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Lt. Barret Manfre receives master's degree from Naval Postgraduate School
2+ hour, 9+ min ago (202+ words) Observer Local News Lt. Barret Manfre receives master's degree from Naval Postgraduate School Manfre, a 2015 Flagler Palm Coast High School graduate, received the Admiral Grace Hopper Award for excellence in the field of computer science. Lt. Barret Manfre, son of…...
Flagler County School Board candidate Cathy Moon meets petition requirement
3+ hour, 9+ min ago (192+ words) Observer Local News Flagler County School Board candidate Cathy Moon meets petition requirement Moon is running for the District 1 seat against former School Board member Jill Woolbright. Cathy Moon, candidate for the District 1 seat on the Flagler County School Board,…...
Flagler County fair and youth show highlights next generation of agriculture leaders
7+ hour, 9+ min ago (511+ words) The Flagler County Fair and Youth Show is set to return April 13 through April 17 at the Flagler County Fairgrounds in Bunnell, bringing together students from FFA and 4-H programs for a week centered on agriculture, education and community support. The…...
Rural school districts' financial woes a 'canary in coal mine"
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (753+ words) The state stepped in last week to help manage the distressed finances of two rural school districts, and that could be just an inkling of what's to come, state leaders say, as enrollment continues to decline. "Union and Glades (counties)…...
Volusia County Schools' chief technology officer named a finalist for a school leadership award
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (169+ words) Volusia County Schools' Chief Technology Officer Matt Kuhn was recently named a 2026 finalist for the School Leadership Award by Ed Tech Digest, the school district announced on social media. The award recognizes people for outstanding contributions in transforming education through…...
Ormond Beach DAR chapter awards two scholarships
2+ day, 22+ hour ago (103+ words) Observer Local News Ormond Beach DAR chapter awards two scholarships The scholarships went to two students from the Daytona State College Fresh Start program. The Capt. James Ormond Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution recently awarded scholarships to…...
Tomoka Elementary, OBMS win gold at Battle of the Books
1+ week, 1+ day ago (327+ words) Tomoka Elementary, Ormond Beach Middle School and Mainland High School's Battle of the Books teams walked away winners after the competition on Friday, March 27, at the Ocean Center." The teams from Tomoka Elementary and OBMS each won first place in…...
Old Kings Elementary School's Lucy David and Leon Krawczyk win district's 4-H Public Speaking Contest
1+ week, 3+ day ago (196+ words) Old Kings Elementary School fourth grader Lucy David wants to be a wildlife veterinarian when she grows up. Old Kings Elementary fifth grader Leon Krawczyk wants to be president. Lucy and Leon won the Flagler County School District's 4 H Public…...
Flagler Palm Coast High School's Jacoby Hurry wins Voter's Guide cover design contest
1+ week, 3+ day ago (211+ words) Observer Local News Flagler Palm Coast High School's Jacoby Hurry wins Voter's Guide cover design contest Hurry's design was selected by Flagler School Board members from over 80 submissions by FPC and Matanzas High School digital design students. Flagler Palm Coast…...
First Baptist Academy receives full accreditation
1+ week, 3+ day ago (145+ words) Observer Local News First Baptist Academy receives full accreditation FBCA is accredited through multiple organizations. First Baptist Christian Academy in Palm Coast has received full accreditation again this year, the school announced in a press release. FBCA is accredited through…...