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VOLUME 15, NO. 31
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Replacement to be appointed, not elected Citing time constraints for potential candidates, City Council to appoint Cathy Heighter’s replacement PAGE 2A
Undersea cables to land in Flagler Beach
It’s official: Richardson is in
Cables would connect to potential Palm Coast site
Recount results PAGE 3A
PAGE 3A INSIDE JOBS REPORT
Flagler unemployment rate jumps to 4.6%. PAGE 8A
DEPA TO APPEAL
Activist with criminal history plans to fund appeal for Brenden Depa. PAGE 5A
PULLING BACK
Texas Roadhouse declines to continue permit process for farmer’s market event PAGE 8A
SLOW DOWN
Flagler Beach to decrease city roads to 20 mph speed limits PAGE 4A
ARTS IN EDUCATION Celebration of the Arts: Every week is Arts in Education Week at the Fitz. An interview with Amelia Fulmer. PAGE 1B
Pam Richardson defeated Ed Danko by just 37 votes, after the provisional ballots and recount. Photo by Sierra Williams
INDEX
Business......................PAGE 7A 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
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Matanzas kicks off 2024 season
And the ring to prove it
Bishop Kenny takes advantage of young Matanzas Pirates’ mistakes in season football opener
Matanzas presented wrestling state championship rings to Mariah and Jordan Mills during halftime of the Pirates’ football game.
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