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The board also approved a new stop-loss insurance contract.

DOE wants all 28 institutions in the Florida College System to outline AI policies for students, staff and guests on campus, covering academic integrity and dishonesty, course assignments and grading.

The moratorium will give city staff time to study and prepare amendments to the city’s Comprehensive Plan and Land Development Code to ban data centers.

Palm Coast is considering several funding options after approving the $17 million land purchase as part of a lawsuit settlement.

Palm Coast officials say Raydient’s withdrawal ends the current applications but does not affect the separate Loop Road project.

City Commission travel expenses, sports subsidies and concept upgrades to the Granada Bridge were among the line items cut.

The Sheriff’s Office says the shooter returned to the Bronson Lane home after an earlier trespassing call and killed a 28-year-old man before taking his own life.

The project had been in the works since July 2025, when the commission awarded an $183,000 bid.

The School Board held a special workshop Tuesday where staff clarified certain budget limitations, misconceptions and state requirements.

So far this year, Volusia County Solid Waste compliance officers have investigated 1,760 complaints, with more than 100 tons of material removed.

Also: FPC girls soccer player Emma Scott commits to Georgia Southern

This week in Cops Corner…

Mismanagement – mixing, improper storage, or disposal – threatens your health and our environment.

The proposed 18-hole course on A1A will go before the Planning and Architectural Review Board on Sept. 1.

Xander Dattolico designed and led the program, 3D Model Makers, to six rising sixth graders at a week-long camp this summer.

The nonprofit’s annual school supply donation is made in partnership with VCS’ PETALS Program, which serves 2,500-3,000 homeless students in the school district every year.

The Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise Scholarship Program helps new Phi Theta Kappa members offset educational expenses while pursuing associate degrees.

The screwworm is a fly that lays its eggs in body openings and feeds on live animals, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control.

The Sandcrabs led Father Lopez 30-14 at the half. After a long lightning delay, the game was called.

The Bulldogs clinched the victory with an interception in the end zone.