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VOLUME 15, NO. 21
THURSDAY, JUNE 20, 2024
State budget: big dollars, big vetoes
Flagler County, Palm Coast get $132 million in state appropriations, with some disappointments. PAGE 5A
For shore!
After 20 years, Flagler County, agency partners break ground on Army Corps beach renourishment project.
Flagler County and state and local officials broke ground on the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers project on June 17. Photos by Sierra Williams
Public to decide
JUNETEENTH
The Price of Freedom: African American Cultural Society celebrates Juneteenth PAGE 3B
SRD FUNDING
Flagler Schools’ share afor SRD’s, crossing guards estimated at $1.37 million. PAGE 4A
UNITS NIXED
Previously approved commercial development with apartment complex to no longer have apartments. PAGE 7A
Future franchise fees must first be OK’d by public in referendum.
2 CANDIDATES
Former Florida Highway Patrol chief Derek Barrs and Former Flagler Schools teacher Janie Ruddy file to run for Flagler County School Board. PAGE 7A
MRS. KEYS
Blanche London, who was half of the act, Mr. and Mrs. 88 Keys, died in Palm Coast at 103. PAGE 4B
SUITOR FOR COURTHOUSE
Flagler Schools considers options for moving programs to historic courthouse. PAGE 4A
PAGE 2A
Unopposed and elected Best in the world Flagler County’s constitutional officer seats won in unopposed races.
Summer time in the gym Matanzas basketball team runs on energy and effort.
PAGE 8B
Indian Trails Middle School students are Future Problem Solving world champs.
PAGE 3B
PAGE 7A INDEX
Calendar..................... PAGE 2B Comics ........................PAGE 7B Cops Corner............... PAGE 6A The Fine Arts.............. PAGE 6B Letters.......................PAGE 10A McMillan....................PAGE 10A Public Notices...........PAGE 10B Sports......................... PAGE 8B Real Estate................. PAGE 8A Veterans....................PAGE 10A
Next level First to commit: Matanzas volleyball player Rylan Miller chooses Georgia.
PAGE 9B
Matanzas plays against Seabreeze. Photo by Michele Meyers