Melissa Lammers, ECHO Volusia Forever Alliance vice chair: ‘We know what has made Volusia Forever successful and we are concerned to see some of those key features up for modification…
Wrestling returns to Pirates gym in Flagler Palm Coast vs. Matanzas dual match
The crowd was exuberant despite a one-sided match which the experienced Bulldogs won, 64-6, over a young Pirates squad.
Palm Coast man arrested for stealing power tools from home improvement stores, Flagler Sheriff says
Williams Biddle, 34, was caught on security cameras stealing power tools from two different stores twice in December.
Volusia deputies arrest Ormond man who barricaded himself during standoff
VSO deputies responded to a manufactured home community on Hand Avenue after receiving a report that a man had been walking down the neighborhood road with a gun while yelling…
Toilet to tap? Volusia County Council seeks information, legal analysis in light of charter amendment effort
Political committee Let Volusia Vote is leading a grassroots effort to place a charter amendment on the 2026 ballot to prohibit blackwater from potable water reuse and aquifer injection.
Ormond Beach Historical Society starts 50th anniversary celebration with annual awards banquet
The 2026 officers and directors were also installed at the Jan. 15 luncheon.
Events calendar: See The Barricade Boys at the Fitzgerald in Palm Coast
What to do this week in Ormond Beach and Palm Coast.
FCSO buys new helicopter through public-private partnership and donation from Dan Newlin
Newlin donated $720,000 toward the purchase of the $1.42 million helicopter. The FCSO contributed $575,000 from a one-time, year-end budget savings and $125,000 from seized drug money.
River-to-Sea Preserve main access to close beginning Feb. 2
The county will begin the next phase of emergency dune restoration at the Preserve. MalaCompra Park will reopen in early February.
ReGrow Volusia, ReGrow the Loop announce schedule of environmental education events
The schedule includes guided hikes, hands-on workshops and expert-led presentations at libraries, environmental centers and parks along the Ormond Scenic Loop and Trail and beyond.
Flagler Schools Principal of the Year says the award is all about a winning team
Q+A with Flagler Palm Coast High School Principal Bobby Bossardet
Readers respond to article on FBCA basketball forfeits
Here are a few comments on the Observer’s Facebook page.
Former Flagler home health aide stole $2,700 from client, Flagler Sheriff says
Katie Swain, 32, of Putnam County, was previously employed at HarborChase Assisted Living in Palm Coast. This is the second time in two months Swain has been arrested for stealing…
Ormond Beach City Commission OKs new commerce park on North U.S. 1
The Tomoka Commerce Park will bring needed commercial space to the corridor, commissioners say.
Marineland Dolphin Adventure takes steps to pivot from entertainment to ‘stewards of the ocean’
Dolphin expert Jack Kassewitz describes his vision for the future of Marineland Dolphin Adventure as a nonprofit.
Palm Coast sixth grader passes high-school level algebra and geometry
Indian Trails Middle School student Lev Makarov, 10, is now taking Algebra 2 with Florida Virtual School.
Letter: Restore separation of church and state
What are your neighbors talking about this week?
Palm Coast favors food trucks with new ordinance
The ordinance will allow food truck owners to work with existing property owners and set up shop in front of their businesses.
Palm Coast to take out $330 million in bonds for utility infrastructure improvements
The 30-year loans will be repaid using Palm Coast’s utility rate revenues.
College rowing teams visit Flagler’s Intracoastal Waterway for practice ahead of competitive season
The Harvard University women’s rowing team can be spotted practicing in the Intracoastal Waterway until Jan. 24.
