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Nicole Swanson
Little Miss Flagler County Contestant (2011)

June 24, 2011 | FlaglerLive |

Nicole Swanson is a Little Miss Flagler County contestant in the 5 to 7 year old category of the 2011 Flagler County Pageant.

Gianna Bennici
Little Miss Flagler County Contestant (2011)

June 24, 2011 | FlaglerLive |

Gianna Bennici is a Little Miss Flagler County contestant in the 5 to 7 year old category of the 2011 Flagler County Pageant.

Gianna Mauro
Little Miss Flagler County Contestant (2011)

June 24, 2011 | FlaglerLive |

Gianna Mauro is a Little Miss Flagler County contestant in the 5 to 7 year old category of the 2011 Flagler County Pageant.

Savannah Jade Kraus
Little Miss Flagler County Contestant (2011)

June 24, 2011 | FlaglerLive |

Savannah Jade Kraus is a Little Miss Flagler County contestant in the 5 to 7 year old category of the 2011 Flagler County Pageant.

Lexi Taylor Wright
Little Miss Flagler County Contestant (2011)

June 24, 2011 | FlaglerLive |

Lexi Taylor Wright is a Little Miss Flagler County contestant in the 5 to 7 year old category of the 2011 Flagler County Pageant.

Lightning Triggers 12 New Fires, Most Closer to Palm Coast, More Expected Today

June 24, 2011 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

Two fires broke out off County Road 13, just west of U.S. 1, a small fire broke out on Colbert Lane, and another one off of Roberts Road.

A Dissent on Canceling July 4 Fireworks: When Palm Coast Dictates to Flagler Beach

June 23, 2011 | FlaglerLive | 51 Comments

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Canceling the fireworks in Town Center was justified, canceling them in Flagler Beach was not, argues Jeremy Mahoney, who sees the decision as another way of making Flagler Beach subservient to Palm Coast.

Cut Glass, Sounds of Summer, “Hair” and Claude Bolling: Culture Worth the Miles

June 23, 2011 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

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

June 23, 2011 | FlaglerLive | 3 Comments

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

June 23, 2011 | FlaglerLive | 17 Comments

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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

June 23, 2011 | FlaglerLive | 1 Comment

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

June 23, 2011 | FlaglerLive | 3 Comments

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

June 22, 2011 | FlaglerLive | 4 Comments

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

June 22, 2011 | FlaglerLive | 19 Comments

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

June 22, 2011 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

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

June 22, 2011 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

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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

June 22, 2011 | FlaglerLive | 6 Comments

Hancock bank in the Palm Harbor Shopping Center this afternoon. (© FlaglerLive)

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.

Minor Wildfire in Populated Area of Palm Coast’s R Section as Brittle Conditions Persist

June 22, 2011 | FlaglerLive | 2 Comments

The wildfire, the first in Palm Coast outside of the Seminole Woods area, broke out at 3:30 at the intersection of Red Barn and Red Mill Drive in the R Section, not far from Rymfire Elementary, and very near homes.

Optimism Replacing Anxiety Over Flagler’s Wildfires, But Local Costs Keep Climbing

June 22, 2011 | FlaglerLive | 1 Comment

Even in the heart of the Espanola fire's charred remains, green life is burgeoning again. (© FlaglerLive)

There’s been three successive days of gains on the Espanola fire and elsewhere, with rain in the weekend forecast. The Division of Forestry is not letting up, however, as it plans to maintain a deployment of more than 200 firefighters in Flagler County.

Espanola Fire Boundaries and Fire Lines: June 22, 2011

June 22, 2011 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

Espanola fire boundaries and fire lines as of June 22, 2011. Flagler County, Florida. Division of Forestry map.

Flagler County Fires: All Locations, Latest Acreage, Maps and Firelines

June 22, 2011 | FlaglerLive | 13 Comments

Complete, updated chart of active Flagler County fires, satellite-view locations, acreage, and updated maps including detailed, latest extent of Espanola and White Eagle fires.

Adding to Mounting Legal Challenges for Scott, Public Employees Sue Over 3% Pension Hit

June 21, 2011 | FlaglerLive | 14 Comments

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The class-action lawsuit is filed on behalf of 556,296 public employees, including state workers, teachers and police officers. It echoes frustrations that led the Flagler County School Board to talk lawsuit last week.

Charter, Voucher Advocate Gerard Robinson Is Florida’s New Education Commissioner

June 21, 2011 | FlaglerLive | 5 Comments

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Robinson, a Jeb Bush protege, was Virginia’s secretary of education and president of the Black Alliance for Educational Options, a pro-school choice group ideologically aligned with Republican reforms.

Espanola Fire Boundaries and Fire Lines: June 21, 2011

June 21, 2011 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

Espanola fire as of June 21, 2011

Espanola fire boundaries and fire lines as of June 21, 2011. Flagler County, Florida. Division of Forestry map.

2 Firefighters Killed in N. Florida, Underscoring Dangers of Violent Flares on Contained Fires

June 21, 2011 | FlaglerLive | 6 Comments

The Blue Ribbon fire near Jasper was not large and had been declared contained, but the firefighters were reportedly overrun by a sudden flare-up as they were extending fire-lines–as DOF firefighters are doing every day on the Espanola fire in Flagler County.

As Mayor Netts Gives Up On New City Hall in Near Future, Tea Party Wants a Referendum

June 20, 2011 | FlaglerLive | 21 Comments

Palm Coast’s proposed $10 million city hall appears dead for now. Should it rise again, it would be financed by bonds, not cash, and would have to be approved in a referendum, Mayor Jon Netts says in a significant shift, disarming opponents.

Risk-Avoidance: July 4 Fireworks Canceled in Flagler Beach and Palm Coast’s Town Center

June 20, 2011 | FlaglerLive | 10 Comments

The Flagler County Commission canceled both fireworks shows, saying it would be too risky in fire-prone, drought conditions despite projected rains. The $30,000 worth of fireworks may be staged around Labor Day.

Espanola Fire Boundaries and Fire Lines: June 20, 2011

June 20, 2011 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

Espanola fire as of june 20, 2011

Espanola fire boundaries and fire lines as of June 20, 2011. Flagler County, Florida. Division of Forestry map.

20% Down Mortgage Requirement Would End Middle Class Home-Ownership As We Know It

June 20, 2011 | FlaglerLive | 30 Comments

Qualified Residential Mortgage Rule (QRM)

If a proposed Qualified Residential Mortgage Rule (QRM) of 20% down and spending less than 28% of monthly gross income on the mortgage takes effect, Marc Morial of the National Urban League argues, middle class home ownership will be a thing of the past.

Espanola Fire Boundaries and Fire Lines: June 19, 2011

June 19, 2011 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

Espanola fire boundaries and fire lines as of June 19, 2011. Flagler County, Florida. Division of Forestry map.

Espanola Fire Boundaries and Fire Lines: June 18, 2011

June 19, 2011 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

Espanola fire boundaries and fire lines as of June 18, 2011. Flagler County, Florida. Division of Forestry map.

Espanola Fire Boundaries and Fire Lines: June 13, 2011

June 19, 2011 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

Espanola fire boundaries and fire lines as of June 13, 2011. Flagler County, Florida. Division of Forestry map.

4 New Fires Saturday as Division of Forestry Escalates Battle and Tactics Against Espanola

June 18, 2011 | FlaglerLive | 1 Comment

The Division of Forestry now has more firefighting personnel in Flagler County than all the county’s and cities’ squads combined as DOF fights a make-or-break tactical battle against the Espanola fire.

Literacy By the Paw: When Children Learn To Read With Dogs as Their Audience

June 18, 2011 | FlaglerLive | 2 Comments

The Flagler County Public Library and the Flagler Humane Society have paired to offer a periodic reading program for children who develop their skills by reading to dogs. A video report.

Strong Thunderstorms and Excessive Lightning for Eastern Flagler–And Needed Rain

June 18, 2011 | FlaglerLive | 2 Comments

The National Weather Service has issued a severe weather advisory–involving excessive lightning and wind–for eastern Flagler County, including Palm Coast and Flagler Beach, in effect until 5 p.m. For the fires, it’s a double-edged sword.

Double Chest CT Scans: More Radiation and Costs; FHF’s 8% Rate Higher Than Average

June 18, 2011 | FlaglerLive | 1 Comment

Nationwide, hospitals performed double scans on 5.4 percent of Medicare patients who received chest CTs, but 618 hospitals performed the tests on at least 10 percent of Medicare patients, though experts say the double scans are unnecessary.

Big Stand Against Espanola Fire at Threatened FPL Powerlines In Hopes of Halting Blaze

June 17, 2011 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

Damage to the 500Kv FPL lines would affect local electricity customers. Beyond the powerlines lay pine-tree farms doused in herbicide, which has dried out underbrush, making it easier to burn. And beyond that: U.S. 1.

Fish and Wildlife Commission Prohibits Campfires on Public Lands

June 17, 2011 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

As a result of ongoing wildfires, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission issued the executive order prohibiting campfires in wildlife management areas, wildlife and environmental areas and all other lands it manages.

Flagler Unemployment at 13.8%,
Florida’s Down to 10.6%

June 17, 2011 | FlaglerLive | 5 Comments

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Flagler County’s April unemployment was revised upward to 14 percent, so May’s figure is, officially, another decline. The county’s labor force grew by 64 over the month, but declined by more than 1,000 over the year.

Fifth Grade Graduation, Florida’s Dismal Education Spending, Talk Radio Sellouts: The Live Wire

June 17, 2011 | FlaglerLive | 3 Comments

Why Rick Scott is America’s least popular governor, SlutWalks and feminism, corruption at the transportation department, students who are full of it, and more.

Scott Retreats: No Drug-Testing of State Workers, At least For Now

June 16, 2011 | FlaglerLive | 8 Comments

The ACLU of Florida called it a “a massive and embarrassing retreat,” but Scott says it’s merely a temporary delay, pending a constitutional challenge to his executive order.

Espanola Fire, Now Over 5,000 Acres, Breaks Out Again On Three Sides; Calm Elsewhere

June 16, 2011 | FlaglerLive | 7 Comments

The calm on Flagler’s smaller fires was deceptive as Espanola broke out on three sides, and fires by the dozens are breaking out across the state, further thinning resources. Drought conditions are worsening.

Finally, Flagler Beach Agrees to Long-Term Pier Restaurant Deal With River Grille Owner

June 16, 2011 | FlaglerLive | 11 Comments

Paying the city $3,000 a month in base rent, Ray Barshay, owner of River Grille in Ormond and Crabby Joe’s in Daytona, plans to revamp the Pier Restaurant into an American, Southern, New Orleans cuisine destination.

Black Hawks Up: Army National Guard Sends 3 Copters to Aid Flagler Firefighting Crews

June 16, 2011 | FlaglerLive | 7 Comments

The right stuff: the Florida Army National Guard's Black Hawk crews right after arriving in Flagler County on Wednesday. (© FlaglerLive)

The three crews logged eight hours on their first afternoon on the job Wednesday, putting their 780-gallon water buckets to work against the Espanola fire. They’re here on an open-ended mission.

Exceeding Goal, Carver Gym Auction Raises $5,370, With More On the Way

June 16, 2011 | FlaglerLive | 1 Comment

Total fund-raising is approaching $7,000 as the gym’s viability, as a community and youth center for South Bunnell, is ensured for at least several years.

Miracle on Sligo Mill Court: Homes Saved From Another Seminole Woods Eruption

June 15, 2011 | FlaglerLive | 14 Comments

The fire in Seminole Woods burst and ran after 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, coming within two feet of back porches and forcing evacuations of several homes. Firefighters managed to save every single one.

Rapid Response Beats Back Threat to Seminole Woods Homes; Espanola In New Breakout

June 15, 2011 | FlaglerLive | 8 Comments

Firefighters from every available agency, including the National Guard’s Black Hawk helicopters, were being summoned to battle the latest break-out at the White Eagle fire Wednesday afternoon.

Sprawl-Fighting State Oversight Agency Is Dissolved, To the Delight of Local Developers

June 15, 2011 | FlaglerLive | 17 Comments

The Florida Department of Community Affairs, created in 1969 to manager growth, is being diluted into other agencies, leaving local governments much freer to develop as they choose.

“Saturate Us With Resources,” Fire Commanders Tell Rick Scott in Flagler County

June 14, 2011 | FlaglerLive | 36 Comments

Gov. Rick Scott’s drive-by visit through Flagler County Tuesday afternoon entailed a short briefing and a short press conference, but no visit to an actual fire, and no plans of one.

Palm Coast Council Reverses On Redistricting, Enabling Dennis Cross to Stay in the Race

June 14, 2011 | FlaglerLive | 4 Comments

The council voted 3-2 to adopt a less divisive map of voting districts, returning Dennis Cross to contention with Jason DeLorenzo in a race for city council this summer.

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