Ed Llewellyn’s memoir, ‘The Sound of the Whippoorwill,’ was published by Palmetto Publishing on May 20.
'Controlled spend down': Volusia County Schools to use $8 million in reserves to complete next year's budget
This is almost 70% less than the operating deficit the district reported for the 2024-2025 fiscal year, where VCS had to spend down $25.15 million.
Matanzas football players honor fallen service member with a red, white and blue workout
For the fifth straight year, the Pirates ended their first phase of summer conditioning with a CrossFit Hero Workout of the Day.
Matanzas football players honor fallen service member with red, white and blue workout
For the fifth straight year, the Pirates ended their first phase of summer conditioning with a CrossFit Hero Workout of the Day.
Ormond MainStreet to host 8th annual Ormond Beach Christmas in July event
Over 40 of the city’s restaurants and shops will have special offers and several stops will include kids’ activities and crafts.
Flagler County students show improvement on Florida assessment tests
Overall English and math scores in the district rose 3% from a year ago.
New assistant principal appointed to Mainland High School
Damon Barrs, who was the school’s administrative dean, has worked for Volusia County Schools since 2004.
Florida among states working to form new university accrediting body
The Commission for Public Higher Education, which will need federal approval, would be an alternative to SACS, a longtime accrediting agency that has clashed with Florida education leaders in recent…
I do crew: Tomoka Christian Church marries eight couples at 10th annual free wedding event
On Friday, June 20, eight local couples said ‘I do’ at Tomoka Christian Church, joining over 150 other couples that have been married by the church over the past decade…
Events calendar: Build vertical oyster gardens in Ormond Beach, celebrate Pride in Bunnell
What to do this week in Ormond Beach and Palm Coast.
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‘We don’t take fake money’: perils of the make-believe shop
Luke and his friend spread out the mess and then showed what it means to yield.
Traffic light planned at Matanzas Woods and I-95, and 8 other takeaways from Theresa Pontieri’s Let’s Talk Palm Coast town hall
Pontieri praises Palm Coast’s affordability and safety, and says she’s excited about westward growth.
Disco fever: Dads and daughters don sequins, polyester knit at for annual dance at The Casements
The City of Ormond Beach held its third annual father-daughter dance on Saturday, June 21.
Letter: Montessori students excel scholastically
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Flagler Schools presents job desciption for School Choice Specialist
The person in this role will provide guidance to families navigating a wide range of educational options.
Volusia County School Board to streamline meeting structure
In hopes to shorten board meetings, School Board members directed staff to reduce the amount of time spent on recognitions and administrative appointments.
Mike Rinaldi named principal at Matanzas High School; Katie Hansen named principal at Buddy Taylor Middle School
Rinaldi has almost 20 years of administrative experience; Hansen, a former president of the teachers’ union, has been a teacher and administrator in Flagler Schools for 22 years.
Palm Coast's property value assessment is up more than 9% from 2024
As the city prepares to adopt its maximum millage rate for the 2026 budget, Vice Mayor Theresa Carli Pontieri said she’d like to see it set to a tenth lower…
Palm Coast chief of staff accepts new position as Palm Bay assistant city manager
Jason DeLorenzo, who has lived in Palm Coast for 22 years and worked at the city since 2019, ends his chief of staff position on July 11. It will add…
