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VOLUME 17, NO. 18
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Hurricane season has begun. Here’s what to know. Fewer big storms are predicted, but Jonathan Lord suggests ignoring the predictions. PAGE 4A
More data needed before data centers?
Rising stars
Winners at Flagler’s Spotlight on Youth. PAGE 1B
Commissioner Dance proposes moratorium. Q&A: PAGE 7A
FPC legend retires Steve DeAugustino established one of the state’s greatest wrestling programs.
Sophia Paige, Briana Fune and K’imani Gervin McCoy. Photo by Rachel Mills
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Business..................... PAGE 8A Calendar..................... PAGE 2B Cops Corner................PAGE 2A Crossword.................. PAGE 2C Letters........................ PAGE 9A Public Notices............ PAGE 6C Schools....................... PAGE 3B Sports......................... PAGE 6B Real Estate................. PAGE 5B
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