Local news
Orlando Contractor Wanted for Alleged $310k Scam
The Volusia Sheriff's Office is looking for 39-year-old Ryan Matthew Paul, the suspect in a massive scheme to defraud an elderly resident of DeLand. As of their most recent update on Sunday, Paul's …
Flagler Beach Holds Centennial Celebration
The City of Flagler Beach on Wednesday officially celebrated its centennial anniversary, assembling the community for a time of party and reflection. The weather was unusually pristine for April in …
Palm Coast's Landing Strip Tavern Reopening on May 1st
The Landing Strip Tavern, the restaurant located just next to the Flagler Executive Airport, is set to re-open for business on Thursday, May 1st according to an announcement released this week. For …
Givens (left) and Villanueva (right) are accused of armed robbery.
Suspects Arrested in Armed Robbery of Juvenile
Two suspects have been arrested for allegedly robbing a teenager at gunpoint earlier this year, the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office announced on Wednesday. 18-year-old Palm Coast resident …
Kymberlee Schopper's mugshot.
2 Arrested for Selling Human Remains in Orange City
Two women have been arrested for reportedly selling human remains, law enforcement has confirmed. Kymberlee Schopper and Ashley Lelesi are both owners of a local business …
Daytona Police Investigating Fatal Shooting
The Daytona Beach Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred on Sunday, the agency announced. The incident occurred at around 3:30 am on Ontario Court, just down the street …
Volusia County

17 Local Fishing Captains Honored in Angler's Choice Award

Seventeen fishing captains in Flagler and Volusia counties were honored with the International Angler's Choice Award, a distinction given to 672 total individuals by the charter broker FishingBooker. Florida as a whole had a high number of captains honored, largely due to the prevalence of the charter fishing industry in the state.

Bryon White Files to Challenge Danny Robins for Volusia County Council

The Volusia County Council has its first contested race of the 2026 election cycle. Bryon White has filed to challenge incumbent Danny Robins for the District 3 seat next year. Robins was first …

40 Years In, Ocean Center to Receive $40M in Upgrades

The Ocean Center in Daytona Beach is salted to receive $40 million in upgrades from the Volusia County government in the coming months. The facility, officially known as the Ocean Center Convention …

Flagler County
State News
Gas prices in Florida have been on the rise for the last week, working their way further into the three-dollar range. Even as the pressure at the pump is renewed for Sunshine State drivers, a …
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday levied harsh words against Randy Fine, who was elected the day before to Florida’s 6th district seat in the House of Representatives. Fine has served as a …
Republican Randy Fine defeated Democrat Josh Weil on Tuesday in the special election for Florida’s 6th congressional district in the United States House of Representatives. The seat became …
A new bill in the Florida Senate that stands to weaken protections for the press in the Sunshine State has advanced in its trek toward becoming a law. SB 752, officially known as the …
U.S. Congressman Byron Donalds has announced his intent to run for Florida Governor in the 2026 election, making him the first major Republican to declare their candidacy. Donalds has represented …