Observer Local News is a hyperlocal community newspaper that specializes in reporting neighborhood news and events in Flagler County, which is one of Florida's youngest and fastest-growing cities

1 day ago · Feb. 2 Oh deer. 4:19 a.m. — Intersection of Town Center Boulevard and Central Avenue, Palm Coast. Driving without a license. After crashing into a tree line, a 20-year-old Palm Coast man appeared to deputies to be "in a panic," stating that a deer had run out in front of him. The reporting deputy attempted to calm him down, according to the man's arrest report, but when he asked the man for ...

Feb 6, 2025 · Palm Coast and Ormond Beach news, features, events and real estate from your hyperlocal community newspapers.

3 days ago · Five Palm Coast residents arrested after the FCSO seizes fentanyl, other drugs during home search. Deputies arrested 19-year-old Brittany Cowart, 42-year-old Franklin Crawley Jr., 31-year-old Christopher Distefano, 22-year-old Bridgett Dubena and 22 …

4 days ago · Breakaway Trails pool home tops Ormond Beach's sales list. Built in 1995, the house is a 5/4 and has a fireplace, pool, spa and 4,201 square feet.

Palm Coast news, features, events and real estate from your hyperlocal community newspapers.

6 days ago · The city of Ormond Beach grew by 18% from 2010 to 2024. According to U.S. Census data, Ormond Beach's population totaled 45,140 last year. Population projections presented to the Ormond Beach City Commission during a workshop on Tuesday, Feb. 4, predicted the city's population will increase to 63,562 people by 2045.

Dec 31, 2024 · January. Jan. 2: Belvedere Terminals files suit against Volusia County, citing a "deliberate and concerted effort by the County Council to rob of its property and constitutionally protected rights" in its pursuit to build a fuel farm near Ormond Beach.

Feb 5, 2025 · Five Palm Coast residents arrested after the FCSO seizes fentanyl, other drugs during home search. Deputies arrested 19-year-old Brittany Cowart, 42-year-old Franklin Crawley Jr., 31-year-old Christopher Distefano, 22-year-old Bridgett Dubena and 22 …

Jan 23, 2025 · Flagler Cares' Help Night scheduled for Jan. 29. The free event offers assistance with obtaining various services including autism screenings, fair housing legal consultations, Marketplace navigation, childcare services, SNAP and Medicaid application assistance, behavioral health services and much more.