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.
Andy Romano Beachfront Park: City staff estimates new seawall, ramp to be complete in early August
There are three projects in various stages at the park. Two of them are related to the significant hurricane damage sustained in 2024.
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SIDELINES: Father Lopez’s Lancing gets up when the chips are down; Matanzas’ Dormevil signs; baseball teams send condolences to Spruce Creek
Father Lopez junior Lauren Lancing clipped a hurdle and was disqualified in her best event at state, but she finished the race, then competed in three more events.
FCSO expands community policing efforts with sensory support kits
Two hundred fifty sensory support kits were purchased using drug-seized assets at no cost to taxpayers, according to the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office.
Letter: Through VPK programs children’s communication skills accelerate rapidly
What are your neighbors talking about this week?
