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Petito will serve as county administrator until either an interim is appointed or July 14, whichever comes first.

Applications must be submitted by March 13 and are available through CF/UWVFC’s online grant database system.

Fifth grader Espn Haines breaks school record, finishing race with a time of 5:54.

‘As 2026 gets underway, hunger in Central Florida is in a worse state than it was a year ago,’ writes Derrick Chubbs, president and CEO of Second Harvest Food Bank…

New fund creates permanent financing for Dolly Parton Imagination Library, working toward the goal of ensuring every Flagler County child reads at grade level by third grade.

The story of Purim in the book of Esther tells of the Jews’ triumph over the evil Haman in ancient Persia.

Kevin McLean and JoJo Foalima won region championships.

The wind ensemble and concert band received straight Superiors. The symphonic band received an overall Excellent rating on a demanding program.

The Sandcrabs swept the Pirates on their new on-campus sand courts.

The Lions will offer free screenings again from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on March 14 at the fourth annual Family Health and Business Expo.

Students dressed up and presented projects on historic figures at the school’s Night at the Museum exhibit.

The city celebrated the construction of a road extension around the Sports Complex last year, paving the way for what Doug Thomas hopes will be a new community tradition: Ormond…

The event was created “to honor extraordinary leadership and accomplishments,” Howard Holley, CEO of Evolve Communications Group, said.

Detectives seized 20 illegal gaming machines and more than $16,800 in cash during raids at four Flagler County businesses.

This week in Cops Corner…

Deputies say the suspect brandished a knife during a domestic disturbance, prompting the use of a Taser before he was taken into custody.

Built in 2019, the house is a 2/2 and has 1,922 square feet.

The event, hosted by the Rotary Club of Flagler Beach, is run at twilight with runway lights guiding the runners and a helicopter with a searchlight flying overhead.

Built in 2017, the house is a 3/2 and has a pool and 2,608 square feet.

The Bulldogs picked off 10 passes in wins against Matanzas and Palatka with Tori Spann intercepting three passes against the Pirates and Stephanie Turner intercepting three against the Panthers.