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Archives for October 8, 2025

Flagler Beach Planning Board Rejects Veranda Bay/Summertown Annexation in Striking Reversal of Former Welcome

October 8, 2025 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

Not a good night for Ken Belshe, left, the representative of Veranda Bay and its associated development, Summer Town, and his attorney, Mike Chiumento, seen here addressing the Flagler Beach planning board before the board rejected recommending annexing the developments. The proposal goes before the Flagler Beach City Commission Thursday. (© FlaglerLive)

In a striking reversal from its unanimous recommendation approving Veranda Bay’s annexation into Flagler Beach last year, before the threat of a lawsuit suspended further regulatory steps, the Flagler Beach Planning Board Tuesday denied recommending approval on a series of 4-1 votes. For Veranda Bay, it is the latest blow in a six-year slog through sustained public opposition, litigation, official courtship, second thoughts and now uncertainty.

Derek Barrs Is Finally Confirmed as Administrator of Motor Carrier Safety Administration After Fractious Senate Maneuvers

October 8, 2025 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

Derek Barrs as he was sworn-in at the School Board by County Judge Melissa Distler, alongside Sheriff Rick Staly, last November. (© FlaglerLive)

The U.S. Senate in a strict party-line 51-47 vote Tuesday night confirmed Derek Barrs, the former Flagler County school board member, administrator of the federal Transportation Department’s Motor Carrier Safety Administration, seven months after President Trump nominated Barrs to the post.

Florida’s Colleges and Universities May Be Forced Each to Change a Street Name for Charlie Kirk

October 8, 2025 | FlaglerLive | 1 Comment

It would be Stadium Road no more, but Charlie Kirk Road.

Every one of Florida’s 40 public universities and colleges would have to redesignate a road, a street or an avenue after Charlie Kirk, the extremist controversialist who was assassinated last month, if a bill introduced by a Dade City Republican becomes law. Revered among wide swaths of the right, Kirk had a long record of making divisive and bigoted comments. It is likely the bill will generate significant debate if it is taken up in committees. 

The Daily Cartoon and Live Briefing: Wednesday, October 8, 2025

October 8, 2025 | FlaglerLive | 1 Comment

Electric grid and AI data center demands by John Cole, The Scranton Times-Tribune.

Nikole Hannah-Jones and Ta-Nehisi Coates on Charlie Kirk, the TPO’s Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee meets, The Atlantic Chapter of Americans United for the Separation of Church and State meets, Weekly Chess Club for Teens at the county library.

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