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VOLUME 15, NO. 10
Three ways to support your local journalism: 1) scan the code, 2) call 386-447-9723, or 3) visit observerlocalnews.com/subscribe. THURSDAY, APRIL 11, 2024
Dredging added to budget priorities Palm Coast City Council seeks a more accurate estimate for the cost of dredging saltwater canals. PAGE 4A
Policing in and with Bunnell
Chief puts a focus on building community engagement, trust. PAGE 3A
Two national champs in girls wrestling! Matanzas’ Mariah Mills, Flagler Palm Coast’s Christina Borgmann win national titles. PAGE 7B INSIDE FEE INCREASE
Palm Coast looks to increase development application fees for first time in 14 years PAGE 2A
SCHOOL EXCELS
Old Kings Elementary qualifies as a Florida School of Excellence. PAGE 10A
STUDENT ATHLETES
AdventHealth hopes to increase participation for event providing free sports physicals. PAGE 5A
“It’s a completely different agency than it was two years ago,” Bunnell Police Department Lt. Shane Groth said. Photo by Sierra Williams
FREE MAKEOVER
Homeward bound Turtle Fest 2024 releases 90-pound rescued loggerhead. Matanzas High senior receives dress, shoes and makeover to attend prom. PAGE 1B
RUNNING FOR OFFICE
Shot put champ
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FPC’s Colby Cronk wins boys shot put; FPC’s boys and girls teams placed second at Five Star.
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Meet two more candidates who have filed for office. PAGE 4A
INDEX
Business..................... PAGE 8A Calendar..................... PAGE 2B Comics ....................... PAGE 4B Cops Corner............... PAGE 6A Letters.......................PAGE 10A Public Notices............ PAGE 8B Sports......................... PAGE 5B Real Estate................. PAGE 9A Veterans....................PAGE 10A
Friends of autism Autism Awareness Festival provides resources and a fun day.
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The 90-pound loggerhead, named “Snoqualmie” reaches the ocean. Photo by Sierra Williams