Volusia County’s Emergency Management Division participated in the statewide tornado drill as part of Florida Severe Weather Awareness Week.
Flagler County Sheriff’s Office to increase patrols super bowl weekend
The FCSO will have increase patrols, dedicated DUI enforcement and educational displays over the course of the weekend.
Flagler Tourism Development Office release survey for county’s long-term tourism plan
All survey responses are anonymous. Insights will play an essential role in helping develop a detailed 10-year Tourism Master Sustainability Plan, a TDO press release said.
Volusia, Flagler County cold-weather shelters operational more than 12 days in 2026
Though not county-operated, the community-run cold-weather shelters work with their respective counties to provide warm shelter whenever the temperature drops below 40 degrees.
Seabreeze paraprofessional arrested, Daytona police say he kicked student with Down syndrome
Dontel Wright, 50, remains in jail with no bond.
Voters sue over redistricting efforts in Florida
South Florida voters want the state Supreme Court to rule on DeSantis’s authority for mid-decade redistricting and delaying candidate qualifying.
A house in Fairchild Oaks tops sales list in Flagler County
The house has 5,104 square feet of living space.
Bringing World-Class Chronic Care Home: How Noble Infusion Is Helping Our Community Thrive
People in our community deserve the same high-quality, advanced medical care available in larger metropolitan areas—without having to leave home.
Flagler Beach signs on to tolling agreement with Flagler County, hoping to avoid lawsuit
The county began the conflict resolution process over disputes with the Summertown development in Flagler Beach on Jan. 28. Ironing out the issues through the tolling agreement would avoid a…
Lori Tolland to speak at upcoming Citizens for Ormond Beach meeting
The deputy mayor will speak at the library on Feb. 11, from 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Will Flagler County continue to its portion of the lifeguard program? Flagler Beach wants to know
Flagler County paid $106,000 to the program in the 2026 budget. Whether it will continue to do so in the future, will depend on the budget numbers.
Volusia School Board members voice opposition to SB 1620
School Board members cited lack of ‘safeguards’ for student, staff personal information. Bill co-sponsors Sen. Tom Leek and Sen. Don Gaetz say the bill isn’t specifically targeting Volusia.
Buddy Taylor Middle School student arrested for written threats to kill or do bodily harm
The incident was the second in two days that a Flagler County middle school student was arrested for making a shooting threat.
Unemployment changes backed in Florida Senate
Senate Bill 216 increases requirements on the ability to collect unemployment benefits. It continues to move in the Florida Senate.
Flagler Palm Coast boys weightlifters tie with state power Spruce Creek in Olympic lifts
The teams tied in Olympic competition, while Spruce Creek won in traditional competition in the first meet of the season.
City Commissioner asks for LED lighting, new signage at Ormond Beach Sports Complex
Commissioner Kristin Deaton asked for input on adding LED lights to fields 11 and 12 following a recent fight between teens at the sports complex.
Minimum wage exemption bill moving in Florida House
Subcommittee votes 11-5 to approve a HB 221, which would allow people to waive their rights to the minimum wage if they are in a work-study, internship or pre-apprenticeship program.
Vacant Halifax Plantation school site to be sold, future use needs Volusia’s approval
The school site, located on the north side of the intersection at Acoma Drive and Monaghan Drive, is under contract with a real estate development company.
Brush fire in Flagler County that prompted evacuations is 80% contained
The fire reached an estimated 170 acres in size.
Events calendar: Attend the 12th annual Granada Grand Festival of the Arts in Ormond Beach
What to do this week in Ormond Beach and Palm Coast.
