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With another large freshman class, the future looks bright for Matanzas football
8+ hour, 34+ min ago (549+ words) With 46 rising freshmen and 34 rising sophomores participating in Matanzas football practice this spring, the future appears to be bright for the Pirates. "Just with the influx of youth and the way our program is moving along, this is the most…...
Balance and depth: Flagler Palm Coast's spring scrimmage ends in 21-21 tie
15+ hour, 31+ min ago (785+ words) When a football player is adept at more than a couple of positions, he is often listed on the team roster as an "ATH" for athlete. A better description for Flagler Palm Coast rising junior Nei'cco Murphy might simply be…...
House on the Halifax River is Ormond's top sale at $1. 375 M
20+ hour, 31+ min ago (896+ words) A house on the Halifax River at 22 Tiffany Circle was the the top real estate transaction in Ormond Beach and Ormond-by-the-Sea for the week of April 25 to May 1. The house sold on April 30, for $1, 375, 000. Built in 1967, the house is a…...
Two state weightlifting championships, with possible records along the way, are next on Nya Williams' agenda
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (902+ words) Flagler Palm Coast junior Nya Williams heads into the Class 3 A girls state weightlifting championships on Feb. 11 as the prohibitive favorite to win two state titles. Her regional qualifying totals are 25 pounds higher in the traditional competition and 40 pounds higher…...
Seabreeze strives for consistency heading into spring football game
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (499+ words) Jeremias George closed Seabreeze's annual red and white spring football scrimmage with a long touchdown catch from rising junior Michael "Bearhog" Mc Donough. The quarterback had been long on a couple of deep passes before hitting George in stride. "He…...
FCSO, Flagler fire crews train for flood rescues ahead of hurricane season
1+ day, 17+ hour ago (345+ words) The Flagler County Sheriff's Office recently participated in a Florida Urban Search and Rescue Swiftwater/Flood Rescue training hosted by Flagler County Fire Rescue. This course is designed to strengthen the ability of first responders to respond to flooding and…...
Candlelight vigil honors fallen Flagler County law enforcement officers
1+ day, 17+ hour ago (175+ words) The names of FCSO's six fallen heroes were read aloud as Sheriff Staly and family members in attendance placed a single rose in a five-point star flower arrangement. They are: In addition to the fallen heroes, FCSO's first K-9 to die…...
Live music photographer Sayre Berman to host artist event at Gallery500
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (100+ words) Observer Local News Sargent, Tolland and Shanahan recognized as 'Home Rule Hero' recipients Flagler law enforcement officers honored during 20th annual Kiwanis awards luncheon Simmons' touchdown catch from Miller gives Mainland a spring football game varsity victory Ormond Beach recognizes National…...
Ormond Beach recognizes National Safe Boating Week, May 16-22 | Observer Local News | Palm Coast Observer and Ormond Beach Observer
2+ day, 14+ hour ago (151+ words) On May 5, members of the U. S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 44 were issued a mayor's proclamation designating May 16-22 as National Safe Boating Week. The proclamation recognizes Flotilla 44's commitment to education, vessel inspections and maritime safety within the local community." Flotilla 44, a…...
Milton Oliver Vassell
2+ day, 11+ hour ago (207+ words) Observer Local News May 8, 1931 - May 14, 2026 Milton Oliver Vassell of Palm Coast passed away the evening of May 14, 2026. He was surrounded by the love and presence of his children, Sheldon Vassell and Karyn Velez. Milton was born in Buff Bay, Jamaica,…...