Palm Coast residents Scott Stafford and Craig A. Markiewicz, along with Ormond Beach resident Marc Gilmet were among the local artists to receive an award.
Flagler County Commissioner Andy Dance recognized by CareerSource Brevard Flagler Volusia for leadership and advocacy
Dance helped facilitate the upcoming expansion of CareerSource’s Talent Hub model in Flagler County, including approval of a Memorandum of Understanding with Flagler Technical College.
Florida drought leads to surge in wildfires, peak season still ahead
“Drought conditions in Florida have helped spur 1,500 wildfires in the first three months of the year,” Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson said.
Volusia County: Rabbits or baby chicks are not just Easter gifts
County ‘encourages thoughtful decisions if considering rabbits or chicks as pets for Easter.’
My view, Roland Clee: CFO Ingoglia is wrong about Flagler County spending
‘The CFO is too experienced and too intelligent to misunderstand these realities, which shows that what is being presented is not incomplete by accident, but selectively framed.’
Events calendar: Tomoka United Methodist, Calvary Christian to host easter egg hunts
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.
