PALM COAST
Observer YOU. YOUR NEIGHBORS. YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD.
VOLUME 17, NO. 22
The Spirit of America SPECIAL SECTION PAGE 1B
FREE ON NEWSSTANDS | THURSDAY JULY 2, 2026
‘A’ grade On the road again for Flagler Overnight work begins on Palm Coast Parkway resurfacing project. Schools PAGE 3A
Flagler Schools test scores improve in every core subject; district receives an A grade.
LAUNCH PAD Palm Coast Little League 12U all-star baseball team in action. PAGE 11B
PAGE 5A INSIDE JULY 4 EVENTS
How to enjoy the festivities: When to be there, and where to park. PAGE 3B
CANDIDATE FORUM
Candidates lay out visions for Palm Coast and Flagler County during Tiger Bay election forum. PAGE 4A-5A
CONFIRMED
DNA testing confirms identity of woman missing since 2003 PAGE 2A
WALMART’S COMING
Palm Coast planning for traffic impacts of proposed Walmart PAGE 3A
MEDAL WINNERS
Jackson Fedun among four FPC lifters to win medals at USA Weightlifting championships PAGE 10B
Drive thru brew SunBros Coffee expands with grand opening in Ormond Beach. PAGE 7B
Elijah Porter belts a shot over the fence for a home run. Photo by Brent Woronoff
We don’t take summers off
Matanzas football team honors fallen heroes with Red, White and Blue Workout. PAGE 12B
INDEX
Business......................PAGE 7B Calendar..................... PAGE 3B Cops Corner................PAGE 2A Crossword.................. PAGE 2C Letters........................ PAGE 8A Public Notices............ PAGE 6C Schools....................... PAGE 5B Sports......................... PAGE 8B Tributes ...................... PAGE 4C Real Estate..................PAGE 7B
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One group does air squats as part of the Loredo Workout, while another group hydrates. Photo by Brent Woronoff