The Sheltering Tree will open the Flagler County cold-weather shelter three nights this week–Dec. 2, 3 and 4 at the Transformation Center (Church on the Rock) in Bunnell. The shelter is run entirely by a corps of Sheltering Tree volunteers, who operate in teams.
As Palm Coast Recruits for a New City Manager, Two Brochures Tell a Tale of the Last 5 Years
A job posting for a new Palm Coast City Manager appeared on a dozen websites on Nov. 22, paired with a brochure that in many ways mirrors the brochure the same recruiting firm sent out when it was recruiting for a replacement for Jim Landon. The two brochure’s similarities and differences tell their own story about Palm Coast in those five years.
Fairness in Question as Flagler County Puts in Place ‘Tool’ to Tax Barrier Island for Beach Protection
Flagler County’s Hammock residents applaud the county’s efforts to devise a permanent method to pay for the $8 million a year it needs to manage the county’s beaches against constant erosion. But today, those residents told the County Commission that the special taxing district the county is planning for the Hammock and other portions of the barrier island, but not Flagler Beach and not anywhere on the mainland, is unfair.
The Daily Cartoon and Live Briefing: Monday, December 2, 2024
The Flagler County Commission holds a pair of meetings, including its reorganization, the Beverly Beach Town Commission meets, the origins of Burgess’s “A Clockwork Orange.”
Why Americans Arm Themselves. It’s Not Just Physical Protection.
Gun owners aren’t just protecting against the specific threat of physical violence. Owners are also using a gun to protect their psychological selves. Owning a gun helps them feel more in control of the world around them and more able to live meaningful, purposeful lives that connect to the people and communities they care for.
Seminole County Judge Wayne Culver Faces Suspension Over Abusive Behavior in Court
In a long-running case, the Florida Supreme Court agreed to a public reprimand and 60-day suspension for a Seminole County judge because of events that took place in 2022. An investigative panel of the Florida Qualifications Commission in 2022 recommended similar discipline for Seminole County Judge Wayne Culver.
The Daily Cartoon and Live Briefing: Sunday, December 1, 2024
A Christmas Carol at Athens Theatre, Rotary’s Fantasy Lights Festival in Palm Coast’s Town Center, The Sarcoi, the Last Resort, and Dr Florian Willet’s imprisonment, plus that scene from MASH.
The Minefield of Religion in the Workplace
The most common concern about bringing up religion in the workplace is that it will lead to conflict – including conflict from people trying to change each other’s beliefs. But workers appreciate when their employers take active steps to let employees know that religious accommodations are available and that religious expression in general is not forbidden. Having upfront conversations about what is or is not appropriate – not only legally but socially – can go a long way toward setting boundaries.
How Bathroom Bans on Federal Property Would Impact Trans Americans
A proposed bill in Congress would ban trans people from bathrooms in museums, national parks and other federal property. How would it be enforced, and what are the consequences?
Holiday Concert Featuring Ashley Estevez at The Stage in Palm Coast’s Town Center
Get ready to kick off the holiday season with free live music as the City of Palm Coast presents The Holiday Concert at The Stage at Town Center, at 1500 Central Ave, Palm Coast. The concert will take place on Thursday, December 5, from 6 to 8 p.m., featuring singer-songwriter Ashley Estevez performing beloved holiday classics in a cozy, outdoor setting.
