What to do this week in Ormond Beach and Palm Coast.
Letter: We were towed in Ormond’s downtown
What are your neighbors talking about this week?
What’s going on at The Falls? Seniors go before the Ormond Beach City Commission
Lot rent increases, a political campaign and seniors who feel they need to defend their community.
Flagler Schools lost 1,926 students to Family Empowerment Scholarships this year, according to state calculation
With more students leaving the district, Flagler Schools will lose about $400,000 in state funding.
1,926 families chose vouchers over Flagler Schools this year, according to state calculation
With more families accepting Family Empowerment Scholarships, Flagler Schools will lose about $400,000 in state funding.
Second lawsuit filed against new congressional map
Three more groups – Common Cause, an ethics watchdog, the League of Women Voters of Florida, and the League of United Latin American Citizens, a Hispanic voting rights group –…
Flagler Schools stay ahead of the curve in AI education
‘It’s important that our students get those AI literacy skills to be ready for the future.’
Ormond Beach remains undecided on ‘toilet to tap’ ban, experts weigh in
As ‘toilet to tap’ debate continues, Ormond Beach officials hear from experts during workshop on Tuesday, May 5.
New collegiate baseball league to come to Palm Coast, use Indian Trails baseball field
Despite supporting the new league joining the ranks in Palm Coast, the City Council has tabled an agreement with the league until several concerns are ironed out.
Will Furry’s candidate petitions certified for Flagler County School Board
Furry is running for reelection for the District 2 seat.
Breaking down the changes in Florida’s new congressional districts
While Districts 1-7 are unchanged, many of the others are significantly altered, some in ways that will leave incumbents and potential candidates scrambling.
Brian Earl Foster Invitational returns with rodeo action and tribute to local legacy
Top riders compete at Flagler County Fairgrounds as annual event honors a local rodeo enthusiast and brings the community together
Ormond Beach’s Saddle Up for St. Jude fundraiser raises over $126K
This year, 345 riders took part in the poker run, which benefits St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Volusia’s Marine Science Center gets new ultrasound system
The new equipment was made possible thanks to support of the Friends of the Marine Science Center.
My View, Amy Carotenuto: Humans are not the only mothers devoted to their young
Elephants, orangutans, killer whales, octopus and even crocodiles are among the most devoted nurturing mamas.
Love takes a galactic turn at Flagler Clerk’s Star Wars–themed wedding event
Three couples say “I do,” one renews vows during first-ever May the 4th celebration
SIDELINES: Ormond Beach Soccer Club 2013 team qualifies for NPL nationals
Also: Breakout flag football season for FPC; softball playoff roundup; Jordan Mills commits for football, wrestling.
Volusia County Council OKs $20.1 million Volusia Forever purchase in Osteen
The purchase will conserve 1,299 acres in the southern part of the county.
Clyde Morris Blvd. closures in Ormond Beach due to sanitary manhole replacement
The street will see lane closures through May 18 in the section between Granada Boulevard and just south of South Forty Trail.
Hosts of Palm Coast present Pacesetter Awards to Rev. Kevin M. James Sr. and Jeannette Wheeler
James, the senior pastor of Palm Coast United Methodist Church, and Wheeler, a longtime community advocate, were honored for their many years of service.
