An exhibit of brilliant American cut glass at the Orlando Museum of Art, American Brilliant Cut Glass 1876-1914, the Morse Museum in Winter Park’s free programs, the Orlando Philharmonic’s Claude Bolling-rich Sounds of Summer, “Hair” and more.
Tuition Increases Another 15% at Florida Universities, Up 130% in 10 Years; Aid Drops
Tuition will approach $6,000 next year. For Flagler County’s 750-some students attending college on Bright Futures scholarships, that aid will cover barely half the bill, after covering it in full just a few years ago.
Uncertainty Over: Palm Coast Mayor Jon Netts Makes His Re-Election Bid Official
Palm Coast Mayor Jon Netts has been on the council for 10 years, including Palm Coast’s most challenging years, and now faces what may be his most challenging election. “Of course I represent change,” he says. “The issue is, can you manage change?”
Fires and Hurricane Predictions Motivate Ham Radio Operators’ Field Day This Weekend
This annual event in Palm Coast and Flagler Beach is the climax of the week long “Amateur Radio Week” sponsored by the ARRL, the national association for Amateur Radio.
Fire Update: Lull Persists as
Fires Recede and Rain Approaches
Fire officials reported little but good news on Thursday as fire lines have been holding and chances of rain are increasing through the weekend. Audio of Thursday’s full news conference included.
Florida’s Death Penalty Ruled Unconstitutional
Judge Jose Martinez, a George W. Bush appointee, relied on a 2002 U.S. Supreme Court decision barring judges from interpreting “aggravating factors” independent of juries’ explicit findings.
Foregoing Raise to Top Staff, School Board Awards 2% to Most Others But Cuts Schedules
High and middle school students will lose 45 minutes a day in instructional time, the equivalent of 21 days, and the 2 percent raise won’t make up for salary losses from higher pension and insurance costs and a shorter work year.
Ring v. Arizona 536 US 584 (2002): Capital Punishment and Sixth Amendment Law
In Ring v. Arizona, Arizona’s capital sentencing system was found to violate the Sixth Amendment’s guarantee of a trail by jury by shifting the imposition of the death sentence to a judge.
Kenny MacKenzie, Palm Coast Jazz Pianist, Getting National Play and Performing Locally
Palm Coast resident and jazz pianist Kenny MacKenzie will be performing selections from his latest CD, “Moved,” at La Crepe en Haut in Ormond Beach, Friday, July 1st.
Armed Robbers Strike Hancock Bank In Palm Harbor Shopping Center
At least two robbers were involved in the 2:57 p.m. heist at Hancock Bank near Publix. They got away with money, It’s not known how much. No one was hurt.