PALM COAST
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VOLUME 15, NO. 37
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Flooding woes: No rest for the Woodlands Two years after Hurricane Nicole, Woodlands residents are wondering when city will address drainage PAGE 3A
Tightening up short-term rental rules
AFTER MILTON
Helping hands
Should background checks be required? Decision on Dec. 4. PAGE 2A INSIDE VOTE NOW
Early voting for Nov. 5 general election begins today in Flagler, Volusia Counties PAGE 6A
MAYORAL FACEOFF
Manfre vs. Norris: WNZF interview questions Palm Coast mayor candidates on tempers, rezoning and city staff PAGE 5A
BEACH TAX
Unincorporated Flagler County residents on barrier island likely to pay tax for beach maintenance. Collective bill: $1.7 million annually. PAGE 4A
SPORTS BOWLING
Quincy Steiner assesses the damage to a home in Bunnell on Sunday, Oct. 20. Steiner volunteered with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Crisis Cleanup group to help after Hurricane Milton. Photo by Brian McMillan FPC boys and girls advance to state with runner-up finishes. PAGE 9B
FOOTBALL
After ACL surgery, Flagler Palm Coast’s Carson Kato is having a productive senior season on the football field. PAGE 8B
INDEX
Italian festival
Business..................... PAGE 8A Calendar..................... PAGE 4B Comics ....................... PAGE 6B Cops Corner............... PAGE 6A Letters.......................PAGE 10A Public Notices............ PAGE 9A Sports..........................PAGE 7B Real Estate................. PAGE 9A
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Bunnell Italian Festival includes activities, entertainment and food
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Splash zone Final regular-season meet bittersweet for Flagler Palm Coast, Matanzas seniors.
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FPC senior Meghan Hetzler gets splashed as she walks out of the pool during her recognition in the senior ceremony at Matanzas-FPC swim meet. Photo by Brent Woronoff
Taste test A sip on the beach: Tony’s Wine Cabana opens in Flagler Beach
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