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VOLUME 17, NO. 7
FPC at North-South PAGE 10B
FREE ON NEWSSTANDS | THURSDAY, MARCH 19, 2026
Council wants industrial. But not like this. Second concrete batch plant turned down by City Council. Industrial development continues to hit obstacles. 4A
Make a wish, wish granted Palm Coast’s Joey Pagan receives new adaptive bicycle. PAGE 3A
Local roads make state list
Around the world
Six Flagler road projects in line to get FDOT funding.
Matanzas High holds Multicultural Festival.
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INSIDE FPC BLANKS MHS
Nick Pandich pitches complete-game shutout in 10-0 baseball win against Matanzas. PAGE 10B
NEW TOWER
Flagler County approves new Verizon cell tower. PAGE 6A
Matanzas High School AMIGOS Hispanic Club members danced at the Multicultural Festival: Yulianna Pimentel, Mariatny Gonzalez, Helen Ramos, Darly Marquez, Camila Contreras and Valentina Ponce. Photo by Brent Woronoff
Smokin’! All for Flagler Beach
Seniors celebrated McKenzie Manhart, Ruby Fogel and Sahara Meyers. PAGE 8B
Third annual Smokin’ at the House fundraiser in Flagler Beach sells out of award-winning smoked pork. First responders were the beneficiaries.
INDEX
Business..................... PAGE 8A Calendar..................... PAGE 2B Cops Corner................PAGE 2A Crossword.................. PAGE 2C Letters....................... PAGE 11A Public Notices............ PAGE 5C Schools....................... PAGE 3B Sports......................... PAGE 8B Tributes ...................... PAGE 4C Real Estate................. PAGE 4B
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FPC’s Ava Zublionis steps on third base to force out Matanzas’ Madeline Aguilar. Photo by Keishia McLendon
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