The U.S. Department of Labor on Thursday estimated 5,294 initial unemployment applications were filed in Florida last week, up from a revised count of 5,205 the week ending Aug. 22.
First United Methodist Church of Ormond Beach to redevelop campus
The project is expected to take 15-18 months, but church services will still be held on Sunday mornings.
Events calendar: Attend the monthly Ormond First Saturday Art Walk, go kayaking at Gamble Rogers
What to do this week in Ormond Beach and Palm Coast.
My View: What elected officials say about Volusia County Schools affect us all, including children
‘When we make public statements about a billion-dollar school system, those statements matter,’ writes Krista Goodrich, District 2 Volusia County School Board member.
Letter: Low voter turnout should concern all of us
What are your neighbors talking about this week?
House Democrats call for Uthmeier impeachment
A recently leaked grand jury report found the money was “misappropriated” but didn’t find enough evidence to charge anyone with a crime.
Support staff to Flagler Schools: We need a raise
The union says the district’s support employees rank 52nd in the state in average salary. The district said the union’s proposal of a one-step advancement plus a 94 cents raise…
Seabreeze rallies to win to open season at 2-0 for the first time in 13 years
The Sandcrabs intercepted two passes and scored three touchdowns in the second half to defeat Tocoi Creek 21-14.
CANDIDATE LETTER: I am proud to be your voice in city government
Kristin Deaton is a candidate for Ormond Beach City Commission, Zone 3.
Flagler Palm Coast volleyball team improves to 5-1 with 3-0 sweep of Atlantic
Grace Taylor returns from a year off to become a team leader as a hitter and a setter.
For the love of music: Acoustic jam in The Hammock brings musicians together
Monthly Palm Coast Acoustic Jam Session takes place every fourth Friday of the month at the Hammock Community Center.
City of Ormond Beach launches OB Connect app
OB Connect is designed to give residents a convenient way to report nonemergency concerns and stay connected with the community, a press release announced Tuesday.
Bunnell PZA approves Project Butterfly landfill 3-1 after packed-house opposition
Residents and county leaders urged the board to reject or delay the proposed landfill before the project received a 3-1 vote.
Ormond Beach acoustic duo release second album
Gilo & Royal Blue’s second album, titled ‘Music for Cat People,’ features 16 reimagined tracks.
SIDELINES: Smith, Heiser lead FPC bowlers; FBCA wins fifth straight volleyball match
The Bulldogs lost to a very strong University High bowling team at Palm Coast Lanes
Rose Villa closes in Ormond Beach amid employee claims of withheld wages
Employees are reporting going three weeks without pay and working in unsafe conditions. Property owner Bill Jones, who doesn’t control the restaurant’s operation, says a building refresh is on the…
Absconded sexual predator arrested while trying to re-register
FCSO continues searching for two sex offenders as Operation Offenders: Endgame reaches 43 arrests.
He didn’t hit anyone, just a stop sign
This week in Cops Corner…
Belle Terre Elementary fifth graders lead Pledge of Allegiance at Daytona NASCAR race
Also: Bunnell Elementary third graders share their appreciation after visiting Flagler County Emergency Operations Center
Volusia County Schools invites reading challenge participants to a Daytona Tortugas game
Students who completed the Superintendent’s Summer Home Run Reading Challenge were invited to attend a free Daytona Tortugas baseball game on Monday, Aug. 31.
