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Former Flagler home health aide stole $2,700 from client, Flagler Sheriff says
Katie Swain, 32, of Putnam County, was previously employed at HarborChase Assisted Living in Palm Coast. This is the second time in two months Swain has been arrested for stealing…
Ormond Beach City Commission OKs new commerce park on North U.S. 1
The Tomoka Commerce Park will bring needed commercial space to the corridor, commissioners say.
Marineland Dolphin Adventure takes steps to pivot from entertainment to ‘stewards of the ocean’
Dolphin expert Jack Kassewitz describes his vision for the future of Marineland Dolphin Adventure as a nonprofit.
Palm Coast sixth grader passes high-school level algebra and geometry
Indian Trails Middle School student Lev Makarov, 10, is now taking Algebra 2 with Florida Virtual School.
Letter: Restore separation of church and state
What are your neighbors talking about this week?
Palm Coast favors food trucks with new ordinance
The ordinance will allow food truck owners to work with existing property owners and set up shop in front of their businesses.
Palm Coast to take out $330 million in bonds for utility infrastructure improvements
The 30-year loans will be repaid using Palm Coast’s utility rate revenues.
College rowing teams visit Flagler’s Intracoastal Waterway for practice ahead of competitive season
The Harvard University women’s rowing team can be spotted practicing in the Intracoastal Waterway until Jan. 24.
2 letters: Volusia Forever has made county a leader in land conservation for 25 years
Also, Ormond Beach resident speaks out against recent anti-ICE protests.
SIDELINES: Three FPC wrestlers win titles at Lady Longhorn Lights Out tournament
Also: Ormond Sandcrabs hosting Elite 8v8 football jamboree on Jan. 24. Flagler MLK Classic girls basketball showcase a success.
Ormond man thrown out of local sports bar over cigarette dispute
This week in Cops Corner…
GoFundMe set up for Taylor Steiner, diagnosed with rare form of cancer
Steiner, of Palm Coast, had surgery to remove a cancerous tumor on her kidney. Two weeks later she was diagnosed with extraskeletal Ewing sarcoma.
Art on the town: New Seward Johnson sculpture tour installed in Ormond Beach
Twelve new bronze sculptures are now in place in the city’s downtown and will remain on display for the next six months.
Luke Harrell’s late goal gives Seabreeze’s boys soccer team a 1-1 tie on Senior Night
The Sandcrabs celebrated their 13 seniors before their final regular-season contest.
Ormond Beach Mayor Jason Leslie runs for Florida House in 2026
Leslie filed to run for District 29, which includes DeLand, Deltona, Lake Helen Osteen and unincorporated land west of Port Orange.
Latitude Margaritaville pool home sells for $890K
Built in 2023, the house is a 3/3.5 and has a pool and 2,550 square feet.
Flagler Beach man instigates fight with brother to call cops on him, is arrested instead
This week in Cops Corner…
Flagler Palm Coast advances to state duals wrestling tourney
The Bulldogs won two dual matches at regionals to reach the state tournament for the second year in a row.
Palm Coast program speaker: MLK’s dream is now in our hands
Carol Love Coffie was the keynote speaker at the Martin Luther King Jr. Ecumenical Program at Palm Coast United Methodist Church.
