Drill baby drill turns to spill baby spill, the end of statute limitations on sex crimes, the end of respect for arts teachers, Islamophobia in Jacksonville, and more.
When God and Politics
Take Over Public School Buildings
The Flagler School Board revisits its policy on community uses of school buildings in light of a growing controversy over Tea Party activists using Flagler Palm Coast High School.
Full Text of Flagler County School Board Policy on Community Uses of School Facilities
Community Use of School Board Facilities: The Flagler County School Board’s Policy 320.
Rental Fees/Costs for Use of Flagler County School Board Facilities
Chart of current rental fees and fee structure for public uses of Flagler County School Board buildings, including schools, cafeterias, playgrounds and other facilities.
Cash for Clunkers:
The Mica-Beaven Money Race
Complete charts, graphs and analysis of campaign finance for incumbent John Mica and challenger Heather Beaven in their 7th Congressional District race.
Of People’s Parks and Parked Reporters
When Catholic priests boff young boys, turf wars and fire engines, the editorial page brings out Ed Meese from his crypt, and the local page discovers “scenic” Palm Coast.
US To Florida: Health Care Opt-Out Is Not an Option
Hours after the Legislature voted on party lines to “opt out” of the new federal health law, the Obama administration said that will not be permitted.
Best of the Rest: April 26, 2010
On sperm counts,coal’s dirty secrets, Charlie Crist’s soap opera, Florida’s latest assault on Medicaid, and more.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning for NE Flagler Through 6:45 p.m.; Tornado Watch Through 8p
The National Weather Service is maintaining a tornado watch for Northeast Flagler through 8 pm.
Alan Forehand’s Surfing Bravery
At 15, surfer Alan Forehand is already one up on most 15 year olds with a thing for saving lives. Flagler Beach just recognized him for for rescuing a stranded surfer 300 yards off shore on a blustery late-winter day.