Vadim Valenteychik, 54, was found unresponsive in a single-person cell at the jail. He had a BAC of .340 and had been medically cleared by a local hospital before he…
Goodwill Industries of Central Florida extends store hours in six counties, including Volusia
The stores are now operating from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily.
Save the Date for the 11th Annual Suits for Session Service Project
Start cleaning out your closets! Volunteer Florida is excited to announce that our 11th Annual Suits for Session service project will take place at the Florida Capitol and in front…
1st Annual Dignity Memorial Senior Expo in Ormond Beach Set for Jan. 23
Volusia Memorial Funeral Home, a Dignity Memorial provider, will host the 1st Annual Dignity Memorial Senior Expo on Friday, Jan. 23, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 548…
Marketing 2 Go Will Hosts First AI Training for Business Leaders Class of 2026 on Jan. 14
Marketing 2 Go will host its first AI workshop of the new year for business leaders on Wednesday, Jan. 14, starting at 9:30 a.m. in Palm Coast. The workshop is…
Flagler County Cultural Council Partners with Expressions Gallery to Present Turtle Trail Artists Exhibition
The Flagler County Cultural Council (FC3) is pleased to partner with Expressions Art Gallery on Colbert to present Turtle Trail Artists of Flagler County, a new exhibition celebrating the iconic…
Peabody Auditorium Foundation’s Young Audience Series to present ‘The Pout Pout Fish’
The musical features puppets and live performers in an oceanic adventure, to grace the stage at the News-Journal Center on Jan. 24.
Matanzas girls soccer honors six seniors on Senior Night
Senior Emma Skinner celebrates with two goals in 3-1 win over St. Joseph.
FCSO: Inmate Dies Overnight Following DUI Arrest
BUNNELL, Fla. — A Sheriff Perry Hall Inmate Detention Facility inmate has died overnight following his DUI arrest after crashing into a building in Palm Coast. Breathalyzer testing indicates that…
Ormond Beach residents to open Degree Wellness location on Nova Road
The Degree Wellness franchise location at 175 S. Nova Road, Unit 1, will open on Feb. 7.
Neighborhood meeting planned for new townhomes near Yoon Way in Ormond Beach
The developer, Engineer Realty, LLC, is seeking a small-scale comprehensive plan amendment and rezoning to construct 12 townhome units on a 2.81-acre property.
Cuban National Sentenced to Six Years in Prison, Faces Deportation for Crimes Against Minor
A 70-year-old Cuban national living illegally in the United States was sentenced Wednesday to six years in state prison for sexually assaulting a teenager in Flagler County. Jose Valerio-Rodriguez pleaded…
Local Scout Troop Gets Behind-the-Scenes Look at Palm Coast Water Facilities
Twenty-three Scouts and parents from Troop 281 recently toured two Palm Coast utility facilities as part of their journey toward earning Eagle Scout rank. The City of Palm Coast Utility…
Flagler County Fugitive Extradited from North Carolina Sentenced to 10 Years for Sex Crime
A 72-year-old man who fled to North Carolina before being personally extradited to Florida by Sheriff Rick Staly has been convicted and sentenced to prison for attempted sexual battery. Kermit…
Palm Coast Welcomes New City Manager as Residents Raise Concerns Over Records and Development
The Palm Coast City Council held its first business meeting of 2026 on Tuesday, January 6, welcoming new City Manager McLaughlin while addressing resident complaints about deleted city records, noise…
Florida’s property tax reform could cause $110 million loss of revenue for Volusia County
House Joint Resolution 201 was filed in October 2025 and proposes an exemption of property taxes for homesteads. During a workshop, the County Council discussed potential impacts.
Matanzas High placed on hold status as law enforcement searched vehicle for possible explosive device
The FCSO had received information that a vehicle, possibly connected to two recent ‘explosive incidents’ in Palm Coast, was parked on campus. The suspect was an active student at Matanzas.
Matanzas High placed on hold status as law enforcement searched vehicle for possible explosive device
The FCSO had received information that a vehicle, possibly connected to two recent ‘explosive incidents’ in Palm Coast, was parked on campus. The suspect was an active student at Matanzas.
Matanzas High placed on hold status as law enforcement searched student’s vehicle for possible explosive device
The FCSO had received information that a vehicle, possibly connected to two recent ‘explosive incidents’ in Palm Coast, was parked on campus. The suspect was an active student at Matanzas.
Ormond Beach Police promotes three officers, honors founding members of special response team
Officers Rick Taylor and Joshua Morris were both promoted to the rank of corporal. Officer Rhett Summerlot was promoted to the rank of sergeant.
