The average homeowner would see a $50 increase in county taxes next year, but also a small decrease in school taxes, which would keep overall tax bills increasing at a little more than the rate of inflation.
Tuesday Briefing: Sheriff Named to State Association Board, Judicial Nominating Commission Kick-Off,
The Seventh Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission kicks off the search for a replacement for Judge Scott DuPont, Sheriff Staly is named to the board of a state sheriff’s association.
In Straw Poll at Chamber’s Candidate Hobnob, a Mix of Incumbent and Insurgent Successes
Incumbents have clear leads in County Commission races, newcomers John Tipton and Jack Howell posted strong showings in Palm Coast races, and school board races have mixed messages.
Why Should FPL Customers Pay For Its Polluting, Lawbreaking Mistake? Court Will Decide.
FPL wants to bill customers across the state, including Flagler, $206 million in recovery costs for its own polluting mistake at its Turkey Point plant in South Florida.
At Italian-American Club, Waitress Says Man Touches Her Inappropriately, Scuffle and Injuries Follow
Joseph Leonetti, 64, faces a battery charge after being accused of inappropriately touching a 19-year-old waitress, and fighting with a member of the club’s board of directors.
Fearing Lawsuit, a Commissioner Questions Streaming Government Meetings
A deputy clerk in Bunnell and a city commissioners wanted to end streaming government meetings from fear of getting sued until the city attorney saw an overreaction.
Monday Briefing: Nesbitt Trial, County Taxes, Bunnell Transparency, Candidate Hobnob
A big political candidate hobnob at the Palm Coast Community Center, Flagler and Bunnell governments talk taxes, Matthew Nesbitt goes on trial for alleged assaults on cops.
Restricting Food Stamps Use at Farmers’ Markets Is One More Way To Hurt the Poor
The government just canceled its contract with the company that makes the card readers necessary to read food stamps cards at farmers markets.
Trump Targets Breastfeeding Abroad, Contradicting U.S. Laws in 50 States
In a favor to the baby-formula lobby, the Trump administration sought to defeat a World Health Organization resolution to “protect, promote and support breastfeeding,” shocking researchers.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning With Hail In Effect for Flagler-Palm Coast Until 1:30 PM
The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for all of Flagler County from 12:48 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sunday.