What to do this week in Ormond Beach and Palm Coast.
A Year in Review: The Best Cops Corners of 2025
Crime in a small town can get interesting. Here are the most noteworthy Cops Corner entries of the year.
100 words (give or take) every day (or so)
Or, How I learned to stop worrying and start writing about community, life, publishing and family
A Year in Review: Ormond Beach’s photos of the year
Ormond Beach’s 2025, in photos.
Hinson Middle School’s Caitlin Spencer says becoming a teacher was never a choice — it’s who she is
Meet Hinson Middle School’s Teacher of the Year, Caitlin Spencer.
2025 Food For Fines Program Collects More Than $4,000 In Donations for Families in Need
ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Florida, December 30, 2025 — During the 2025 holiday season, the St. Johns County Public Library System (SJCPLS) patrons donated nonperishable food valued at more than $4,000…
Start 2026 on the Right Foot with First Day Hikes at Florida State Parks
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida State Parks invite the public to welcome the new year outdoors with a First Day Hike on Jan. 1, 2026. Whether it is your first visit…
Find Something New to Do in 2026—Be Ready to Help When It Matters Most
FLAGLER COUNTY, Fla. – Looking for a meaningful way to start 2026? Flagler Volunteer Services and Flagler County Emergency Management invite you to get involved through a wide range of…
Cold Weather Shelter Extends Operations Through New Year’s Day
The Sheltering Tree adds Thursday night as freezing temperatures persist The Sheltering Tree announced Monday morning that it will extend cold-weather shelter operations through Thursday night as low temperatures are…
St. Augustine Man Arrested for Sexual Assault of Minor in Flagler County
The victim reported being frozen in fear during the attack; the suspect was held without bond A 54-year-old St. Augustine man has been arrested and charged with sexually assaulting a…
Volusia County seeks summer camp providers for 2026 scholarship program
Participating providers must operate a camp from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday for a minimum of six weeks between June 1 and Aug. 7.
Seabreeze High School’s Chris Palau says teaching is deeply fulfilling
Meet Seabreeze High School’s Teacher of the Year, Chris Palau.
2025 Sports photos of the Year
Here are some of the best photos that appeared in the observer this year.
Flagler Deputies Arrest Woman for Drug Possession, Stop Wrong-Way Driver Three Times Over Legal Limit
Weekend roundup includes 10 arrests, 671 calls for service ahead of New Year’s Eve Flagler County Sheriff’s Office deputies made 10 arrests and handled 671 calls for service between Friday…
Flagler County: Cold Weather Shelter to Open Tonight
December 29, 2025 – The Sheltering Tree is opening the first half of this week because of cold overnight temperatures that will fall below 40 degrees tonight, tomorrow, and Wednesday night…
Best in sports: State championships for Flagler Palm Coast, Seabreeze are top sports stories of 2025
FPC won its first girls state team wrestling championship. Seabreeze won the state boys bowling championship for the second straight year.
Daytona Solisti’s 2026 concert season opens Jan. 11 with Mozart and Schubert works
The concert will feature pianist Michael Rickman with violinist Susan Pitard Acree, violist Zoriy Zinger and cellist Joseph Corporon.
Latitude Margaritaville home sells for $425K
Built in 2019, the house is a 3/2 and has 1,862 square feet.
Cold Weather Shelter Opens Three Nights as Temperatures Drop Below 40 Degrees
The Sheltering Tree offers overnight refuge and transportation for those without heat The Sheltering Tree cold weather shelter will open tonight and remain available through Wednesday night as overnight temperatures…
Seabreeze soccer alums return for scrimmage against current players
Three state championship teams were represented, and fathers joined sons on the pitch.
