Volusia United Educators states that a referendum, with a term of four years, would generate about $70 million for teacher and support staff salaries.
A house in Ocean Hammock tops sales list in Flagler County
The house has 2,903 square feet of living space.
City of Flagler Beach, Flagler Beach Fire Department accept $20K donation for AEDs
The donation was made in memory of Mark Hietpas, A Flagler Beach resident who died in 2024 after getting caught in a rip current while swimming in the British Virgin…
First-time jobless claims in Florida grow
The U.S. Department of Labor on estimated 6,146 initial unemployment applications were filed last week in Florida, up from 5,584 the week ending April 4 and 5,110 the week ending…
Christians Merging Together Ministry to hold second-annual Women of God conference
The conference will be held at Deltona High School on Saturday, June 20.
Palm Coast housing fair connects residents with resources
The 10th annual fair welcomed nearly 200 attendees who participated in one-on-one conversations, workshops and presentations.
Letter: District should sell property not suitable for a school and build a pool
What are your neighbors talking about this week?
New York Woman Arrested in Flagler County Credit Card Fraud Investigation
Investigation began after a Palm Coast resident reported unauthorized charges on her credit card statement.
‘Smooth as butter’: Matanzas’ Daniel Patsula qualifies for state tennis championships
Patsula won the No. 1 singles championship at the district tournament. The Pirates placed second as a team to advance to regionals.
Volusia County Schools is considering relocating alternative program from Ormond to Holly Hill
The district moved Riverview Learning Center to the former Osceola campus in 2024. With annuals costs of $3 million to keep the program in the building, VCS looks to house…
Cambridge International Education names Flagler Schools U.S. District of the Year, Small District Division
Matanzas High School has participated in the Cambridge AICE program since the 2018-19 school year.
Volusia County Public Library launches decodable reading kits to boost early literacy
The kits will debut the week of April 20 during Ready to Learn Pre-K Storytime at the Ormond Beach, Daytona Beach, Deltona, DeLand, Port Orange and New Smyrna Beach regional…
Shift in focus: Baliker Gallery to expand event opportunities to allow for nature-focused creative expression
Artist Paul Baliker looks to increasing events at his gallery — and creating art to promote environmentalism.
Florida bar exam results released
Florida State University had the highest percentage of students passing the test, with six out of seven succeeding.
Events calendar: Ormond Beach to host 15th annual Celtic Festival
What to do this week in Ormond Beach and Palm Coast.
Volusia County Women Who Care awards over $37K to Halifax Urban Ministries
‘Moments like this remind us why we do what we do,’ said Teresa Smith, founder and president of Volusia County Women Who Care.
Flagler School Board to decide whether to consider purchase offer for part of 1 Corporate Drive property
The board will also be receiving an MOU from Palm Coast for a partnership on building a new pool that the YMCA would operate, Superintendent LaShakia Moore said.
Technical payroll error caused ‘undue burden’ on Volusia County Schools employees
FOCUS representatives said the incident was not taken lightly and preventative measures have been put in place as district gears up for 100% implementation.
SIDELINES: Botha twins wins sculling state title
Also: College commitments, Slaughter wins academic honor, Mills 8th at USA Wrestling World Team Trials
Reigning Sandcrabs: Ryan Burley and Irma Quijada are crowned Mr. and Miss Seabreeze
This year’s competition featured 24 students competing to claim the title of Mr. and Miss Seabreeze 2026-2027, the most contestants in recent history.
