3+ day, 6+ hour ago   (505+ words) The Daytona Beach City Commission rejected a request to have the city's internal auditor examine impact fees, grants and the city's vehicle fleet after a lengthy discussion Sept. 9 that led to a heated exchange over transparency. Commissioner Stacy Cantu proposed…...

3+ day, 11+ hour ago   (740+ words) The Palm Coast City Council’s $17 million Town Center land purchase generated significant discussion during its Sept. 9 budget hearing, as council members debated how much of the city’s reserves should be used to pay for the property and how much should…...

4+ day, 10+ hour ago   (402+ words) The Florida Realtors trade group is getting behind Amendment 3, the major property tax cut on the November ballot, putting $10 million to support the measure. “Affordability is on the forefront for every Floridian, and they need meaningful relief,” said Chuck Bonfiglio…...

5+ day, 5+ hour ago   (85+ words) Observer Local News Observer Local News Ormond resident to ride in 25th 9/11 Memorial Bike ride in memory of fallen Daytona officer For the past nine years, Richard Massfeller has honored the memory of Sam Edward Etheredge, Jr. in the New York…...

5+ day, 8+ hour ago   (653+ words) The Palm Coast City Council is moving toward banning direct potable reuse — sometimes referred to as “toilet-to-tap” — from the city’s drinking water system. The proposed ordinance was discussed during the council’s Sept. 8 workshop. The measure would amend Chapter 49 of the…...

5+ day, 15+ hour ago   (222+ words) Observer Local News Letter: I support Deaton for Ormond Beach City Commission What are your neighbors talking about this week? I am writing to express my support for Kristin Deaton for re-election for City Commissioner, Zone 3. During her time in…...

6+ day, 8+ hour ago   (495+ words) 9:01 p.m. — Herschel King Boat Ramp, Palm Coast Grand theft. A 70-year-old Palm Coast man was arrested after deputies said he took a jet ski trailer from the Herschel King Boat Ramp because he believed it had been abandoned, then dismantled it…...

6+ day, 15+ hour ago   (267+ words) A few years ago, we had the "defund the police" movement and today we have the “de-tool the police” movement. Both movements were caused by a few bad actors within law enforcement. The Flagler County Sheriff's Office recognizes the concerns…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (915+ words) We all know the old adage: “There are two sides to every story.” I’d argue there are often more than two. But there are also stories rooted in fact, stories rooted in fiction, and stories that mix the two. Last…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (300+ words) First, let me say that I did not win the primary election. That is not what this is about. This is about voter turnout in Flagler County. While turnout was better than in some elections, with roughly a mid-30% turnout among…...