https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/galleries/www.observerlocalnews.com stories: Photo Galleriesen-usWed, 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/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/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-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/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/22/matanzas-wrestlers-win-six-titles-at-lady-pirate-classic/Jordan Mills wins another tourney title to remain undefeated; FPC edged out in Class 3A duals championships.Brent WoronoffMon, 22 Jan 2024 18:12:00 -0500https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/22/matanzas-wrestlers-win-six-titles-at-lady-pirate-classic/https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/22/fcso-recognizes-three-flagler-students-with-november-2023-great-kids-award/Leila Worley from Old Kings Elementary School, Isabella Blair from Indian Trails Middle School and Ehimen Ajede from Flagler Palm Coast High School were each recognized by the FCSO.Observer StaffMon, 22 Jan 2024 16:00:00 -0500https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/22/fcso-recognizes-three-flagler-students-with-november-2023-great-kids-award/https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/22/mainland-takes-break-from-ludicrous-girls-basketball-schedule-with-five-star-conference-win-over-atlantic/Flagler Palm Coast coach returns to the gym that has been named in his honor.Brent WoronoffMon, 22 Jan 2024 12:51:00 -0500https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/22/mainland-takes-break-from-ludicrous-girls-basketball-schedule-with-five-star-conference-win-over-atlantic/https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/22/ormond-beach-police-honors-its-2023-officer-and-civilian-of-the-year/Officer Jeremy Cline was named Officer of the Year and Avery Randolph, athletic activities specialist for the Ormond Beach Police Athletic League, was named Civilian of the Year.Jarleene AlmenasMon, 22 Jan 2024 12:30:00 -0500https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/22/ormond-beach-police-honors-its-2023-officer-and-civilian-of-the-year/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/https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/21/five-star-3-peat-seabreeze-girls-soccer-wins-conference-title-for-the-third-year-in-a-row/The Sandcrabs defeated Flagler Palm Coast in a rainy championship battle.Brent WoronoffSun, 21 Jan 2024 17:32:00 -0500https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/21/five-star-3-peat-seabreeze-girls-soccer-wins-conference-title-for-the-third-year-in-a-row/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/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/https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/19/ormond-beach-celebrates-florida-arbor-day/Ormond Beach celebrated the holiday and the upcoming 100th anniversary of the Florida Federation of Garden Clubs by planting native trees.Jarleene AlmenasFri, 19 Jan 2024 17:30:00 -0500https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/19/ormond-beach-celebrates-florida-arbor-day/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/https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/18/seabreeze-girls-move-on-to-five-star-conference-soccer-tournament-final/The Sandcrabs girls soccer team kicked off the tournament with a 6-0 win against Taylor. Mainland's boys battled in a 2-1 loss against DeLand.Michele MeyersThu, 18 Jan 2024 11:00:00 -0500https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/18/seabreeze-girls-move-on-to-five-star-conference-soccer-tournament-final/https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/17/starry-starry-night-celebrates-34-years-of-art-and-culture-in-ormond-beach/Gallery walk goers enjoyed art, music and refreshments at The Casements, the MacDonald House and the Ormond Memorial Art Museum and Gardens with an option to peek inside the Cupola located in Fortunato Park.Michele MeyersWed, 17 Jan 2024 15:00:00 -0500https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/17/starry-starry-night-celebrates-34-years-of-art-and-culture-in-ormond-beach/https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/17/flagler-county-school-district-installing-amazing-sensory-rooms-in-every-school/A federal grant is funding a unique sensory room for students in each school.Brent WoronoffWed, 17 Jan 2024 09:00:00 -0500https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/17/flagler-county-school-district-installing-amazing-sensory-rooms-in-every-school/https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/16/palm-coast-says-no-to-moratorium-creates-citizen-advisory-committee/The Citizens Advisory Committee, proposed by Vice Mayor Ed Danko, would be composed of a variety of non-city members, from impacted residents to members of the business community.Sierra WilliamsTue, 16 Jan 2024 18:14:00 -0500https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/16/palm-coast-says-no-to-moratorium-creates-citizen-advisory-committee/https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/16/hailey-sammons-hat-trick-leads-the-way-in-flagler-palm-coasts-8-0-girls-soccer-win-over-mainland/Freshmen scored seven of the eight goals for the Bulldogs who advanced to the Five Star Conference semifinals.Brent WoronoffTue, 16 Jan 2024 17:30:00 -0500https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/16/hailey-sammons-hat-trick-leads-the-way-in-flagler-palm-coasts-8-0-girls-soccer-win-over-mainland/