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By News Service of Florida
March 18, 2023

State takes aim at giant African land snails

A quarantine zone has been set up along part of the Caloosahatchee River in Lee County to contain the spread of giant African land snails, the state Department of Agriculture and Consumers Services announced Thursday.

Palm Coast Observer
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By AdventHealth Central Florida Division Corporate Communications
March 18, 2023

AdventHealth partners with NASCAR driver Hailie Deegan during Women’s History Month

The initiative will recognize women on and off the track who are integral to NASCAR.

Ormond Beach Observer
Business

By Sierra Williams
March 18, 2023

Flagler Beach's next recycling initiative would pay the city for plastic

The city is adding film recycling to it's growing list of in-house recycling options.

Palm Coast Observer
Neighbors

By Jim Saunders, News Service of Florida
March 18, 2023

6-week abortion limit backed in house

After lawmakers passed a 15-week limit last year, the Florida House on Thursday started moving forward with a proposal that would prevent abortions after six weeks of pregnancy.

Palm Coast Observer
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By The News Service of Florida
March 17, 2023

School book rules draw challenge

The FEA, the Florida Freedom to Read Project and Families for Strong Public Schools argue that the Department of Education overstepped its legal authority in rules that carry out a 2022 law.

Palm Coast Observer
News

By Clayton Jackson, Volusia County Community Information
March 17, 2023

HUD to provide $328 million to Volusia County for recovery and housing

Representatives from HUD will contact the county with additional information about the program, and the county will formulate a plan for how the funds will be utilized.

Ormond Beach Observer

By The News Service of Florida
March 17, 2023

Race instruction law kept on hold

An appeals court denied the state's request to lift an injection that prevents the law from going into effect during a legal challenge.

Palm Coast Observer
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By The News Service of Florida
March 17, 2023

Transgender youth treatment ban takes effect

The Board of Medicine rule took effect as lawmakers consider proposals that would enshrine the prohibition against gender-affirming treatment for minors in state law.

Palm Coast Observer
News

By Jarleene Almenas
March 17, 2023

City Commissioner Susan Persis files to run for Ormond Beach mayor in 2024

Persis has represented Zone 3 on the commission since 2018.

Ormond Beach Observer

By Sierra Williams
March 17, 2023

Flagler County library's hours to change at Palm Coast branch.

The change will go into effect on Monday, April 3.

Palm Coast Observer
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By Observer Staff
March 17, 2023

Sheriff presents March's 'Great Kid' award winners

The three students chosen are Larry Covington from Bunnell Elementary School, Makayla Golding from Indian Trails Middle School and Kamisha Lewis, a senior from Matanzas High School