The first baby born in Halifax Health was a baby girl named Bethany Grace. The first baby at AdventHealth Daytona Beach was a baby girl named Everly.
Flagler Sheriff’s Office detention deputy arrested on domestic battery charge by Daytona Beach police
Detention Deputy First Class Sara Radford was arrested overnight on Jan. 1 in Daytona Beach after a drunken argument between Radford and the victim broke out.
Standing O: Teresa Phillips inspires through teaching technology, community spirit
Phillips is an instructional technology specialist who helps teach digital literacy to students and teachers alike. ‘I like teaching or showing, whether it be the teachers or the students, how…
Tiara Glenn works to foster safe environment for kids who rely on the South Ormond Neighborhood Center
Tiara Glenn’s community involvement began with the Ormond Beach Police Athletic League Youth Directors Council.
Jim Canfield, first mayor of Palm Coast, dies at 96
‘He was an experienced administrator who understood that people working together benefited all.’
A Year in Review: Palm Coast’s photos of the year
Palm Coast and Flagler County’s 2025, in photos.
A Year in Review: The best Cops Corner of 2025
Small-town crime can be interesting — here are the highlights of Cops Corner in 2025.
Events calendar: Recycle your Christmas tree in Palm Coast, attend a family art night in Ormond
What to do this week in Ormond Beach and Palm Coast.
Skyler Michael helps build community through his Golden Hour Run Club
After moving back to the area in 2024, Michael co-founded a run club to foster a sense of community, while engaging in a healthy habit.
A Year in Review: The Best Cops Corners of 2025
Crime in a small town can get interesting. Here are the most noteworthy Cops Corner entries of the year.
100 words (give or take) every day (or so)
Or, How I learned to stop worrying and start writing about community, life, publishing and family
A Year in Review: Ormond Beach’s photos of the year
Ormond Beach’s 2025, in photos.
Hinson Middle School’s Caitlin Spencer says becoming a teacher was never a choice — it’s who she is
Meet Hinson Middle School’s Teacher of the Year, Caitlin Spencer.
Volusia County seeks summer camp providers for 2026 scholarship program
Participating providers must operate a camp from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday for a minimum of six weeks between June 1 and Aug. 7.
2025 Sports photos of the Year
Here are some of the best photos that appeared in the observer this year.
Seabreeze High School’s Chris Palau says teaching is deeply fulfilling
Meet Seabreeze High School’s Teacher of the Year, Chris Palau.
Daytona Solisti’s 2026 concert season opens Jan. 11 with Mozart and Schubert works
The concert will feature pianist Michael Rickman with violinist Susan Pitard Acree, violist Zoriy Zinger and cellist Joseph Corporon.
Best in sports: State championships for Flagler Palm Coast, Seabreeze are top sports stories of 2025
FPC won its first girls state team wrestling championship. Seabreeze won the state boys bowling championship for the second straight year.
Latitude Margaritaville home sells for $425K
Built in 2019, the house is a 3/2 and has 1,862 square feet.
Seabreeze soccer alums return for scrimmage against current players
Three state championship teams were represented, and fathers joined sons on the pitch.
