FLAGLER BEACH, Fla. - The Flagler County Sheriff's Office has demoted now ex-Sergeant Michael Breckwoldt following an investigation into his conduct at a local bar in May 2023. Breckwoldt has lost …
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Chris Gollon
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8/31/23
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PALM COAST, Fla. – One of the most prominent outlets in the area’s local news scene has changed hands. Brian McMillan and his wife Hailey have purchased the Palm Coast Observer and the …
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Chris Gollon
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8/31/23
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PALM COAST, Fla. - With the impact of Hurricane Idalia on Flagler County trending on the lighter side, county officials have made multiple key decisions in defusing emergency response measures. The …
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Chris Gollon
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8/30/23
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The Volusia County Emergency Management Department announced Wednesday afternoon that the county had mostly made it through Hurricane Idalia safely. The update allows many residents to breathe a sigh …
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Chris Gollon
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8/30/23
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BUNNELL, Fla. – Flagler County will likely be hit with tropical storm-force winds at around 5:00 am to 8:00 pm Wednesday morning, according to a press conference Tuesday by Emergency Management …
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Chris Gollon
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8/29/23
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The Volusia County government has announced locations for its shelters for those looking to ride out Hurricane Idalia. Those who are still in need of a safe location for the storm are advised to make …
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Chris Gollon
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8/29/23
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All classes in Flagler County’s public schools are cancelled Wednesday, according to a statement issued Monday by the district. The announcement comes in anticipation of the impact of Tropical …
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Chris Gollon
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8/29/23
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Gas prices in the state of Florida have sunk to their cheapest price in almost a month, according to a new report from AAA's Mark Jenkins. The statewide average cost per gallon sits at $3.70 as of …
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Chris Gollon
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8/28/23
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The path of Tropical Storm Idalia is now expected to include Volusia and Flagler counties, according to leading meteorologists. Residents of both counties are urged by local officials to begin …
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Chris Gollon
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8/28/23
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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - Chris Buescher won the Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona International Speedway Saturday night, capping off a stellar regular season for the 17 team. It was an all-round …
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Chris Gollon
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8/27/23
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Governor Ron DeSantis has declated a state of emergency for 33 of Florida's 67 counties due to the potential for a tropical storm forming in the coming days. Invest 93L, a storm …
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Chris Gollon
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8/26/23
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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Larson on Friday gave his initial thoughts upon learning that motorsports were up for inclusion in the Olympics games in the future. The Hendrick …
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Chris Gollon
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8/26/23
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Palm Coast resident Fernando Melendez will run against incumbent County Commissioner Andy Dance in the 2024 election, according to the latest filings from the Supervisor of Elections Office. It's …
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Chris Gollon
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8/26/23
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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - Justin Allgaier won the Wawa 250 at Daytona International Speedway Friday night in an ultra-close photo finish. The win snapped a 25-race Xfinity Series winless streak for …
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Chris Gollon
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8/25/23
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DELAND, Fla. - Law enforcement officers shot and killed a 20-year-old man during a traffic stop Friday in DeLand, the DeLand Police Department has confirmed. Volusia Sheriff Mike Chitwood gave a …
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Chris Gollon
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8/25/23
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DELTONA, Fla. - Residents of Deltona now have the opportunity to apply for the committee to select the next City Manager, the city announced in a press release Thursday. Those who join will have an …
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Chris Gollon
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8/25/23
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DAYTONA BEACH SHORES, Fla. - A man was pronounced dead in Daytona Beach Shores Thursday after being pulled unresponsive from the ocean, the Volusia County Beach Safety Ocean Rescue announced …
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Chris Gollon
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8/25/23
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BUNNELL, Fla. - Superintendent LaShakia Moore addressed the press Thursday morning after days of increasingly intensified coverage of the recent assembly at Bunnell Elementary School which singled …
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Chris Gollon
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8/24/23
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DELAND, Fla. - 24-year-old New York resident Joel Mathilda was arrested and extradited to Volusia County recently on accusations that he scammed a DeLand woman for money. According to police, …
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Chris Gollon
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8/24/23
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PALM COAST, Fla. – The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office on Wednesday responded to the same house at 20 Blare Drive that last week was the setting of a murder – this time for a …
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Chris Gollon
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8/23/23
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