To cover the gap between the end of the regular school year and the start of summer programs, select school sites will offer breakfast and lunch Monday, June 8, through…
They sang, they danced, they conquered: Winners at Flagler’s Spotlight on Youth
Judges award ‘goosebump-worthy’ performances at 2026 talent show.
Volusia Transform386 intake events to help storm-impacted homeowners navigate recovery assistance options
An intake event is scheduled for June 25 at the Ormond Beach Regional Library.
Jobless claims dip after Spirit-led spike
The state mark stands at 4.8 percent, with 532,000 unemployed Floridians from a labor force of 11.15 million.
Halifax Health graduates 19 young adults as part of Project SEARCH
The graduation marks the completion of a year-long program designed to equip young adults with the skills and experience needed to secure employment after high school.
Peabody Auditorium Foundation’s Young Audience Series to present ‘Clifford The Big Red Dog: The Musical’ in October
The PAF’s Young Audience Series seeks to provide youth and family audiences with affordable opportunities to experience live cultural performances to foster an appreciation of the arts.
My View, Roland Clee: Florida tax reform will benefit retirees and increase state revenue
‘Property taxes are often the single largest ongoing housing expense after a mortgage is paid off. Eliminating that bill changes the retirement math by lowering the income threshold needed to…
Man wanted in wife’s 2021 killing captured in Flagler County
Authorities say Butler was living in Flagler Beach while wanted in Virginia for his wife’s 2021 murder.
Property insurance experts cautiously optimistic ahead of storm season
“I’m kind of optimistic that, as we see the next storm, we are going to be in better shape than we have been in the past,” said Patricia Born.
Rotary Club of Flagler Beach Fourth of July parade registration now open
For over two decades, the Rotary Club of Flagler Beach has been proud to host the Fourth of July Parade as a way to celebrate community pride while supporting Rotary’s…
What does the Spirit of America mean to you?
Write your thoughts to be part of the Observer’s annual edition, published just before the 250th anniversary of our nation’s founding.
Volusia County names Pierre Louis as its inaugural Veteran of the Year
Louis served more than two decades in the U.S. Marine Corps.
FCSO Detention Services commander selected for prestigious FBI National Academy
Nolie St. Fleur becomes the first member of FCSO’s detention division selected for the FBI National Academy.
Palm Coast Grandmother, Teen Arrested Following Escalating Juvenile Feud
The grandmother faces a false imprisonment charge, while the juvenile is accused of grand theft and making written threats to kill.
Events calendar: Attend the Beats and Eats event in Palm Coast
What to do this week in Ormond Beach and Palm Coast.
My View, James Manfre: Now is the time to consider consolidating services in Flagler County
‘Ultimately the issue is not whether government spending is too large or too small, but whether it is efficient.’
DeSantis unveils property tax cut plan, calls special session
Under the plan, the current exemption for homestead properties would rise from $50,000 to $250,000 immediately.
FCSO investigating overnight shooting at Palm Coast McDonald’s drive-thru
Investigators say the shooting stemmed from a road rage incident that escalated in the McDonald’s drive-thru on Belle Terre Parkway Tuesday night.
SIDELINES: Matanzas tennis named Volusia-Flagler Boys Team of the Year
FPC, Seabreeze, Matanzas, Mainland collect Player of the Year awards; Imagine School runners compete at Middle School State Track Championships.
No gas tax cut, but lawmakers line up breaks on guns, outdoor goods
The bill is estimated to cut state and local revenue by $146 million in the next fiscal year.
