PALM COAST
Observer YOU. YOUR NEIGHBORS. YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD.
VOLUME 17, NO. 28
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FREE ON NEWSSTANDS | THURSDAY AUGUST 13, 2026
Which races will be won on Aug. 18? As early voting begins, at least three races to be decided in the Primary, including two School Board seats. PAGE 3A
Impact fees shot down
Back to school
Judge rules Palm Coast violated state law with increases.
INSIDE
District leaders tour campuses on the first day of class.
ANIMAL CRUELTY
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PAGE 4A
Recent cruelty cases spur review of animal control laws. PAGE 7A
CAMPAIGN SIGNS
Removed signs spark debate. PAGE 4A
FPC SCHOLARS
IB Diploma rate on upward trend with 84% earning certificates this year. PAGE 3B
BACK IN THE CAGE
Chick McGuire, 92, takes some swings with his old bat at Bunnell batting cage facility. PAGE 9B
INDEX
Business..................... PAGE 6B Calendar..................... PAGE 2B Cops Corner................PAGE 2A Crossword.................. PAGE 2C Letters........................ PAGE 9A Public Notices............ PAGE 5C Schools....................... PAGE 3B Sports......................... PAGE 8B Tributes ...................... PAGE 4C Real Estate................. PAGE 4B
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Flagler Schools Chief Human Resources Officer Joshua Walker reconnects with his kindergarten and first grade teacher Robyn McAnany, who opens a container of milk for him. McAnany is beginning her 28th year as a teacher with Flagler Schools and her 21st year at Belle Terre Elementary School. Photo by Brent Woronoff
Club links seniors with freshman at FPC
$13.5 million
Flagler Palm Coast Link Crew Leaders take freshmen under their wings on Link Up day. 7B
Congressman Randy Fine visits Flagler County to announce $13.5 million for beach restoration
FPC band members Penelope McDonald, Madison Mead, Cody Senn and Jonathan Aleman at the Athletics and Clubs Rush. Photo by Brent Woronoff
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