The Volusia Values Veterans Program, also known as V3P, was created in May 2025 after receiving the council’s unanimous approval.
Trespassing call in Bunnell leads to three arrests, including two fugitives
Deputies responding to a complaint about squatters discovered two wanted fugitives and arrested a third person on drug and obstruction charges.
Adopt a Washback Turtle Fundraiser kicks off for Sea Turtle Hospital
The UF Whitney Laboratory for Marine Bioscience aims to help 275 washback sea turtles.
Hot wheels! 37th annual Biketoberfest Boardwalk Classic Bike Show honors 60 winners
Winners received trophies and bragging rights, bringing out top bike builders and enthusiasts.
Halifax Health treats 13 trauma patients during Biketoberfest 2026
The hospital treated 19 total Biketoberfest-related patients, down from 23 in 2025 and 26 in 2024, according to a news release.
Mainland knocks off 2025 state champ Lake Mary ahead of district showdown with DeLand
The Bucs won the offensive battle 52-35; they host DeLand on Friday, Oct. 23, in a game that will decide the district championship.
Two Flagler County leaders honored for helping build long-term support for local healthcare
Michael D. Chiumento III and Bruce Page are the AdventHealth Palm Coast Foundation’s 2026 Humanitarians of the Year.
Events calendar: Realty Pros Assured to host annual Ormond Beach trunk-or-treat
What to do this week in Ormond Beach and Palm Coast.
Flagler County School Board candidate Trevor Tucker’s roots go deep.
Tucker feels like he has some unfinished business on the School Board. One is to retain LaShakia Moore as superintendent.
Flagler grew on Christy Chong, Chong grew on the School Board
Chong, a nurse practitioner, said she didn’t know what she was getting into at first when she ran for the board in 2022. Now she’s running for reelection.
St. James Episcopal Church in Ormond welcomes new priest
Father Paul Head began acting as St. James’ new priest this past July.
Flagler Fluid, Synchro Stars are uncertain about their futures
Both organizations are enthusiastic about a new Palm Coast YMCA, but they are not sure what to expect after the current pools close.
Ormond Beach codifies data center ban
Also in City Watch: Officials discuss workshop for River Bend Golf Course; City puts information out on Amendment 3.
New YMCA in Palm Coast one step closer to reality
The City Council unanimously approved a $3 million contribution and a 35-year lease for the proposed Town Center recreational facility.
Health insurance headquarters building in Daytona Beach sells for $14.5 million
Also: FPL distributes energy savings kits to Daytona families; Halifax Health to host 6th annual diabetes community expo.
Volusia County Schools named an Academically High-Performing School District
The district is one of 18 to earn the designation by the Florida Department of Education.
Flagler County rejects adult day care proposals, votes to close program
Commissioners voted unanimously to close the program but agreed to explore another opportunity for a private provider to operate the facility.
Ormond Beach residents work with city to create an adult soccer program
The group wants to play pickup games and are organizing themselves to comply with city ordinances requiring a permit to use the fields.
SIDELINES: Tant Surf Classic this weekend; Macleod wins three prestigious waveski championships; and Cecil Field cross country results
Also: Seabreeze and Matanzas will have football Senior Nights this week, FPC-Matanzs bowling match and Local Collegians: former local high school athletes flourishing on the next level.
Matanzas High awarded $100,000 grant for industrial engineering and advanced manufacturing programs
‘A grant of this magnitude represents a transformational investment in workforce development in Flagler County,’ Education Foundation Executive Director Teresa Rizzo said.
