The event featured free school supplies and books; fun and games in the Celebration Zone; pertinent information about schools, transportation and activities; and Costumers With A Cause.
Sheriff Staly arrests 125 mph super speeder while off duty
The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office said the off-duty traffic stop ended with a Palm Coast man facing reckless driving and super speeder charges.
Facing property tax uncertainty, Ormond Beach eyes budget cuts instead of tax hike
City leaders back a flat millage rate while weighing targeted spending cuts before November’s property tax vote.
Letter: Here’s why the City Council should vote no on Palm Coast’s westward expansion
A ‘no’ vote from the council Aug. 4 could change the narrative in Flagler County, Casey Cheap says.
Holland Financial donates $7,250 to help kick off ‘Making Strides Against Breast Cancer’
The American Cancer Society event is scheduled for Oct. 31 at The Riverfront Esplanade in Daytona Beach.
Flagler Sheriff’s Office Earns Statewide Traffic Safety Award
FCSO places third in the 2026 Florida Law Enforcement Traffic Safety Challenge, recognizing its enforcement and education efforts to reduce crashes and improve road safety in one of Florida’s fastest-growing…
Halifax Repertory Theatre presents ‘Hadestown: Teen Edition’ at Ormond Beach Performing Arts Center
The production features an all-teen cast and an orchestra with mostly teen musicians.
Letter: Observer should start endorsing candidates again
‘Vetting followed by endorsements by a local newspaper can fill the low information gap particularly in local elections.’
Security First Insurance interns organize company-wide project to benefit Florida Giving Gardens
The company donated seeds, potting soil and two raised garden beds to the Daytona State College student-led nonprofit.
Fishing for fellowship: Mainland football players bond over bait and tackle
The Buccaneers had a day of fellowship with a fishing outing before the grind of preseason practice.
Bunnell Receives $5.16 Million Federal Boost for Wastewater Expansion During Congressman Randy Fine Visit
Funding will help double the city’s wastewater treatment capacity and support future growth.
Seabreeze players, coaches excited to begin preseason practice
Third-year head coach Mike Klein expects big jump in offensive production in coordinator Matt Dickmann’s second season with the Sandcrabs.
Brosemer: Volusia Schools’ response only part of the story. District: Allegations should be grounded in facts
Volusia County School Board member Donna Brosemer and the school district respond to Brosemer’s view that the district protected high schools’ state grades by ensuring testing minimum.
Sheriff Rick Staly Sworn In as Florida Sheriffs Association Vice President
Promotion places the Flagler County sheriff in line to become the first in county history to serve as president of the statewide association in 2027.
Letter: Equal space has not been provided to all candidates
Letter: Apart from Election Guide, Lori Tolland and Harold Briley have received more space in the Observer than Jason Leslie and Barry DuMoulin, respectively.
Events calendar: Halifax Repertory Theatre presents ‘Hadestown: Teen Edition’ at the PAC
What to do this week in Ormond Beach and Palm Coast.
My View: Some traffic headaches are our fault
‘Too many people ignore the rules of the road and drive, walk and bike incredibly selfishly.’
Q+A: Greg Hansen reflects on Hammock preservation, data centers, tax reform and a decade serving Flagler County
The longtime commissioner said his goal was always to listen.
Making a classroom difference: Jasmine Bozorgmanesh launches a journal business, at Seabreeze High
Notable is a student-focused notebook company inspired by the quality and innovation of Japanese stationery.
Public debate without personal destruction
When did winning an argument become more important than protecting another person’s dignity?
