The state hopes to roll out five-minute COVID-19 tests to hospital systems within the next week, DeSantis said.
The library branch in Bunnell is still operating.
Coronavirus outbreak forces businesses to telecommute. Will it stick?
Distance learning will be in place until that time.
Halifax Humane needs your help to reduce its capacity. Can you foster?
Palm Coast students get a reminder that they're loved despite the social distancing.
Shut down extended through May 1.
COVID-19 is the immediate concern, but wildfires are a major concern. Hurricane season also begins June 1.
From jerseys to personal protective equipment, this company found a way to keep its doors open.
'I'm asking the community to just comply. Give us a few more weeks, and hopefully this will be gone and we can come back to normal,' Sheriff Rick Staly said.
Reader says beaches are one of the last places left to get open air and exercise.
Residents also won't be able to use the fitness equipment at Fortunato Park.
The penthouse condo has four bedrooms and 4.5 baths.
Doris Wittman Ruckle, 94, died peacefully at the home of her daughter Susan, with both Susan and her daughter Ann at her side on March 25, 2020.
The Virtual Town Hall will be hosted at noon on Palm Coast Connect.
The Flagler Humane Society has cleared out a room for pets whose owners are hospitalized due to the COVID-19 coronavirus.
How can things change so fast, yet feel so slow?
The executive order issued by Gov. Ron DeSantis March 27 is a response to boaters rafting their boats together for large parties.
Local schools organize a way to encourage their students from afar.
The Court of Appeal threw out four other convictions, citing double jeopardy laws.
The state is also increasing SNAP benefits and easing unemployment application requirements, Gov. Ron DeSantis said.
Distance learning begins Monday, and graduations could still happen — just maybe not in May.
Library staff are hoping to play a part in helping parents both uphold and create a new routine for children as concerns over COVID-19 continue.
Waltz is also proposing legislation to improve the nation's pandemic response ability.
Mary Rebecca Thompson Chaffin, 79, of Palm Coast FL entered Heaven on Wednesday, March 25th.
Joseph F. Hardy (Jimbo, Mike, Pa Pa Joe) He has now “Gone with God” as he always said.
The thief used a stolen credit card to buy items at Walmart and RaceTrac, according to the FSCO.
If you are out or are in danger of running out, the city will deliver, while supplies last.
Have a two—three week supply of non-perishable food, medical and health care supplies, and prescriptions.
OBPD reported no officers were injured in the shooting in the 800 block of North Beach Street
In this Q+A, Debbie Cotton discusses what businesses are facing, and how we can help.
The Stricklands want to spread hope.
The FireFlight emergency services helicopter is heading out at least twice a day.
The coronavirus outbreak is changing our routines. Let's make the most of it.
Residents and businesses are invited to post hearts on their front doors or windows for #HeartforHeroes.
If the woman's test comes back positive, the Department of Health will begin a contact-tracing investigation.
Rondal Gibson, 31, was released from jail by a judge and then went home and beat up his girlfriend the same day, according to the FCSO.
Good Vibes Nutrition of Palm Coast owner Michael Granam is focusing on deliveries and community.
End of course tests have been canceled.
Thomas Francis Conrad was born in Chicago, Illinois on January 4, 1943 to Josephine (O’Reilly) and Elmer Conrad.
Also in City Watch: See a list of all city closures.
'Beachgoers must follow or exceed social distancing practices,' County Manager George Recktenwald said.
FlaglerOpen4.biz lets local businesses create a listing of services for residents.
Currently, AdventHealth Daytona Beach and Palm Coast both have one confirmed case of COVID-19.
Shirley L. Prevo, 85, formerly of Ellenburg Depot, passed away unexpectedly, March 21, 2020 at her residence in Palm Coast, Florida.
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Johnny Lulgjuraj said that because of hurricanes and road closures in recent years, businesses can't afford the loans that are being offered.
Rusty is ready to meet his forever family.
'It has two factors going for it that viruses hardly ever have together. One: It’s highly contagious … but coupled with that is it’s capable of causing very serious illness.'
This is now a two-front war. Unless there is decisive action, Florida’s economy is facing an epic catastrophe.
Health care professionals need face masks, gloves and isolation/procedure gowns.
Food Services employees help distribute lunches from 10 to noon weekdays at four schools for any child in Flagler County.
The house has 6,622 square feet.
Residents can leave for essential services like grocery shopping, gas, medicine or work that can not be done remotely, but should remain home when they can.
The county off-beach parking lots remain open.
The Government Services Building will be closed to the public staring March 23, with a few exceptions which will be by appointment only.
The woman is the first known Flagler County resident to test positive.
The beaches, pier and boardwalks will close at 6 a.m.
The beaches may close if beachgoers violate violate social-distancing guidelines, according to the county government.
Cydney Reagan was joined by the Daytona Dream Center, who will hold its own food drop on Monday.
Crystal and Cuba Hanks, owners of Abaco Windows, are working to fill as many of the community's needs as they can.
Stephanie Gonter's "Community in the Time of Quarantine" group has grown to over 1,500 members.
Christina Brouse's family was there at the finish line with a homemade banner.
Patients under 18 and obstetric patients may have one adult visitor. Visitation will also be allowed in end-of-life situations.
Know of one we missed? Let us know.
Alcohol sales with food are permitted, with ID.
The closures begin March 23.
With supplies running low, the Ormond Beach Fire Department is making hand sanitizer for first responders and city employees.
How is COVID-19 affecting law enforcement and crime in Flagler County? Flagler County Sheriff Rick Staly shared his views.
Cynthia Corsentino is being treated in the ICU at AdventHealth Palm Coast.
The beach remains open, but cars won't be able to drive on the beach this Saturday and Sunday.
Also: How will schools maintain a sense of community despite the forced isolation?
Also in Letters to the Editor: Public meetings are wrong place for prayer.
'I'm glad the community is doing what they can to keep things under control before things get out of control,' one resident said.
'We are asking people of all ages to adhere to the guidance provided by health officials,' Flagler County Emergency Management Director Jonathan Lord said.
Volunteer Lelia Hattersly adopts a mantra she learned at Epic Church: 'We go out and serve.'
This includes activities at the Environmental Discovery Center, the Casements and the Performing Arts Center.
Also: Hammock Dunes gets a rehab facility from AdventHealth.
As the COVID-19 situation continues, the Hatmakers are using their small business to make a difference.
Residents may be eligible for reemployment assistance. Businesses may qualify for Economic Injury Disaster Loans or the Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program.
The school year may be extended as far as June 30, but that remains uncertain.
The city is suspending shutoffs and will not charge late fees until further notice.
Going for a walk on the beach is a great way to get some fresh air and sunshine.
For the most up-to-date information, visit https://www.fhsaa.org/.
OBPD reported that Margaret McCraney's Oldsmobile was struck by a Honda Accord.
The center for the alert is at Shady Oaks Mobile Home Park at 1320 Hand Avenue in unincorporated Volusia County.
Snyder and DOH-Flagler Communications Manager Gretchen Smith answer questions about COVID-19 testing, spread and prevention.
Kiperberg is ranked No. 2 in Class 4A.
Marjorie Ina Frith Douwes, age 88, of Palm Coast, Florida, formerly of Brookfield, CT, passed away on March 18, 2019 after a short illness.
The unofficial results can be viewed at https://enr.electionsfl.org/FLA/2579/Summary/.
Also in City Watch: OMAM and Chamber of Commerce close for March.
State tests are also canceled.
Seek treatment from a primary care physician first.
Emergency Management Director Jim Judge said citizens may need to change their daily habits.
Beachgoers will need to limit their groups to 10 people or less, and stay 6 feet away from others.
The suspect had several warrants from Putnam County.
County officials are urging all residents and businesses to follow Department of Health and CDC guidance.
The school district will begin providing free meals on March 23, and will prepare to offer distance learning if an extended closure is needed.
Good news is happening in Flagler County and Palm Coast despite — or sometimes because of — the extraordinary times.
Also, resident weighs in on why residents in manufactured home communities need help.
Voting is taking place from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 17.
The house has 3,630 square feet of living space.
The house has 3,235 square feet of living space.
Meals available daily from 10 a.m. to noon.
This will be the city's first all-native park.
Are you Johanna's new family?
Also: Final plat approved for Plantation Bay Section 2A-F, Unit 8.
Also: School district plans deep-cleaning; Elections Office conducts frequent disinfection; state launches business survey.
Check out the top sports moments for the March 19 edition of the Ormond Beach Observer!
Check out some of the top sports moments for the March 19 edition of the Palm Coast Observer!
Social distancing is key to stopping the disease's spread, according to Department of Health-Flagler Administrator Bob Snyder.
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Melvin and Carmen Paiz celebrate six months in business on March 21, on Palm Harbor Parkway in Palm Coast.
Electrostatic sprayer technology and chemicals kill coronavirus in 30 seconds.
Six cases of coronavirus have been identified in Volusia. Here's how that's impacting Ormond Beach.
Dwight DuRant has helped with the creation of a number of recreation and sports facilities, including Andy Romano and the Doug Wigley T-Ball Field Complex.
DeVriese named president of company.
North U.S. 1 is viewed as the site for future growth of the city.
ALSO: Palm Coast City Council and School Board meetings initially scheduled for March 17 have been cancelled/postponed.
Lowering the minimum mandatory sentencing requirement will make Florida more dangerous for our citizens, Staly says.
A recent partnership with Hollar and Greene provided fresh cabbage for unique menu items.
Also in Your Town: Tyler Jarnigan promoted at City Hall
The fee is currently $849 per residential dwelling unit, including a $576 discount. The city is considering increasing it to $1,550.
Volusia County Schools' spring break has also been extended until March 30.
The city continues to function as usual, but preventative measures are being put into place.
Mainland defeated FPC 41-0 on Thursday, March 12.
Despite FPC's 6-1 record, Bulldogs coach Anthony Campanella believes the team isn't playing its best baseball.
Devon Spicer hit a solo home run in the top of the seventh inning to spark Seabreeze's rally attempt.
The woman, Deborah Perfetto, rear-ended a tractor trailer that was stopped in the center lane.
Also in Letters to the Editor: Prayer at government meetings is needlessly divisive.
What campus should the new school be at? Should students remain during construction, or be relocated elsewhere temporarily?
Student Government Association rewards 1,868 kids who had no referrals in the third quarter.
The proposed health care training facility would be constructed in Palm Coast's Town Center, if the funding is there to build it.
Also in Your Town: Afro American Caribbean Heritage Organization and St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic School
Enforcement operations were originally planned for March 13-15, but will be rescheduled.
The City Council is extending a 120-day moratorium on dollar stores in order to develop and approve an ordinance regulating them.
Also: City Council prepares to evaluate city manager.
What to do this week in Ormond Beach.
Mayor says she would have welcomed an exploration of alternatives in 2018, and she doesn't believe that staff will be afraid to speak up in the future.
OBPD reported that 41-year-old Mandee Vancil was thrown off her husband's motorcycle as he slowed down rapidly.
Also in City Watch: Planning Board to host workshop on U.S. 1
The clearance rate of reported crime remains at 33%, similar to 2018.
The Flagler Chamber is working in coordination with the Health Department and Emergency Operations Center.
You'll hardly ever catch Joan Tague without her binoculars.
The Sandcrabs' Victor Lipsey made it to states for the second straight year, while Kobe Baert qualified for the first time.
Also: Flagler County seeks roadway input east of Intracoastal Waterway.
This week in Cops Corner...
The Flagler County School Board made its decision during a special meeting March 10.
The house has 4,183 square feet of living space.
The suspect allegedly told the victim “I’m going to smash your [expletive] neck.”
Matanzas' Quenteen Robinson took third, while FPC's Blane DeFord and A.J. Cinelli placed fourth in their respective weight classes.
Galt was the team's conditioning coordinator the past two years.
Palm Coast has already been directing heavy commercial vehicles to avoid using the road as a cut-through.
Bruce Van Deusen, Jim and Cornelia Manfre, and Bunnell Elementary School
Love yourself — even when it's hard. You're doing amazing!
Check out the top sports moments for the March 12 edition of the Ormond Beach Observer!
The Sandcrabs scored all their runs in the first two innings.
'This is what we prepare for in public health' said FDOH Administrator Patricia Boswell.
Options for regulating dollar stores include zoning restrictions, distancing requirements and requiring the stores to have a fresh fruit and produce section.
Also: Another retail center planned near LPGA
All the vehicles were stolen out of county.
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The motorcyclist died at the scene and the officer was taken to the hospital to be checked out.
The man posed as a U.S. Air Marshal.
The event was hosted by the Indian Cultural Society of Daytona.
The house has 4,219 square feet.
Check out some of the top sports moments for the March 12 edition of the Palm Coast Observer!
The fire was contained at about 10 acres.
'God has truly blessed us,' said Brittany Bentley, of the school's leadership team.
Instruments with great dexterity mimic surgeons' hands at workstation monitor in operating room.
Also in Letters to the Editor: Airport complainers should have anticipated growth.
Large building on North U.S. 1 could have three food manufacturers.
The Pirates have been struggling with injuries so far this season.
With 60% of the Conklin Center's funding coming from the state, a termination of its contract due to unaddressed issues meant Conklin could no longer run its residential program.
Bike Week begins Friday, March 6.
The School Board will make its final selection in a special meeting on March 10.
Megan Farrell's new column in the Palm Coast Observer is all about life with kids and a career.
The winter season saw signups of more than 300 children and more than 100 volunteers.
Also in City Watch: Ormond Beach continues clarifying OBTS residents will not need to annex to hook up to city utilities.
Also in the Daytona West Observer: DSC president recognized for award
What to do this week in Ormond Beach.
Q+A with Rodrigo Pineiro and his wife, Ximena Alfaro
The crash happened at 3:34 p.m. Wednesday, March 4.
Also in class notes: Old Kings Elementary School, Matanzas High School
Are you Sadie's forever family?
Former city employee’s letter to the editor contained baseless accusations, Mayor Milissa Holland said.
The Ormond Beach City Commission approved the special exception with a 3-2 vote.
Flagler County, Flagler Beach, Bunnell and Flagler Schools news.
FPC defeated rival Matanzas 14-3 the night of Tuesday, March 3, at Matanzas High School.
What should be included in the ballot and what can be detailed in a later resolution? The Volusia County Council worked to answer this question.
The Sandcrabs hope to win the district title in 2020.
Flagler County Education Foundation seeks mentors for students. Get involved!
This week in Cops Corner...
The house has 3,985 square feet of living space.
State law requires that regular county administrators live in the county they serve. Cameron lives in St. Johns County.
The house features a fireplace.
The program will help with the quick recovery of missing adults and special needs children.
The event was held Sunday, March 1, at Hammock Beach Resort.
Precautions like hand washing and using hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol can help protect against infection.
Ludmila Pawlowska's 161-work collection will remain in Ormond Beach until May 24.
Also in the Observer: Bucs basketball falls just short of Final 4; Bucs, Sandcrabs track compete at East Coast Classic.
When they entered the home, deputies could immediately smell a putrid odor resembling human waste.
Two Tree Committee members explain their group's proposal.
See what else is going on in Your Town...
Also in the Observer: Imagine Spirit Team competes at local cheer event.
Two dozen restaurants and food establishments showed off some of their best dishes at this annual Ormond MainStreet fundraiser.
Flagler Schools have more than 6,000 students qualifying for free lunch — half the population.
Check out the top sports moments for the March 5 edition of the Ormond Beach Observer!
Check out some of the top sports moments for the March 5 edition of the Palm Coast Observer!
