Mayor Mike Norris calls for an austerity budget and a full rollback millage rate as city prepares for slower revenue growth and potential property tax changes
Volusia County Schools honors the Lohmans for continuation of field study program at The Brown
Since its launch in 2021, over 40,000 Volusia County Schools students have participated in the program, which will continue for at least the next six years in memory of the…
Palm Coast Council Tackles Budget Fears, File of Life Program, Data Centers, and a Sweeping Land Code Overhaul
The Palm Coast City Council held an all-day workshop Tuesday, covering an unusually broad range of topics — from a deeply personal presentation about a new emergency medical program, to…
Flagler County Unemployment Rate Climbs to 5.5% As Florida’s Exceeds Nation’s for First Time Since 2020
Flagler County unemployment rose to 5.5 percent in April, matching a statewide upward trend as Florida’s unemployment rate hit 4.8 percent, surpassing the national average for the first time since…
Last in Teacher Pay, Florida Continues to Dismantle Public Education, Alienate Teachers and Fund Scandal-Ridden Vouchers
Florida ranks last nationwide in teacher pay, forcing educators to take multiple jobs or leave the state entirely. Instead of addressing the crisis, lawmakers suppress public unions, enforces restrictive curriculum…
Flagler County Middle Schoolers Finish 8th in the World at International Underwater Robotics Competition
Two Flagler County middle school students brought home a top-10 finish on a global stage last week, placing eighth in the world at the 2026 International SeaPerch Challenge held at…
A New Station, a Fallen Hero, and a Promise: Palm Coast Opens Fire Station 26 and Dedicates Engine to Green Beret Killed in Afghanistan
Palm Coast opened its first new fire station in 17 years during Memorial Day weekend, celebrating the grand opening of Fire Station 26 with a ceremony that doubled as a…
SIDELINES: Mainland’s Terrence Anthony named FHSAA Male Educator of the Year
Also: McFall receives weightlifting scholarship. Father’s Day lacrosse tournament returns to Palm Coast. Matanzas softball camp set for June 16-17. Palm Harbor Golf Club family night on June 12.
Domestic Violence, a Deputy Spit On, and a Child Stabbed With Scissors: Flagler County’s Weekend in Review
The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office made 22 arrests between 6 p.m. Friday, June 5, and 6 a.m. Monday, June 8, 2026, handling 728 calls for service and conducting 112 traffic…
Clean Audit, Tight Budgets, and a Looming Tax Overhaul: Flagler County Commissioners Dig Into 2027 Budget Season
The Flagler County Board of County Commissioners held a budget workshop Monday afternoon, working through the county’s fiscal year 2025 audit results and hearing preliminary budget presentations from all five…
Seabreeze senior receives $2,500 PEO STAR scholarship
The PEO STAR Scholarship was established in 2009 to provide funds for exceptional high school senior women. The local chapter recommended the scholarship be awarded to Lucy Kimble.
‘Turkey’ list targets stadium money, member projects
“Every year, we are looking more and more like Congress. It’s just spend, spend, spend.” said TaxWatch President and CEO Jeff Kottkamp
New owners expand vision for Split Oak Ranch with agritourism center, community events
Naftali and Nicole DeJesus are expanding the western Flagler County equestrian facility with a new event center, riding programs and plans for community gatherings.
Palm Coast Fire Department Dedicates Engine 26 in Honor of Army Sergeant James M. Treber
Palm Coast – The Palm Coast Fire Department hosted a Gold Star Dedication Ceremony on May 23, 2026, honoring the life and sacrifice of Army Sergeant James M. Treber by…
AACS Opens Smithsonian Food Exhibition Celebrating Flagler County’s Diverse Food Heritage
Palm Coast, Florida — The African American Cultural Society, Inc. (AACS) proudly announces the grand opening of its newest exhibition, From Seed to Soul: African, Indigenous and Cultural Foodways of…
Palm Coast’s Voyage Church opens doors for weekly prayer and worship
New weekday hours provide a place for prayer and connection, with church leaders hoping to further expand their hours in the future.
Florida Power & Light to trim 222 miles of trees, vegetation along power lines in Ormond Beach
Also: Coldwell Banker Premier Properties relocates to Ormond Towne Square, B-CU to host Day of Giving fundraiser.
Letter: Police still serve and protect
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Flagler constitutional officers defend pay increases as commissioners signal budget concerns
Requests for COLAs, merit raises and new positions draw scrutiny as county leaders prepare for an uncertain budget year Flagler County’s constitutional officers beg
Cleanup, security efforts underway for Ormond’s Makai Beach Resort
The resort, located at 707 S. Atlantic Ave., has been closed since sustaining significant damage during Hurricane Milton in 2024.