PALM COAST
Observer YOU. YOUR NEIGHBORS. YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD.
VOLUME 17, NO. 1
ROTARY CLASH PAGE 8B
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$2.1M proposed for new animal shelter Government leaders meet to discuss the possibility. How will the Humane Society be impacted? PAGE 5A
13 more homes in E-section? ICI asks for increase. Palm Coast City Council asks where is the public benefit?
A trophy worth 1,000 words Sean Adrian Salvacion, of Imagine School at Town Center, wins Flagler County Spelling Bee. PAGE 8A
PAGE 4A INSIDE IN FROM THE COLD
Volusia, Flagler County coldweather shelters operational more than 12 days in 2026. PAGE 9A
CHURCH LAWSUIT
Coastal Family Church gets help from appeal, as it faces legal pressure. PAGE 6A
BOAT STORAGE OK? Flagler County’s settlement offer to Hammock Harbour would allow the 240-unit dry boat storage, plus $400,000 and impact fees. PAGE 6A
SUMMERTOWN SAGA
Flagler County begins conflict resolution with Flagler Beach; some county officials feel there isn’t much of a conflict. PAGE 3A
LIFE SAVERS
Flagler Sheriff’s employees and 911 caller recognized for saving kidnap victim. PAGE 2A
Sean Adrian Salvacion receives the 2026 Flagler County Spelling Bee trophy from Flagler Schools Teaching and Learning Specialist Kristin Frank. Photo by Brent Woronoff
TOP MEMBERS
Palm Coast-Flagler Regional Chamber of Commerce presents 2026 awards at its annual meeting. PAGE 4B
Cha-ching! Boots & Bling raises about $11K
Fundraiser for 4-H and FFA scholarships. PAGE 1B
CAREER FAIR
Buddy Taylor Middle School students step into their future at Career Expo. PAGE 3B
INDEX
Business..................... PAGE 4B Calendar..................... PAGE 2B Cops Corner................PAGE 2A Crossword.................PAGE 10B Letters....................... PAGE 11A Public Notices............ PAGE 4C Schools....................... PAGE 3B Sports......................... PAGE 8B Tributes ...................... PAGE 2C Real Estate................. PAGE 6B
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The Board of Directors of the Flagler County Fair and Youth Show pose at Blue Jeans and Bling. Photo courtesy of Sierra Sage Photography