Observer

Incumbent Rick Belhumeur lost with just 21% of the vote.

‘They’re using every loophole they can find to get this property annexed,’ Commissioner Kim Carney said.

In a 5-2 vote on Tuesday, March 3, the council agreed to award $571,926 of its Community Cultural Grant program dollars, reversing a decision made last fall.

Also: Seabreeze, Flagler Palm Coast, Father Lopez track standouts. Former FPC wrestlers qualify for NCAA Women’s Wrestling Championships.

K9 Uno tracks and captures repeat offender following brief pursuit, bringing standoff to a swift end.

The city has scheduled two public hearings — 6 p.m. Friday, March 13, and 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 24 — to discuss a new application for the proposed Tomoka Reserve…

The 185,500-square-foot store is expected to generate around 1,100 pm peak hour traffic trips. The project is still under review by city staff.

The reigning state champion Bulldogs are reminiscent of the team that placed second two years ago, coach David Bossardet said.

This week on Cops Corner…

Petito will serve as county administrator until either an interim is appointed or July 14, whichever comes first.

Applications must be submitted by March 13 and are available through CF/UWVFC’s online grant database system.

Fifth grader Espn Haines breaks school record, finishing race with a time of 5:54.

‘As 2026 gets underway, hunger in Central Florida is in a worse state than it was a year ago,’ writes Derrick Chubbs, president and CEO of Second Harvest Food Bank…

New fund creates permanent financing for Dolly Parton Imagination Library, working toward the goal of ensuring every Flagler County child reads at grade level by third grade.

The story of Purim in the book of Esther tells of the Jews’ triumph over the evil Haman in ancient Persia.

Kevin McLean and JoJo Foalima won region championships.

The wind ensemble and concert band received straight Superiors. The symphonic band received an overall Excellent rating on a demanding program.

The Sandcrabs swept the Pirates on their new on-campus sand courts.

The Lions will offer free screenings again from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on March 14 at the fourth annual Family Health and Business Expo.

Students dressed up and presented projects on historic figures at the school’s Night at the Museum exhibit.