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VOLUME 15, NO. 18
Three ways to support your local journalism: 1) scan the code, 2) call 386-447-9723, or 3) visit observerlocalnews.com/subscribe. THURSDAY, MAY 30, 2024
Do we need a sales tax increase? Flagler County, Palm Coast leaders divided over how to fund more deputies for Flagler Sheriff’s Office. PAGE 7A
‘Blindsided’ Residents react to 5,000+ homes proposed in Bunnell. PAGE 7A
Accelerating swale service New maintenance program in Palm Coast. PAGE 2A INSIDE PROBLEM SOLVERS
Flagler Palm Coast High School and Rymfire Elementary head to internationals to compete in Future Problem Solvers. PAGES 4A-5A
All gave some, some gave all. Palm Coast and Flagler County host ceremonies to honor nation’s heroes at Memorial Day Services. PAGE 3A
EAT BY THE BEACH
The Island Grille at Topaz Hotel has a new owner. PAGE 8A
SPRING FOOTBALL
FPC’s Colby Cronk and Marcus Mitchell lead the way. PAGE 8B
$7,000 RAISED
Flagler County Sheriff Rick Staly bows his head in prayer at the City of Palm Coast’s Memorial Day Service on May 27 at Heroes Memorial Park. Photo by Brent Woronoff
Christmas Come True’s Spring into Action Golf Tournament PAGE 9B
Matanzas, FPC take over Ocean Center
RUN FOR A CAUSE
CLASS OF 2024! GRADUATION CEREMONY PHOTOS: PAGE 1B
Flagler County law enforcement run for Special Olympics Florida in Torch Run. PAGE 9B
RISING OCCASION
Swillerbees to open new location in Ormond Beach PAGE 8A
Philip Cangialosi
Photos by Jake Montgomery
INDEX
Business..................... PAGE 8A Calendar...................... PAGE 1B Comics ........................PAGE 7B Cops Corner............... PAGE 6A Letters.......................PAGE 10A McMillan....................PAGE 10A Public Notices...........PAGE 10B Sports......................... PAGE 8B Real Estate................. PAGE 9A Veterans....................PAGE 10A
CELEBRATING HALF A CENTURY St. Mark by the Sea Lutheran Church celebrated 50 years: May 12, 1974-2024. For more information visit stmarkbythesea.org. Courtesy photo