The U.S. Department of Labor on Thursday estimated 7,447 initial unemployment applications were filed in Florida last week.
Ormond Beach OKs additional work at Andy Romano Beachfront Park for ADA-compliance
The work includes handrails, pavers, concrete work and lengthening the new ADA-accessible ramp at the park.
Events calendar: Celebrate Juneteenth in Palm Coast, Daytona Beach
What to do this week in Ormond Beach and Palm Coast.
Flagler Schools’ Robotics Team Secures Top-10 International Finish
(College Park, MD) – The next generation of Flagler County robotics engineers made waves on a global stage in Maryland this past week. Leading the way was a Buddy Taylor…
Tickets Now On Sale for the 2027 DAYTONA 500
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (June 10, 2026) – Daytona International Speedway announced today that tickets are now on sale for NASCAR’s 2027 season opener, the DAYTONA 500. The 69th running of The Great American Race takes the…
SJWMD: May Rainfall Brings Limited Relief as Drought Continues Across District
PALATKA, Fla., June 10, 2026 — Drought conditions persisted across much of the St. Johns River Water Management District in May despite the region’s first month of above-average rainfall since…
Annual Tourism and Hospitality Employee of the Year Awards Announced
St. Augustine, Fla. – The St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra & The Beaches Visitors and Convention Bureau (VCB) recently recognized the finalists in the 2025 St. Johns County’s Hospitality and Tourism…
Backstage pass: The multi-layered drama and joy of Penguin Project’s ‘The Lion King Jr.’
The show, at Bunnell Elementary School, featured kids with special needs, acting alongside mentors on the stage.
DSC Earns National Recognition for Preparing Future Elementary Teachers in Science of Reading
DAYTONA BEACH, FLA. (June 10, 2026) – Daytona State College’s undergraduate Elementary Education program has earned an A+ rating from the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ) for how well it…
Already in Federal Prison, Daytona Beach Man Now Faces New Charge After Exposing Himself to 15-Year-Old at Palm Coast Gym
A Daytona Beach man already serving a federal prison sentence has been charged with a new crime after a Flagler County Sheriff’s Office investigation determined he exposed himself to a…
DeSantis, Cabinet green light $90 million for immigration enforcement
Out of the $90 million in grants, $30.3 million is for new awards and $57 million are additional funds for law enforcement agencies that had already asked for assistance.
Ormond to meet with the FAA regarding River Bend Golf Course
A petition presented to the city Tuesday night to reopen River Bend was signed by 2,601 residents.
Flagler County School Board candidates debate school choice and its budgetary challenges
The American Association of University Women Flagler Branch hosted the candidate forum in the historic county courthouse’s Vault Room.
Ormond to keep millage rate flat, property tax reform may cause $8.2M revenue loss
City staff delivered a blunt outlook on the governor’s property tax reform proposal: Services will need to be cut.
Palm Coast Mayor Norris calls for austerity budget as revenue growth slows
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 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.