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Sierra Williams is a staff writer for the Palm Coast Observer covering a variety of topics, including government and crime. She graduated from the University of Central Florida in 2021 with her bachelor's degree in print/digital journalism and a minor in political science. Sierra moved to Palm Coast in September 2022 and is a Florida native from Brevard County.

Recent Stories

April 26, 2024

Palm Coast man pleads guilty to sex crimes against minors, sentenced to three years

Alan Avellan Jr., 38, will serve his sentence in a state prison and then, upon his release, have to register as a sex offender.

April 26, 2024

Matanzas High student accepted to prestigious Vogue summer program

Kasandra Baker, 16, has a passion for fashion that was only pushed further when her diagnosis with a neurological disorder showed her the need for accessible and adaptable fashion for disabled people.

April 25, 2024

Ormond Beach Citizens Academy begins with 'Government 101' as first session

The free six-week program will have participants meet with residents once a week from 6-8 p.m. on Thursdays with various government departments.

April 25, 2024

Volusia County Council repeals firearm ordinance requiring background checks, wait period

The repeal will not impact background check requirements imposed on licensed firearm retailers, the assistant county attorney said.

April 25, 2024

Events Calendar: A community safety program and Palm Coast Songwriters Festival

Here's what's coming up in Flagler County and Ormond Beach.

April 24, 2024

Old Kings Village will have 201 homes and extra trees

The developer found and is preserving 107 historic tree specimens on the property.

April 23, 2024

'We have to be fiscally prudent' Volusia Schools superintendent said 284 teachers likely to be displaced in new school year

The displacement is a way to help fill the funding gap created by the school board's use of short-term pandemic relief funding for reoccurring positions.

April 23, 2024

Daytona Dream Center in Ormond Beach hosts trafficking awareness initiative 'Shining A Light'

The program hosted its first educational presentation on April 18 at the Calvary Christian Center.

April 23, 2024

Ormond Beach city employees take part in county-wide crisis simulation training

The simulation provided a chance for the emergency response to practice a crisis scenario that would involve cooperation from agencies across Volusia County.

April 23, 2024

Man breaks into neighbors home, begins moving in

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