Wary of data centers outside of city limits, the Ormond Beach Planning Board recommended changes to utility thresholds in industrial properties.
Volusia County Firefighters honor fallen heroes with 9/11 stair climb
Firefighters, employees, and supporters participated in a 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb at Volusia County Fire Rescue’s Training Drill Tower, climbing the equivalent of 110 stories.
Michael DeAugustino: Teaching was never just a job for my parents
‘They didn’t just build successful students and athletes; they helped build the people around them.’
Honor climb: Ormond Beach Fire commemorate 25th anniversary of 9/11 attacks
On Friday, Sept. 11, local firefighters climbed 110 flights at Marina Grande on the Halifax condominiums in honor of the victims of 9/11.
Shape of Water restaurant proposal falls short over parking concerns
The Flagler County Planning and Development Board voted 5-0 to deny the special exception, but the denial does not prevent owner Brent Bruns from returning with a revised proposal.
Daytona Beach cancer survivor finds way to help others through rediscovery of taste
A book helped Phillip Sceiczina rediscover food after cancer treatment. Sceiczina passed the book along to help other patients, and his own journey was later recognized during NASCAR’s Coke Zero…
Ormond Beach to buy Osceola Elementary site for $2.5M
On Sept. 8, the Volusia County School Board unanimously gave approval for the school district to negotiate terms with Ormond Beach for the sale of the 11.6-acre school site.
$17 million Town Center purchase reshapes Palm Coast budget
The $17 million land deal has forced the city to weigh how much to borrow, how deeply to dip into reserves and how to fund other priorities.
Chief Deputy Barile resigns; FCSO says position will remain vacant
Barile said he is ready to start a new chapter after nearly 20 years with the Sheriff’s Office.
A path forward for River Bend Golf Course? Ormond residents continue to seek action
Before reopening the golf course, the city needs to update its Airport Master Plan. This will be included in the 2027-2028 fiscal year budget.
Registered sex offender sentenced to 30 years in prison in kidnapping of 11-year-old boy
The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office said Darnell Hairston was convicted on kidnapping, child abuse and other charges stemming from the 2025 kidnapping of an 11-year-old boy.
Events calendar: Commemorate the 25th anniversary of 9/11 with memorial events
What to do this week in Ormond Beach and Palm Coast.
‘I had to get into the city’: Retired New York Police officer recalls events of 9/11 as nation honors 25th anniversary
Marc Pedevillano, now an officer with the Ormond Beach Police Department, wants people to remember the sacrifices made that day.
Realtors back property tax cut measure
“Affordability is on the forefront for every Floridian, and they need meaningful relief,” said Chuck Bonfiglio Jr., president of Florida Realtors.
Three juveniles arrested in Ormond Beach shooting
The three juveniles fired multiple rounds from a semi-automatic handgun into an Ormond Beach residence in Woodmere Circle, according to police.
Volusia County Council of PTAs hosts Back-to-School breakfast
The Pine Trail Elementary PTA was recognized at the event for increasing their membership.
Purr-fect harmony: Ormond Beach acoustic duo Gilo & Royal Blue release their second album
Giles Howe and Scott Niebauer reinvent 16 tracks on their latest album, ‘Music for Cat People.’
What to do with Flagler Schools properties?
The School Board could sell or lease some vacant properties that are unsuitable for a new school. It could also add revenue to existing school sites.
Volusia County Schools employee files complaint against School Board member
To investigate the complaint, the School Board will use outside counsel.
Volusia County Schools, VUE agree on veteran teacher salary increases
Teachers with at least 10 years of experience in a Florida public school will be eligible for an increase beginning at $1,800, once the agreement is ratified.
