Marrero, a veteran and a member of the city’s recent Charter Review Committee, is running for the District 4 seat.
Friends of the Ormond Beach Library award scholarships
The $1,000 scholarships went to two library employees who are pursuing higher education.
DeSantis visits Ormond Beach to announce I-95 and U.S. 1 interchange project
Project set to begin in May and finish in 2029 as part of statewide push to speed up major road improvements
Education bills sent to DeSantis
One bill (HB 453) allows for two years of marching band to satisfy physical education and performing arts requirements for a high school diploma.
Young at art: Flagler Palm Coast High School students present their work at student art show
There were 121 student-produced drawings, photographs and paintings in the show, organized by three FPC teachers.
Daytona Beach International Festival coming to Manatee Island Park May 15-16
Cultural Awareness Fund, an Ormond Beach-based nonprofit, expects to see 27 nations represented at this year’s festival.
Bethune-Cookman grad publishes book about finding your S.P.A.R.K.
Meet Dr. Michelle Brown, a businesswoman turned author with a passion to help others.
Tomoka Elementary, Spruce Creek High teachers are FUTURES Foundation’s First Year Teacher Award winners
Tomoka Elementary second grade teacher Emily Eaton won the Elementary First Year Teacher Award; Spruce Creek High School chemistry teacher John Renfro won the Secondary First Year Teacher Award.
Dynamic dozen: Matanzas holds college signing ceremony for 12 athletes
Three football players, three soccer players and two softball players are among the school’s seniors who have signed to play sports in college.
Five resign from Flagler Beach Fire Department, cite issues with leadership
The resignations include the city’s deputy fire chief, fire inspector, two lieutenant and one firefighter.
Former student armed with gun arrested at Mainland High School
The juvenile was intercepted by school staff before he could make it on campus, according to Volusia County Schools.
Jobless claims down in Florida
Meanwhile, Florida’s jobless rate has slowly increased to 4.6 percent from 3.7 percent last July.
Events calendar: 52nd annual Art in the Park to be held in Ormond Beach
What to do this week in Ormond Beach and Palm Coast.
Matanzas boys tennis team advances to state semifinals
The Pirates defeated Orlando Innovation in the Class 3A quarterfinals to remain undefeated on the season.
State considers end of 10-Day hunting license for non-Floridians
“By requiring the annual license for nonresidents to hunt in Florida, a subsequent increase in revenue for wildlife conservation is anticipated.” said the director of Hunting and Game Management Morgan…
Flagler County hosts Memorial Day service featuring retired Major General Wilfred Hessert
“Flagler County has a very strong community of veterans,” said Veterans Service Officer David Lydon.
Flagler School Board rejects offer to purchase property
Board members do not want to sell a portion of the 7.11-acre property at 1 Corporate Drive but are willing to look into selling the whole parcel or another property.
Flagler County commissioner, fire chief commend Fire Leadership Academy graduates for helping to save a life
Commissioner Andy Dance and Flagler County Fire Rescue Chief Michael Tucker both played a role in creating the academy 10 years ago.
Biz kids: Fourth annual Children’s Business Fair held in Daytona Beach
The event, held at the Riverfront Esplanade at 335 N. Beach St., showcased young entrepreneurs from across Volusia County.
Palm Coast High school student arrested after online school threat
Deputies say 14-year-old made threat in Snapchat group chat, now facing felony charge
