PALM COAST
Observer YOU. YOUR NEIGHBORS. YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD.
VOLUME 16, NO. 37
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Winning pitch or ‘speculation project’? New analysis supports market for sports complex, but some county commissioners express caution PAGE 3A
FHBA sues Palm Coast over fee hike Homebuilders challenge rationale for 100% increase PAGE 3A
County deputy administrator killed in crash Officials mourn Jorge Salinas and wife Nancy after crash. PAGE 3A INSIDE LIMITS ON E-BIKES
Palm Coast children under 11 will no longer be able to use E-bikes in public spaces with new ordinance PAGE 4A
ONE-YEAR RENEWAL
Palm Coast vice mayor addresses overpopulation at Flagler Humane Society as city renews contract PAGE 4A
Four generations: Bethanie Wiles, Lauren Wiles, Jeri Wiles, Patti Sturmer, Gina Wiles. Front: Mateo Wiles and dog Sally. Jeri and Patti are breast cancer survivors. Photo by Brent Woronoff
1,000 reminders to think pink A record 1,000 participate in Pink Army 5K and Fun Walk, at AdventHealth PAGE 1B
SAFE HAVEN
Palm Coast Safe Haven Baby Box at Fire Station 25 is one of 10 in Florida PAGE 7A
IMPACT AWARDS
Top photographers
FC3 announces grant favorites and FPC photo contest picks. 7A
United Way holds annual celebration of local volunteers PAGE 8A
INDEX
Business..................... PAGE 3B Calendar..................... PAGE 2B Cops Corner................PAGE 2A Crossword.................. PAGE 8B Letters........................ PAGE 9A Public Notices.............PAGE 5A Sports......................... PAGE 6B Tributes ...................... PAGE 3C Real Estate................. PAGE 4B
Pirates win late On the comeback trail: Matanzas rallies to keep playoff hopes alive
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Bulldogs slip Flagler Palm Coast turnovers on muddy field lead to loss to Fletcher Detail from Isabella Cuccinello’s “A Colorful Interlude.” the first-place winner in the 2025 Flagler Palm Coast High School Student Photo Contest, as voted by FC3 meeting attendees Courtesy photo
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