The budget decreased nearly $361 million from last year.
Floater deputy will alleviate OT hours but still cost Flagler Schools about $40,000
The School Board voted to add the floater and a school choice specialist position by 4-1 votes.
Florida school sales tax holiday: See dates, list of items to save money on
Florida’s back-to-school sales tax holiday will run from Aug. 1-31 this year, a change from the two-week holiday held previous years.
Decades after airman butchered family, Edward Zakrzewski will be put to death in next Florida execution
Edward Zakrzewski, who 30 years ago used a crowbar and machete to kill his wife and two young children, will be Florida’s 10th execution this year.
Florida Department of Health reports cases of dengue. What are the symptoms?
Four cases of dengue have been reported in Florida: two in Brevard County and two in Miami-Dade County.
Travis Hunter Madden rating: Jacksonville Jaguars star rating released with NFL rookies
EA Sports teased five rookie ratings in Madden 26. Check out the ratings of Travis Hunter, Ashton Jeanty, Cam Ward, Cam Skattebo and Mykel WIlliams
Florida DEP fights ruling tying manatee deaths to septic pollution in Indian River Lagoon
Florida DEP urges federal court to overturn ruling blaming it for manatee deaths tied to septic pollution in the Indian River Lagoon.
Tsunami floods Russian town following earthquake: See video
Eyewitness video captured tsunami waves flooding the small Russian town of Severo-Kurilsk on Wednesday morning.
'South Park' not done skewering Trump in new trailer. How, when to watch the next episode
The “South Park” creators aren’t taking it any easier on President Trump in future episodes, at least not in the trailer for the next one.
Letter: New law pulls rug out from Mayor Norris and anti-development supporters
What are your neighbors talking about this week?
Video captures doctors protect patient during surgery mid-earthquake
Surgeons were operating on a cancer patient as an 8.8 magnitude earthquake hit Russia. See the video.
Miller Lake property owners lawsuit says rampant growth responsible for flooding woes
Residents around Miller Lake say flooding has hurt their quality of life, and they’re taking the battle to court.
Drone footage shows aftermath of tsunami in Russia following earthquake
The tsunami flooded the town, but no severe injuries were reported.
⚽ Stanley x Arsenal is the collab every Gooner needs this season
Stanley and Arsenal FC have teamed up for a limited-edition drinkware collection inspired by the club’s iconic red kit and passionate global fanbase.
See photos and videos following Russian earthquake, tsunami warnings
Parts of the US are on high alert following the 8.8 earthquake in Russia on July 29.
Flagler County flooding vulnerability assessment could help Palm Coast tackle vulnerable areas
The data in the assessment can be used to support grant funding, make changes to the land development code or even potentially require more stormwater management from developments.
Flagler County begins $5.5 million dune restoration at Jungle Hut Park
This phase of work wraps up the dune restoration work at Varn Park, which reopens on July 31. The Jungle Hut Park section will likely take through mid-October to complete.
Debate on fire service fund millage rate nearly stalls Volusia County Council budget process
The council ultimately adopted the same general fund millage rate as in the 2025 budget as the maximum millage rate. The county’s operating budget for 2026 is $1.4 billion.
Focus on faith: Campetella brothers memorize 259 Bible verses for national competition
David and Micah Campetella are sons of Christian Life Center Pastor Joe Campetella.
Keep taxes flat: Ormond Beach Mayor Jason Leslie advocates for no tax rate increase, in Observer Q+A
Leslie says he wants to stay focused on the needs — public safety — and ask staff for reductions in the wants.