3+ day, 20+ 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…...

5+ day, 3+ hour ago   (248+ words) Though bargaining between Volusia County Schools and the Volusia United Educators union is ongoing, one understanding has been reached: salary increases for veteran teachers. Why has the board entered into an MOU before bargaining is complete? Andrew Langenbach, the district's…...

6+ day, 3+ hour ago   (80+ words) The Flagler County Education Foundation Prize Patrol delivered Hunter Grants last week to three Flagler Schools programs. Flagler Palm Coast high School's John Mastropierro received a $2,500 grant for FPC's esports program. FPC culinary teacher Annette Williams received a $2,500 grant for…...

6+ day, 20+ hour ago   (519+ words) The Palm Coast City Council unanimously approved the Flagler Landings technical site plan on Sept. 1, clearing the way for a new Walmart development along State Road 100 while also approving an agreement addressing the project's transportation impacts. Flagler Landings is planned…...

6+ day, 20+ hour ago   (379+ words) Observer Local News Daytona Dog Beach presents $9,000 donation to Volusia County Animal Services Daytona Dog Beach also announced that the Hang 8 Dog Surfing Extravaganza will return next year with an expanded two-day event. The Hang 8 Dog Surfing Extravaganza made waves…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (262+ words) Jamie Evans (Sheriff Perry Hall Inmate Detention Facility mug shot) The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 43-year-old DeLand man who, according to FCSO, failed to update his registered address after being evicted from his Bunnell residence. On Aug. 31, detectives…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (105+ words) Volusia County Schools invited students who completed the Superintendent's Summer Home Run Reading Challenge to attend a free Daytona Tortugas baseball game on Monday, Aug. 31. Dr. Leigh Prokop, the district's director of elementary schools, threw the ceremonial first pitch, according…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (476+ words) 6:50 p.m. — 100 block of Clyde Morris Boulevard, Ormond Beach Burglary. Police arrested a 62-year-old Ormond Beach man working as a volunteer security guard at a manufactured home community's gate who grabbed a woman's cell phone and refused to give it back. The…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (483+ words) Observer Local News Volusia County's TNR program has sterilized over 1,100 feral cats in 2026 Residents can trap community cats and bring them to the county Animal Care Clinic, where the county provides veterinary services before residents return the cats to the…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (241+ words) Observer Local News Daytona Beach Public Works and Utilities coordinate on North Beach Street redevelopment project The project includes new sidewalks, pavement, curbs and gutters, modifications to existing on street parking and more. Daytona Beach's Public Works and Utilities staff…...