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VOLUME 15, NO. 19
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Tax considered to bolster beach Flagler County leans toward special assessment tax to fund renourishment program. Schedule inside: PAGE 3A
On alert: Hurricane season arrives
All aboard! Her Turn Surf Festival provides a platform for women and girls. PAGE 8B
Flagler, Volusia Counties urge residents to prepare for active hurricane season. PAGE 7A INSIDE RESIGNATION
Hunt says she will resign by November, setting up an appointment by Gov. DeSantis. PAGE 4A
ALL OF THE LIGHTS
Palm Coast to apply for county tourism grant in effort to fund more lighting at park fields. PAGE 2A
SAVE MONEY?
Conklin questions School Board’s reliance on educational consortium. PAGE 4A
PLAYING ABROAD
FPC soccer player Ivy Chen plays with Team Florida in European tour. PAGE 9B
CHILD PORN
Palm Coast man arrested for possession of child pornography. PAGE 6A
Peyton Crave, 7, catches a wave. Photo by Jake Montgomery
ROUNDABOUT
Lack of lighting at Hunters Ridge roundabout causes concerns for Flagler County Commissioners. PAGE 7A
SENIOR DOGS
Flagler County Humane Society adoption event highlights senior dogs. PAGE 1B
Field cred
Flagler Palm Coast High School assistant coaches have summer jobs playing professional indoor football. PAGE 9B
Jamaican eatery
KLUFAS, CARNEY
New Island Flavaz opens at City Market Place
Candidates square off for County Commission. PAGE 5A
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UNF EXPANDS
UNF MedNexus expands academic programs in Palm Coast. PAGE 8A
INDEX
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
Owner Jennifer McGee
Cheer here! Jake Medlock passed for 230 yards and three touchdowns in a comeback victory against the West Texas Desert Hawks.
Jimmie Robinson is leading the Indoor Football League in rushing for the second straight season. Courtesy photos
Palm Coast Athletics opens, combining cheer and basketball training.
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