PALM COAST
Observer YOU. YOUR NEIGHBORS. YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD.
VOLUME 17, NO. 20
ARE WE A LACROSSE CITY? 7B
FREE ON NEWSSTANDS | THURSDAY JUNE 18, 2026
Crime is down. Calls are up. Sheriff makes his case. Requesting more deputies, Staly urges caution on property tax cuts, calling it a ‘political operation.’ PAGE 5A
Ray Stevens reclaims seat on City Council
Prepare for departure
Spreading wings, at Teens-inFlight summer camp. PAGE 9A
Former councilman ran unopposed. PAGE 4A INSIDE PUPPY LOVE
Flagler Humane Society, FCSO team up to give puppies and inmates a fresh start. PAGE 2A
NONDISCRIMINATION Flagler Schools to vote again on agreement after UNF removes ‘sexual orientation’ from nondiscrimination rule. PAGE 8A
SEAPERCH
Three Buddy Taylor Middle School underwater robotics teams make a splash. PAGE 3B
INDEX
Business..................... PAGE 6B Calendar..................... PAGE 2B Cops Corner................PAGE 2A Crossword.................. PAGE 2C Letters.......................PAGE 10A Public Notices............ PAGE 6C Schools....................... PAGE 3B Sports..........................PAGE 7B Tributes ...................... PAGE 4C Real Estate................. PAGE 4B
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Brant Tarsitano is ready to fly. Photo by Rachel Mills
FREE AT LAST Honoring Juneteenth, at the AACS PAGE 1B Volunteers reenact end of slavery, at the Juneteenth Freedom Day celebration. Photo by Rachel Mills
World Cup frenzy Flagler Palm Coast youth soccer camp featured World Cup-themed games and trophies.
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EMPLOYEE PRICING. YOU PAY WHAT WE PAY.
American Value. For American Values. Available on the purchase or lease of an eligible new 2025 or 2026 Ford or Lincoln vehicle from a participating dealer. Excludes: 2025
Lincoln Corsair® 2025 cars, Nautilus®; 2025and Fordvans Escape®, 2025Coast Explorer®, 2026 Super Duty® Lariat®, Ranch®to and Platinum® The bank ownsand these trucks - Palm Ford is the site they haveKing selected sell them. models; all Chassis Cab and E-Series Bronco®These Stroppeare andbrand all Raptor® except 2025 Bronco Raptor; Mustang Remember, THESE ARE NOTmodels; BANK2026 REPOS! newmodels and pre-owned vehicles shipped Dark Horse® SC, Mustang GTD™ models, Ford GT; Transit Wagon. U.S. residents only. Prior purchases not eligible. Other exclusions here theorder country, possible bank, to dispose of immediately! may apply. Mustfrom placearound a new retail or takemade new retail delivery by fromthe an authorized Ford or Lincoln Dealer’s stock by 7/6/26. Bring ONE DOLLAR for the bank and bring your trade to our store! See dealer for details.
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PALM COAST FORD – THE EXCLUSIVE DEALER IN THE COUNTY FOR THIS EVENT! 1150 Palm Coast Pkwy, SW • Palm Coast, FL 32137