The farm bill (SB 290), a priority of Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson, includes a provision preventing local bans on gas-powered farm and landscape equipment.
Ormond Beach Police: Special Event Zone to go into effect Friday for unsanctioned Spring Break event
While the zone is in effect, traffic violations will result in doubled fines and anyone who commits a crime will be subject to arrest.
Events calendar: Attend the Three Chimney’s Family Day open house, IslandFest in Palm Coast
What to do this week in Ormond Beach and Palm Coast.
Flagler Palm Coast names new head wrestling coach
Bryce Carr, a former standout college wrestler, joins FPC after serving as an assistant coach at nationally ranked Lake Highland Prep.
Local wildlife rescue to speak at Ormond Beach church
The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Ormond Beach will host Samadhi Wildlife on Sunday, March 22.
Daytona retail market faces slower demand, but key segments remain strong
The market’s vacancy rate now stands at 4.5%, closely tracking the national average of 4.4%.
Heat check: Despite quality at-bats, Seabreeze comes up short one run in loss against Horizon
Seabreeze rallied in the fourth inning to come back from an 8-0 stomp to finish 9-8, just shy of the win against Horizon.
Scrap Metal Theft Ring Busted in Flagler County; Fifth Suspect on the Run
Real Time Crime Center helped identify suspects after repeated thefts at Palm Coast business
Vidya USA in Bunnell celebrates facility expansion
Also in this week’s business news, local real estate offices welcomed new team members in Ormond Beach and Palm Coast.
Care with compassion: Islamic Center to open new free clinic in Daytona Beach
‘There is a lot of need this will fill,’ said Dr. Mussarat Siddiqui. He and his wife Dr. Rehana Siddiqui have worked to get the clinic operational.
Garden Club at Palm Coast hosting bus trip to State Flower Show and Convention
The trip to the flower show and convention is scheduled for April 15.
Second concrete batch plant rejected by Palm Coast Council
The council overall felt the application was not compatible with the surrounding light industrial-zoned businesses. And approving a heavy industrial rezoning could open the door for more.
New Hammock restaurant paused over parking plights
The Flagler County Commission has asked the applicant for more information before it grants a parking variance application for a new 90-seat restaurant.
County Council drops Volusia Forever policy discussion
Following citizen pushback, the council voted 5-1 to remove the program review from the March 17 agenda. The council will, however, hold a future workshop on conservation easements.
Will Flagler County extend Captain’s BBQ lease until 2031?
Captain’s BBQ’s owner hopes for September ground breaking for the new 4,600-square-foot building that will replace the existing one.
Why were the gates installed at European Village? Hammock Dunes CDD responds
European Village failed to pay its bills or respond, Greg Peugh says.
SIDELINES: Par 3 tourney returns to Pine Lakes; Matanzas girls soccer coach steps down
Also: Flagler Palm Coast wins third straight boys weightlifting tournament and Matanzas, Lopez track standouts.
Luck of the Pickle tournament draws dozens to Palm Coast courts
Players of all ages compete for medals in growing community sport
4 letters: On Founder’s Day, City Commission’s approval of development on Tomoka Oaks golf course
What are your neighbors talking about this week?
Six Flagler road projects in line to receive funding through FDOT’s five-year work program
‘We want to make sure that we’re getting it right,’ Flagler County engineer Richard Zion said.
