This year, the Port Orange Police Department served as the host agency.
Flagler Schools retiree spotlight: Scott Howell has been a teacher for 23 years — that’s his second career
Over 40 school district employees representing over 250 years of service are retiring at the end of the school year.
Ormond Beach Elks award $7,000 in scholarships to Seabreeze seniors
Of the total scholarships, the Lodge awarded a total of $4,000, as well as $3,000 on behalf of the Florida State Elks Association.
NOAA Forecasts ‘Below-Normal’ Hurricane Season
“We’re ready. We need to get the American public ready as well. And don’t let words like below average – don’t let all those words change the way you prepare,”…
History and traditions of Memorial Day
Memorial Day falls on May 25 this year. The celebration originates from Decoration Day, first observed in 1868.
Drought could dampen July 4 fireworks in Florida
Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson added that without significant rain to end drought conditions found in 90 percent of the state, alternatives to fireworks could be in order for the Fourth…
Need for speed: Pathways Elementary holds 21st annual derby
A total of 23 teams and 46 students competed in Pathways Elementary’s 21st annual ‘Most Spectacular Awe Inspiring Derby’ on Thursday, May 21.
Letter: Mullins lawsuit an assault on First Amendment rights
What are your neighbors talking about this week?
Ormond Beach to circle back to the FAA about possibility of reopening River Bend Golf Course
Though staff said the city was unlikely to get a concrete answer from the federal agency, they committed to sending a letter after Mayor Jason Leslie revisited the conversation on…
Daytona Beach International Festival celebrates culture, diversity
A total of 27 nations were represented at the recent two-day festival.
What we talk about when we talk about money: Krista Goodrich inspires PWFC
Professional Women of Flagler County held its annual Tea Party on May 20.
Palm Coast man accused of assaulting pregnant woman arrested in Daytona Beach
Victim told deputies she feared for her life during alleged hours-long attack that ended with multiple felony charges against suspect
Events calendar: Honor the fallen during Memorial Day ceremonies in Ormond, Palm Coast
What to do this week in Ormond Beach and Palm Coast.
‘This is going to be their future’: Flagler School Board member Lauren Ramirez talks A.I., vouchers and student success
Observer Now interview covers school choice, student achievement and the future of Flagler Schools
Tomoka Oaks HOA files appeal of golf course development approval by Ormond Beach
The appeal, filed on April 23, seeks to reverse the commission’s 3-2 vote that OK’d a development order to Triumph Oaks of Ormond Beach for the proposed 254-home Tomoka Reserve…
Two juveniles arrested after stolen fishing poles recovered in Palm Coast car burglary investigation
Detectives say a Snapchat video helped identify two juveniles accused of stealing more than $1,500 worth of fishing poles from an unlocked truck in Palm Coast.
Palm Coast-area drug dealer sentenced following Operation Summer Slammer investigation
Sheriff Rick Staly says the investigation exposed a local business owner who was secretly dealing narcotics in Flagler County.
Life Sentence Issued in Fatal Shooting of Off-Duty Edgewater Police Officer
State Attorney R.J. Larizza said the plea agreement spares the victim’s family from a lengthy trial while ensuring the defendant will never be released from prison.
Ormond Beach plans for $35M in capital projects for next fiscal year
Included in the Capital Improvement Program are $1.6 million in downtown improvements, $19.7 million in stormwater upgrades and $2.5 million for sports fields projects.
Letter: Quality candidates in short supply in Flagler County
Hopefully, the last few years was an anomaly and is not suggestive of a trend, Mary Zito writes.
