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🌱 How Google’s new undersea cable could reshape Palm Coast’s future

Palm Coast, Florida Patch AM: a 5 min read

Cheers Palm Coast! We’re back, helping you stay up to date with what’s happening. Let's take on the day together! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Google’s new undersea cable could reshape Palm Coast’s future
  • What changes to Palm Coast’s charter you’ll decide on this November
  • Why Palm Coast leaders say your neighborhood roads are falling behind

Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: A couple of thundershowers, with a high of 81 and low of 67 degrees.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 87, low: 65. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 86 and low of 69 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Big tech is coming to Palm Coast — not everyone is on board (wuft.org) — Palm Coast is set to host Google’s new “Sol” subsea cable landing station, a DC Blox data center project that city leaders see as a major economic and infrastructure opportunity. Some nearby residents worry about electricity costs, transparency, limited job creation, and long-term impacts as Palm Coast positions itself between other East Coast cable hubs to attract more big-tech investment.
   

2. Palm Coast Council Almost Finalizes Charter Amendments for November Ballot (flaglerlive.com) — Palm Coast’s City Council is close to finalizing three charter amendments that voters will see on the November ballot, including new rules for removing council members and filling vacancies. Another amendment would double the city’s general-fund debt limit and extend borrowing terms, potentially affecting how Palm Coast finances major projects in coming years.
   

3. Councilman Miller: Palm Coast ‘still losing the battle' on road funding (observerlocalnews.com) — Palm Coast leaders say the city is nearly $10 million short of what’s needed to keep neighborhood and arterial roads in good shape, and conditions are already slipping below state averages. Council members are weighing new taxes or fees and will revisit funding options during June budget workshops that could shape how your streets are maintained.
   

4. Palm Coast swale maintenance crew on track to clear backlog of cases, exceed maintenance goal (observerlocalnews.com) — Palm Coast’s swale maintenance crews have sharply cut a years-long backlog of drainage complaints and are on pace to exceed their goal of maintaining 60 miles of swales this year. New trenching machines and restructured crews are helping the city move toward proactive stormwater maintenance, which affects how neighborhood swales, ditches, and canals handle heavy rains and protect homes from flooding.
   

5. Flagler Beach Fire Chief Fired Despite No Law or Policy Violations (flaglerlive.com) — Palm Coast Fire Department is backing up Flagler Beach as that city scrambles to cover shifts after abruptly firing its fire chief despite no cited policy violations. Mutual aid from Palm Coast and Flagler County is keeping service levels stable while Flagler Beach brings back former leaders on an interim basis and considers pay raises and long-term staffing fixes.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • This evening I had the honor of awarding this year’s Mayor Mike’s STEM Scholarships to three very special young ladies, Aasi, Victoria, and Kalista.
    Aasi will be attending UF in the fall and received a $2,500 scholarship. Victoria will be attending North Carolina State in the fall and received a … (Nextdoor Matanzas Woods)
  • What is the best ER in palm coast?
    My son has cyclic vomiting syndrome and we are going on 7 days with no food. Ive been able to het him hydrated but am worried about food. I don’t… (Nextdoor Cypress Knoll)
  • Steak 'n Shake Operations, Inc. posted a job opening for Restaurant Manager in Palm Coast. Apply here.
  • Target posted a job opening for General Merchandise, Closing, Fulfillment (T2364) in Palm Coast. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Palm Coast here.

Ok Palm Coast! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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