What are your neighbors talking about this week?
Closures scheduled for southern entrance to Parkview Drive from Belle Terre Parkway to Plainview Drive
Due to stormwater improvement work, the closures will be in effect 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m. on June 30-July 3.
Making waves: Palm Coast Aquatics Center joins in on World's Largest Swimming Lesson
The 30-minute swimming lesson was held globally and locally on June 26.
City Repertory Theatre's production of 'The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee' begins July 11
The Tony and Drama Desk award-winner has been charming audiences since its Broadway debut in 2005.
United Way's VITA program results in over $50 million in tax refunds for the community
Since the 2005, over 44,000 tax returns have been prepared resulting in over $50 million in refunds.
Environmental groups file lawsuit seeking to halt construction of Everglades detention center
The lawsuit alleges that construction of the center, dubbed ‘Alligator Alacatraz,’ violates laws that require evaluating potential environmental impacts before such a project can move forward.
Amethyst Wellness celebrates 10 years in business
The Palm Coast medspa is hosting a celebration event on July 18.
Volusia County Schools sees continued growth in 2025 state spring assessment results
The 2024-25 school year was the third year that the FAST progress monitoring system has been implemented.
Ormond-by-the-Sea couple celebrates 75th anniversary
Happy anniversary, Bud and Carolyn Gerard!
Palm Coast resident's memoir addresses his cotton farming family struggles in post-WWII Deep South
Ed Llewellyn’s memoir, ‘The Sound of the Whippoorwill,’ was published by Palmetto Publishing on May 20.
'Controlled spend down': Volusia County Schools to use $8 million in reserves to complete next year's budget
This is almost 70% less than the operating deficit the district reported for the 2024-2025 fiscal year, where VCS had to spend down $25.15 million.
Matanzas football players honor fallen service member with a red, white and blue workout
For the fifth straight year, the Pirates ended their first phase of summer conditioning with a CrossFit Hero Workout of the Day.
Matanzas football players honor fallen service member with red, white and blue workout
For the fifth straight year, the Pirates ended their first phase of summer conditioning with a CrossFit Hero Workout of the Day.
Ormond MainStreet to host 8th annual Ormond Beach Christmas in July event
Over 40 of the city’s restaurants and shops will have special offers and several stops will include kids’ activities and crafts.
Flagler County students show improvement on Florida assessment tests
Overall English and math scores in the district rose 3% from a year ago.
New assistant principal appointed to Mainland High School
Damon Barrs, who was the school’s administrative dean, has worked for Volusia County Schools since 2004.
Florida among states working to form new university accrediting body
The Commission for Public Higher Education, which will need federal approval, would be an alternative to SACS, a longtime accrediting agency that has clashed with Florida education leaders in recent…
I do crew: Tomoka Christian Church marries eight couples at 10th annual free wedding event
On Friday, June 20, eight local couples said ‘I do’ at Tomoka Christian Church, joining over 150 other couples that have been married by the church over the past decade…
Events calendar: Build vertical oyster gardens in Ormond Beach, celebrate Pride in Bunnell
What to do this week in Ormond Beach and Palm Coast.
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