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Chief Brannon completes prestigious FBI executive leadership course | Observer Local News | Palm Coast Observer and Ormond Beach Observer
1+ hour, 23+ min ago (220+ words) Bunnell Police Chief David Brannon recently completed the Federal Bureau of Investigation's National Command Course, an executive leadership program designed for law enforcement leaders who serve agencies with 50 or fewer sworn officers. During the program, Chief Brannon participated in guided…...
Another $90 million for illegal immigration enforcement teed up
3+ hour, 38+ min ago (594+ words) Gov. Ron De Santis and the Cabinet next week will consider approximately $90 million in grants for local law enforcement agencies throughout the state. The money will go toward a fire suppression system for a server room in Escambia County, handguns…...
Daytona Beach commission weighs ethics concerns in nonprofit funding
16+ hour, 53+ min ago (606+ words) A debate over ethics, nonprofit funding and potential conflicts of interest led to a split vote Wednesday as the Daytona Beach City Commission considered a proposal that would restrict commissioners from sponsoring donations to organizations in which they hold membership....
Affordability, a flat tax rate and banning AI data centers: Q+A with Ormond Beach City Commissioner Kristin Deaton | Observer Local News | Palm Coast Observer and Ormond Beach Observer
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (698+ words) As Ormond Beach begins to prepare its next fiscal year's budget, affordability is a top priority for Ormond Beach City Commissioner Kristin Deaton." "We have to keep our taxes low for people on fixed incomes," she said. "Of course, the…...
Letter: School Board candidate Rob Wood's qualifications stand out
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (104+ words) Observer Local News Letter: School Board candidate Rob Wood's qualifications stand out What are your neighbors talking about this week? Rob Wood is a welcome recent entry to the District 2 School Board race challenging incumbent, Will Furry. In a side…...
Palm Coast considers data center moratorium amid calls for more research
2+ day, 15+ hour ago (364+ words) A discussion initiated by Councilman Ty Miller on Tuesday led Palm Coast city leaders to explore how data centers should be regulated locally and whether the city should support a temporary pause on new projects while officials study the issue…...
Letter: 10 critical questions on Florida property tax reform
2+ day, 22+ hour ago (562+ words) I've reviewed the ongoing debate around property tax reform in Florida carefully, and these questions demand serious answers before we move forward." I'll also add this: we have a genuine affordability crisis in our state " one driven largely by out-of-state…...
Lawmakers tweak De Santis" property tax cut ahead of floor votes
3+ day, 4+ hour ago (871+ words) After hours of debate, a major property tax cut plan devised by Gov. Ron De Santis was changed by lawmakers Monday ahead of scheduled floor votes Tuesday. Democrats warned the measure could "bankrupt" local governments, and GOP members of the…...
Lawmakers pass $114. 5 billion budget
6+ day, 20+ hour ago (663+ words) Lawmakers overwhelmingly approved a $114. 5 billion spending plan Friday, wrapping up a special session to complete the budget more than two months after they failed to do so during the regular session. The Senate voted unanimously in favor of the budget…...
My View, Roland Clee: Florida tax reform will benefit retirees and increase state revenue
1+ week, 21+ hour ago (704+ words) The property tax reform proposed by Florida Gov. Ron De Santis will be hugely beneficial for every Florida family's outlook for their long-term future. In doing so, it would also increase revenue in the state coffers. I'm a public safety…...