2+ day, 11+ 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…...

2+ day, 16+ 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…...

2+ day, 23+ hour ago   (872+ words) Sept. 11, 2001, was a day off for Marc Pedevillano. He'd been with the New York Police Department for six years at that point and lived about 30 miles north of the city in Rockland County. That morning, he got up and went…...

3+ day, 15+ 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…...

4+ day, 11+ hour ago   (70+ words) Observer Local News Observer Local News Embry-Riddle basketball coach Steve Ridder to retire after this season Ridder is beginning his 37th season with the Eagles. He is one of the 30 winningest men's college basketball coaches of all time. - ✓ Full online access…...

5+ day, 20+ 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, 3+ 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, 3+ 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…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (272+ words) I am Kristin Deaton and it is my honor to serve as your Ormond Beach Zone 3 City Commissioner. I am proud to be your voice in city government making informed decisions that put residents first. As I hope to earn…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (401+ words) Amid a growing backlash to license plate reader (LPR) cameras and citing concerns over privacy, Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration on Monday moved to shut down the newly ubiquitous technology on state roads. The cameras, made by Flock Safety and other…...