‘The city needs to make an example of this blatant violation of our tree code so others do not think they can get away with doing similar removals on their…
Group to install vertical oyster gardens at boat docks in three Flagler County parks
‘Oysters for My Neighborhood’ is also calling on residents and businesses with docks to hang VOGs in the water to attract juvenile oysters and improve water quality.
Letter: What would replace property taxes to fund everyday services?
‘The proponents have yet to provide a factual explanation for how that income will be replaced.’
Volusia County’s Community Information team earns fifth Telly Award in three years
The latest recognition — a Silver Award presented as part of the 46th Annual Telly Awards competition — honored the division’s popular “Day in the Life” YouTube series.
Original Owl: Old Kings Elementary School’s Nancy Allesee retires after teaching for 39 years in Flagler Schools
Allesee has worked under nine superintendents and nine principals and each one brought something ’unique and different to the table,’ she said.
Mainland Air Force Junior ROTC program wraps up year with 4,000 hours of community service
Cadets also recently took a field trip to go indoor skydiving, marking the end of the school year.
Letter: ‘Toilet-to-tap’ is not a credible issue in Ormond Beach
What are your neighbors talking about this week?
Second Harvest’s Mobile Farmers Market distributed over 5,000 pounds of produce in Volusia County
The market is part of Second Harvest’s broader ‘Food is Medicine’ initiative, focused on increasing access to fresh produce for children, seniors and families in underserved areas.
Chief Brannon completes prestigious FBI executive leadership course
National FBI course emphasized leadership, accountability and officer wellness.
Flagler led investigation leads to sentencing in child sex crime case
Multi-agency investigation led by the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office resulted in conviction and sentencing.
Another $90 million for illegal immigration enforcement teed up
The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office also resubmitted their request for $4.4 million more to purchase a camera system, spotlight, night vision goggles and pilot protective equipment for helicopter use.
Volusia County offers free summer meals for kids at 57 sites through Aug. 7
Meals will be served Monday through Friday unless otherwise indicated. All sites will be closed on July 3 in observance of Independence Day.
Penguin Project performance of The Lion King Jr. set for Friday and Saturday at Bunnell Elementary School
The Flagler Playhouse’s fourth annual Penguin Project production includes about 50 actors on stage between the ages of 8 and 25.
Bowler and Ufheil families named Herbert M. Davidson honorees at 2026 Annual Celebration of Philanthropy
The event brought together leaders, philanthropists, and community partners to celebrate the generosity and impact throughout Volusia and Flagler Counties.
New school leaders: Volusia County Schools approves principal appointments, transfers
Seabreeze, Beachside, Champion and Tomoka will all have new principals for the 2026-2027 school year.
Flagler Palm Coast baseball coach Kyle Marsh steps down
Marsh led the Bulldogs to the regional playoffs in three out of four years.
Palm Coast man gets 4 years in prison for sexual relationship with minor
Defendant pleaded guilty to two counts of lewd or lascivious battery and was sentenced to four years in state prison, followed by 11 years of sex offender probation
Affordability, a flat tax rate and banning AI data centers: Q+A with Ormond Beach City Commissioner Kristin Deaton
‘We have to keep our taxes low for people on fixed incomes,’ Deaton said in a Q+A with the Observer.
Florida steps up rules on cattle imports
Due to the detection of a type of avian influenza that detrimentally affects the health and milk production of dairy cattle.
Why Good Couples Keep Having the Same Fight
Congruence Counseling in Palm Coast has therapists who help couples and individuals navigate relationship stress, anxiety, and life transitions.
