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VOLUME 15, NO. 13
Three ways to support your local journalism: 1) scan the code, 2) call 386-447-9723, or 3) visit observerlocalnews.com/subscribe. THURSDAY, APRIL 25, 2024
Population up, crime down Sheriff Rick Staly delivers annual report. Among the exceptions: Stalking crimes are up 133% in 2024. PAGE 3A
264 units recommended in Town Center
Take me to your readers
Josh Crews Writing Project publishes annual student anthology PAGE 7A
Palm Coast Planning Board OKs complex PAGE 2A INSIDE FINAL PLAT
Flagler County OKs final step in 81-townhome Plantation Bay development PAGE 8A
POPPY’S STORY
Feminine touch: The former big yellow house in downtown Bunnell is now an art-centric market with nine shops, all owned by women. PAGE 4A
CYBER SAFETY
School district: Network is safe from future cybercrime, investigation is ongoing PAGE 5A
KIDS IN BUSINESS Old Kings Elementary School’s Cooper Blaine and Coy Crews attended the book launch in disguise. Photo by Brent Woronoff
The streets are alive PAGE 3B
Who is Black Guy White Violin?
Student entrepreneurs compete in ‘the shark tank’ at Indian Trails Middle School’s Kid Biz Market & Expo PAGE 9A
VIP SERVERS
Kasandra’s hope
Officials serve drinks, food and conversation at Flagler County Education Foundation’s VIP Service Night PAGE 5A
Matanzas student’s passion for fashion blossomed as she wrestled with her own diagnosis.
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EXPLODING SOON
United Flagler 4th returns for Independence Day celebrations PAGE 5A
INDEX
Calendar..................... PAGE 2B Comics ....................... PAGE 4B Cops Corner............... PAGE 6A McMillan....................PAGE 12A Public Notices............ PAGE 6B Sports......................... PAGE 5B Real Estate................. PAGE 9A Veterans....................PAGE 12A
Diamond kings Bringing home the hardware: Flagler Palm Coast wins Five Star Conference baseball championship Street performer Marcus Mckinnon goes by “Black Guy White Violin” to make it easier for people to look him up online. Photo by Alexis Miller
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