The offer allows Hammock Harbour to develop the site plan as-is. The county would also pay the developer $400,000 in settlement plus $150,000 in impact and building fee credits.
Coastal Family Church granted appeal to continue Sunday services as lawsuit proceeds
A Flagler County court judge had approved an injunction on Jan. 25 prohibiting the church from meeting for its Sunday services. By Jan. 30, a Florida appeals court had reversed…
SIDELINES: FPC girls, Seabreeze boys and girls set for soccer playoffs
Also: Palm Coast Open men’s singles final set for Feb. 8; LPGA Amateur Golf Association of Daytona Beach celebrates 20th anniversary.
Staying the course: Volusia County Council’s 2040 vision for ECHO is to maintain status quo
The Volusia County Council examined the 2040 strategic plan for the county’s ECHO program on Tuesday, Feb. 3, largely voting against implementing new recommendations.
‘School Board Member’s Bill of Rights’ legislation advances, filed after Volusia County Schools conflicts
HB 1073 and SB 1620 were created after School Board member Donna Brosemer voiced being ignored, or charged, for requesting documents from VCS, as well as budget and attorney representation…
2026 Volusia Innovation Challenge applications open
Applicants must be at least 18 years old and live, attend school or operate a business in Volusia County. The grand prize is $10,000 cash.
3 letters: On LGBTQ+ representation, candidate endorsement and 100 words a day
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FCSO presents Flagler Sheriff Rick Staly’s Great Kid Awards for December.
Belle Terre Elementary second grader Bodhi Rivers, First Baptist Christian Academy sixth grader Elizabeth Hardcastle and Matanzas High sophomore Ella Forbes were presented with the monthly awards.
Daytona Beach Area Association of Realtors celebrates renovation of Holly Hill office
The DBAAR has been serving the Daytona Beach area for 104 years, since 1922. ‘Realtors are a huge part of the community,’ CEO Mary Smith said. ‘They touch people’s lives…
Blue Jeans and Bling: Event raises nearly $11,000 for Flagler County Fair and Youth Show scholarship fund
About 155 people attended the fundraiser, which included dinner and dancing, a live auction, silent auction and games.
My View: Tort reform Is working and it matters for Volusia County
Duncan DeMarsh writes: ‘With the passage of House Bill 837, Florida took decisive action to rein in lawsuit abuse and restore balance to a civil justice system that had drifted…
State Attorney R.J. Larizza endorses Charles Gambaro for Congress
‘He is a proven executive that can lead in any environment and situation,‘ Larizza said in a statement.
Alan Burton, whose idea led to ReGrow the Loop, files to run for Zone 1 in Ormond Beach
Burton has lived in Ormond Beach since 1996, and is a past director of leisure services for the city.
Proposed constitutional amendments fail to gain ballot access
An amendment aimed at expanding Medicaid coverage failed to meet the requirements for placement on the 2026 ballot. Florida Decides Healthcare is turning its sights to 2028.
Ormond woman caught repeatedly stealing from Palm Coast, Daytona Beach supermarkets
This week in Cops Corner…
Two state weightlifting championships, with possible records along the way, are next on Nya Williams’ agenda
Williams, four other Flagler Palm Coast lifters and one Matanzas lifter qualified for the Class 3A girls state meet.
Four-time champs: Mainland beats tough Atlantic team for fourth straight Five Star Conference title
Five players scored in double figures for the Bucs in their 76-71 victory over the Sharks.
Fight involving multiple teens breaks out during youth football league game in Ormond sports park
This week in Cops Corner…
Former Flagler paramedic who assaulted unconscious patient sentenced to 10 years in prison
James Melady, a former Flagler County Fire Rescue paramedic, was convicted of sexual battery after assaulting an unconscious patient in the back of an ambulance.
Flagler Sheriff’s employees and 911 caller recognized for saving kidnap victim
‘I am honored to be able to recognize these outstanding men and women who serve and protect the citizens of Flagler County. They exemplify the best of the best.’ Said…
