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
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Letter: Do your homework before voting
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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.
Florida lawmakers ‘Decouple’ from federal tax cut bill
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act carries significant tax cuts that, if applied to the state’s tax code, would have led to an up to $3.5 billion cut to state…
Ormond business owners seek legislative solution for ‘drive-by’ ADA lawsuits
In a meeting with Rep. Randy Fine, Ormond small business owners and advocates asked for help addressing a recent wave of ‘frivolous’ lawsuits that’s costing thousands of dollars to settle.
Volusia County: Plan ahead for spring break if heading to the beach
As spring break begins, Volusia County encourages beachgoers to plan ahead and follow safety guidance.
Suspect Arrested After $120K Scam Targeting Elderly Palm Coast Woman
Investigators say the suspect posed as a courier in a tech support scam, collecting two $60,000 cash payments from the victim in Palm Coast parking lots.
Florida Senate passes bill allowing armed staff at colleges
Staffers at state colleges and universities can sign up to carry guns on campus under a bill that passed the Senate.
Seabreeze boys, Mainland girls place second at Volusia-Flagler Freshman-Sophomore track meet
Flagler Palm Coast placed third and Mainland fourth in the boys standings. Father Lopez was fifth among girls teams.
Seventh Judicial Circuit Judge Randell H. Rowe to retire in 2027
Rowe, the most senior sitting judge in the Seventh Judicial Circuit, has decided not to run for a fifth term.
Palm Coast man leaves debit card behind after stealing $199 headphones
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Daytona’s retail investment market holds strong
Smaller deals and steady pricing continue to attract private investors to Daytona Beach.
