaxed and local governments are wasteful. The…
Already in Federal Prison, Daytona Beach Man Now Faces New Charge After Exposing Himself to 15-Year-Old at Palm Coast Gym
A Daytona Beach man already serving a federal prison sentence has been charged with a new crime after a Flagler County Sheriff’s Office investigation determined he exposed himself to a…
DeSantis, Cabinet green light $90 million for immigration enforcement
Out of the $90 million in grants, $30.3 million is for new awards and $57 million are additional funds for law enforcement agencies that had already asked for assistance.
Ormond to meet with the FAA regarding River Bend Golf Course
A petition presented to the city Tuesday night to reopen River Bend was signed by 2,601 residents.
Flagler County School Board candidates debate school choice and its budgetary challenges
The American Association of University Women Flagler Branch hosted the candidate forum in the historic county courthouse’s Vault Room.
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…
Commissioner Kim Carney Accuses CFO Ingoglia of Using Flagler as ‘Campaign Crutch’ as He Peddles Unproven Claims of Waste
The Flagler County Commission directed its administration to draft an official rebuttal countering claims by CFO Blaise Ingoglia, of $59 million in local government waste. The accusations rely on a…
County Commissioners Berate Some Constitutional Officers More Than Others Over Their Budgets as Austerity Era Begins
Flagler County constitutional officers such as the clerk of court, the sheriff and the property appraiser face a grueling budget cycle amid stalled revenues and a looming November ballot amendment…
Oversight ILA Committee on School Facilities
The Oversight ILA Committee on School Facilities Planning meets at 1 p.m. in Training Room 3 on the third floor of the Government Services Building, 1769 East Moody Boulevard, Bunnell….
Ormond to keep millage rate flat, property tax reform may cause $8.2M revenue loss
City staff delivered a blunt outlook on the governor’s property tax reform proposal: Services will need to be cut.
Palm Coast Mayor Norris calls for austerity budget as revenue growth slows
Mayor Mike Norris calls for an austerity budget and a full rollback millage rate as city prepares for slower revenue growth and potential property tax changes
Volusia County Schools honors the Lohmans for continuation of field study program at The Brown
Since its launch in 2021, over 40,000 Volusia County Schools students have participated in the program, which will continue for at least the next six years in memory of the…
Palm Coast Council Tackles Budget Fears, File of Life Program, Data Centers, and a Sweeping Land Code Overhaul
The Palm Coast City Council held an all-day workshop Tuesday, covering an unusually broad range of topics — from a deeply personal presentation about a new emergency medical program, to…
Flagler County Unemployment Rate Climbs to 5.5% As Florida’s Exceeds Nation’s for First Time Since 2020
Flagler County unemployment rose to 5.5 percent in April, matching a statewide upward trend as Florida’s unemployment rate hit 4.8 percent, surpassing the national average for the first time since…
Last in Teacher Pay, Florida Continues to Dismantle Public Education, Alienate Teachers and Fund Scandal-Ridden Vouchers
Florida ranks last nationwide in teacher pay, forcing educators to take multiple jobs or leave the state entirely. Instead of addressing the crisis, lawmakers suppress public unions, enforces restrictive curriculum…
Free Car Seat Safety Check
Free Car Seat Safety Check: The Palm Coast Fire Department, in partnership with Safe Kids Florida, is inviting residents to register for a free Car Seat Safety Check event on…
Flagler County Middle Schoolers Finish 8th in the World at International Underwater Robotics Competition
Two Flagler County middle school students brought home a top-10 finish on a global stage last week, placing eighth in the world at the 2026 International SeaPerch Challenge held at…
A New Station, a Fallen Hero, and a Promise: Palm Coast Opens Fire Station 26 and Dedicates Engine to Green Beret Killed in Afghanistan
Palm Coast opened its first new fire station in 17 years during Memorial Day weekend, celebrating the grand opening of Fire Station 26 with a ceremony that doubled as a…
