PALM COAST
Observer YOU. YOUR NEIGHBORS. YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD.
VOLUME 15, NO. 39
Voters reject change to City Charter Borrowing limits will remain for City Council: Debt over $15 million requires a referendum.
Honoree Calvin Grant with his wife, Maxine
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MAYOR MIKE
Norris elected in landslide After tight primaries, Election Night was without drama. Big wins for three city candidates: Norris, Miller and Stevens. Flagler County sees highest turnout since 1996. PAGE 3A
PAGE 2A INSIDE BARRS APPOINTED
Governor appoints Derek Barrs to complete Sally Hunt’s term on Flagler County’s School Board PAGE 3A
WELCOME, GUARD
Florida State Guard training facility breaks ground in Flagler County, to be completed by 2027 PAGE 4A
IN CONTEMPT
Old Dixie Motel owners founder in contempt after failing to pay $250,000 to Flagler County PAGE 6A
CHICKEN TENDERS
Huey Magoo’s, Space Coast Credit union, and Jersey Mike’s all planned for lot on State Road 100 PAGE 8A
EAT MORE CHICKEN
Second Chick-fil-A to fill lot in BJ’s shopping plaza; Longhorn Steakhouse to open Dec. 2 PAGE 8A
THE HORROR!
Mike Norris prepares to vote on Election Day, Nov. 5. All results were reported within 61 minutes of the polls closing. Photo by Brian McMillan
Slashing records: Palm Coast Fire Department Hall of Terror breaks record attendance PAGE 4B
INDEX
Business..................... PAGE 8A Calendar..................... PAGE 2B Comics ....................... PAGE 6B Cops Corner............... PAGE 6A Letters.......................PAGE 10A McMillan....................PAGE 10A Public Notices...........PAGE 10B Sports..........................PAGE 7B Real Estate................. PAGE 5B
50-year mark St. Mark by the Sea Lutheran, Palm Coast’s first church, reaches 50th.
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Palm Bulldogs dominate Flagler Coast explodes Matanzas Pirates in annual past 68-26. PAGE 7B Potato Bowl FPC running back Marcus Mitchell runs behind lineman Gethin Prichard (70). Photo by Brent Woronoff
Career path High school students and local professionals show Indian Trails eighth graders what careers are available.
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