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VOLUME 15, NO. 16
Three ways to support your local journalism: 1) scan the code, 2) call 386-447-9723, or 3) visit observerlocalnews.com/subscribe. THURSDAY, MAY 16, 2024
Over 5,000 homes proposed in Bunnell Bunnell City Commission OKs first step in massive 2,700-acre development. Process will take ‘years.’ PAGE 5A
Find out which roads will look different in next 3 years North Old Kings widening among improvements scheduled. PAGE 5A INSIDE CHANGE OF COURSE
Palm Coast City Council changes course, will wait till after the election to select next city manager. PAGE 2A
SOLVERS SHINE
In memory
Ava Muldoon took first place in Scenario Writing Senior Division at states.
Matanzas sends 13 Future Problem Solvers to international competition PAGE 3B
Flagler Sheriff’s Office remembers fallen officers. PAGE 3A xxx
BOMB SUSPECT
Palm Coast man arrested in connection with January 2022 explosion after two-year investigation PAGE 6A
$41 MILLION
UF Whitney Lab begins construction of new research building and sea turtle hospital with state and local support PAGE 4A
TAKE A SEAT
Palm Coast’s fourth annual Touch-A-Truck takes over Town Center. PAGE 5B
FPC's Alicha Subtyl Courtesy photo
HELPING A VETERAN
Top scholars
Vettes for Vets completes new roof for Palm Coast veteran PAGE 4B
Organizations drop by Flagler County graduating seniors’ homes and drop off 186 scholarships.
MANFRE WILL RUN
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Palm Coast resident Cornelia Manfre announces candidacy for Palm Coast mayor PAGE 5A
INDEX
Calendar..................... PAGE 2B Comics ....................... PAGE 6B Cops Corner............... PAGE 6A Public Notices............ PAGE 9B Sports..........................PAGE 7B Real Estate..................PAGE 7A Veterans..................... PAGE 8A
Jack Ferguson Photo by Brent Woronoff
New talent Youth movement continues for Matanzas High School football. Kids on a FCSO airboat. Back row: Clayton York and Mckinlee Alameida. Front row: Kinsey Pattin, Waylon Alameida, and Harlee Subers. Photo by Sierra Williams
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