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VOLUME 15, NO. 15
THURSDAY, MAY 9, 2024
The victim’s voice: Naydich testifies
Sentencing hearing for Depa begins. Attack on former school staff member is recounted in court. PAGE 3A
Joe Wright (far left) and Paul Summa (second from the right) won the guitar auction. From left to right: Wright, David Ayres, Brett Jones, Garry Lubi, Summa and emcee Shawn Parr. Photo by Sierra Williams
Singing festival’s praises Making progress on the city’s aging roads Palm Coast moves forward in Old Kings Road South widening project. PAGE 2A Happy Mother’s Day, Observer readers! INDEX
Calendar..................... PAGE 2B Comics ....................... PAGE 6B Cops Corner............... PAGE 6A The Fine Arts.............. PAGE 3B Letters.......................PAGE 10A McMillan....................PAGE 10A Public Notices...........PAGE 10B Sports..........................PAGE 7B Real Estate................. PAGE 9A Veterans....................PAGE 10A
SPRING DRILLS
Flagler Palm Coast coach Daniel Fish expects improvement in season 2, this fall. PAGE 8B
TOURIST REPORT County tourism efforts to focus on ocean-view dining, other beaches during beach restoration. PAGE 5A
BTRSC SUITOR Cole Walker
Flagler Fluid offers to run Belle Terre Swim and Racquet Club. PAGE 5A
Palm Coast celebrates sixth annual Songwriters Festival. PAGE 1B
DAISY
Community advocate, former Bunnell Commissioner Daisy Henry dies. PAGE 4A
JUDGES KEEP SEATS
Two county judges retain seats in unopposed election bids. PAGE 4A
PIRATES UNDER PRESSURE After district loss, Matanzas softball team heads to Gulf Breeze for playoff opener. PAGE 7B
McKenzie Manhart
YOUR TOWN FPC PROM: GLITZ, GLAM AND GATSBY Flagler Palm Coast High School’s Prom 2024 was held at Hilton Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort on Saturday, May 3. The theme was “Glitz, Glam, and Gatsby.” “Approximately 760 students attended this formal event and danced the night away,” said Evana Fretterd, FPC’s activities director. “They all looked wonderful and made lifelong memories at the 2024 prom.” The Senior Class King and Queen were Brandon Calidonio and Lily Puritis. The Junior Class Prince and Princess were Carson Baert and Ana Vilar.
FPC Prom Junior Class Princess and Prince Ana Vilar and Carson Baert and Senior Class King and Queen Brandon Calidonio and Lily Puritis. Courtesy photo