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The county rate lagged behind the state average of 92.2%.

Kristin Deaton, a sales manager and mortgage loan originator, has served as the Zone 3 commissioner since 2024.

What to do this week in Ormond Beach and Palm Coast.

With the current leaders of those departments expected to retire this year, the district is revising those job descriptions.

What are your neighbors talking about this week?

The exhibit, Turtle Trail Artists of Flagler County, will be on display at the gallery inside Grant Living Realty through Feb. 21.

Wagner, the school’s elementary principal, had already agreed to step aside as head coach because of his expanding duties, said Max Fernandez, FBCA’s head of school.

Peter Johnson has been appointed historical society president. Preston Zepp is the nominee for Palm Coast city historian.

County Attorney Michael Rodriguez said the settlement agreement would avoid ‘what would have been very timely and very costly federal litigation.’

The shelter’s boarding and grooming facility was meant to be publicly accessible. Instead, it has used it to shelter animals of families in domestic violence situations since late 2023.

Jonathan Acosta, Matthew Ciminera and RJ Cerasi each scored for the Pirates, who won their fifth straight game.

Duarte repeatedly interrupted City Council member comments after the opening public comment segment was closed.

The board would serve as the connection between local government and residents. It will have five members, one from each district in Palm Coast, plus two alternates and meet at…

Palm Coast will provide gloves, eco-friendly trash bags, refreshments and necessary safety measures. Participation is free, and students can earn volunteer hours during the event.

Paul Shuler breaks 31-year-old Florida Senior Games record in the 1,500 meter run.

Showcase nights scheduled at high schools, career fair set for middle schools.

The non-disclosure agreements signed by about 110 employees last year to protect sensitive student data sunsetted in December 2025.

The pilot program provides Transportation Disadvantaged eligible riders with a same-day, on-demand transportation option using Uber.

The tour helped the scouts complete key requirements toward their Environmental Science and Sustainability merit badges.

Kazma was selected from 70 nominees representing schools countywide.