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FCAT Scores: Flagler Palm Coast High School (FPC)

June 7, 2011 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

FCAT Scores, passing rates and historical data for Flagler Palm Coast School, including 2011.

FCAT Scores: Belle Terre Elementary School

June 7, 2011 | FlaglerLive | 1 Comment

FCAT Scores, passing rates and historical data for Belle Terre Elementary School, including 2011.

Photo Gallery: The Espanola and CR305 Fires on Monday

June 6, 2011 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

A sequential photo gallery showing where Flagler’s largest and its newest fires were on Monday, and what it’s taking to keep them under a measure of control.

Day Ends With a New Fire Near CR305 As Dangers Mount and Devastation Sprawls

June 6, 2011 | FlaglerLive | 1 Comment

The Espanola fire has grown to 1,500 acres, with little stopping it from doubling in size soon. By Monday evening, a new, 70-acre fire had exploded past Lake Disston on CR305, further straining limited firefighters’ resources. A complete roundup of Flagler’s forest fires and a photo gallery.

Palm Coast Data Lays Off Dozens and Loses Large NRA Membership Services Account

June 5, 2011 | FlaglerLive | 58 Comments

The NRA account represented 5 million members and a lucrative source of income. The loss compounds other losses in magazine titles that are either closing or migrating to other fulfillment companies.

“P.S. Your Cat Is Dead”: Raunchy, Earnest, Serious Fun at the Flagler Playhouse

June 5, 2011 | FlaglerLive | 3 Comments

In “P.S. Your cat Is Dead,” the early 1970s play by James Kirkwood, the hilarity of losers competes with sexual ambushes through blazing dialogue to produce an endearing, if adult, comedy. A review.

Showtime for Synchro Belles: A Photo Gallery of the 5-Time State Champions

June 5, 2011 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

The Flagler County Synchro Belles' Carrie Hartnett flips out in a maneuver she executes with Alexis Solomon. Click on the image for larger view. (© FlaglerLive)

The 32-girls team of the Flagler County Synchro Belles goes into action tonight at the Belle Terre Swim and Raquet Club for its annual community show before going on the road to defend its state title in Gainesville, and battle for a national in Seattle. A photo gallery.

Florida Board Of Medicine Clears Dr. Mark Seldes, a Convicted Rapist, to Practice Again

June 4, 2011 | FlaglerLive | 12 Comments

Mark Seldes of Tampa was an Air Force major and flight surgeon in South Korea when he raped a civilian coworker after she’d taken a sleeping pill. The Florida Board of Medicine voted 7-3 to let him practice again.

Florida Wants Privatized Camping and RV Sites at 56 State Parks, Including Washington Oaks

June 4, 2011 | FlaglerLive | 2 Comments

The privatization quietly developed plan would bid out the 56 parks to companies that would build and operate the camping and RV sites as a way to generate money and ostensibly help keep the parks running.

Taking Stock of Flagler’s Fires: Taming White Eagle as Espanola Threatens Mondex

June 4, 2011 | FlaglerLive | 7 Comments

A ride-along with Flagler Fire Chief Don Petito and a photo gallery illustrate how firefighters took control of the US1-Seminole Woods fire, and what they’re doing to try to control the ever-growing Espanola fire, which may threaten Daytona North, i.e. the Mondex.

Flagler Sheriff’s Deputy Ensures Safe Birth Of a Hurried Baby at a Palm Coast Home

June 3, 2011 | FlaglerLive | 5 Comments

“I went to go get the cell phone, and then she said she felt the head pop out,” the baby’s father said, quoting the baby’s mother. Flagler Sheriff’s Deputy Erik Pedersen made sure the baby was breathing before paramedics transported the family to Ormond Memorial early Thursday morning.

Move Over, Men: Flagler Beach Rides Roiling Surge in Women’s Surfing

June 3, 2011 | FlaglerLive | 3 Comments

Since Frieda Zamba won her four world championship in the 1980s, women’s surfing has surged in popularity, with ripples down the shores of Flagler Beach. A video report from Charlotte Marten.

Job Creation in Big Stall, Unemployment Back Up to 9.1%, Recovery in Doubt

June 3, 2011 | FlaglerLive | 11 Comments

The economy added just 54,000 jobs in May and totals for the two previous months were revised downward by 39,000 in the latest sign that the economic outlook is worsening again.

Scott Signs Development Bill That Virtually Eliminates State Oversight of Local Planning

June 2, 2011 | FlaglerLive | 3 Comments

Local governments will get to decide how and where to grwo with little or no interference from the state growth-management regulators, whose role is now severely limited.

Fires Update: 2 Big Blazes Are Doubling in Size–Intentionally–as Flagler Requests Help

June 2, 2011 | FlaglerLive | 3 Comments

Close to a dozen fires are burning or being monitored in Flagler County as the Division of Forestry prepares to “backburn” larger fires to tame them. Flagler is requesting more boots on the ground. Expect more smoke.

Palm Coast’s Redistricting McCarthyism: Rowdiness, But Same Disputed Outcome

June 2, 2011 | FlaglerLive | 52 Comments

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The Palm Coast Redistricting Commission’s Louis McCarthy brooked no debate and little discussion in a testy meeting as the commission re-approved a recommendation that would eliminate a tea party favorite from this year’s municipal elections.

ACLU Sues Rick Scott As Drug Testing of Public Employees and Welfare Recipients Begins

June 2, 2011 | FlaglerLive | 25 Comments

Detail from a 2008 installation by artist Nada Sehnaoui in Beirut. toilets and toilet seats. Drug testing. (Blogging Beirut)

The US Supreme Court makes drug-testing exceptions for public safety and similar jobs. Broader intrusions have been struck down. This suit is the first in what’s expected to be a series of suits triggered by Rick Scott initiatives.

Synchro Belles Prepare to Defend State Title For 6th Year in a Row with Sunday Exhibit

June 2, 2011 | FlaglerLive | 4 Comments

Paige Wells, left, and Melanie Watkins are graduating high school and the Synchro Belles program and will be joining synchronized swimming teams in college: the top-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes for Wells, the Gators for Watkins. (© FlaglerLive)

The Flagler County Synchro Belles, established in 2000, have been reigning state champions since 2006. The 32 girls, ages 9-18, will put on a two-hour exhibition at the Belle Terre Swim and Racquet Club Sunday evening.

Counterpunch: Priceline and Travelocity Sue Over Tourist-Development Bed Taxes

June 1, 2011 | FlaglerLive | 3 Comments

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The case is of interest to Flagler, whose Tourist Development Council has been aggressively pursuing avenues, including a lawsuit of its own, to compel online companies to pay their fair share of sales and bed taxes.

Early Bette Midler, Men Painting Men, Sondheim’s Forum: Culture Worth the Miles

June 1, 2011 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

120 competitors ages 10 to 22 at the World Ballet Competition at the Bob Carr Performing Arts Center, Men painting Men at the new Gateway Center in DeBary, early Bete Midler, ageless Stephen Sondheim.

Flagler Fires Update: White Eagle Flares, Espanola Persists, A Dozen Others Puff On

June 1, 2011 | FlaglerLive | 3 Comments

County, city and state crews are weary, five serious fires and several lesser ones continue to burn in Flagler County, but so far no structures have been damaged nor any firefighters or civilians injured. A complete run-down of the fires.

The Live Crime Blotter, May 16-30, 2011

June 1, 2011 | FlaglerLive | 8 Comments

A burglary at the Imagine School work site, a woman flees and eludes a cop all the way to her home, a dog licks a cop and trouble follows, a long list of larcenies from unlocked cars, and more.

Palm Coast Looking to Other Cities for Guidance on Storefront Gambling Regulations

June 1, 2011 | FlaglerLive | 3 Comments

The Palm Coast City Council is all for stopping new storefront casino-type “internet cafes” for six months, but is less clear on whether, and how, to regulate them beyond that.

Florida’s Juvenile Justice Eliminating 1,200 Jobs and Closing 3 Youth Prisons

May 31, 2011 | FlaglerLive | 5 Comments

The budget Gov. Rick Scott signed into law last week reduces juvenile justice’s budget 11 percent, and eliminates 700 jobs in addition to 500 vacant positions that will be abolished. The Legislature singled out youth prisons for closure.

Firefighters and 3 Helicopters Contain Fire Near White Eagle Saloon; US 1 Open

May 31, 2011 | FlaglerLive | 13 Comments

Firefighters are battling a large fire at just east of US1, trying to keep it from jumping the highway, as another fire near Espanola had grown to 320 acres.

Palm Coast Fence-Sitting Over Black and White Divide Around Ralph Carter Park

May 31, 2011 | FlaglerLive | 20 Comments

Trench warfare: Ralph Carter Park on one side, Richardson Drive on the other, with the proposed 1,000-foot fence in hot pink. Click on the image for larger view. (© FlaglerLive)

The mostly white neighbors complain of mostly black users of the park want a fence installed, at considerable cost to taxpayers. The city council is weighing its choices and delaying a decision.

An Empty $105 Million High School, Suicide Kits, Mahler, John Wayne and Scott-Heron: The Live Wire

May 31, 2011 | FlaglerLive | 3 Comments

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Budget-cut follies as a $105 million high school sits empty, Niall Ferguson as an emblem of brain-dead conservatives, when Mahler took Manhattan, a Times Square flash mob, Sarah Palin’s weird hikes, creepy corporate mascots, and more.

As Palm Coast Talks Development, Housing Prices Hit New Low, Falling 4.2% in 1Q

May 31, 2011 | FlaglerLive | 5 Comments

Housing prices fell to levels not seen since 2002 as double-dipping prices hit new recession lows. Meanwhile, the Palm Coast City Council discussed approval of a plan that would add 12,000 housing units to the local hosing stock.

Firefighters Battling Large, Twin Blazes Merging Into One Just West of Espanola

May 30, 2011 | FlaglerLive | 3 Comments

Flagler County firefighters and other dire departments were deployed against a 200-acre fire west of Espanola and north of the Mondex Monday evening, where two brush fires had joined into one large one.

Calling PBS a “Special Interest,” Rick Scott Vetoes $4.8 Million in Public Broadcasting Aid

May 30, 2011 | FlaglerLive | 39 Comments

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The veto means that each one of Florida’s 13 public radio stations, including WMFE in Orlando and WJCT in Jacksonville, both of which can be heard in Flagler County, is losing $61,715. Every TV station is losing $307,447.

Eying Jobs and Tourism Dollars, Orlando Ready to Build $274 Million Arts Center

May 29, 2011 | FlaglerLive | 1 Comment

Arts columnist Josh Garrick appraises the value of Orlando’s Philips Center for the Performing Arts–stalled for four years, now scheduled to open in 37 months with two stages, and a third at a later date.

Union Power in Prague: Flagler’s Firefighters World Champions for 2nd Time in 3 Years

May 28, 2011 | FlaglerLive | 5 Comments

Flagler paramedics’ Local 4337 team–Dennis Kline, Caryn Prather, Mike Pius, Jessie Hunter–competed against 27 teams from 17 countries, all of them from Europe.

A Pig’s Tale With Hitchhiking Advice from Thoreau as 327 Graduate Matanzas High

May 27, 2011 | FlaglerLive | 5 Comments

The fourth graduating class in six years at Matanzas included 43 seniors graduating magna cum laude and 23 graduating suma cum laude, with 28 percent of the class receiving high honors.

Caution Urged as Lightning Triggers Fire in Palm Coast’s Central Park and 7 Other Places

May 27, 2011 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

The fire in Central Park was small and quickly out out, but other fires are burning across Flagler County. Fire chiefs are reminding residents of the burn ban in effect. That means no Memorial Day weekend bonfires.

From a Slamming Door to a Machete, a Baseball Bat and 2 Arrests at Palm Coast’s Madison Green Apartments

May 27, 2011 | FlaglerLive | 3 Comments

When Racina Massey complained to James Davis about his slamming his front door, Davis allegedly brandished a machete and threatened her life. Then Massey’s husband got involved. So did a blue metal baseball bat.

Widespread Declines in 3rd Grade FCAT, With 2 Exceptions–Rymfire and Imagine

May 27, 2011 | FlaglerLive | 24 Comments

flagler county schools 3rd Grade FCAT scores from 2009 to 2011. Click on the image for larger view. (© FlaglerLive graphic)

The declines in passing rates in the regular schools were slight but consistent, and more dramatic at two charter schools. Also, 107 of the 990 students tested failed, jeopardizing promotion to 4th grade pending summer school results.

Palm Coast Water Tower Free of Contaminants After Break-In, Tests Reveal; Questions Remain

May 27, 2011 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

The 500,00-gallon water tank along I-95 was broken into on May 17 by unknown vandals. It was isolated from the rest of the system. It’ll remain isolated pending a week’s worth of maintenance.

Spotlight on Flagler Youth, the Annual Talent Show, Raises $1,000 for Carver Gym

May 27, 2011 | FlaglerLive | 8 Comments

Krystene Maceda’s solo performance of Chopin’s Waltz in C-sharp minor for piano won her the Entertainer of the Year award in the senior division, while Kayla Byrne won the honor in the junior division. Complete list of performers and winners.

Palm Coast Redistricting Plan Disqualifies Dennis Cross From City Council Election

May 26, 2011 | FlaglerLive | 29 Comments

Meeting quietly for the first time on Thursday, Palm Coast’s redistricting commission voted 5-0 to adopt a plan that redraws the city’s voting-district boundaries. The city council must ratify the plan in public hearings.

Killing Bounce: Obama Back in Favor in Florida; Sen. Nelson Heading for Re-Election

May 26, 2011 | FlaglerLive | 6 Comments

Obama’s approval is at 51 percent, against 44 percent disapproval, a reversal from April 7, when he was disapproved by 52 percent of the electorate and approved by just 44 percent.

Lessons Against Drowning: Tom Gillin’s Water Tutorials Before Schools Let Out for Summer

May 26, 2011 | FlaglerLive | 2 Comments

Tom Gillen, Flagler Beach’s parks and recreation director and its life-guard-in-chief, has taken his junior-lifeguard lecture on the road to local schools to prepare children for summer break’s biggest attraction.

Poll Dumps Rick Scott Approval to 29%, Worst of Any Governor Quinnipiac Tracks

May 25, 2011 | FlaglerLive | 15 Comments

Gov. Rick Scott’s disapproval rating continues to rise, to 57 percent at last count, up almost 10 points in six weeks. Even Republicans have curbed their enthusiasm.

Flagler Beach Eyes Reserves and
More Taxes to Make Up Latest Revenue Loss

May 25, 2011 | FlaglerLive | 25 Comments

Flagler Beach has raised taxes for three successive years to make up for falling revenue from collapsing property values. It has a relatively large $3 million reserve, which it will likely use in combination with another tax hike to balance next year’s budget.

Gut Choke: State Eliminates 780 Jobs at Department of Children and Families

May 24, 2011 | FlaglerLive | 1 Comment

DCF Secretary David Wilkins claims front-line workers won’t be affected, but the cut represents a serious set-back in an agency responsible for children’s welfare and oversight.

Palestinian Prof. Jamil Khader Earns Hand Award at Stetson, Second in 5 Years

May 24, 2011 | FlaglerLive | 4 Comments

American Studies and History professor Paul Croce and Associate Professor of Geography J. Anthony Abbott also won Hand awards; Harry Price, an associate professor of chemistry, got the John Hague Teaching Award.

William Parsons Succeeds David Walsh as Chief Judge for 7th Judicial District

May 24, 2011 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

The two-year term, the second for Parsons, entails administrative supervision of all courts in the 7th Judicial District, which includes Flagler, Putnam, St. Johns and Volusia counties.

Jack Hardin, Only Basketball Coach to Take Bulldogs to Final Four (Twice), Dies

May 24, 2011 | FlaglerLive | 8 Comments

Jack Hardin, who taught social science at Bunnell and FPC from the 1960s to the 1980s, had also been a Bunnell city commissioner and ran for school board against Herschel King in 1982.

Long Records for Suspects Arrested in String of B-Section Burglaries in Palm Coast

May 24, 2011 | FlaglerLive | 15 Comments

From left, Andre Foster, Nick Rogers, Sarto Joli and Christopher Joseph.

The four suspects–two of them 19, two of them 20–all have prior records in Broward and Palm Beach counties. Bond was set between $200,000 and $400,000, depending on the suspect.

Darius Giddens, Bunnell Son With Troubled Past, Dies After a Fight in Daytona

May 24, 2011 | FlaglerLive | 108 Comments

Darius Giddens, 21, was involved in a fight at Daytona Beach’s Coliseum Wednesday night, where he suffered a head injury. He died at 2 p.m. on Monday.

Pride of a Principal, Pride of a Thousand Parents As FPC Class of 2011 Graduates

May 23, 2011 | FlaglerLive | 8 Comments

Flagler Palm Coast High School Class of 2011’s 509 graduates will, in their principal’s words, be “competing for jobs that haven’t been invented yet.” But not yet: Monday evening was for jubilation at the Ocean Center.

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