Duncan DeMarsh writes: ‘With the passage of House Bill 837, Florida took decisive action to rein in lawsuit abuse and restore balance to a civil justice system that had drifted…
State Attorney R.J. Larizza endorses Charles Gambaro for Congress
βHe is a proven executive that can lead in any environment and situation,β Larizza said in a statement.
Alan Burton, whose idea led to ReGrow the Loop, files to run for Zone 1 in Ormond Beach
Burton has lived in Ormond Beach since 1996, and is a past director of leisure services for the city.
Proposed constitutional amendments fail to gain ballot access
An amendment aimed at expanding Medicaid coverage failed to meet the requirements for placement on the 2026 ballot. Florida Decides Healthcare is turning its sights to 2028.
Ormond woman caught repeatedly stealing from Palm Coast, Daytona Beach supermarkets
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Two state weightlifting championships, with possible records along the way, are next on Nya Williams’ agenda
Williams, four other Flagler Palm Coast lifters and one Matanzas lifter qualified for the Class 3A girls state meet.
Four-time champs: Mainland beats tough Atlantic team for fourth straight Five Star Conference title
Five players scored in double figures for the Bucs in their 76-71 victory over the Sharks.
Fight involving multiple teens breaks out during youth football league game in Ormond sports park
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Former Flagler paramedic who assaulted unconscious patient sentenced to 10 years in prison
James Melady, a former Flagler County Fire Rescue paramedic, was convicted of sexual battery after assaulting an unconscious patient in the back of an ambulance.
Flagler Sheriff’s employees and 911 caller recognized for saving kidnap victim
‘I am honored to be able to recognize these outstanding men and women who serve and protect the citizens of Flagler County. They exemplify the best of the best.’ Said…
Mosaic home in Daytona Beach sells for $725K
Built in 2022, the house is a 4/3 and has a pool, a spa and 2,526 square feet.
Sporty forty: Flagler Palm Coast wrestlers excel at 40th Flagler Rotary Invitational
Trey Twilley won the 132-pound championship and was named the tournament’s Most Outstanding Wrestler.
John Anderson Drive home in Ormond-by-the-Sea sells for over $1.7M
Built in 2003, the house is a 3/2.5 and has two fireplaces, a pool, an outdoor kitchen, a boat docks, a boat lift and 3,593 square feet.
Holland Financial CEO donates over 800 copies of new book to the Volusia Sheriff’s Office
The recent “Thank the Blue” donation event at the VSO Training Center was held in appreciation for local law enforcement.
Buddy Taylor Middle School students step into their future at Career Expo
Matanzas and Flagler Palm Coast students discussed their programs of study and local businesses, governments and nonprofits showcased a variety of career paths.
Community readers: Ormond Beach officials read to kindergarteners during Celebrate Literacy Week
Celebrate Literacy Week was held from Jan. 26-30 statewide.
Palm Coast-Flagler Regional Chamber of Commerce presents 2026 awards at its annual meeting
Award winners were: David Ayers, Donna McGevna, Lauren Johnston, Advent Health β Denyse Bales-Chubb and Quantum Electrical Contractors β Joe Wright.
Four theft suspects in unrelated cases arrested between Jan. 27-29
Three suspects were arrested by the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office and the fourth by the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office.
Daytona Beach man arrested for firing gun inside Bunnell bar to pop a balloon
Richard William Graham, 73, was arrested during a traffic stop on Jan. 23, 20 days after the incident occurred. He is a known affiliate of the Outlaws motorcycle gang, a…
Florida weekly jobless claims dip
An estimate 5,540 unemployment claims were filed last week, down from 6,546 the previous week.
