The elderly couple is in critical condition. Officer Austin Long, with the Ormond Beach Police Department, is expected to make a full recovery. The suspect, Michael Hightower, remains in custody.
Palm Coast woman arrested in theft of more than $6,500 in lottery tickets
The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office says surveillance video and Florida Lottery records linked the Circle K assistant manager to the stolen tickets and payouts.
Latitude Margaritaville home in Daytona Beach sells for almost $520K
Built in 2021, the house is a 2/2 and has a pool and 1,563 square feet.
House on Ormond’s North Beach Street sells for $2.75M
Built in 1987, the house is a 7/7.5 and has two fireplaces, a pool, an outdoor kitchen, a dock and 8,657 square feet.
Close at home: Matanzas rally falls short in loss to Menendez
The Pirates scored twice in the final 12 minutes but ran out of time in a 20-15 loss.
Seminole Woods development moves forward with county approval
Commissioners approved the land-use and zoning changes 4-1, with Andy Dance casting the lone dissenting vote.
Is a new art gallery headed to the Hammock?
The Flagler County Planning and Development Board unanimously approved a special exception for a proposed art gallery, studio and professional office at 5999 N. Ocean Shore Blvd.
Three arrested after FCSO deputies locate wanted man at Palm Coast residence
FCSO said two women denied the wanted man was inside the home before deputies later saw him leave the residence.
REvive Fitness in Ormond raises $4,600 for Tunnels to Towers
People recently took part in a fitness class honoring the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks.
Peabody Auditorium Foundation to present ‘Clifford the Big Red Dog: The Musical’
T Ormond Memorial Art Museum & Gardens as well as Early Learning Coalition will host activities during the World Wide Day of Play on Sept. 26.
Flagler Palm Coast defeats Matanzas by 1 stroke in boys golf match
Joseph Lombardo shoots 41 and hits winning putt for Bulldogs. Pirates’ Kam Bonner is low medalist with a par-36.
SMA Healthcare Foundation Annual Dinner Celebration & Auction raises $281,000
More than $29,000 of the evening’s proceeds benefited the Larry and Joan Kelly Scholarship Fund, which provides educational opportunities for students pursuing their academic goals.
First Coast Kava Kombucha bar opens in Ormond Beach
Owned by Juli and Gerhard Claassen, the founders of Big Dog Kombucha, the new bar in Ormond Beach marks a new chapter for their Merritt Island-based kombucha brewery.
One of Bunnell’s oldest buildings demolished, taking piece of city’s history with it
The former Bunnell Hotel, built around 1909, later became the Halcyon Hotel and Carriage Apartments before its demolition.
Baby sea turtle gets helping hand from Volusia County lifeguards
The rescue comes as Volusia County’s record-breaking sea turtle nesting season begins to produce more hatchlings along the coastline.
Flagler County Fire Rescue helps save two horses trapped in deep mud
Flagler County and Volusia County rescue teams used specialized equipment and training to safely free the animals.
Seabreeze swim team celebrates Senior Night during meet against Father Lopez
Seabreeze’s boys and girls each won. The Green Wave were swimming in their first meet of the season under new coach Leslie Jordan.
Realty Pros Assured to host free annual Community Appreciation Night at The Casements
The evening will feature trunk-or-treating, a trackless train, face painting, balloon animals, hot dogs, popcorn, cotton candy and snow cones.
Bethune-Cookman University football team, choir visit Palm Coast United Methodist Church
The church recently celebrated its 15th annual Football Sunday Worship.
FCSO Commander Nolie St. Fleur graduates from FBI National Academy
St. Fleur is the first Detention Services employee in FCSO history to attend the FBI National Academy.
