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Ormond Beach Community Gardens Program--Plots Available!
The Ormond Beach Community Gardens program is excited to welcome new plot holders!
Whimsical clay artist named by West Volusia Artists as the October Artist of the Month
The West Volusia Artists are excited to introduce John Walton, aka JAW, as the Artist of the Month for October. His whimsical clay piece of a dragon and an elf is titled Napping Friends. This piece is one of his “Fae” figures. Fae art is a genre of fantasy artwork focusing on…
Fall Festival of the Arts is part of Downtown DeLand’s DNA
In 1993, shortly after the first Fall Festival of the Arts was staged in Downtown DeLand, merchants were interviewed about the impact. Miriam Venger of Jabberwocky Books said she had had a good day on Saturday, and told the Orlando Sentinel she attributed it to the arts festival.…
Vice President JD Vance’s Mother Shares Raw Recovery Journey in Talks at Jail and Sheriff’s Operations Center
Beverly Vance Aikins addressed inmates at the Flagler County jail and, later, an audience of officials and members of the addiction recovery community at the Sheriff's Operations Center today, detailing her descent into severe drug addiction, her near-fatal overdose, and her…

Cold-Weather Shelter May Move to New Hall at County Fairgrounds as Local Governments Increase Support
Flagler County’s only cold weather homeless shelter lost its previous location at Church on the Rock in Bunnell and is now evaluating two options--the county fairgrounds' Expo Hall, rent-free, or First United Methodist Church in Flagler Beach. The Sheltering Tree is leaning…
Clean Sweep: How HTD Is Raising the Bar on Professional Cleaning
For Suzi Virgilio, CEO of HTD Cleaning Services, professional cleaning is about more than leaving a home or office looking its best. It is about making a meaningful difference in clients’ lives. With 10 years of experience in the industry, Virgilio has built HTD Cleaning Services…
Island Shutter Company Builds on More Than Three Decades of Craftsmanship
For more than 30 years, Island Shutter Company has been manufacturing shutters for homeowners looking to improve the beauty, comfort and function of their homes. Founded in June 1993, the DeLand-based, family-owned and operated business is led by owners Chad and Joelle Hunter.…
Beyond Furniture: Nikki’s Turns Everyday Spaces Into Signature Statements
Creating a home that feels distinctly your own takes more than simply choosing furniture. At Nikki’s Furniture & Decor in DeLand, owner Nikki Bridegroom and her team focus on helping customers create spaces that reflect their personalities, lifestyles and personal style.…

A Resident Requested Public Records from Bunnell. City Manager Alvin Jackson Called Her Employer.
Bunnell City Commissioner John Rogers suggested that City Manager Alvin Jackson retaliated against a citizen opposing a garbage dump project by contacting her employer after she filed public records requests. Rogers confronted Jackson, who falsely claimed the request came from…
Flagler County’s Shelly Edmonson Named District Director of Florida Tax Collectors Association
Flagler County Tax Collector Shelly Edmonson has been sworn in as District 5 Director of the Florida Tax Collectors Association (FTCA), a statewide leadership role representing Tax Collectors within the district.
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Sheriff Staly Introduced New Helicopter, Soon to Extend Flagler’s Policing and Medevac Capabilities
Flagler County Sheriff Rick Staly publicly presented the agency's newly acquired Bell helicopter this morning at the Operations Center in Bunnell. Acquired after talks regarding a joint 24-hour rescue operation stalled with the county, the aircraft provides night vision and rapid…