Run Every Street was a challenge that pushed Bartlome both physically and mentally — and one, she said, that deepened her connection with the city that she calls home.
Florida House panel proposes ballot measure to phase out non-school homestead property taxes
A House committee voted to back a proposed constitutional amendment that would annually increase the homestead exemption by $100,000 with a full exemption for non-school taxes in 2037.
Flagler Schools graduation rate improved a half point to 89.5% in 2025
The county rate lagged behind the state average of 92.2%.
Ormond Beach Zone 3 City Commissioner Kristin Deaton is running for a second term
Kristin Deaton, a sales manager and mortgage loan originator, has served as the Zone 3 commissioner since 2024.
Comment on Deputies Make Seven Arrests Over Weekend Including Georgia Fugitive and Duo Accused of Stealing Father’s Firearms by Joyce Huber
At least they didn’t steal the firearms to commit crimes. Sounds like they were desperate for money.
Events calendar: Celebrate Florida Arbor Day with tree plantings in Ormond Beach
What to do this week in Ormond Beach and Palm Coast.
Widowed Palm Coast Foster Mother Receives Donated Vehicle After Husband’s Sudden Death
A Palm Coast family caring for foster children received a refurbished vehicle on December 16, 2025, providing critical transportation after the sudden death of a military veteran left his widow…
Flagler School Board Discusses New Food Service Technology, Job Descriptions, and E-Bike Safety Concerns
The Flagler County School Board held a workshop on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, covering topics ranging from new AI-powered food service management software to job description updates and growing concerns…
Flagler Schools Reports Rising Graduation Rates at Both High Schools
Flagler Schools announced that graduation rates for the 2024-2025 school year have increased across the district, with both high schools showing improvement over the previous year. The results, released on…
Citizen Tip Leads to Arrest of Indiana Fugitive Wanted on Drug and Gun Charges After Fifth DUI
A Palm Coast man with four prior DUI convictions and an outstanding fugitive warrant from Indiana was arrested Monday night after a citizen reported a reckless driver on State Road…
Flagler Schools prepares to hire new chiefs of HR and Operations
With the current leaders of those departments expected to retire this year, the district is revising those job descriptions.
Letter: Keeping watch on state programs that pose a threat to VCS
What are your neighbors talking about this week?
Art celebrating Flagler County Turtle Trail on display at Expressions Gallery
The exhibit, Turtle Trail Artists of Flagler County, will be on display at the gallery inside Grant Living Realty through Feb. 21.
FBCA girls basketball team forfeits 11 victories because of ineligible players; coach Anthony Wagner steps aside
Wagner, the school’s elementary principal, had already agreed to step aside as head coach because of his expanding duties, said Max Fernandez, FBCA’s head of school.
Rotary Club of Flagler County Foundation Raises $34,000 in 20th Annual “Fantasy Lights”
PALM COAST, Fla., Jan. 13, 2026 – The Rotary Club of Flagler County Foundation marked a milestone this holiday season as its 20th annual Fantasy Lights Festival generated more than…
Palm Coast Historical Society appoints new leadership team
Peter Johnson has been appointed historical society president. Preston Zepp is the nominee for Palm Coast city historian.
Flagler County, Hammock Harbour federal lawsuit has reached a tentative settlement
County Attorney Michael Rodriguez said the settlement agreement would avoid ‘what would have been very timely and very costly federal litigation.’
Halifax Humane Society to reimburse ECHO $186,000 for violating grant requirements
The shelter’s boarding and grooming facility was meant to be publicly accessible. Instead, it has used it to shelter animals of families in domestic violence situations since late 2023.
Two goals in final 10 minutes clinches Matanzas’ 3-0 boys soccer victory over Flagler Palm Coast
Jonathan Acosta, Matthew Ciminera and RJ Cerasi each scored for the Pirates, who won their fifth straight game.
Sen. Ashley Moody & Colleagues Applaud House Passage of Their Bill to End Government Payments to Deceased Americans
WASHINGTON D.C. – Senator Ashley Moody is joining Senators John Kennedy (R-La.), Gary Peters (D-Mich.), and Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) in applauding the House of Representatives passage of their Ending Improper…
