The system dumped a record-setting daily rain total on Daytona Beach and drenched other spots throughout Volusia and Flagler.
Can you go to Halloween Horror Nights multiple nights? See Frequent Fear Pass 2025 prices
Universal Orlando’s ‘Halloween Horror Nights’ returns on Friday, Aug. 29. Here’s what fans need to know about tickets and multi-night passes
Hurricane forecast: 93L a disorganized flood threat amid relatively tranquil Tropics
The summer of flooding and irritant-level tropical threats rolls with this week’s focus on a disorganized disturbance in the northern Gulf.
Jeffrey Epstein is sowing division among MAGA. What to know about the late sex offender
Donald Trump long accused opponents of hiding a list of Epstein clients. Now Pam Bondi says the list doesn’t exist. What was Epstein convicted of?
New blue water spring found at Yellowstone after 'mildly explosive' activity
The blue water spring is about 13 feet in diameter and 1 foot below the rim, USGS said. The water in the pool was measured at 109°F.
College sports leaders unaware of Donald Trump's plan for executive order addressing NIL
College sports leaders haven’t heard anything about a plan for President Trump to issue an executive order addressing NIL in college sports.
Preacher arrested after leaving 5-year-old alone in car to drink in bar
John Gibson, a pastor at First Baptist Church of Dothan, was charged with endangering the welfare of a child.
Robert Plant announces fall 2025 US tour with Saving Grace: Cities, dates, tickets
Robert Plant will be performing in the U.S. this fall with the band Saving Grace. Here’s where he’s playing and how to get tickets.
Policies for proficiency: Q+A with Volusia County School Board member Donna Brosemer
The Observer recently spoke with Brosemer about priorities, challenges and goals for the upcoming school year.
Volcano erupts in Iceland spewing wall of lava: See photos
The eruption began early July 16 on the Sundhnúkur Crater Row, about 30 miles southwest from the capital, Reykjavik. See images of the eruption.
Who is Blaise Ingoglia? DeSantis picks new Florida CFO
After months with no one in the post, Gov. Ron DeSantis has named state Sen. Blaise Ingoglia to be Florida’s new Chief Financial Officer.
Who is Flagler School Board member Derek Barrs, FMCSA nominee? What we know.
Derek Barrs could soon lead the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. The Flagler School Board member has a history in law enforcement.
‘Good Trouble Lives On’ protests against Trump in Florida: Will it rain? Check weather radar
Nearly 50 protests are scheduled across Florida July 17, 2025, in response to ‘civil and human attacks’ made by Trump administration, organizers say.
Gov. DeSantis taps ally Blaise Ingoglia as Florida CFO, snubbing President Trump's pick
Gov. Ron DeSantis on July 16 named state Sen. Blaise Ingoglia as Florida’s new Chief Financial Officer.
Funeral arrangements announced for Bob Davis, longtime Daytona hotel leader
Davis, a charismatic leader of the Daytona Beach area hotel industry for nearly 60 years, died on Sunday, July 13. He was 87.
Deal alert! $20 off viral Zella leggings at the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale
Nordstrom’s Anniversary Sale is bursting with Zella deals on the brand’s most popular workout leggings, joggers and more. Shop the best Zella styles.
SpaceX launch photos: Falcon 9 deploys Amazon satellites on KF-01 mission from Cape Canaveral
The July 16 mission expanded Amazon’s newly established Project Kuiper internet constellation in low-Earth orbit from 54 satellites to 78.
Summer meteor showers underway: When, where to see Perseids, 2 others in US
The Perseid meteor shower is one of three that will be lighting up the summer night sky beginning in July. But it won’t reach its peak until August.
Taco Bell's new concept, Live Más Café, expanding to more locations
Taco Bell has a plan to grow beverage revenue to $5 billion by 2030. The strategy includes new drink-focused Live Más Cafés in existing restaurants.
What more can Florida expect from Invest 93L? See forecast, spaghetti models
Early Wednesday, the National Hurricane Center said Invest 93L was moving west across the Florida Panhandle between Tallahassee and Panama City.