www.observerlocalnews.com stories: Newshttps://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/palm-coast/news/www.observerlocalnews.com stories: Newsen-usWed, 24 Jan 2024 15:00:00 -0500A house in Bulow Woods tops sales list in Flagler County https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/24/a-house-in-bulow-woods-tops-sales-list-in-flagler-county/The house has 2,992 square feet of living space.Alexis MillerWed, 24 Jan 2024 15:00:00 -0500https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/24/a-house-in-bulow-woods-tops-sales-list-in-flagler-county/Ray Stevens running for Palm Coast City Council District 3 seat https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/24/ray-stevens-running-for-palm-coast-city-council-district-3-seat/Stevens previously ran for Flagler Sheriff in 2008 and 2012.Observer StaffWed, 24 Jan 2024 12:20:00 -0500https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/24/ray-stevens-running-for-palm-coast-city-council-district-3-seat/School Board hopes latest tweaks to Carver Center ILA will help satisfy community members https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/24/school-board-hopes-latest-tweaks-to-carver-center-ila-will-help-satisfy-community-members/‘If control of the facility is clear all the rest will be worked out,’ board member Colleen Conklin said.Brent WoronoffWed, 24 Jan 2024 12:00:00 -0500https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/24/school-board-hopes-latest-tweaks-to-carver-center-ila-will-help-satisfy-community-members/Number of home sales down in Florida, local markets in 2023 from 2022 https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/24/real-estate-market-still-strong-despite-number-over-home-sales-being-down-in-florida/An Ormond Beach broker said homes sales were down 12% from 2022, but still higher than they were before the pandemic. And in Palm Coast, a real estate agent said sales stayed the same both years.Sierra WilliamsWed, 24 Jan 2024 09:00:00 -0500https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/24/real-estate-market-still-strong-despite-number-over-home-sales-being-down-in-florida/Palm Coast to discuss water utility hike at upcoming meeting https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/24/palm-coast-to-discuss-water-utility-hike-at-upcoming-meeting/If no action is taken, city reserves are 'projected to be less than the required minimum by 2025 and exhausted by 2027,' a press release said.Observer StaffWed, 24 Jan 2024 07:00:00 -0500https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/24/palm-coast-to-discuss-water-utility-hike-at-upcoming-meeting/School Board fires Attorney Gavin, hires interim firm https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/24/school-board-fires-attorney-gavin-hires-interim-firm/Termination letter did not include just cause, two board members say.Brent WoronoffWed, 24 Jan 2024 06:00:00 -0500https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/24/school-board-fires-attorney-gavin-hires-interim-firm/Luxury car condo planned for 36 acres in west Palm Coast https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/24/luxury-car-condo-planned-for-33-acres-in-west-palm-coast/The Hargrove Car Club will have luxury car storage units that double as lounge locations for residents wanting to display their cars, boats, motorcycles or RVs.Sierra WilliamsWed, 24 Jan 2024 05:00:00 -0500https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/24/luxury-car-condo-planned-for-33-acres-in-west-palm-coast/How to lure businesses to Flagler County? Commissioners consider economic development incentives https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/23/how-to-lure-businesses-to-flagler-county-commissioners-consider-economic-development-incentives/The county could expedite permitting or reduce taxes or impact fees for businesses interested in moving to Flagler.Jonathan SimmonsTue, 23 Jan 2024 20:50:00 -0500https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/23/how-to-lure-businesses-to-flagler-county-commissioners-consider-economic-development-incentives/Flagler County finishes 2023 holiday season with unemployment rate at 3.7% https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/23/Flagler-County-finishes-2023-holiday-season-with-unemployment-rate-at-37/Palm Coast-Flagler Regional Chamber of Commerce President Greg Blosé said December is an off-season lull for Flagler County's retail and tourism jobs after the holiday season.Sierra WilliamsTue, 23 Jan 2024 17:46:00 -0500https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/23/Flagler-County-finishes-2023-holiday-season-with-unemployment-rate-at-37/Flagler Playhouse returning to the stage with 'The Great American Trailer Park Musical' https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/23/flagler-playhouse-returning-to-the-stage-with-the-great-american-trailer-park-musical/With the building itself still a shell from the October fire, Flagler Playhouse is performing in Matanzas High School's auditorium. The first show is Jan. 25 at 7:30 p.m.Sierra WilliamsTue, 23 Jan 2024 14:59:00 -0500https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/23/flagler-playhouse-returning-to-the-stage-with-the-great-american-trailer-park-musical/To meet deadline for federal beach renourishment project, Flagler County may pull $16 million from reserves https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/22/flagler-county-to-pull-157-million-from-reserves-to-pay-for-army-corps-of-engineers-dune-project/The county government expects to eventually receive funding from the state, but may have to front the money itself in order to meet the Corps of Engineers' Jan. 29 deadline.Jonathan SimmonsMon, 22 Jan 2024 23:54:00 -0500https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/22/flagler-county-to-pull-157-million-from-reserves-to-pay-for-army-corps-of-engineers-dune-project/Man trespassed from school property for trying to use track to work out https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/22/cops-corner-man-trespassed-from-school-property-for-trying-to-use-track-to-work-out/Also in Cops: Man charged with DUI screams 'lawyer' 24 times in one minute after allegedly crashing through a fence and fleeing the scene.Sierra WilliamsMon, 22 Jan 2024 17:42:00 -0500https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/22/cops-corner-man-trespassed-from-school-property-for-trying-to-use-track-to-work-out/FCSO awarded $120,000 grant from FDOT to help reduce motorcycle crashes https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/22/fcso-awarded-120000-grant-from-fdot-to-help-reduce-motorcycle-crashes/Flagler County had 230 motorcycle crashes between 2022 and 2023, which included nine fatalities and 44 serious injuries.Observer StaffMon, 22 Jan 2024 15:00:00 -0500https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/22/fcso-awarded-120000-grant-from-fdot-to-help-reduce-motorcycle-crashes/Flagler Beach Democratic Club hosts march for women's rights along S.R. 100 https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/21/flagler-beach-democratic-club-hosts-march-for-womens-rights-along-sr-100/The march was part of a nation-wide organized march for women's rights, club President Sally Hirst said.Sierra WilliamsSun, 21 Jan 2024 18:00:00 -0500https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/21/flagler-beach-democratic-club-hosts-march-for-womens-rights-along-sr-100/Chloe Long joins her brother as Leaders 4 Life Fellowship winners https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/21/chloe-long-joins-her-brother-as-leaders-4-life-fellowship-winners/Chloe, a Flagler Palm Coast senior, is the second Flagler County student to win the award. Her brother, Dylan, was the first.Brent WoronoffSun, 21 Jan 2024 06:00:00 -0500https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/21/chloe-long-joins-her-brother-as-leaders-4-life-fellowship-winners/Garden Club at Palm Coast plants tree for Federation of Garden Clubs's 100th anniversary https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/20/garden-club-at-palm-coast-plants-tree-for-florida-arbor-day-100th-anniversary/The newest tree, a bald cypress, was planted behind City Hall, at the north end of the walking path surrounding Central Park at Town Center.Sierra WilliamsSat, 20 Jan 2024 10:00:00 -0500https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/20/garden-club-at-palm-coast-plants-tree-for-florida-arbor-day-100th-anniversary/Happy returns: Davis' season debut, Jefferson's return to his former school spark Matanzas in win over Flagler Palm Coast https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/19/happy-returns-davis-season-debut-jeffersons-return-to-his-former-school-spark-matanzas-in-win-over-flagler-palm-coast/Former Bulldog Rya'sir ‘Rock’ Jefferson scored 21 of his 28 points in the second half to lead the Pirates over the Bulldogs.Brent WoronoffFri, 19 Jan 2024 16:22:00 -0500https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/19/happy-returns-davis-season-debut-jeffersons-return-to-his-former-school-spark-matanzas-in-win-over-flagler-palm-coast/Hammocks Dunes condo is Flagler's top real estate transaction at $2.2 million https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/18/hammocks-dune-condo-is-flaglers-top-real-estate-transaction-at-2-2-million/The condo has 4,412 square feet of living space.Alexis MillerThu, 18 Jan 2024 15:00:00 -0500https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/18/hammocks-dune-condo-is-flaglers-top-real-estate-transaction-at-2-2-million/Cold weather shelter opening for Friday, Saturday as temperatures drop below 40 degrees https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/18/cold-weather-shelter-opening-for-friday-saturday-as-temperatures-drop-below-40-degrees/The shelter is located at the Rock Transformation Center, formerly Church on the Rock, and available to anyone without heat.Julie Murphy, Flagler County Public Information OfficerThu, 18 Jan 2024 14:28:00 -0500https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/18/cold-weather-shelter-opening-for-friday-saturday-as-temperatures-drop-below-40-degrees/Palm Coast, Flagler County celebrate grand opening of new StoryWalk activity at Linear Park https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/17/palm-coast-flagler-county-celebrate-grand-opening-of-storywalk-at-linear-park/The activity combines the "joy of reading with outdoor activity," a press release said.Observer StaffWed, 17 Jan 2024 19:00:00 -0500https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/17/palm-coast-flagler-county-celebrate-grand-opening-of-storywalk-at-linear-park/