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Observer YOU. YOUR NEIGHBORS. YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD.
VOLUME 2, NO. 8
FREE ON NEWSSTANDS | THURSDAY AUGUST 20, 2026
Pontieri, Pennington prevail in primary Election results for Republican primaries for Flagler County Commission.
Wood and Moon win School Board seats Two newcomers join the board. Tucker vs. Chong race heads to a runoff. PAGE 3A
PAGE 3A INSIDE NEW ORDINANCE
Palm Coast looks to protect historic sites as city grows. PAGE 11A
CONNECTIVITY
Flagler County approves a 190-foot cell tower despite Planning Board recommendation for denial. PAGE 8A
FULL CIRCLE
School Board candidate Rob Wood at the Palm Coast library during the final day of early voting on Aug. 15. Photo by Brent Woronoff
Emma Wood returns to the Matanzas volleyball court as a JV coach. PAGE 3B
Cathy Moon defeated Jill Woolbright in the primary. Photo courtesy of Cathy Moon
ALICE REPORT
UNF researches aquatic barriers in Flagler
INDEX
Research at over 300 sites could lead to improvements to strengthen coastal resilience. 10A
44% of Volusia, Flagler working families under financial strain. PAGE 9A
Business..................... PAGE 9B Calendar..................... PAGE 5B Cops Corner................PAGE 2A Crossword...................PAGE 7B Letters.......................PAGE 12A Public Notices............ PAGE 5C Schools....................... PAGE 6B Sports.......................... PAGE 1B Tributes ...................... PAGE 2C Real Estate................. PAGE 8B
Let’s help Luca Seizure-alert dog could be life-saving for 4-year-old Palm Coast boy.
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The UNF Research Team takes a minute to do a fun pose at a culvert in Flagler County. Photo By Rachel Mills
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