Matanzas High School has participated in the Cambridge AICE program since the 2018-19 school year.
Volusia County Public Library launches decodable reading kits to boost early literacy
The kits will debut the week of April 20 during Ready to Learn Pre-K Storytime at the Ormond Beach, Daytona Beach, Deltona, DeLand, Port Orange and New Smyrna Beach regional…
Shift in focus: Baliker Gallery to expand event opportunities to allow for nature-focused creative expression
Artist Paul Baliker looks to increasing events at his gallery — and creating art to promote environmentalism.
Florida bar exam results released
Florida State University had the highest percentage of students passing the test, with six out of seven succeeding.
Events calendar: Ormond Beach to host 15th annual Celtic Festival
What to do this week in Ormond Beach and Palm Coast.
Volusia County Women Who Care awards over $37K to Halifax Urban Ministries
‘Moments like this remind us why we do what we do,’ said Teresa Smith, founder and president of Volusia County Women Who Care.
Flagler School Board to decide whether to consider purchase offer for part of 1 Corporate Drive property
The board will also be receiving an MOU from Palm Coast for a partnership on building a new pool that the YMCA would operate, Superintendent LaShakia Moore said.
Technical payroll error caused ‘undue burden’ on Volusia County Schools employees
FOCUS representatives said the incident was not taken lightly and preventative measures have been put in place as district gears up for 100% implementation.
SIDELINES: Botha twins wins sculling state title
Also: College commitments, Slaughter wins academic honor, Mills 8th at USA Wrestling World Team Trials
Reigning Sandcrabs: Ryan Burley and Irma Quijada are crowned Mr. and Miss Seabreeze
This year’s competition featured 24 students competing to claim the title of Mr. and Miss Seabreeze 2026-2027, the most contestants in recent history.
Charity music festival raises $25,000 for S.M.A.R.T. animal rescue
‘From the bottom of my heart, thank you Flagler County,’ S.M.A.R.T. founder Caroline Johnson wrote. ‘Thank you for showing up when it matters most.’
Palm Coast annual ‘Keep PC Clean’ event collects over 450 pounds of trash
‘Our goal with our Keep PC Clean initiative is to spread awareness and encourage efforts to prevent littering across the city,’ said Alyssa Roscoe, residential solid waste collections supervisor.
Palm Coast Council to keep city-management of Palm Harbor Golf Club
The Palm Harbor Golf Club is projected to exceed last year’s revenue by $440,000.
Flagler Palm Coast qualifies 21 weightlifters for boys regional championships
Seabreeze qualifies 12, Mainland eight and Matanzas five for regionals.
Local business owner walks from Amelia Island to Key West to raise awareness of sexual violence
Walk across Florida brings attention to survivors and the path to healing
Bethune-Cookman University celebrates president’s inauguration with Day of Service
In addition to stopping by local nonprofits, President Albert Mosley spoke to students at Mainland High School and helped restock the food pantry at Campbell Middle School.
Music, books and art: 5th annual Daytona Beach Arts Festival takes over Beach Street
This year the Arts Festival included a corner called the The Book End, hosted by The Novel Tea Book Shop and featured local and regional authors, poets and songwriters.
Trinity Presbyterian Church of Palm Coast hosts Blessing of the Pets ceremony
On Sunday, April 12, Trinity Presbyterian Church of Palm Coast hosted a Blessing of the Pets ceremony, following the second to last event in the church’s Community Lecture Series.
Paradise Pointe residents in Ormond Beach donate treat bags to Halifax Humane Society
Also: Erum Kistemaker selected to Gator100, there’s a new glaucoma specialist in town and Gili’s Kitchen closes in the beachside.
Palm Coast Gymnastics’ Anna Schwartz qualifies for Level 10 nationals
The Seabreeze High junior is the first gymnast from Palm Coast Gymnastics to qualify for the USA Gymnastics Development Program National Championships.
