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Florida CFO Blaise Ingoglia Brings Campaign-Style Attacks on Local Government Spending to Flagler County

March 26, 2026 | FlaglerLive | 41 Comments

Blaise Ingoglia, Florida’s chief financial officer, excoriated a room full of Flagler County government officials this afternoon at the Club at Hammock Beach, (© FlaglerLive)

Florida CFO Blaise Ingoglia visited Flagler County today to accuse local officials of wasteful spending. Using a methodology based on inflation and population growth, Ingoglia claimed the county overspent by 59 million dollars over six years. Local leaders remained silent during the aggressive presentation and some later spoke approvingly of the CFO’s criticism.

Records Reveal Some Details as Construction Starts On Scaled Down Data Center in Palm Coast’s Town Center

March 26, 2026 | FlaglerLive | 3 Comments

Construction has beguin on a future data center on a 7-care site in Town Center. The building has been scaled down. (© FlaglerLive)

Construction started on a 10 megawatt DC Blox data center in Palm Coast serving as an undersea cable landing station by way of Flagler Beach. Records show the developer scaled the building size to under 40,000 square feet to bypass public planning board reviews. FlaglerLive obtained the site plan and other construction documents after numerous requests as the project operated under a state confidentiality law for two years.

Florida Democrats See 2 Election Victories as Signal of Shift Ahead, GOP Shrugs Them Off as Nothing Special

March 26, 2026 | FlaglerLive | 7 Comments

Emily Gregory upset the Trump-endorsed candidate in HD 87 during a special election. (Via Emily Gregory campaign)

Florida Democrats secured two significant legislative flips in Tuesday’s special elections, defeating Republican opponents in Hillsborough and Palm Beach counties. State party leaders attribute the victories to improved infrastructure and local engagement while Republican leaders dismiss the results as isolated incidents typical of special election cycles. The flips might attract national funding back to the state as both parties prepare for the 2026 general elections.

The Daily Cartoon and Live Briefing: Thursday, March 26, 2026

March 26, 2026 | FlaglerLive | 11 Comments

Trump Quagmire Excursion by Ed Wexler, CagleCartoons.com

Brass Transit: The Musical Legacy of Chicago, 7 p.m. at the Fitzgerald Performing Arts Center tonight, or if you want more excitement, the Flagler Beach City Commission meets, jingoism on a Spectrum truck, the end of America.

Arctic Wildlife at Risk as Trump Invites Oil Drills

March 25, 2026 | FlaglerLive | 5 Comments

Teshekpuk caribou graze in the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska. Bob Wick/BLM, CC BY

The Trump administration revoked protections on more than 13 million acres of a 23-million-acre Alaskan reserve in November 2025, including some of its most ecologically sensitive areas. Congress also voted to rescind protections in the reserve and open the door to oil and gas drilling. The moves followed the administration’s decision in October to also open the coastal plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to oil and gas drilling.

Sheriff’s Gala Raises $70,000 for Employee Assistance Trust

March 25, 2026 | FlaglerLive | 1 Comment

Sheriff Rick Staly, left, recognized Cody Clark, center, as the Citizen of the Year at the annual Sheriff's Gala. (FCSO)

During a night that included dancing, dinner, and honoring Flagler County’s finest, more than 170 guests celebrated the 2026 Sheriff’s Gala and raised over $70,000 to support the Flagler Sheriff’s Employee Assistance Trust. The annual black-tie event, which was held on March 21 at Hammock Beach Resort, raised money to aid Flagler County Sheriff’s Office employees in times of unexpected need.

Marineland’s New Attorneys Sound Alarm Over Lax Policies, Missing Audits, Lost Records and Potential Litigation

March 25, 2026 | FlaglerLive | 3 Comments

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Marineland is grappling with missing audits and vanished public records. New legal counsel warns of financial instability after the town lost a third of its general fund revenue as commissioners seek to renegotiate a marina contract to bolster funds, though that may lead to litigation. The attorneys are preparing a roadmap to address many of the issues.

AdventHealth Executive Outlines Looming Healthcare Crisis and Innovations to Solve Florida Medical Shortages

March 25, 2026 | FlaglerLive | 9 Comments

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Florida faces massive nursing and physician shortages and rising costs from uncompensated care, AdventHealth East Florida Division President Rob Deininger told the Flagler Tiger Bay Club Tuesday. But technological innovations like artificial intelligence and telemedicine offer potential relief, as does expanding home-based hospital programs. His conclusion: Collaborative state-level experimentation remains essential for fixing the broken national healthcare value proposition for everyone today.

Florida Democrats Flip Two Key Legislative Seats In Biggest Special Election Victory In Recent Years

March 25, 2026 | FlaglerLive | 3 Comments

Union organizer and now Senate Democrat Brian Nathan in Tampa on March 13, 2026. (Photo by Mitch Perry/Florida Phoenix)

Florida Democrats flipped two legislative seats during special elections held Tuesday. Navy veteran Brian Nathan secured a narrow victory in a Hillsborough County senate district. Emily Gregory won House District 87, which covers the Mar-a-Lago area. Republican Hilary Holley maintained GOP control of House District 51 in Polk County. These results represent significant momentum for the Democratic party within a traditionally Republican-leaning state legislative landscape.

The Daily Cartoon and Live Briefing: Wednesday, March 25, 2026

March 25, 2026 | FlaglerLive | 6 Comments

ICE Helping TSA At The Airports by Bob Englehart, PoliticalCartoons.com

River to Sea Transportation Planning Organization (TPO) meeting, Conversations in Democracy addressing migrants at the Flagler jail, art and legacy of Hittite civilization from the heart of Anatolia.

The Strategic Oil Reserve Explained

March 24, 2026 | FlaglerLive | 3 Comments

Crude oil storage tanks in Texas. (Wikimedia Commons)

Global energy markets face massive disruption following the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Thirty two nations are releasing 412 million barrels of oil from strategic reserves. This historic action seeks to mitigate soaring fuel costs. Supply chains require immediate stabilization. The United States contribution will reduce domestic stockpiles to 34% capacity. These emergency measures provide temporary relief against extreme market volatility during current combat.

Flagler County Republican Executive Committee Invites High School Students To Art Exhibit Auction

March 24, 2026 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

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The Flagler County Republican Executive Committee (FCREC) is inviting local high school students to participate in a special Student Art Exhibit and Auction as part of America 250… A Lincoln Day Dinner, taking place August 8.

Lurching from Limping Race to Unbridled Racism, Paul Renner Calls for Total ‘Ban on Muslim Immigration’

March 24, 2026 | FlaglerLive | 25 Comments

Former House Speaker Paul Renner, who represented Palm Coast and Flagler County, pledged Tuesday to pursue an aggressive stance against radical Islam if elected governor in November, saying it is time to be “realistic and honest that the long-term compatibility of Islam in this country does not exist.” He promised to “promote a federal ban on Muslim immigration to our country” and called it p”permanent and comprehensive.”

Woman’s Arrest Over Stolen Palm Coast Lots Reveals Murky Financial Trails and Cryptic Country Music Ties

March 24, 2026 | FlaglerLive | 18 Comments

Authorities arrested 63-year-old Cheryl Annette Jefferson on a Flagler County warrant for orchestrating a multi-state property fraud scheme involving over $421,000. Investigations began after a New York woman discovered her Palm Coast lot was sold without her knowledge. Jefferson claims she acted on behalf of famous country music artists. Detectives traced stolen funds to cryptocurrency accounts and identified additional fraudulent transactions across Florida, Georgia, and Colorado.

Deputy City Manager Lauren Johnston Leaves Palm Coast For Top Operations Role At Flagler Schools

March 24, 2026 | FlaglerLive | 12 Comments

School Superintendent LaShakia Moore, right, seen here at an event in the fall of 2024, proposed to both Lauren Johnston, center, and Heidi Petito that top district positions could be a safe landing form them. Johnston took her up on it. (© FlaglerLive)

Palm Coast Deputy City Manager Lauren Johnston is moving to the Flagler County School District as the new chief of operations in place of Dave Freeman. Superintendent LaShakia Moore announced the appointment this morning alongside new Human Resources Director Joshua Walker. Johnston accepted a significant pay cut to improve her work-life balance. City Manager Michael McGlothlin plans to name an interim replacement within a week.

Cyclist Ronald Lynn Broaddus Dies After Sunday Afternoon Collision With Pickup Truck On U.S. 1

March 24, 2026 | FlaglerLive | 7 Comments

Sixty-four-year-old cyclist Ronald Lynn Broaddus died Sunday following a collision with a Ford F-150 on U.S. 1. The crash occurred near the Flagler-Volusia county line as Broaddus attempted to cross into the median. Emergency responders transported him to Halifax Hospital with critical injuries.

The Daily Cartoon and Live Briefing: Tuesday, March 24, 2026

March 24, 2026 | FlaglerLive | 16 Comments

Treating real war like a video game by Dave Whamond, Canada, PoliticalCartoons.com

The School Board meets at 1 and 6 p.m., AdventHealth’s Rob Deininger is the featured speaker at Flagler Tiger Bay, The Flagler Beach Library Writers’ Group meets, shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.

Longest Running Wild Dolphin Study In Florida Reveals Complex Social Communication Through Unique Whistles

March 23, 2026 | FlaglerLive | 1 Comment

Marineland's dolphins have reason to jump for joy. (© FlaglerLive)

Researchers in Sarasota lead the longest running study of wild dolphins. Their recent work focuses on unique signature whistles used for individual identification. These animals also use shared non-signature whistles to communicate alarm or surprise. Mothers adjust their pitch for calves in a way resembling human motherese. Continuous acoustic monitoring reveals a complex social system. Science continues to decode these intricate marine mammal vocalizations.

DeSantis Signs Law Ensuring You Can Always Use Loud, Smelly Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers and Mowers

March 23, 2026 | FlaglerLive | 16 Comments

The joys of noise and pollution. (Wikimedia Commons)

Governor Ron DeSantis signed SB 290 to protect the use of gas-powered equipment against local government bans. The wide-ranging legislation also restricts housing density development in small municipalities and authorizes state officials to repurpose surplus conservation lands for agricultural production, a provision that has Democrats worried. Other provisions include stricter penalties for commercial license fraud and the repeal of a grocery assistance program.

9th Annual Addressing Crime Together Meeting and Sheriff’s Citizens Academy

March 23, 2026 | FlaglerLive | 1 Comment

The sheriff marked 50 years of service last November. (© FlaglerLive)

The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office hosts two community events this spring to promote transparency and engagement. The Citizens Academy begins March 31. The free multi-week program offers residents a look at agency operations and includes patrol ride-alongs. Sheriff Rick Staly also holds the ninth annual Addressing Crime Together meeting on April 9, focusing on local crime trends and safety initiatives for 2026.

Target Shopping Center Expansion and Large U-Haul Storage Facility Off Whiteview Are Approved

March 23, 2026 | FlaglerLive | 20 Comments

Long vacant, the acreage to the right is not going to be vacant for much longer as a site plan for a 46,000-squer-foot, three-store building was approved.

The Palm Coast Planning Board approved a 119,000-square-foot U-Haul storage facility at Whiteview Parkway and US1, with 950 units and future westward road expansion plans. It also approved a 48,600-square-foot retail extension at Palm Coast Landings to accommodate three new but unnamed businesses. Both applications passed unanimously without any questions by an uncurious planning board.

AdventHealth’s Free Sports Physicals And Heart Screenings to Flagler School Students Set for May

March 23, 2026 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

The physicals in Flagler County are scheduled for May 20, and Thursday, May 21, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Flagler Palm Coast High School.

AdventHealth provides free sports physicals and electrocardiogram screenings to middle and high school students across Volusia and Flagler counties this spring. These exams are mandatory for students participating in athletics, band, and JROTC. Flagler County events are held May 20 and 21 at Flagler Palm Coast High School. The screenings help identify potential heart conditions.

Palm Coast Council Candidate Darlene Shelley Preparing to Sue City and Council Member Theresa Pontieri Over ICI Vote

March 23, 2026 | FlaglerLive | 14 Comments

Darlene Shelley addressing the Palm Coast City Council in opposition to the expansion of an E-Section housing development to 71 homes at a Feb. 17, 2026 meeting. (© FlaglerLive via YouTube)

Darlene Shelley filed a lawsuit against Palm Coast and Council Member Theresa Pontieri. The legal action–hung up in an errors cue at the clerk’s office for now–challenges an approved housing expansion in the E Section. Shelley alleges the council violated due process and transparency rules. She also claims Pontieri holds a conflict of interest regarding first responder housing. Pontieri dismissed the claims as frivolous and politically motivated.

The Daily Cartoon and Live Briefing: Monday, March 23, 2026

March 23, 2026 | FlaglerLive | 5 Comments

Netanyahu and Putin take their lapdog for a walk by Graeme MacKay, The Hamilton Spectator, Ontario, Canada

The Bunnell City Commission meets, The AARP Foundation’s Tax Aide provides free tax preparation services, remembering William Maxwell from the way “They Came Like Swallows” to “The Man in the Moon.”

Research Rethinks Polygamy

March 22, 2026 | FlaglerLive | 3 Comments

Most polygamous marriages are “polygynous,” a union between one husband and multiple wives.

In the vast majority of cases, polygamy takes the form of one husband and multiple wives – more precisely referred to as polygyny. Leading political scientist Rose McDermott described polygyny as evil. Other researchers, such as anthropologist Joseph Henrich, even go as far as to credit Christianity’s derision of polygyny as a driving force of Western prosperity. A trio of new studies, all relying on the highest standards of data analysis, contend that these arguments are misguided.

St. Augustine Tops Southern Living Magazine’s List of Best Little Cities in America

March 22, 2026 | FlaglerLive | 1 Comment

St. Augustine. (© FlaglerLive)

Southern Living magazine came out with its list of the best small towns in the South and Florida snagged five spots on that ledger with St. Augustine topping the rankings.

Trump’s Iran War Propaganda Is Turning Carnage Into a Gaming Spectacle of Apocalyptic Christian Nationalism

March 22, 2026 | FlaglerLive | 30 Comments

A still from one of the White House videos and memes conflating gaming videos, cartoons, fictional violence and war footage from the attack on Iran.

By Henry A. Giroux During his presidential campaign, Donald Trump promised to be an antiwar candidate, boasting that, unlike his predecessors, he would end endless wars and keep the United States out of new military conflicts. Yet the trajectory of his presidency has unfolded in the opposite direction. From expanding military confrontations in the Caribbean […]

The Daily Cartoon and Live Briefing: Sunday, March 22, 2026

March 22, 2026 | FlaglerLive | 3 Comments

Iran war casualties by Dave Whamond, Canada, PoliticalCartoons.com

Yasmina Reza’s “Art,” at City Repertory Theatre, Caribbean IslandFest at The Stage in Palm Coast’s Town Center, when Hermann Göring comes off better than either Truman or Trump, Fawlty Towers’ war.

AI Bots Are Swamping Social Media, Threatening Democracy

March 21, 2026 | FlaglerLive | 8 Comments

Crowds of AI bots posing as humans can influence crowds of real people on social media.

AI agents can generate varied, credible content at a large scale. The swarms can send people messages tailored to their individual preferences and to the context of their online conversations. The swarms can tailor tone, style and content to respond dynamically to human interaction and platform signals such as numbers of likes or views. An AI-controlled bot swarm could create the false impression of widespread, bipartisan opposition to a political candidate.

Evangelist Challenging “Speech Zone” Wins Supreme Court Battle To Block Enforcement Of Restrictive Ordinance

March 21, 2026 | FlaglerLive | 1 Comment

Making a farce of the First Amendment. (Wikimedia Commons)

Law enforcement officers raised concerns about public demonstrations such as Gabriel Olivier’s preaching, prompting city leaders to enact an ordinance that requires protesters and other demonstrators to remain within a designated protest area. Olivier was arrested for violating this ordinance after he left the designated area to move “to the sidewalk fronting the amphitheater” and thereby get closer to the crowds.

She Was in Labor at a Florida Hospital. Then She Was in Zoom Court for Refusing a C-Section.

March 21, 2026 | FlaglerLive | 20 Comments

A still from th court hearing on zoom. (YouTube/ProPublica)

Cherise Doyley faced a bedside judicial hearing during active labor after refusing a C-section at a Jacksonville hospital. Doctors cited uterine rupture risks, yet Doyley prioritized her autonomy and recovery concerns. The court eventually authorized emergency intervention without her consent in a case that highlights how fetal personhood policies can strip pregnant patients of constitutional rights, leading to forced medical treatments and controversial legal precedents.

Palm Coast Driver Killed In Rear End Collision With Tractor Trailer On State Road 11

March 21, 2026 | FlaglerLive | 15 Comments

The crash took place well north of the roundabout at State Road 11 and County Road 304, as a tractor trailer was making a turn onto a logging road. (© FlaglerLive)

A 37-year-old Palm Coast man died Friday morning after his Subaru struck the rear of a tractor-trailer on State Road 11 as the truck was making a turn onto a logging road. The collision occurred between Bunnell and Cody’s Corner. Emergency responders extracted the unresponsive driver, but paramedics pronounced him deceased at the scene.

The Daily Cartoon and Live Briefing: Saturday, March 21, 2026

March 21, 2026 | FlaglerLive | 5 Comments

Big Oil Profiting Over Iran War by Monte Wolverton, Battle Ground, Washington.

Bunnell City Manager Alvin Jackson’s 65th, Chess Meet-Up At the Flagler Beach Public Library, all ages, all skill levels, Yasmina Reza’s “Art,” at City Repertory Theatre, the Saturday Flagler Beach Farmers Market, Vernon Parrington on John C. Calhoun.

Overconfidence Is How Wars Are Lost

March 20, 2026 | FlaglerLive | 5 Comments

Plumes of smoke and fire rise after debris from an intercepted Iranian drone struck an oil facility, according to authorities, in Fujairah, United Arab Emirates, on March 14, 2026.

The United States entered the conflict with Iran suffering from extreme overconfidence fueled by the appearances of a swift victory in Venezuela. Trump dismissed risks to oil markets and ignored asymmetric lessons from the war in Ukraine. Iran effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz using inexpensive drones to target global shipping insurance. The strategic failure echoes past mistakes in Vietnam and Afghanistan where material superiority failed against resilient adversaries.

Flagler County Secures Federal Transit Administration Approval To Access Millions In New Public Transportation Funding

March 20, 2026 | FlaglerLive | 3 Comments

Gassed up for grants. (© FlaglerLive)

Flagler County successfully completed the Federal Transit Administration Region IV process to become an official grant recipient. This designation follows a decade of effort by local staff. The county expects annual transportation grant awards to increase by more than 50% because of this milestone. Officials must maintain strict compliance with federal regulations. This federal support aims to enhance public transportation services for the entire community.

19 Questions Regarding ICE Detention In Flagler Jail Reveal Significant Gaps In Public Information

March 20, 2026 | FlaglerLive | 45 Comments

ICE agents make an arrest during targeted enforcement operations in Vero Beach last October. (ICE)

The Flagler County jail is one of the state’s busiest holding facilities for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, collaborating with federal agencies in the Trump administration’s sweep of undocumented migrants. FlaglerLive submitted 19 questions to the Sheriff’s Office about the agency’s participation, costs and other issues related to the collaboration with ICE. Some questions were answered, others deferred to ICE, which did not respond.

Flagler County Sheriff Participation in Federal Immigration Sweeps Raises Questions About Local Taxpayer Costs

March 20, 2026 | FlaglerLive | 12 Comments

Flagler County Sheriff Rick Staly says local taxpayers will be left bearing no burden for participation in federal immigration sweeps. Signed agreements with Immigration and Customs Enforcement indicate the county remains responsible for salaries, benefits, training and other costs, and neither the Sheriff’s Office nor federal agencies are providing specific financial data, including about the cost of housing migrants at the county jail as transparency remains elusive.

At Least 205 Migrants Have Been Detained at Flagler County Jail So Far This Year as Part of ICE Sweeps

March 20, 2026 | FlaglerLive | 21 Comments

A typical booking sheet reflecting the ICE-imposed censoring of individuals' names and other information related to alleged undocumented migrants booked at the Flagler County jail. The booking sheet above was part of the last weekend's report.

At least 205 individuals arrested as part of the Trump administration sweep of undocumented migrants have been detained at the Flagler County jail so far this year, based on a day-by-day analysis of jail bookings by FlaglerLive. Records remain heavily redacted despite state public records laws. Local deputies now act as federal agents through the 287(g) program, with significant activity continuing daily. The jail reportedly offers better conditions than federal holding centers, but verification and transparency remain difficult to impossible.

Florida Attorney General Uthmeier Explains Why Some Felons’ Gun Rights Are More Equal Than Others

March 20, 2026 | FlaglerLive | 2 Comments

Gun-worshipping. (Jay Waagmeester/Florida Phoenix)

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier filed a supplemental brief supporting the Second Amendment rights of nonviolent felons to overturn the conviction of Christopher Morgan for firearm possession. Uthmeier argues historical traditions do not support disarming nondangerous individuals.

The Daily Cartoon and Live Briefing: Friday, March 20, 2026

March 20, 2026 | FlaglerLive | 15 Comments

Trump Blows It by Peter Kuper, PoliticalCartoons.com

Yasmina Reza’s “Art,” at City Repertory Theatre, this time with an all-female cast, “Steel Magnolias” at Athens Theatre, Tax Collector Shelley Edmonson and Clerk of Court Tom Bexley on Free For All Friday, covering up Israel’s Sde Teiman scandal.

DeSantis Labels Sheriff Proposal for Undocumented Immigrant Path To Citizenship As ‘Incoherent’ and Ill-Advised

March 19, 2026 | FlaglerLive | 3 Comments

Gov. DeSantis criticized Republican law enforcement seeking to spare some undocumented immigrants from deportation. (Photo by McKenna Horsley/Kentucky Lantern)

Governor Ron DeSantis rejected a proposal from Florida sheriffs seeking a citizenship path for noncriminal undocumented immigrants. DeSantis labeled the plan incoherent and urged law enforcement to remain aligned with strict state and federal enforcement policies. Despite this rebuke, Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd maintains that a solution is necessary for those contributing to society. The disagreement highlights a growing rift within the Republican party.

Why US Healthcare Remains the Most Expensive in the World

March 19, 2026 | FlaglerLive | 10 Comments

Two-thirds of Americans are very worried about being able to pay for their health care. Morsa Images/DigitalVision via Getty Images

Two-thirds of Americans are very worried about their ability to pay for healthcare – whether it’s their medications, a doctor’s visit, health insurance or an unpredictably costly medical emergency.

Palm Coast Council Approves $2.5 Million Purchase of Temporary Buildings to Resolve Utility Office Crisis

March 19, 2026 | FlaglerLive | 7 Comments

Most of the 100 employees who work at the city's Utility Drive complex had to vacate the old building at 2 Utility Drive. The council had not expected the crisis. (© FlaglerLive)

Palm Coast City Council members unanimously approved spending $2.5 million from the utility fund to purchase modular buildings. This decision replaces a failing administrative facility at 2 Utility Drive. Staff members evacuated the site recently due to severe plumbing and pest issues. Leaders chose purchasing over leasing to ensure better long-term value. The city intends to repurpose or sell these structures once operations eventually relocate.

Bunnell Pastor Charles Cowart Receives Probation for Axe Incident After his Wife Pleads for Leniency

March 19, 2026 | FlaglerLive | 3 Comments

Charles L. Cowart. (© FlaglerLive)

Charles Cowart received three years of probation on Wednesday following an incident involving an axe and aggravated assault charges. Judge Dawn Nichols issued a downward departure sentence after Cowart’s wife requested the charges be dropped. In a separate case, Nichols sentenced John Weis to one year in prison for molesting a 13-year-old girl at Flagler Beach’s Wickline Park.

High Mass: Flagler County Inmates Were Running Drug Operation During Jail Church Services

March 19, 2026 | FlaglerLive | 3 Comments

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Three convicted felons face new charges following an undercover investigation into a drug-dealing operation within the Flagler County jail. Joshua Siedel and Caleb Tucker allegedly distributed drugs to other inmates during church services in exchange for commissary items. Detectives used surveillance footage and tactical searches to dismantle the scheme.

Flagler Sheriff’s CSI Supervisor Savannah MacLellan Graduates Elite Leadership Academy

March 19, 2026 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

Crime Scene Investigations and Evidence Supervisor Savannah MacLellan, middle, graduates from the Florida Sheriffs Women’s Leadership Academy, Friday, March 6, 2026, in Orange Park, FL.

The five-day program in Orange Park focused on mentorship and career advancement for women in law enforcement. MacLellan joined the agency in 2023 and earned a promotion to lead the evidence unit in 2025. She oversees a team of civilian technicians.

The Daily Cartoon and Live Briefing: Thursday, March 19, 2026

March 19, 2026 | FlaglerLive | 27 Comments

Trump wants help from allies by Dave Whamond, Canada, PoliticalCartoons.com

Town of Marineland commission meets and chats about its marina, Community Preparedness Workshop at EOC, “Steel Magnolias” at Athens Theatre, a review of recent Iran war covers from around the world.

Even ‘The West Wing’ Has Polarized America

March 18, 2026 | FlaglerLive | 3 Comments

If you’re like the many viewers who have binge-watched the series multiple times, you know who all these cast members of ‘The West Wing’ are. James Sorensen/NBC/Newsmakers, Hulton Archive

In 2016, The Guardian’s Brian Moylan asserted that the “The West Wing” was appealing because it portrayed “a world where the political system works.” Audiences have been comfort-streaming the “The West Wing” since Trump’s first term. Interest in the series spiked after Trump’s election in 2016, and it served as an escape from the contentious 2020 campaign.

Election Officials Warn of Cost and Chaos If Federal Law Requiring Citizenship Proof of Voters Passes

March 18, 2026 | FlaglerLive | 5 Comments

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The so-called SAVE America Act, which President Donald Trump is relentlessly pushing, would create chaos for state and local elections administrators by immediately imposing several new requirements without adding funding, former North Carolina elections chief Karen Brinson Bell said on a press call Tuesday organized by Washington U.S. Sen. Maria Cantwell.

County Commission Rejects Hammock Restaurant Parking Plan Amid Skepticism Over Staffing and Size

March 18, 2026 | FlaglerLive | 8 Comments

The old Fusion 386 restaurant, which operated for 12 years on State Road A1A near Milwaukee Avenue,, and will be leveled to make room for a different, bigget restaurant under different ownership. (Google)

Flagler County commissioners rejected a parking variance for a proposed 90-seat restaurant in the Hammock, in place of the defunct Fusion 386. Owners Michael Goodman and Bruce Garrison sought 31 spaces instead of the required 41. Commissioners and the public are skeptical that the 3,000-square-foot building will use only five employees per shift. The project was tabled and the owners directed to submit revised plans.

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