The school site, located on the north side of the intersection at Acoma Drive and Monaghan Drive, is under contract with a real estate development company.
Brush fire in Flagler County that prompted evacuations is 80% contained
The fire reached an estimated 170 acres in size.
Events calendar: Attend the 12th annual Granada Grand Festival of the Arts in Ormond Beach
What to do this week in Ormond Beach and Palm Coast.
Volusia County School Board member Jamie Haynes earns distinction
Haynes was recognized with the Advanced Certified Board Member by Florida School Boards Association.
The Observer — in your mailbox?
New ‘delivery sponsorships’ represent a significant shift in the Observer’s distribution.
Cultural Awareness Fund’s Give a Smile initiative collects gifts for children in Volusia
All donated toys were distributed to two organizations serving children and families in need: St. Paul’s Basilica in Daytona Beach and the Volusia Sheriff’s Youth Foundation.
Eleven-year-old Indian Trails Middle School student arrested for writing school shooting threat on bathroom wall
The student said she was dared to write the message on the wall.
Federal judge favors developers in preliminary arguments over development of Tomoka Oaks golf course
A judge stated in an order that ‘it “logically makes sense” to hold governments accountable for uncodified policies that may be applied arbitrarily and capriciously.’
‘These are not storage facilities’: Ormond commissioners give final OK to new commerce park
At the Feb. 3 meeting, the commission unanimously approved a development order on second reading for Tomoka Commerce Park at 890 N. U.S. 1.
AdventHealth NASCAR Cup Series show car on display at Matanzas, Flagler Palm Coast high schools
Students got a private viewing of the No. 43 Toyota Camry XSE.
Volusia County Council to consider placing a ‘toilet to tap’ ban on 2026 ballot
The council directed staff on Tuesday, Feb. 3, to draft a charter amendment and county ordinance for consideration at a future meeting.
ICI Homes asks Palm Coast council for more houses in development, Palm Coast Council asks where is the public benefit?
The council approved the first reading of the application 3-2, but on the condition the developer makes some changes before the second reading.
Sean Adrian Salvacion of Imagine School at Town Center wins Flagler County Spelling Bee
The seventh grader correctly spelled “silhouette” in the second round and “welterweight” in the 11th round to win the championship and move on to the regional Spelling Bee.
Flagler’s settlement offer to Hammock Harbour would allow the 240-unit dry boat storage
The offer allows Hammock Harbour to develop the site plan as-is. The county would also pay the developer $400,000 in settlement plus $150,000 in impact and building fee credits.
Coastal Family Church granted appeal to continue Sunday services as lawsuit proceeds
A Flagler County court judge had approved an injunction on Jan. 25 prohibiting the church from meeting for its Sunday services. By Jan. 30, a Florida appeals court had reversed…
SIDELINES: FPC girls, Seabreeze boys and girls set for soccer playoffs
Also: Palm Coast Open men’s singles final set for Feb. 8; LPGA Amateur Golf Association of Daytona Beach celebrates 20th anniversary.
Staying the course: Volusia County Council’s 2040 vision for ECHO is to maintain status quo
The Volusia County Council examined the 2040 strategic plan for the county’s ECHO program on Tuesday, Feb. 3, largely voting against implementing new recommendations.
‘School Board Member’s Bill of Rights’ legislation advances, filed after Volusia County Schools conflicts
HB 1073 and SB 1620 were created after School Board member Donna Brosemer voiced being ignored, or charged, for requesting documents from VCS, as well as budget and attorney representation…
2026 Volusia Innovation Challenge applications open
Applicants must be at least 18 years old and live, attend school or operate a business in Volusia County. The grand prize is $10,000 cash.
3 letters: On LGBTQ+ representation, candidate endorsement and 100 words a day
What are your neighbors talking about this week?
