What to do this week in Ormond Beach and Palm Coast.
Elections, ‘Domestic Terrorist’ bills sent to DeSantis
Bills allowing the state to designate groups as “domestic terrorist organizations” and to require Florida voters after the 2026 election to prove their citizenship at the ballot box.
Mainland overcomes 13-point deficit against Atlantic in Five Star Conference flag football tournament
The Buccaneers rallied to a 31-19 win after falling to Atlantic 20-0 the previous week. Mainland will meet New Smyrna Beach for third place in the tournament.
Florida CFO says Flagler wasted $59 million in taxpayer money
According to the Florida Agency for Fiscal Oversight, Flagler County could apply a 1.40 millage reduction to the upcoming budget ‘without disrupting any essential services.’
‘A vital resource’: New Daytona Beach free clinic opens
Flagler Free Clinic Executive Director Terri Boledo said there is a growing need for affordable health care services in the community.
Ormond Beach again rejects $2.3M settlement offer in Avalon Park dispute, despite federal lawsuit
The offer was similar to the one considered back in December, ‘but with additional onerous conditions,’ according to a staff report. Avalon Park is seeking compensation for $50M loss.
North Carolina fugitive wanted for stabbing a pregnant woman arrested in Flagler County
Florida Highway Patrol troopers arrested Marvina Marie Butler-Hardy on March 30 on southbound Interstate 95.
Crisis negotiators defuse armed standoff in Palm Coast, suspect taken into custody
SWAT and crisis team coordinate response to suicidal suspect in B-Section of Palm Coast
Palm Coast man arrested in series of cigarette thefts
Suspect accused of targeting multiple Palm Coast gas stations using the same grab-and-run method
SIDELINES: FPC’s Nya Williams named Miss Weightlifting as Florida’s top girls lifter
Also: Milestone for FPC lacrosse goalie. Matanzas lacrosse attacker commits to college team.
Gas station, retail planned for Sesame and Seminole Woods in Palm Coast
Meanwhile, the Flagler Beach location will move across the street to 205 Central Ave. for a bigger space to turn into a ‘community hub.’
Tomoka Elementary, OBMS win gold at Battle of the Books
The Mainland High School team also won third place in its division.
Down under: Despite Five Star loss, new delivery working for Flagler Palm Coast pitcher
Jordan Gonzalez has been improving with his low-angle pitches, but the Bulldogs couldn’t hold the lead against University in the first round of the conference tournament.
Halifax Humane Society offering male neuter surgeries for a nickel through June 30
Also: Novel Tea Book Shop to host literary experience at Daytona Beach Arts Festival, Dahlia Mexican Kitchen closes at Shoppes at One Daytona.
Ormond Beach inventor wins Volusia Innovation Challenge, takes home $10K prize
Steve Lofvers is the inventor of TarpBags — non-destructive, reusable, water-fillable ballast bags that secure emergency roof tarps without nails or any roof-penetrating fasteners.
Flagler Palm Coast Bulldogs ground Hawks in Five Star Conference flag football tournament
Tori Spann runs for a touchdown and throws for the extra point in FPC’s 7-6 victory to help vault the Bulldogs into the tournament semifinals.
Masks 4 Miracles event fills 42 comfort bags for childhood cancer patients
Live like Cameron’s Bags of Hope provide tailored comfort items to kids in the hospital, including bedding, crafts, toys, books and pajamas.
First United Methodist Church of Ormond Beach holds Easter egg hunt
A total of 88 families registered for the event, which was held at Beachside Elementary.
Ormond Beach educators lose dog, house in fire
The community has raised almost $40,000 for the Kester family. Jessica is a professor at DSC. Jason teaches fourth grade at Pine Trail Elementary.
DeSantis signs bill to name airport for Trump
Which dubs the West Palm Beach airport as “President Donald J. Trump International Airport.”
