An off-duty detective and his family who rescued a drowning boy and deputies who stopped suicide attempts are among those who were honored during the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office’s 2026…
Palm Coast Democratic Club Seeking Volunteers for Early Voting, Announce September Meetup
Early voting begins this Saturday, August 8th! Flagler County Democrats are setting up two tables outside the Flagler County Public Library in Palm Coast and one at the Government Services…
Jammin’: Flagler parents, students get head start on school year at Back to School Jam
The event featured free school supplies and books; fun and games in the Celebration Zone; pertinent information about schools, transportation and activities; and Costumers With A Cause.
City Overhauls Community Development Department, Cuts Six Jobs
City officials say the Community Development Department has been reorganized, and the changes include removing six positions. According to the City, the restructure is meant to bring day-to-day operations in…
Palm Coast City Council Business Meeting on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.
NEWS RELEASE – City of Palm Coast Written By: Adam Thomas, Communications & Marketing July 31, 2026 The Palm Coast City Council meets regularly to discuss and vote on official…
Flagler County Sheriff’s Office Places Third in Statewide Traffic Safety Challenge
Date: July 31, 2026 Prepared by: Joseph Bober, Public Information Officer Email: PIO@flaglersheriff.com Release #: 2026 – 164 The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office earned third place in the 2026…
Sheriff Staly arrests 125 mph super speeder while off duty
The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office said the off-duty traffic stop ended with a Palm Coast man facing reckless driving and super speeder charges.
Palm Coast’s $696 Million Budget, Explained: Where the Money Comes From, Where It Goes
Part 1 in a series on Palm Coast’s Fiscal Year 2026 budget Palm Coast is operating under a $696,444,327 budget for Fiscal Year 2026, the spending plan the City Council…
Facing property tax uncertainty, Ormond Beach eyes budget cuts instead of tax hike
City leaders back a flat millage rate while weighing targeted spending cuts before November’s property tax vote.
Letter: Here’s why the City Council should vote no on Palm Coast’s westward expansion
A ‘no’ vote from the council Aug. 4 could change the narrative in Flagler County, Casey Cheap says.
Holland Financial donates $7,250 to help kick off ‘Making Strides Against Breast Cancer’
The American Cancer Society event is scheduled for Oct. 31 at The Riverfront Esplanade in Daytona Beach.
Flagler Sheriff’s Office Earns Statewide Traffic Safety Award
FCSO places third in the 2026 Florida Law Enforcement Traffic Safety Challenge, recognizing its enforcement and education efforts to reduce crashes and improve road safety in one of Florida’s fastest-growing…
Halifax Repertory Theatre presents ‘Hadestown: Teen Edition’ at Ormond Beach Performing Arts Center
The production features an all-teen cast and an orchestra with mostly teen musicians.
Letter: Observer should start endorsing candidates again
‘Vetting followed by endorsements by a local newspaper can fill the low information gap particularly in local elections.’
Security First Insurance interns organize company-wide project to benefit Florida Giving Gardens
The company donated seeds, potting soil and two raised garden beds to the Daytona State College student-led nonprofit.
Fishing for fellowship: Mainland football players bond over bait and tackle
The Buccaneers had a day of fellowship with a fishing outing before the grind of preseason practice.
The Big Five … with Judge D. Melissa Distler, Harvey Ford Award Recipient
Flagler County Court Judge Melissa Distler was recently recognized with the Harvey Ford Award by the Conference of County Court Judges of Florida. She shares what it means to be…
Bunnell Receives $5.16 Million Federal Boost for Wastewater Expansion During Congressman Randy Fine Visit
Funding will help double the city’s wastewater treatment capacity and support future growth.
Seabreeze players, coaches excited to begin preseason practice
Third-year head coach Mike Klein expects big jump in offensive production in coordinator Matt Dickmann’s second season with the Sandcrabs.
Brosemer: Volusia Schools’ response only part of the story. District: Allegations should be grounded in facts
Volusia County School Board member Donna Brosemer and the school district respond to Brosemer’s view that the district protected high schools’ state grades by ensuring testing minimum.
