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Flagler County is launching a formal appeal against the Bunnell Planning Board’s surprise approval of “Project Butterfly,” a massive 610-acre landfill that sparked outrage over secrecy, misleading branding, and potential environmental and community harm. Revealed just hours before its September 1st vote under economic development laws, the project drew a 3-1 board decision despite public outcry — fueled by concerns over groundwater, agriculture, traffic, and odor. Residents, farmers, and homeowners are united in resistance, calling the name “Butterfly” deceptive and the process undemocratic. County officials now question whether proper land-use procedures were followed, and with the appeal headed to the Bunnell City Commission, the battle could soon escalate to state agencies or even court — making this far from over.

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