PALM COAST
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VOLUME 16, NO. 46
More than a new library PAGE 3A
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Getting creative for affordable housing As Palm Coast faces affordability gap, City Council to consider two smaller homes in place of duplexes. PAGE 4A
On its last legs: Pier demolition scheduled
Carts of gold Community heroes brighten Christmas for 100 Flagler County children. PAGE 1B
Next step in Flagler Beach pier replacement begins in January PAGE 12A INSIDE SERVING WEST SIDE
Flagler County breaks ground on new Fire Station 51 in west Flagler. PAGE 5A
CHARGES DROPPED
Flagler County detective was arrested in Ormond Beach, police say he fled from traffic stop. Days later, charges were dropped, and the FCSO will conduct an internanl investigation. PAGE 2A
FOCUS ON FAITH
Bunnell churches and Rotary clubs expand local food pantry PAGE 3B
PWFC GIVES $30K
Professional Women of Flagler County holds annual gala to install board, honor award winners. PAGE 1B
BEST ADVICE
Arctic Breeze’s Brett Snider reflects on taking responsibility. “It’s your fault,” after all. PAGE 6B
Lily Whitehouse helps Kristabella Salem shop for gifts at the 17th annual Christmas with Community Heroes. Photo by Remy Battles
TOP SALE: $3.3M
Hammock Dunes home sells. PAGE 5B
INDEX
Business..................... PAGE 4B Calendar..................... PAGE 2B Cops Corner................PAGE 2A Crossword.................. PAGE 4C Letters.......................PAGE 10A Public Notices............ PAGE 5C Sports..........................PAGE 7B Tributes ...................... PAGE 2B Real Estate................. PAGE 4B
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FPC dominates
Watershed moment
Flagler Palm Coast’s girls basketball team has teeth — just like its coach’s Sharks teams of the past
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Bulldogs give Coach Pete Hald his 550th career victory.
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Late heroics Last-minute goal gives Flagler Palm Coast a 2-1 boys soccer victory
FPC players dump the water cooler on coach Pete Hald after he achieved his 550th win with the Bulldogs. Photo by Brent Woronoff
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