Community is invited to free Community Family History Fair on Aug. 1 in DeLand to learn how to do family research using the free FamilySearch.org.
DNA Testing Confirms Identity of Palm Coast Woman Missing Since 2003
Human remains recovered from the Intracoastal Waterway in February were identified as Mary Lou Combs through DNA testing, bringing answers to her family after 23 years.
Tuition freeze approved for 16th consecutive year at Daytona State College
The tuition freeze applies to all Daytona State bachelor’s degree, associate degree, career and technical certificate programs, as well as adult education.
Events calendar: Get ready to celebrate America’s 250th with Halifax Repertory Theatre’s ‘1776’
What to do this week in Ormond Beach and Palm Coast.
Halifax Repertory Theatre brings 1776 musical to life in Daytona Beach
The Halifax Repertory Theatre’s production of the Tony Award winning musical ‘1776’ opens this Friday, June 27, at the News Journal Center in Daytona Beach.
Flagler Schools to hire certified teachers for VPK classrooms in Title I schools
Ultimately, the district would like to have a certified teacher in all VPK classrooms, Superintendent LaShakia Moore said. Currently, facilitators lead VPK classrooms.
Children’s health care provider challenges state over Medicaid rate change
“If the children I care for every day lose access to pediatric care, it would be absolutely devastating,” said Dr. Rasciel Socarras.
Flagler Tiger Bay Club announces panelists for 2026 candidate forum Thursday night
The candidate interview process will include opening statements, three rounds of panel questions, opportunities for rebuttal, and closing remarks.
Flagler Schools honors Volunteers of the Year Nicole Elliott and Kevin Blair
Elliott and Blair both volunteer at Belle Terre Elementary School.
Flagler Auditorium Governing Board to contribute $30,000 annually toward new director’s salary
The auditorium director is a Flagler Schools position but the job entails overseeing the professional aspect of the facility as well as the district’s arts education.
Flagler County School Board honors FPC’s eight state champs
The school boasted state champions in track and field and weightlifting during the 2025-26 school year.
Flagler Palm Coast’s Jackson Fedun wins national weightlifting championship. Nya Williams takes a runner-up spot.
Fedun won the men’s youth U17 title in his weight class. Williams placed second in the women’s junior division, a year after sweeping her weight class in the youth division.
Volusia County Schools budget deficit reduced to $6.3M
The deficit is a result of enrollment-related funding pressures and other revenue constraints, said Volusia County Schools Chief Financial Officer Deidra Whittenberger.
My View: This Summer, food banks are keeping an eye on the horizon
‘This summer, food banks have significantly less food available to distribute than in years past.’ writes Derrick Chubbs, president and CEO of Second Harvest Food Bank.
Operation Innocence Shield rescues 3 human trafficking victims in Flagler County
A four-day undercover operation targeting human trafficking and online sex exploitation rescued three victims and resulted in 10 arrests, with investigators continuing to pursue additional suspects and potential trafficking cases.
Hit House Academy opens in Bunnell with two indoor batting cages for baseball and softball
The two-story facility has a pitching machine in each batting-cage lane and a loft area for viewing with seating and TVs.
A Giannis Antetokounmpo is the Miami Heat’s Last Hope at Avoiding the Unthinkable
Taking years to gradually construct a contender is not their style.
Highway Headaches and Late-Night Mistakes
This week in Cops Corner…
Proposed Seminole Woods development could add homes, shops and grocery store
The 119-acre proposal would bring up to 502 homes, a grocery store and commercial development to southern Palm Coast, while generating an estimated 4,800 daily vehicle trips.
’30 is the new 35′: Ormond MainStreet works to raise awareness of downtown speed limit reduction
As part of the traffic calming roadwork completed by FDOT last year, the speed limit on Granada from U.S. 1 to A1A was reduced from 35 mph to 30 mph.
