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Port Orange Woman Drowns in Pool at 73
A Port Orange woman tragically died after drowning in her swimming pool at home, the Volusia Sheriff's Office confirmed on Wednesday. She was 73 years old at the time of the drowning. According to the VSO, a call was placed to a residence on Springwate...
13h ago

5 Baby Sea Turtles Rescued in Flagler Beach
Flagler Turtle Watch, with the help of Flagler County Fire Rescue, saved five leatherback sea turtles on Wednesday who were trapped in storm drains. The actions of those responders helped a threatened marine reptile species avert a tragic fate before t...
13h ago

Volusia County Holding Free Legal Strategy Seminar for Entrepreneurs
The Volusia County government is hosting a seminar for prospective and current small business owners centered around legal strategy. The Acuity Business Pass seminar will be held on Tuesday to educate about the legal hurdles to becoming an established ...
Jul 30, 2025

Palm Coast Fills 2 Leadership Roles
The City of Palm Coast has made two new hires to senior leadership positions. Brian Roche has been brought on as utility director, while John Zobler is the city's new community development director. Both hires were made by acting City Manager Lauren Jo...
Jul 30, 2025

Ron DeSantis Calls for Regulations on AI
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has floated the idea of legislation regulating artificial intelligence (AI) in Florida. The governor made public comments about AI on two straight days: first in Panama City Beach on Monday, then in Orlando on Tuesday. He's in...
Jul 29, 2025