Leonard Fries Jr. faces new charges of trafficking in cocaine (28 grams to 200 grams), two counts of sale of cocaine, and three counts of unlawful use of a two-way…
Matanzas High's Sept. 6 mattress store to help raise funds for chorus' performance at New York's Lincoln Center
Custom Fundraising Solutions will host the mattress sale in the cafeteria to help fund the chorus program’s trip to New York in March.
My View: First rule of owning a pet reptile — do your research first.
‘This iguana showed me that reptiles do have personalities and do like affection.’
Book drive: NASCAR racer Erik Jones presents book vending machine to Rymfire Elementary School
AdventHealth, a partner with Flagler Schools and sponsor of Jones’ Cup Series racecar, helped provide the machine and will keep it stocked with books.
Police investigate explosive device thrown out car window in Ormond Beach neighborhood
This week in Cops Corner…
Palm Coast larceny suspect and Vermont fugitive arrested, Flagler Sheriff says
Taylor Crowningshield, 27, lives in Palm Coast and is a suspect in a string of smoke-shop larcenies. Crowningshield also had active warrants for her arrest for robbery and assault charges…
Creating efficiencies in government: Q+A with Ormond Beach City Commissioner Travis Sargent
The Observer spoke with Sargent about the FDOT changes in downtown, the budget and his ideas for a new nonprofit and a Technology Advisory Board.
Cops Corner: Palm Coast man found with bath salts in his pocket at football game
This week in Cops Corner…
Soarin’: Spruce Creek Hawks fly past Seabreeze in season football opener
‘We got to keep working, but I’m proud of how our guys played,’ Seabreeze coach Mike Klein said after the loss to a talented Creek squad.
Neptune Avenue home sells for $1.3M in Ormond Beach
Built in 2006, the house is a 4/3.5 and has two fireplaces, a pool, a spa and 2,869 square feet.
Ron Long files to run for Flagler County School Board District 4 seat
Long, a member of the Flagler County Planning and Development Advisory Board, will run against incumbent Christy Chong in 2026.
New president welcomes Bethune-Cookman University students to campus for 2025 fall semester
Classes started Aug. 18, marking Dr. Albert Mosley’s first full term as the university’s eighth president.
Hot Potato Bowl: Matanzas pulls within a touchdown late, but falls again to Flagler Palm Coast
La’Darius Simmons’ 55-yard touchdown pass to Logan Jacobelli put an end to one of the closest games in Potato Bowl history.
Private sector donations and partnerships enhance emergency preparedness in Volusia County
The Volusia Community Organizations Active in Disasters received a donation from employees of Teledyne Marine to support shelter comfort initiatives.
Ormond Beach man training to be a Flagler County firefighter dies after completing physical test
Fendrick Gabaud, 40, complained of shortness of breath and feeling unwell after completing the pre-employment physical agility test.
'More than a fundraiser': United Way spotlights food insecurity at 22nd annual Power of the Purse
Provision Packs founder Carrie Torres was the keynote speaker. At the event, she also announced the launch of a new umbrella organization: Feeding Soles, which will provide shoes to kids…
Flagler Bike Shop under new ownership of long-time manager
Former owners Tom and Kelli Nugent are stepping back from the store to spend more time with their young children. Manager Mark Vickers has taken over the ownership.
Matanzas ends cross country preseason with Pirate Relays
The event included five two-person and three-person 5K relay races.
Florida appeals 'Alligator Alcatraz' environmental ruling
A federal Judge issued a preliminary ruling on Aug. 21 preventing additional construction and bringing additional detainees to the facility.
From farm to classroom: Ormond Beach Chamber leadership class, FUTURES Foundation donate over $17K to OBMS
The donation will benefit the school’s new agriculture program.
