Santore praised Gambaro’s record of service to both his community and his country.
16th annual Meet the Mayors event brings Flagler leaders together
Residents heard directly from local leaders on issues ranging from E bikes and utilities to economic growth and public safety.
Threatened shorebirds nesting along Volusia beaches
Because shorebirds are protected under state and federal law, Volusia County has posted barriers and “Do Not Enter” signs around nesting areas.
Fourteen Flagler Palm Coast athletes recognized at college signing ceremony
The Bulldogs, who were recognized at FPC’s spring ceremony, included two pairs of teammates headed to the same school and three athletes following in their siblings’ footsteps.
Daytona State College graduates more than 4,000 students in 2026
Daytona State’s Class of 2026 included 4,026 graduates — one of the largest graduating classes in the college’s history.
Palm Coast celebrates Loop Road groundbreaking amid disagreement over future growth
Palm Coast leaders praised the transportation project’s long-term benefits while Mayor Mike Norris openly criticized development plans and environmental impacts tied to the corridor
Florida hits pause on sloth imports
The action stems from the deaths of more than 50 sloths that were to be part of the now bankrupt Sloth World in Orlando.
Volusia County Schools aids in transition for Pace Center girls
Following Pace’s closure, the district is making plans for students to meet with school principals throughout the summer, tour campuses and participate in one-on-one meetings with school counselors.
Events calendar: Palm Coast to host sixth annual Touch-a-Truck
What to do this week in Ormond Beach and Palm Coast.
Bunnell police recognizes outstanding service, crime reduction, and community impact during annual awards presentation
In 2025, 90% of Crimes Against Persons, 47% of Crimes Against Property, and 98% of Crimes Against Society were cleared by arrest. These results reflect hard work, follow-through, and professionalism.
First Baptist Church of Palm Coast brings community together for National Day of Prayer
From a churchwide prayer gathering to neighborhood prayer walks, First Baptist Church of Palm Coast welcomed residents to pray for the community, local leaders and those seeking connection and hope.
Seabreeze High School, Beachside Elementary principals appointed to district positions
Seabreeze’s Principal Tucker Harris will be the new director of secondary schools for VCS; Beachside Elementary Principal Dr. Leigh Prokop was appointed director of elementary schools.
Volusia County School Board halts teacher pay referendum effort
School Board members voted no on Tuesday, May 12, against moving forward with a referendum to add one mill of ad valorem taxes to fund teacher and staff pay for…
Ormond Beach residents are banding together to advocate for the reopening of River Bend Golf Course
Many of the proponents for reopening it as a municipal golf course reside in Bear Creek Village, a 55-and-up community that abuts the 172-acre golf course property.
One year after associate degree, Ormond Beach 15-year-old earns bachelor’s degree
Imronbek Kadirbek is a sophomore in high school, a business owner and volunteer at a local clinic.
Flagler Schools technology realignment would provide raises and a path forward for entry-level employees
The School Board will vote on the realignment which will create three levels of technology support specialists.
Palm Coast swale maintenance crew on track to clear backlog of cases, exceed maintenance goal
In 2024, there were over 1,000 old swale maintenance work orders. As of May 2026, there are only 341 remaining. The crews have also cleared more miles of swales in…
Councilman Miller: Palm Coast ‘still losing the battle’ on road funding
City officials say rising paving costs and years of underfunding are pushing Palm Coast’s roadway network further into decline.
Immigration enforcement costs climb to $460M for year
In the past year, hundreds of millions of dollars from the emergency fund has been spent on illegal immigration enforcement.
What 26.2 miles taught one longtime nurse about caring for patients
“A marathon will humble you. You cannot rush it. Nursing is the same way,” Dayandante said.
