Also: Matanzas National Honor Society inducts 58 new members.
School Board member’s Bill of Rights passes in the House and Senate
The legislation, inspired by School Board member Donna Brosemer’s public record woes with Volusia County Schools, awaits the governor’s pen.
History and traditions of St. Patrick’s Day in Florida
Did you know blue was the color originally associated with St. Patrick’s Day? Read about this and other historical facts about this celebration of Irish culture.
Woman in wheelchair killed while crossing Granada Boulevard
The 42-year-old was not in a marked crosswalk, Florida Highway Patrol reports.
Flagler Palm Coast athletes meet the challenge in North vs. South Challenge track and field meet
Javelin thrower La’Darius Simmons and track standouts Justin Haymon, Arianna Slaughter and Karina Marcelus were among the Bulldogs who had breakthrough performances.
Wish granted: Palm Coast’s Joey Pagan receives new adaptive bicycle from Make-A-Wish
Realty Executives Oceanside, which helped make the wish a reality, presented the bike to the Pagan family at a community celebration.
Prince of Peace celebrates dedication of Mary’s Peace Garden, 60th anniversary
Mary’s Peace Garden spans 6,000 square feet and features a 6-foot marble statue of Virgin Mary atop a 5-foot base.
Woman arrested for DUI found topless in the driver’s seat
This week in Cops Corner…
Volusia Students Create exhibit now on display at Ormond Memorial Art Museum
The 54th annual exhibit showcases 120 artworks from students in K-12 in 50 Volusia County schools.
Tanger Outlets Daytona Beach to add lululemon, VAV New York stores
Also, Italian restaurant relocates to Ormond, Precision Eye Institute adds new doctor and American Advertising Federation of Daytona Beach celebrates award winners.
Fast food restaurant employee beaten up in Ormond Beach by group upset over fries
This week in Cops Corner…
Letter: Do your homework before voting
What are your neighbors talking about this week?
Flagler Palm Coast’s Nick Pandich pitches complete-game shutout in 10-0 win against Matanzas
Making his first start of the season, Pandich allowed just two hits in six innings against his former team.
Soup for the soul: Halifax Urban Ministries holds annual Empty Bowls fundraiser
Local high school students created more than 400 ceramic bowls for the event. The ’empty bowls’ serve to raise awareness of food insecurity in the community.
Latitude Margaritaville home is West Daytona Beach’s top sale at $930K
Built in 2020, the house is a 3/3 and has 2,493 square feet.
Around the world: Matanzas High’s Multicultural Festival celebrates global cultures and traditions
The event featured student displays, international foods, music, dance and an art show.
House on John Anderson in Ormond Beach sells for $1.14M
Built in 1979, the house is a 3/2 and has a fireplace, a pool, a boat dock and 2,737 square feet.
Tomoka Oaks golf course development approved in 4-1 vote in Ormond Beach
Facing ongoing litigation, and a tide turning in the developers’ favor in court, the City Commission reluctantly OK’d a development order for up to 254 homes on the shuttered golf…
Ormond Beach Chamber of Commerce to host free virtual campaign, leadership training
The training is part of a nonpartisan initiative by the Florida Chamber of Commerce. It’s open to anyone interested in running for office or serving their communities.
Special Night: Matanzas softball coach Sabrina Manhart celebrates Senior Night with daughter McKenzie
Pirates defeat Flagler Palm Coast 9-1 and celebrate seniors McKenzie Manhart, Ruby Fogel and Sahara Meyers.
