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.
Paul Renner to run for Florida governor, focusing on keeping cost of living and taxes down
Renner, a Palm Coast resident, was speaker of the Florida House of Representatives from 2022 to 2024.
The perfect fit: Spruce Creek sophomore starts Volusia county-wide dress drive
Jaycee Alley wanted to make sure other girls could enjoy a shopping experience for homecoming. Now, the Dress Loop’s first dress drive will be held at Mainland High School on…
2,000 Miler: Q+A with Appalachian Trail thru-hiker Dave Freeman, who is among only about 750 people over the age of 60 to walk the entire trail in one trip.
Meeting people was the highlight of the hike for Freeman, who lost 25 pounds burning 4,000 calories a day.
Palm Coast Council to review options on Flagler Home Builder's intent to sue at future meeting
‘We’re the final deciding factor on that [impact fees],’ Councilman Dave Sullivan said. ‘So the builders association can take their shot.’
Inter-United of Palm Coast U17 girls soccer team wins Jacksonville FC Labor Day Shootout
The I-U team won three consecutive 2-0 shutouts.
First responders: Ormond Beach Police equips patrol cars with AEDs
The police department received 75 AEDs last week thanks to a $54,000 grant from Volusia County’s Opioid Abatement Funding program.
Beachside Angie's to become latest addition to Ormond Beach's Fountain Square Village
Business owner and chef Angie Lutts aims to celebrate the grand opening of her gourmet deli on Sept. 20.
Teens-In-Flight President Ric Lehman, 69, unexpectedly dies on Aug. 22
‘Ric embodied the spirit of service that defines our organization,’ said Col. Jack Howell, founder of Teens-In-Flight.
Flagler Sheriff's Office serves warrants for alleged Palm Coast drug trafficker
Tram Nguyen, 37, was already an inmate in the county jail when deputies served three warrants for trafficking and selling meth and cocaine.
Jacksonville man attempts to steal over $500 in allergy medication from Palm Coast store
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$9 million in FEMA funding to go to Flagler's northern beaches
The funding was stuck in bureaucratic red tape waiting for final approval before U.S. Rep. Randy Fine stepped in to have the funds released to Flagler County.