On Sept. 8, the Volusia County School Board unanimously gave approval for the school district to negotiate terms with Ormond Beach for the sale of the 11.6-acre school site.
$17 million Town Center purchase reshapes Palm Coast budget
The $17 million land deal has forced the city to weigh how much to borrow, how deeply to dip into reserves and how to fund other priorities.
Chief Deputy Barile resigns; FCSO says position will remain vacant
Barile said he is ready to start a new chapter after nearly 20 years with the Sheriff’s Office.
A path forward for River Bend Golf Course? Ormond residents continue to seek action
Before reopening the golf course, the city needs to update its Airport Master Plan. This will be included in the 2027-2028 fiscal year budget.
Registered sex offender sentenced to 30 years in prison in kidnapping of 11-year-old boy
The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office said Darnell Hairston was convicted on kidnapping, child abuse and other charges stemming from the 2025 kidnapping of an 11-year-old boy.
Events calendar: Commemorate the 25th anniversary of 9/11 with memorial events
What to do this week in Ormond Beach and Palm Coast.
‘I had to get into the city’: Retired New York Police officer recalls events of 9/11 as nation honors 25th anniversary
Marc Pedevillano, now an officer with the Ormond Beach Police Department, wants people to remember the sacrifices made that day.
Realtors back property tax cut measure
“Affordability is on the forefront for every Floridian, and they need meaningful relief,” said Chuck Bonfiglio Jr., president of Florida Realtors.
Three juveniles arrested in Ormond Beach shooting
The three juveniles fired multiple rounds from a semi-automatic handgun into an Ormond Beach residence in Woodmere Circle, according to police.
Volusia County Council of PTAs hosts Back-to-School breakfast
The Pine Trail Elementary PTA was recognized at the event for increasing their membership.
Purr-fect harmony: Ormond Beach acoustic duo Gilo & Royal Blue release their second album
Giles Howe and Scott Niebauer reinvent 16 tracks on their latest album, ‘Music for Cat People.’
What to do with Flagler Schools properties?
The School Board could sell or lease some vacant properties that are unsuitable for a new school. It could also add revenue to existing school sites.
Volusia County Schools employee files complaint against School Board member
To investigate the complaint, the School Board will use outside counsel.
Volusia County Schools, VUE agree on veteran teacher salary increases
Teachers with at least 10 years of experience in a Florida public school will be eligible for an increase beginning at $1,800, once the agreement is ratified.
Flagler School Board adopts budget of $3.5 million
The three board members present approved the final millage and budget.
Flagler School Board adopts budget of $353 million
The three board members present approved the final millage and budget.
Pontieri says ban on so-called toilet-to-tap water reuse can help protect Palm Coast from overdevelopment
Palm Coast’s proposed ordinance would prohibit direct potable reuse in the city’s drinking water system while allowing reclaimed water to continue being used for non-potable purposes.
Gate attendant arrested after firing shots at man in Ormond Beach neighborhood
Police report that a 59-year-old gate attendant fired ‘warning shots’ at a man attempting to enter a gated community to look for his girlfriend.
Ormond resident to ride in 25th 9/11 Memorial Bike ride in memory of fallen Daytona officer
For the past nine years, Richard Massfeller has honored the memory of Sam Edward Etheredge, Jr. in the New York ride. Etheredge was killed in the line of duty in…
Proposed ordinance would put Fire Rescue consolidation in voters’ hands
The proposed ordinance would require a supermajority council vote and voter approval before the city could transfer or consolidate its Fire Rescue Department.
