Going to rollback in fire rescue, a 5.7% tax rate decrease, will still fully fund all current service levels within unincorporated Volusia County, county staff said.
Appeals court panel blocks judge's 'Alligator Alcatraz' injunction
The 2-1 decision could allow authorities to resume sending detainees to the remote complex that Florida officials dubbed “Alligator Alcatraz.”
Matanzas, Flagler Palm Coast split bowling match
The Pirates won the boys match 7-0 while the Bulldogs won the girls match on the strength of a 188 Baker game.
Florida Medical Association 'unequivocally' backs vaccinations
The FMA’s statement did not specifically address state mandates for schoolchildren to receive vaccinations for such things as polio, measles and chicken pox.
Epic Church's food drive collects over 4,600 pounds of food
Also, Grace Community Church in Ormond Beach to host Pastor Summit.
Interfaith conference to highlight available resources in Volusia
The ‘Help is On the Way’ conference will be held on Saturday, Sept. 27, at Our Lady of Lourdes Church.
Letter: P-Section 'lanes' are in need of resurfacing
What are your neighbors talking about this week?
Flagler's American Association of University Women celebrate Women's Equality Day
Some of the women dressed in costume to commemorate the 105th anniversary of the 19th Amendment guaranteeing women the right to vote.
Flagler Palm Coast High School gets all-clear after lockdown issued on campus
The campus was in lockdown for an hour as Flagler County Sheriff’s Office deputies investigated a threat to campus, according to Flagler Schools social media.
Ormond Beach City Commission rejects bids for employee benefits broker
Staff will negotiate an extension to Brown and Brown’s current contract, and the topic will be discussed at a future commission workshop before the contract is rebid.
Daytona Beach 2025-2026 budget adds 16 new full-time positions
The millage rate is staying the same from 2024, but the city is estimating $60 million in revenue from property taxes. The city’s overall budget is set to $379.8 million…
Florida surgeon general vows to end vaccine mandates
Florida has immunization requirements for children entering daycare and preschool. Those requirements include vaccinations for such things as diphtheria-tetanus-acellular pertussis, polio, measles-mumps-rubella and chicken pox.
No cuts: Ormond Beach mayor joins commission in supporting a tax rate increase
The commission unanimously approved a 6.94% tax rate increase as people flooded the commission chambers asking for leadership — and no cuts in services.
Undercover operation arrests unlicensed contractors performing work in Flagler County
Four men were arrested during the operation: Patrick Branigan, 34, of DeLand, Florida; Jacob Gayle, 31, of Jacksonville, Florida; and Aristides Chavez Martinez, 68, and Thomas Rush, 30, of Palm…
Events calendar: Flagler Playhouse to reopen, Ormond Beach Civil Air Patrol to host open house
What to do this week in Ormond Beach and Palm Coast.
Breeze debuts new service to Akron-Canton, Ohio from Daytona Beach
The new route will operate twice weekly, with service on Wednesdays and Sundays.
My View: Moving all of Flagler Forward — a new chapter for FESPA
New FESPA union president: ‘We believe that when we support those who support our children, everyone wins.’
Letter: Half-cent sales tax is fairest way to fund Flagler County beach management
‘The truth is this: our beaches are the lifeblood of Flagler County. Residents west of the Intracoastal, east on the barrier island and visitors alike all use and enjoy them.’
Final version of Palm Coast house color ordinance removes most restrictions
Also at the Sept. 2 meeting, the council appointed two people to fill vacancies on citizen committees. Councilman Ty Miller said it is important that appointed members show up to…
My View: Volusia County Schools is making real progress. We should acknowledge successes.
‘When disruption replaces dialogue and politics outweigh the pursuit of student success, our children lose,’ District 2 School Board member Krista Goodrich writes.
