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ON YOUR DRIVEWAY. Three ways to support your local journalism: 1) scan the code, 2) call 386-447-9723, or 3) visit observerlocalnews.com/subscribe. THURSDAY, JULY 4, 2024
Voters begin to size up the candidates With the Aug. 20 primary looming, candidates meet residents at Tiger Bay event. Plus: straw poll. PAGE 3A
Back in action, in time for July 4 heat Holland Park splash pad reopens PAGE 2A
Boys of summer FPC, Matanzas jump into action at B-CU camps. PAGE 8B
INSIDE JOHNSON RESPONDS
Palm Coast mayoral candidate accused of using racist slur; he says message was faked. PAGE 4A
NO NEW TAX
Flagler County steps back from tax for beach plan. PAGE 4A
ALKHATIB LAWSUIT Former Flagler County engineer files discrimination lawsuit against county. PAGE 5A
STRICTER CODE?
Palm Coast to explore enforcement options for shortterm vacation rentals. PAGE 2A
Mikhail Zysek scores a touchdown for Flagler Palm Coast during the 7-on-7 game against Terry Parker High School at Bethune-Cookman University. Photo by Michele Meyers
HELP THE HUNGRY
Catching up
Flagler Radio’s third annual Million Dollar Food-a-Thon will take place July 12. To donate, and help the Grace Community Food Pantry feed Flagler families, visit https://www. gracecommunityfoodpantry.org/ and click “donate,” You can also text your name and pledge amount to 386-931-7085. Call in your name and pledge amount to 386-9317085 or 770-235-2950.
Ormond, Palm Coast surfing pals reconnect after 44 years apart
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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
should we view the growth of Chamber of Commerce How the Palm Coast-Flagler community? celebrates 4 years Positively, says new chair. PAGE 7A Three new board members: Jeff Annon, Rich Cooper and Laura Gilvary. Photo by Brian McMillan
Patriotic workout Matanzas High football team ends Phase 1 of summer schedule with fourth annual Red, White and Blue workout
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