https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/all/www.observerlocalnews.com stories: Allen-usWed, 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/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/https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/24/we-are-the-art-artist-perego-receives-a-presidential-lifetime-achievement-award/Previous recipient and civil rights activist Khalilah Camacho-Ali honored Perego with a Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award for his volunteer service at the Grind Gastropub and Kona Tiki bar on Tuesday, Jan. 16.Michele MeyersWed, 24 Jan 2024 13:00:00 -0500https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/24/we-are-the-art-artist-perego-receives-a-presidential-lifetime-achievement-award/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/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/https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/24/ormond-beach-performing-arts-center-to-reopen-in-february/Also in City Watch: Belvedere Terminals states it has no ties to SB 1624 and SB 1628.Jarleene AlmenasWed, 24 Jan 2024 10:00:00 -0500https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/24/ormond-beach-performing-arts-center-to-reopen-in-february/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/https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/24/ormond-grassroots-education-organization-holds-silent-banned-books-read-in-protest/Citizens for Truth and Justice in Education's spokesperson said the issue of removing books from school libraries is too important to be forgotten.Jarleene AlmenasWed, 24 Jan 2024 08:00:00 -0500https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/24/ormond-grassroots-education-organization-holds-silent-banned-books-read-in-protest/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/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/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/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/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/https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/23/volusia-county-schools-raises-graduation-rate-to-916/This year's graduation rate is 2.7 percentage points higher than last year's rate of 88.9%.Danielle Johnson, Volusia County Schools Community InformationTue, 23 Jan 2024 16:00:00 -0500https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/23/volusia-county-schools-raises-graduation-rate-to-916/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/https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/23/volusia-county-fire-rescue-leads-inter-agency-wildfire-training-academy/The Southern Area Engine Academy runs through Friday, Jan. 26.Jarleene AlmenasTue, 23 Jan 2024 14:10:00 -0500https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/23/volusia-county-fire-rescue-leads-inter-agency-wildfire-training-academy/https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/23/four-local-organizations-help-plant-two-trees-at-tomoka-state-park/Two red mulberry trees were planted on Jan. 19 for Florida Arbor Day.Observer StaffTue, 23 Jan 2024 10:00:00 -0500https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/23/four-local-organizations-help-plant-two-trees-at-tomoka-state-park/https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/23/a-house-in-halifax-plantation-tops-sales-list-in-ormond-beach/The house has 3,312 square feet of living space.Alexis MillerTue, 23 Jan 2024 08:00:00 -0500https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/23/a-house-in-halifax-plantation-tops-sales-list-in-ormond-beach/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/https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/22/ormond-woman-trying-to-buy-puppy-scammed-out-of-over-4000/This week in Cops Corner...Jarleene AlmenasMon, 22 Jan 2024 17:00:00 -0500https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/22/ormond-woman-trying-to-buy-puppy-scammed-out-of-over-4000/https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/22/volusia-county-schools-names-emily-fagerstrom-as-its-teacher-of-the-year/Fagerstrom is the math instructional coach at Champion Elementary.Danielle Johnson, Volusia County Schools Community InformationMon, 22 Jan 2024 16:00:00 -0500https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/22/volusia-county-schools-names-emily-fagerstrom-as-its-teacher-of-the-year/