PALM COAST
Observer YOU. YOUR NEIGHBORS. YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD.
VOLUME 16, NO. 50
Abra Seay and Champ PAGE 1B
FREE ON NEWSSTANDS | THURSDAY, JANUARY 15, 2026
Flagler Beach annexes Summertown Uncertainty over land conservation sale to Flagler County leaves questions about density unanswered PAGE 3A
Lawsuit attempts to stop industrial
OUT WITH THE OLD
Chelsea Herbert files petition, asking court to void Bunnell’s approval of 1,200acre industrial park PAGE 5A
Candidate disrupts city meeting Jeanie Duarte was escorted out of City Hall for interruptions PAGE 4A INSIDE FORFEIT
FBCA girls basketball team forfeits 11 victories because of ineligible players; coach Anthony Wagner steps aside. PAGE 3A
INMATE DEATH
Flagler inmate dies of apparent alcohol poisoning in Flagler County jail cell. PAGE 2A
OFF TO DAYTONA
Palm Coast’s former Cristy B’s Comedy Club takes the stage at new Daytona Beach location. PAGE 3B
Flagler Beach Pier construction continued this week, drawing crowds on the boardwalk. Photo by Brian McMillan
Lady Bulldogs win Five Star
No longer runner-up, undefeated FPC wins championship 5B
SEEKING HR CHIEF
Flagler Schools prepares to hire new chiefs of HR and Operations, with broader qualification pool. PAGE 3A
INDEX
Business..................... PAGE 3B Calendar..................... PAGE 2B Cops Corner................PAGE 2A Crossword.................. PAGE 2C Letters........................ PAGE 8A McMillan..................... PAGE 8A Public Notices............ PAGE 5C Sports......................... PAGE 5B Tributes ...................... PAGE 4C Real Estate................. PAGE 6A
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Two goals in final 10 minutes clinches Matanzas’ 3-0 boys soccer victory over Flagler Palm Coast. FPC players run off the field after defeating New Smyrna Beach 2-0 to win the Five Star Conference championship on Jan. 9. Photo by Brent Woronoff
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