Three state laws limit local government’s ability to manage growth. Property tax amendment would remove the resources to pay for it.
The Big Five … with Chris Carlton, Palm Coast Songwriters Festival
Q: Can you introduce yourself and tell us your role with the event? Chris Carlton: I’m Chris Carlton — affectionately known as the “head bitch in charge” of the green…
Palm Coast Attorney Michael D. Chiumento III Named to Florida Trend’s Notable Managing Partners List
Michael D. Chiumento III, Managing Partner of Chiumento Law, has been named to Florida Trend’s Legal Elite NOTABLE Managing Partners list, the firm announced on July 8, 2026. The list…
Volusia Ready Response Corps continue to recruit volunteers
Volusia County launched VRRC in 2025 to enhance local disaster response.
Palm Coast City Council Addresses Wastewater Upgrades, Land Donation, and Resident Concerns at July 7 Meeting
The Palm Coast City Council held its business meeting on July 7, 2026, addressing a range of topics including wastewater infrastructure funding, a land donation to Habitat for Humanity, and…
New Florida Law Targets Crypto ATM Scams After Push from Flagler County Sheriff
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City Repertory Theatre’s “Puffs” Brings a New Take on a Familiar Story to Palm Coast
City Repertory Theatre (CRT) of Palm Coast will open its summer comedy, “Puffs, or Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic,” on July 17. The…
Letters: Woolbright’s ‘satanic warfare’ comments still concerning. Woolbright: In classroom or board, I put students first
What are your neighbors talking about this week?
Hammock Dunes home sells for over $4 million
A house at 85 Calle Del Sur, in Hammock Dunes, was the top real estate transaction for June 13-19 in Palm Coast and Flagler County.
Flagler Schools earned an ‘A,’ Now what? Q&A with Janie Ruddy, on bullying, A.I., and the budget.
The Flagler County School Board member discusses why she believes the district’s best days are still ahead.
Hurricane season now envisioned ‘Well Below Normal’
Storm forecasters have further downgraded predictions a little more than a month into the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, which has so far produced a single named tropical system.
New Flagler Schools EPAC chair Dianne Santamaria is looking for better communication and more participation
When she heard there was a chance the ESE Parent Advisory Council could dissolve, becoming the chair was ‘a no-brainer.’
Swim with Sharks: Shark Coast FC gives local players a chance to jump into the pool of high-level soccer
Seabreeze graduate Luke Harrell and Flagler Palm Coast rising senior Hailey Sammons have improved their skills and confidence playing with college players.
A fairy tale with flair: Daytona Playhouse presents ‘Sleeping Beauty’
Shows are scheduled for 2 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, July 11, 12, 18 and 19.
784 nests and counting: Flagler County is seeing a boom of sea turtle nests this season
This summer has kept Flagler Turtle Patrol volunteers busy, particularly the South Beach team, which has documented 311 nests as of July 2 and 236 false crawls.
Palm Coast donates two city-owned lots to Habitat for Humanity for affordable housing
Council unanimously approves transfer of two fire-damaged residential properties, saying the move will return vacant lots to productive use while supporting affordable housing.
Volusia lifeguard, Ormond Beach mayoral candidate survives indirect lightning strike
Damien Curry was responding to a call at the Seminole beach approach on the Fourth of July when he was indirectly struck by lightning. ‘I couldn’t believe I was alive,’…
Palm Coast launches educational webpage for westward expansion proposal
Online resource provides maps, planning documents and FAQs ahead of July 15 public hearing
SIDELINES: Seabreeze girls soccer rising freshmen exceeding expectations; DSC’s Will Dunne retires after 34 years as AD
Also: USTA awards Embry-Riddle a $200,000 grant to rebuild tennis courts.
Tomoka Elementary’s new principal is ready to keep upward momentum going
Meet Kelly Moore, Tomoka Elementary’s new principal.
