A ‘no’ vote from the council Aug. 4 could change the narrative in Flagler County, Casey Cheap says.
Flagler Sheriff’s Office Earns Statewide Traffic Safety Award
FCSO places third in the 2026 Florida Law Enforcement Traffic Safety Challenge, recognizing its enforcement and education efforts to reduce crashes and improve road safety in one of Florida’s fastest-growing…
Letter: Observer should start endorsing candidates again
‘Vetting followed by endorsements by a local newspaper can fill the low information gap particularly in local elections.’
Halifax Repertory Theatre presents ‘Hadestown: Teen Edition’ at Ormond Beach Performing Arts Center
The production features an all-teen cast and an orchestra with mostly teen musicians.
Security First Insurance interns organize company-wide project to benefit Florida Giving Gardens
The company donated seeds, potting soil and two raised garden beds to the Daytona State College student-led nonprofit.
Fishing for fellowship: Mainland football players bond over bait and tackle
The Buccaneers had a day of fellowship with a fishing outing before the grind of preseason practice.
The Big Five … with Judge D. Melissa Distler, Harvey Ford Award Recipient
Flagler County Court Judge Melissa Distler was recently recognized with the Harvey Ford Award by the Conference of County Court Judges of Florida. She shares what it means to be…
Bunnell Receives $5.16 Million Federal Boost for Wastewater Expansion During Congressman Randy Fine Visit
Funding will help double the city’s wastewater treatment capacity and support future growth.
Seabreeze players, coaches excited to begin preseason practice
Third-year head coach Mike Klein expects big jump in offensive production in coordinator Matt Dickmann’s second season with the Sandcrabs.
Brosemer: Volusia Schools’ response only part of the story. District: Allegations should be grounded in facts
Volusia County School Board member Donna Brosemer and the school district respond to Brosemer’s view that the district protected high schools’ state grades by ensuring testing minimum.
Sheriff Rick Staly Sworn In as Florida Sheriffs Association Vice President
Promotion places the Flagler County sheriff in line to become the first in county history to serve as president of the statewide association in 2027.
Health officials have posted a warning for the Bull Creek boat ramp area
A new health alert is in effect for Bull Creek, just north of the boat ramp, after the Florida Department of Health in Flagler County (DOH-Flagler) confirmed the presence of…
Letter: Equal space has not been provided to all candidates
Letter: Apart from Election Guide, Lori Tolland and Harold Briley have received more space in the Observer than Jason Leslie and Barry DuMoulin, respectively.
Free Haircuts, Backpacks, and Ice Cream, Palm Coast Gets Ready for a Fourth Back-to-School Party
St. Joe’s Plaza in Palm Coast is about to host a familiar summer send-off again: a free back-to-school get-together that’s now in its fourth year. Before classes start, families can…
Florida Kids and Family Expo Returns to Orlando in Less Than One Month
ORLANDO, Fla. — Central Florida’s largest family playdate is less than one month away. The Florida Kids and Family Expo returns to the Orange County Convention Center on Saturday, August 22,…
Missing 2½ Years and Hundreds of Miles From Home, a Georgia Cat Named Tracy Is Found in Flagler County
A black cat that disappeared from North Georgia about two and a half years ago has turned up in Palm Coast, Florida, alive, healthy, and ready to head back to…
My View: Some traffic headaches are our fault
‘Too many people ignore the rules of the road and drive, walk and bike incredibly selfishly.’
Events calendar: Halifax Repertory Theatre presents ‘Hadestown: Teen Edition’ at the PAC
What to do this week in Ormond Beach and Palm Coast.
Q+A: Greg Hansen reflects on Hammock preservation, data centers, tax reform and a decade serving Flagler County
The longtime commissioner said his goal was always to listen.
Making a classroom difference: Jasmine Bozorgmanesh launches a journal business, at Seabreeze High
Notable is a student-focused notebook company inspired by the quality and innovation of Japanese stationery.

