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Flagler’s Wounded Warrior Project, Led by George Hanns, Nets $17,573

| June 22, 2012

County Tax Collector Suzanne Johnston led the fund-raising with $3,400. The money helps veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan.

Lord of the Flies On a School Bus: The Bullying of Karen Klein

| June 22, 2012

Karen Klein is the 68-year-old school bus monitor from Greece, N.Y., cruelly bullied by seventh graders and recorded on a YouTube video that went viral. The middle schoolers are acting out the persecuting spirit that christens their daily lives.

Stepping Up Obama Snubs, Scott Says He Won’t Implement Health Care Law in Florida

| June 22, 2012

As the Supreme Court prepares to hand down its decision on Obama’s health care reform law, Gov. Rick Scott said on a conference call hosted by right-wing think tanks that Florida wouldn’t rush to implement the law.

Neurologist David Karaffa Joins Florida Hospital Flagler as Staff Physician

| June 22, 2012

Dr. David Karaffa can treat a variety of conditions including seizure disorders, Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s, strokes, migraine, back pain, neuropathy and more.

Little Miss Flagler County 2012 Contestants, Ages 5-7

| June 22, 2012

A complete, click-through chart and photo gallery of the 15 Little Miss Flagler County 2012 Contestants, Ages 5-7.

Romney, in Orlando, Plays Catch-up On Immigration By Promising More Green Cards

| June 21, 2012

Speaking to the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials in Orlando, Romney spent most of his time talking about making it easier for legal immigrants to come to America.

Bank of America Robber Is Caught and Held on $750,000 Bail on 4 Counties’ Charges

| June 21, 2012

Kevin Lee Cotterman confessed to robbing the Palm Coast bank on May 17. He served 3 years in prison for three robberies in 2008, and is being held in a Seminole County jail as he faces nine charges from four counties, mostly for robberies.

A Wife’s Suspicion About Her Husband Leads to a Marijuana Grow House on Birchwood Drive

| June 21, 2012

Kevin Fitzgerald of Flagler Beach and Michael Menear of Palm Coast were arrested as cops seized 91 marijuana pl;ants from Birchwood Drive, where Jill Fitzgerald, who tipped off deputies, had discovered the plants while suspecting her husband of infidelity.

Mike Pius, Firefighter Just Back from Winning Gold in Europe, Is Seriously Hurt in Wreck

| June 20, 2012

Lt. Mike Pius, one of the more popular and decorated Flagler firefighter-paramedics, suffered several broken bones and may be out six months following a wreck in St. Augustine, after a truck cut through Pius’s right-of-way. Flagler Fire Chief Don Petito said the firefighter brotherhood kicked in immediately after the wreck.

Citing Legal Limitations, Ethics Commission Dismisses Complaint Against Jim Landon

| June 20, 2012

The Florida Ethics Commission said complaints against City Manager Jim Landon and Human Resources Director Wendy Cullen, didn’t involve corruption, but it has yet to rule on a complaint against Public Works Superintendent Tony Capela, in allegations of favoritism, bullying, intimidation and a hostile work environment.

Daniel Biles, Ex-Bunnell Elementary Aide, Re-Arrested In Court on Child Porn Charges

| June 20, 2012

Daniel Biles, the former Bunnell Elementary school teacher aide arrested in April on 10 child pornography charges, was back in jail Tuesday on 14 additional, similar charges.

Poll Pots: Floridians Like Stand Your Ground, And Like Voter Roll Purges Even More

| June 20, 2012

A new Quinnipiac University poll shows Floridian voters support the Scott administration’s ineligible-voter purge by 60-35 percent, and approve the stand your ground law by a 56-37 margin.

Josh Davis for Flagler County Judge

| June 20, 2012

Flagler County Elections 2012: Josh Davis, running for Flagler County Judge, the candidate with the experience and strong community support necessary for the job.

FPC’s Jacob Oliva Is Named Assistant Superintendent, Lynette Shott Is New Principal

| June 19, 2012

Superintendent Janet Valentine told the school board this evening a deputy superintendent was critical to ensure a proper succession–and to fill in at a critical time, as she tends to her daughter, who was involved in a violent car wreck.

Democrats Outpacing Republicans In Florida Registrations, But Not in Flagler

| June 19, 2012

More Democrats than Republicans registered to vote in Florida in May, driven by women and Hispanics, but Independents continue to make the biggest gains, and in Flagler County, Republicans have widened their registration lead to a full percentage point.

Flagler Sheriff’s Sgt. Roster, Accused By His Own Men, Is Demoted Over Falsifying Records

| June 18, 2012

An internal affairs investigation of Jamie Roster found he’d falsified time sheets by booking at least $8,406.26 he’d not worked for. The investigation was triggered by complaints from men under his supervision, and reveals strains and morale issues at the sheriff’s office. Roster, demoted to deputy, is appealing.

Guns in Flagler Parks? Sure. Public Buildings? Absolutely. The County Airport? No Problem.

| June 18, 2012

Flagler County, like Palm Coast and other local governments across the state, are scrapping local gun regulations to comply with a state law that prohibits local governments from regulating guns or ammo in any way. The Flagler County Commission has no choice but to comply as it takes up the issue Monday evening.

Adult and Community Education Summber B Class Registration Now

| June 18, 2012

The Flagler County Schools’ Adult & Community Education Department announces the beginning of the Summer B 2012 semester of classes. Summer B Session will begin July 9, 2012. Students may register by phone from June 18 – 29 by calling (386) 597-5480. After June 29, students may register at any Adult & Community Education Center, with locations throughout Flagler County including the Belle Terre Swim & Racquet Club, 73 Patricia Drive, Palm Coast, the A1A Center in the Hammock, and Flagler Technical Institute, 1 Corporate Drive, Palm Coast.

In a Brazen Reversal, Flagler Beach Commission Kills Beach-Bonfire Referendum

| June 18, 2012

Just six weeks ago the Flagler Beach City Commission, fractured and indecisive on the matter, voted 4-1 to place a referendum question on beach bonfires on a coming ballot. But two weeks later, the commission voted to ban bonfires during turtle nesting season anyway.

Rodney King’s Twilight, and Anna Deavere Smith’s: Coming to Palm Coast

| June 18, 2012

Rodney King was found dead at his home’s pool on June 17. Anna Deavere Smith 18 years ago wrote “Twilight,” a one-woman play that retells the story of the Rodney King riots through the voices of 37 people involved in the story. “Twilight” will be staged in Palm Coast this fall.

Uninsured, Unaware of the Health Law Meant To Help Them, or the Court Case Against It

| June 17, 2012

Despite spending tremendous political capital to pass the health law, Democrats are unlikely to win many votes from the law’s future beneficiaries, most of whom live in Republican-dominated states in the South and West.

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| June 17, 2012

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Charlie Crist’s Sexuality, and Ours

| June 17, 2012

Rome burns. But the greatest issue before us is whether Charlie is gay. The rumors naturally reveal far more about those who spread them than Crist, argues Maty Jo Melone.

Ciara Glover
Little Miss Flagler County Contestant (2012)

| June 16, 2012

Ciara Glover is a Little Miss Flagler County contestant in the 5 to 7 year old category of the 2012 Flagler County Pageant.

Riley Eddy
Little Miss Flagler County Contestant (2012)

| June 16, 2012

Riley Eddy is a Little Miss Flagler County contestant in the 5 to 7 year old category of the 2012 Flagler County Pageant.

Emily Consiglio
Little Miss Flagler County Contestant (2012)

| June 16, 2012

Emily Consiglio is a Little Miss Flagler County contestant in the 5 to 7 year old category of the 2012 Flagler County Pageant.

Claire Collins
Little Miss Flagler County Contestant (2012)

| June 16, 2012

Claire Collins is a Little Miss Flagler County contestant in the 5 to 7 year old category of the 2012 Flagler County Pageant.

Jordan Hope Collier
Little Miss Flagler County Contestant (2012)

| June 16, 2012

Jordan Hope Collier is a Little Miss Flagler County contestant in the 5 to 7 year old category of the 2012 Flagler County Pageant.

Nicole Swanson
Little Miss Flagler County Contestant (2012)

| June 16, 2012

Nicole Swanson is a Little Miss Flagler County contestant in the 8 to 11 year old category of the 2012 Flagler County Pageant.

Anjali Lahiri
Little Miss Flagler County Contestant (2012)

| June 16, 2012

Anjali Lahiri is a Little Miss Flagler County contestant in the 8 to 11 year old category of the 2012 Flagler County Pageant.

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