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.
Sheriff Rick Staly Sworn In as Florida Sheriffs Association Vice President
Promotion places the Flagler County sheriff in line to become the first in county history to serve as president of the statewide association in 2027.
Health officials have posted a warning for the Bull Creek boat ramp area
A new health alert is in effect for Bull Creek, just north of the boat ramp, after the Florida Department of Health in Flagler County (DOH-Flagler) confirmed the presence of…
Letter: Equal space has not been provided to all candidates
Letter: Apart from Election Guide, Lori Tolland and Harold Briley have received more space in the Observer than Jason Leslie and Barry DuMoulin, respectively.
Free Haircuts, Backpacks, and Ice Cream, Palm Coast Gets Ready for a Fourth Back-to-School Party
St. Joe’s Plaza in Palm Coast is about to host a familiar summer send-off again: a free back-to-school get-together that’s now in its fourth year. Before classes start, families can…
Florida Kids and Family Expo Returns to Orlando in Less Than One Month
ORLANDO, Fla. — Central Florida’s largest family playdate is less than one month away. The Florida Kids and Family Expo returns to the Orange County Convention Center on Saturday, August 22,…
