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Ramirez, Ruddy Win Flagler School Board Races
Both of the Flagler School Board's two open seats were decided in Tuesday's primary elections, with Lauren Ramirez and Janie Ruddy coming out on top. Ramirez won the District 5 contest over Vincent … more
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L-R: Candidates Carl Persis, Donna Brosemer, Cassie Gonyer, and Krista Goodrich.
Both Volusia School Board Races Head to Runoffs
Both of the two races on the ballot Tuesday for the Volusia School Board will be headed to runoff elections on the November ballot. Each race drew three candidates, with the top two advancing. … more
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Ex-Volusia Schools Employee Arrested After Threatening, Then Going to School
41-year-old Port Orange resident Terrance Gattling was arrested on Thursday for allegedly threatening Campbell Middle School and then subsequently showing up to the Daytona Beach campus. Gattling, a … more
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Brendan Depa Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison, 15 Years Probation for Battery on Paraprofessional
Former special needs student Brendan Depa was sentenced to five years in prison plus fifteen years probation on Tuesday, as a result of his attack on paraprofessional Joan Naydich at Matanzas High … more
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Volusia School Board OK's Random Search Policy
A new policy has been approved by the Volusia County School Board enabling district personnel to conduct random searches of anyone present without needing cause to do so. Those subjected to searches … more
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Flagler Schools Receives B Rating; All Schools at A or B
Flagler Schools received a B grade from the Florida Department of Education, their third straight year at that mark in the state’s annual assessments. The last time the district received an A … more
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Barrs (left) received DeSantis' endorsement in his first political campaign.
Flagler School Board Candidate Derek Barrs Receives Ron DeSantis’ Endorsement
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis endorsed a slate of candidates in county school board races across the state last week, casting his stamp of approval on candidates he feels match his education agenda. … more
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3x State Champ Dennis Kitko Appointed MHS Wrestling Coach
Matanzas High School has found its new head wrestling coach: Dennis Kitko was hired to take over the job starting in the 2024-25 school year, according to a statement released by Flagler Schools on … more
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Fries, front in blue, accepts the promotion to Old Kings Principal. With her is Kara Minn, the new Assistant Principal of Matanzas High School.
Jessica Fries Named New Principal of Old Kings Elementary School
Old Kings Elementary School has a new principal: at its Tuesday business meeting the Flagler School Board approved the hiring of Jessica Fries, moving her up from her existing role as assistant … more
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FPCHS’ David Halliday Named Finalist for 2024 National Coach of the Year
David Halliday, the head coach for Flagler Palm Coast High School’s track and field program, has been named a finalist for the 2024 National High School Coach of the Year award. The award is … more
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Sally Hunt Reiterates Impending School Board Resignation
Flagler School Board member Sally Hunt confirmed during the Tuesday School Board meeting that she’d be resigning her position on the Board. It would put the seat up for an appointment by … more
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4th-Grade Girl Fatally Hit by SUV in Port Orange
A fourth-grade girl was hit and killed by an SUV in Port Orange Friday morning, authorities have sadly confirmed. The incident took place near Sugar Mill Elementary School, which is only days away … more
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South Daytona Teen Arrested for Flagler Schools Threats
Flagler Sheriff Rick Staly made an announcement on Friday that much of the county was awaiting anxiously: an arrest has been made in the repeated threats placed against multiple Flagler schools, … more
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BTMS Receives Threatening Call for 4th Straight Day; All Clear Given Within an Hour
In what's becoming a bizarrely normal occurrence, Palm Coast's Buddy Taylor Middle School was the subject of a threatening phone call for the fourth day in a row on Friday. It's becoming increasingly … more
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Another Day, Another Threat Placed to Buddy Taylor Middle School
For the third straight day, normal activities at Buddy Taylor Middle School were brought to a halt by an anonymous threat. The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office announced that there’d been … more
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Buddy Taylor Middle School Locked Down For Suspicious Call For 2nd Straight Day
Palm Coast’s Buddy Taylor Middle School was placed on lockdown Wednesday morning following what the school district described as ‘a suspicious call’. It’s the second day in a … more
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New Smyrna Beach High School, Middle School Locked Down for Threat
Both New Smyrna Beach High School and New Smyrna Beach Middle School were locked down on Tuesday due to a reported threat, according to a statement by the New Smyrna Beach Police Department. The … more
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The Daytona Beach Ocean Center.
Flagler Schools Announces End-of-Year Calendar
Flagler Schools is preparing to end the 2023-24 school year, with graduation approaching in about a month. In anticipation, a spokesperson with Flagler Schools has released the schedule of events to … more
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Two Local Students to Compete in Underwater Robotics Competition
Two students at Palm Coast's Buddy Taylor Middle School have earned entries into an underwater robotics competition taking place across the country next month. The International SeaPerch Challenge is … more
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Cheryl Massaro Changes Mind; Will Not Run for Re-Election
In a reversal of her previous decision Flagler School Board member Cheryl Massaro will not run for a second term in office. She withdrew her candidacy on Tuesday and confirmed in a phone interview … more
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