Long, a member of the Flagler County Planning and Development Advisory Board, will run against incumbent Christy Chong in 2026.
New president welcomes Bethune-Cookman University students to campus for 2025 fall semester
Classes started Aug. 18, marking Dr. Albert Mosley’s first full term as the university’s eighth president.
Hot Potato Bowl: Matanzas pulls within a touchdown late, but falls again to Flagler Palm Coast
La’Darius Simmons’ 55-yard touchdown pass to Logan Jacobelli put an end to one of the closest games in Potato Bowl history.
Private sector donations and partnerships enhance emergency preparedness in Volusia County
The Volusia Community Organizations Active in Disasters received a donation from employees of Teledyne Marine to support shelter comfort initiatives.
Ormond Beach man training to be a Flagler County firefighter dies after completing physical test
Fendrick Gabaud, 40, complained of shortness of breath and feeling unwell after completing the pre-employment physical agility test.
'More than a fundraiser': United Way spotlights food insecurity at 22nd annual Power of the Purse
Provision Packs founder Carrie Torres was the keynote speaker. At the event, she also announced the launch of a new umbrella organization: Feeding Soles, which will provide shoes to kids…
Flagler Bike Shop under new ownership of long-time manager
Former owners Tom and Kelli Nugent are stepping back from the store to spend more time with their young children. Manager Mark Vickers has taken over the ownership.
Matanzas ends cross country preseason with Pirate Relays
The event included five two-person and three-person 5K relay races.
Florida appeals 'Alligator Alcatraz' environmental ruling
A federal Judge issued a preliminary ruling on Aug. 21 preventing additional construction and bringing additional detainees to the facility.
From farm to classroom: Ormond Beach Chamber leadership class, FUTURES Foundation donate over $17K to OBMS
The donation will benefit the school’s new agriculture program.
Pink Army 5K scheduled for Oct. 5 at AdventHealth Palm Coast
The annual event presented by the city of Palm Coast and AdventHealth raises money for breast cancer awareness, education and screening.
Ormond's Prince of Peace celebrates groundbreaking of new garden honoring the Virgin Mary
The groundbreaking ceremony, held on Aug. 6, came after about two years of planning for the garden, which will also have 14 Stations of the Cross.
Palm Coast suspect in arrest warrant scam arrested, Flagler Sheriff says
The man, Tory Harvey, 24, was arrested after an undercover investigation where a scammer told a victim to place money in a mailbox to avoid arrest.
A house in Morningside Subdivision is Flagler's top sale at over $1.1M
The house has 4,259 square feet of living space.
Ormond Beach Regional Library to celebrate annual How-To Festival
The festival will be held on Sep. 13.
Palm Coast man sentenced to 14 years in state prison in child sex offense case
David Chenowith, 33, was originally facing 32 child sex offense charges, according to his original arrest records. He will serve his time in state prison.
Fake Gambaro, Fine websites redirect to Furry's congressional campaign site
The campaign manager for Flagler School Board Chair Will Furry said the campaign does not own or control those websites; Palm Coast City Councilman Charles Gambaro called the tactic ‘sleazy…
Horses on the beach in Ormond? Yay or neigh — Volusia County Council to decide
County staff will bring the council back options for a six-month trial period to be located at either Al Weeks North Shore Park in Ormond-by-the-Sea or Neptune Avenue in Ormond…
Marco Polo Park: History of a forgotten theme park in Bunnell
Marco Polo Park occupied 5,000 acres in Bunnell near the Flagler and Volusia County border. The park featured various Asian themes based on the 13th century exotic travels of Marco…
Wild hogs haunt the grounds at Craig-Flagler Palms cemetery, upturning dirt across multiple graves
Funeral Home Director Sal Passalaqua Jr. said Craig Flagler Palms Funeral Home is ‘committed to maintaining our grounds’ and has already taken steps to begin trapping the hogs.