The City of Flagler Beach is rolling out a new monthly event series aimed at giving residents a direct line to city staff and services. Called “Third Thursday Together,” the…
Flagler Beach Fire Chief Fired After Remaining Staff Sign No-Confidence Letter
The City of Flagler Beach fired its Fire Chief on the morning of May 11, 2026. City Manager Dale L. Martin issued a termination letter to Chief Stephen Cox at…
Seabreeze High School, Beachside Elementary principals appointed to district positions
Seabreeze’s Principal Tucker Harris will be the new director of secondary schools for VCS; Beachside Elementary Principal Dr. Leigh Prokop was appointed director of elementary schools.
Volusia County School Board halts teacher pay referendum effort
School Board members voted no on Tuesday, May 12, against moving forward with a referendum to add one mill of ad valorem taxes to fund teacher and staff pay for…
Free Event in Palm Coast to Help Residents Plan for Retirement, Estates, and Giving Back
The Flagler County Education Foundation is hosting a free, one-hour community event on June 9, 2026, focused on financial planning, estate preparation, and charitable giving. The event, titled “Designing Your…
Ormond Beach residents are banding together to advocate for the reopening of River Bend Golf Course
Many of the proponents for reopening it as a municipal golf course reside in Bear Creek Village, a 55-and-up community that abuts the 172-acre golf course property.
One year after associate degree, Ormond Beach 15-year-old earns bachelor’s degree
Imronbek Kadirbek is a sophomore in high school, a business owner and volunteer at a local clinic.
Flagler County Deputies Now Carry Kits Designed to Calm, Not Confront
The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office is putting a new tool in its deputies’ hands — one without a trigger, a badge, or a set of handcuffs. The agency has begun…
Flagler Schools technology realignment would provide raises and a path forward for entry-level employees
The School Board will vote on the realignment which will create three levels of technology support specialists.
Palm Coast swale maintenance crew on track to clear backlog of cases, exceed maintenance goal
In 2024, there were over 1,000 old swale maintenance work orders. As of May 2026, there are only 341 remaining. The crews have also cleared more miles of swales in…
Flagler Schools Recognized for Ocean Conservation Education by Guy Harvey Foundation
Flagler County, Fla. – Flagler Schools has been named a Guy Harvey Conservation District for the 2025-2026 school year, signifying the school system’s commitment to environmental education through teacher professional…
Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Legislation Strengthening Animal Welfare Protections and Consumer Safeguards
PALM BEACH, Fla.— Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed HB 559 and SB 1004, strengthening Florida’s animal cruelty laws, increasing protections for vulnerable animals, expanding accountability for abusers, and enhancing consumer…
Councilman Miller: Palm Coast ‘still losing the battle’ on road funding
City officials say rising paving costs and years of underfunding are pushing Palm Coast’s roadway network further into decline.
FCSO Equips Deputies with Sensory Support Kits
BUNNELL, Fla. — As part of its focus to create positive community outcomes, the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office is equipping members of its team with sensory support kits filled with…
Immigration enforcement costs climb to $460M for year
In the past year, hundreds of millions of dollars from the emergency fund has been spent on illegal immigration enforcement.
What 26.2 miles taught one longtime nurse about caring for patients
“A marathon will humble you. You cannot rush it. Nursing is the same way,” Dayandante said.
Andy Romano Beachfront Park: City staff estimates new seawall, ramp to be complete in early August
There are three projects in various stages at the park. Two of them are related to the significant hurricane damage sustained in 2024.
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SIDELINES: Father Lopez’s Lancing gets up when the chips are down; Matanzas’ Dormevil signs; baseball teams send condolences to Spruce Creek
Father Lopez junior Lauren Lancing clipped a hurdle and was disqualified in her best event at state, but she finished the race, then competed in three more events.
FCSO expands community policing efforts with sensory support kits
Two hundred fifty sensory support kits were purchased using drug-seized assets at no cost to taxpayers, according to the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office.
