PALM COAST
Observer YOU. YOUR NEIGHBORS. YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD.
VOLUME 17, NO. 3
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ICI Homes strikes deal to benefit essential workers Easthampton development to be donated to Homes Bring Hope, part of Hosseini family nonprofit. PAGE 4A
500 homes for Seminole Woods? New development with shopping center OK’d by Flagler County planning board. PAGE 5A INSIDE SPLASH PAD UPDATE Palm Coast to recoup $2.3 million in splash pad settlement. PAGE 3A
ICE ENFORCEMENT Flagler Sheriff’s Office reimbursed by Florida for supporting ICE operations. PAGE 8A
LEADERSHIP WOES
Flagler Beach commissioner seeks termination of City Manager Dale Martin. PAGE 5A
ON SCHEDULE
Flagler Beach City Commission reviews pier amenities as construction stays on track. PAGE 7A
2026 ELECTIONS
Former School Board member Trevor Tucker joins the race for the District 4 seat. PAGE 6A
NEGOTIATIONS
Flagler County, Flagler Beach work to avoid lawsuit over Summertown PAGE 6A
Record breaker Nya Williams reflects on winning two state weightlifting championships and setting a state record. PAGE 4B Flagler Palm Coast junior Nya Williams won two state weightlifting championships and set a state record in the 119-pound weight class. Her total lifts with her body weight made her the top lifter at the meet. Photo by Brent Woronoff
TRACK ROUNDUP
Bulldogs on a roll
Matanzas’ Cerasi breaks school record in 1,600; FPC’s Marcelus wins at premier Miami event. PAGE 8B
FPC tops Seabreeze, Episcopal and DeLand to start baseball season.
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CORRECTION
On the Feb. 12 front page, Will Furry’s district was incorrectly reported. He is the incumbent for School Board District 2.
INDEX
Business..................... PAGE 9A Calendar..................... PAGE 2B Cops Corner................PAGE 2A Crossword.................. PAGE 8B Letters.......................PAGE 10A Public Notices............ PAGE 5C Schools....................... PAGE 3B Sports......................... PAGE 6B Tributes ....................... PAGE4C Real Estate................. PAGE 4B
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Mardi Gras Flagler County Education Foundation hosts annual fundraiser.
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Black History AACS’ 23rd annual Youth Black History Program takes a step back in time to discuss current events.
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Seabreeze’s Cole Sager (12) throws to first after forcing out Carson Flis. Photo by Keishia McLendon