At the 2026 Detroit Auto Show, the spotlight quietly shifted. Electric vehicles, once framed as the inevitable future of the industry, were no longer the centerpiece. Instead, automakers emphasized hybrids, updated gasoline models and incremental efficiency improvements. The message from Detroit was unmistakable: The United States is pulling back from a transition that much of the world is accelerating.
Archives for March 6, 2026
Worsening School Voucher Tracking Issues Ahead, a Senator Warns as Reform Bill Fails
Florida House Speaker Daniel Perez announced the House will not consider legislation lacking previous committee hearings, effectively killing Senate President Ben Albritton’s Rural Renaissance bill and Don Gaetz’s school voucher reform. While policy changes are stalled, a $144.8 million rural appropriation remains active in budget negotiations. Gaetz warned that failing to address voucher accounting shortfalls found in state audits will lead to further mismanagement.
A 20-Year-Old Student Is Accused Of Watching Newborn Die Before Burying Body In Backyard on Florida Park Drive
Anne Mae Demegillo, 20, is facing aggravated manslaughter charges after allegedly giving birth in her Palm Coast home and watching the infant die in a toilet. Authorities discovered the baby buried in a shallow backyard grave after a social media tip. The Daytona State College student reportedly attended classes and a theater performance after hiding the body in a duffel bag before the burial.
Suspicious Death At Florida Park Drive Home In Palm Coast Is Under Investigation, Sheriff Says
Flagler County Sheriff’s detectives are investigating a suspicious death at a residence on Florida Park Drive in Palm Coast. Deputies discovered the scene before dawn during a welfare check. Sheriff Rick Staly stated there is no threat to the community but declined to provide details on weapons or the victim’s identity. The home is owned by the Demegillo family.
Flickr Child Abuse Case Moves To Trial as Palm Coast Sex Offender Withdraws Plea, Objecting to Prison Term
Gary Durso, a 63-year-old Palm Coast sex offender, withdrew his guilty plea after a judge refused a sentence of house arrest. Durso faces a third-degree felony for allegedly uploading child sexual abuse material to Flickr. His prior conviction for traveling to meet a minor influenced the judge’s decision. A trial is set for May, where the defense will challenge the digital evidence.
The Daily Cartoon and Live Briefing: Friday, March 6, 2026
The first edition of Coffee and Conversation with Palm Coast City Manager Michael McGlothlin, First Friday in Flagler Beach, Free Family Art Night at Ormond Memorial Art Museum and Gardens, First Friday Garden Walks at Washington Oaks Gardens State Park, sanitizing Israeli apartheid.