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Who’s Afraid of the Muslim Brotherhood?

February 10, 2011 | FlaglerLive | 1 Comment

The biggest bogeyman in Egypt is the Muslim Brotherhood, whose influence extends across the Arab and Islamic world, and whose name sheds fear and misconception in the United States. Analyst Mohammed Khan dispels myths.

Murray Sedich of Palm Coast Killed in Panhandle Accident, in Wewahitchka

February 10, 2011 | FlaglerLive | 1 Comment

Murray Edwin Sedich, 26, of Palm Coast, was walking north along 2nd Street in the small Panhandle town of Wewahitchka Tuesday when a car driven by Lloyd Husbands, 52, veered off the highway and hit Sedich.

Boys Basketball Playoffs: FPC’s Bulldogs Rally to Beat Mainland, 45-39

February 9, 2011 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

Down 11 points well into the 3rd quarter, the Bulldogs rallied behind Tyler Hopkins’s three-point shooting and Michael McDonald to defeat rivals Buccaneers at Mainland in the district quarterfinals Wednesday.

You Can’t Stop the Beat: Flagler Playhouse’s “Hairspray” Sells Out Extended Run

February 9, 2011 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

Not even Edna (Josh Fagundes) can convince Motormouth (Laniece Wilson) to extend 'Hairspray' yet again, though it's been the Flagler Playhouse's most acclaimed show. Wardrobes aside, Fagundes and Wilson are an item off-stage. (© FlaglerLive)

Director John Sbordone calls “Hairspray” the Flagler Playhouse’s most popular show in the theater’s history, but he won’t extend the run yet again: actors are preparing for the next show. Actors talk about their time on stage.

So Much for Pill-Mill Policing: Citing Privacy, Florida Verges Away From Abusers’ Database

February 9, 2011 | FlaglerLive | 1 Comment

The matter is of immediate relevance in Flagler County, where local governments passed ordinances imposing moratoriums on new pain clinics while awaiting stronger state regulations. The state’s direction would effectively invalidate the moratoriums’ justification.

John O. Hill, 76, Killed in Wreck With Teen Driver on S.R. 13 in St. Johns

February 9, 2011 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

John Oscar Hill, 76, of Orange Park, was killed in an afternoon wreck with a teen-age driver at the intersection of Bishop Estates Road and State Road 13 just south of Jacksonville Tuesday, February 9.

Unemployment Lines: Throngs Turn Up for 220 Jobs at Red Lobster and Olive Garden

February 9, 2011 | FlaglerLive | 16 Comments

More than 1,000 applicants–about a fifth of the county’s total unemployed–were expected on Wednesday alone, the first day of hiring at the two new restaurants, in an sign of enduring economic hardship.

Landon and Council Say Palm Coast City Hall Is Not a Done Deal. Plans Say Otherwise.

February 8, 2011 | FlaglerLive | 13 Comments

City Manager Jim Landon says he’s “not convinced the community is ready for it,” but he’s sticking by a timeline that would have city hall construction beginning in summer and occupancy in late 2012.

Chambers of Commerce Betrayals, the Bible Does Sex, Fox Does Egypt: The Live Wire, Feb. 8

February 8, 2011 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

How chambers of commerce have ditched mainstream values, the continuing rape of Appalachia, choice comments of the week, fields of gold, a surge in black-owned businesses, Richard Lewis in pain, and much more.

Small-Town Big Brother: Bunnell Eying Slew of Spy Cameras In City’s South Side

February 8, 2011 | FlaglerLive | 21 Comments

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The eight cameras would allegedly deter crime in the drug-prone south side, though the city has no evidence they’d be effective. The commission is debating costs, but is sold on the idea as one way to buttress the short-staffed police department.

Scott Cutting $3 Billion Out of Education as Per-Pupil Spending Would Drop $300

February 8, 2011 | FlaglerLive | 22 Comments

Some 25,000 teachers’ jobs were saved by the federal stimulus in the past two years. Those jobs are now in jeopardy. Public colleges and universities are also hit hard.

Pride, Prejudice, State Fairs and Curious George: Culture Worth the Miles

February 8, 2011 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

It’s state fair time in Tampa, harbor nights at Portofino Bay, Richard Rogers’ music at the Orlando Philharmonic, Curious George at the Orlando Science Center, Jane Austen at the Orlando Shakespeare Theater, and more.

From Flagler’s Washington Oaks, Fla. Audubon Launches Campaign to Save 53 State Parks

February 7, 2011 | FlaglerLive | 9 Comments

Some 65 people gathered at Washington Oaks Gardens State Park Monday to kick-off the campaign to save endangered parks, including two in Flagler County, as Gov. Rick Scott was pledging to cut $5 billion from the budget.

Skipping Specifics, Scott Calls for $5 billion in Spending Cuts, $4 Billion in Tax Cuts

February 7, 2011 | FlaglerLive | 26 Comments

Gov. Rick Scott today unveiled to a tea party crowd a budget that would cut an unprecedented $5 billion and provide for $4 billion in tax cuts, $1.4 billion of which in property taxes. Scott’s details are few.

Tornado Warning for Flagler Is Over; Pea-Size Hail in Flagler Beach

February 7, 2011 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

The National Weather Service has issued a tornado warning for southeastern Putnam County and northeastern Flagler County Monday afternoon, in effect until 3 p.m.

Watch Gov. Rick Scott’s Budget Unveiling at Tea Party Rally in Eustis Now

February 7, 2011 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

Gov. Rick Scott’s budget unveiling in Eustis, Fla., live before a tea party rally.

Matanzas High School’s Cheerleaders Take 3rd in State Championship

February 7, 2011 | FlaglerLive | 3 Comments

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Matanzas High School’s competitive cheerleading team won third place at the FHSAA’s annual Florida championship. Next up: national competition at ESPN’s Wide World of Sports in Orlando.

Feed Flagler III: Sauce Boss, Linda Cole, Gumbo and Blues at Ag Museum Saturday

February 7, 2011 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

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Sauce Boss Bill Wharton has been playing and cooking for fellowship and the poor since 1990. He’ll be playing and feeding masses for Feed Flagler Saturday Feb. 12 at the Florida Agriculture Museum’s Hot N’ Spicy Food and Music Festival.

Florida’s Broke, But It’s Refusing a $1 Million Health Insurance Oversight Grant Anyway

February 6, 2011 | FlaglerLive | 9 Comments

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Insurance Commissioner Kevin McCarty forfeit a $1 million federal grant that was supposed to go toward beefing up oversight of health-insurance rates.

Justin McElveen, 22, Killed in Single-Vehicle Crash Near Bronson, Fla.

February 6, 2011 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

Justin Price McElveen, 22, was traveling south in a 2005 Ford F-350 pick-up truck just before midnight on Feb. 5 on County Road 343 in Levy County when his truck failed to negotiate a curve.

Devan Bozeman, 16, Killed in Single-Car Wreck Near Lake City Early Saturday (Feb. 5)

February 5, 2011 | FlaglerLive | 12 Comments

Devan Bozeman, a high school student, was traveling south at 5 a.m. Feb. 5 on State Road 247 near Lake City when his 1993 Ford Ranger left the road and crashed against a tree.

My Journey Out Of Egypt: An FPC Graduate and Cairo Transplant Describes Her Exit

February 5, 2011 | FlaglerLive | 5 Comments

Catherine M., who asked that her last name not be used for security reasons, is the daughter of two prominent Flagler residents–a former sheriff and a commercial real estate broker. She wrote from Dubai.

Stetson Goes Tahrir: Panel Discussion on Egypt’s Future, Thursday (Feb. 10)

February 5, 2011 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

In a free event open to the public, Stetson University professor Jamil Khader will moderate a panel discussion titled “The Egyptian Revolution and the Future of American-Arab Relations.”

David Wayne Caudill of Lake City Killed in Wreck on CR 341 near I-75

February 5, 2011 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

David Wayne Caudill, 52, was killed in a two-vehicle wreck on County Road 341 Friday evening (Feb. 4) at 10:30. Bernard Mayo, 48, was seriously injured in the collision. Both men are from Lake City, Florida.

World Guy Erik Bendl Globe-Trots
Through Bunnell and Palm Coast for Diabetes

February 4, 2011 | FlaglerLive | 2 Comments

Erik Bendl, the World Guy, and his dog Nice, doing Bunnell. Click on the image for larger view. (© FlaglerLive)

World Guy Erik Bendl has been walking across the country to raise awareness for diabetes for years, in memory of his mother. Here’s a video report as he walked US1 in Bunnell this week, on his way to Georgia.

Death of a Right Whale, Betty Friedan, Liberace and a Disgrace to the Uniform: Live Wire Weekend

February 4, 2011 | FlaglerLive | 2 Comments

Jeb Bush rising again, how Betty Friedan and Liberace shared a date, Henry Miller in the bathroom, a Hardison-Millay special, economic disaster porn, and more.

Jason Wisham of Palatka Killed Near Hope Baptist Church in Starke

February 4, 2011 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

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Jason Wisham, 29, of Palatka, was killed Feb. 4 when an out-of-control van driven by David White of Florala struck him as he waled near Hope Baptist Church in Starke, in Bradford County, Florida.

Decaffeinate This: Imagine’s Ivana Moore Repeats as District Spelling Bee Champion

February 4, 2011 | FlaglerLive | 11 Comments

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Eighteen champion spellers from eight Flagler County Schools battled over 48 words at the annual spelling been competition, with Ivana Moore, Sandra Defalco and Olivia Taylor taking first, second and third place.

Unemployment Drops Again, to 9%, But Job Creation Far Short of Expectations

February 4, 2011 | FlaglerLive | 9 Comments

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The U.S. economy added just 36,000 jobs in January as governments continued to shrink, though the 9% rate is the lowest since April 2009. Bad weather contributed to the poorer job creation.

Flagler and St. Johns Counties Suspend Burn Ban–For Now

February 4, 2011 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

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Recent rains and more humid conditions reduced drought conditions in Flagler and St. Johns counties and allowed the burn ban in effect since December to be lifted.

Flagler Beach and Willing Investor Still Not Moored to New Pier Restaurant Lease

February 3, 2011 | FlaglerLive | 3 Comments

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Raymond Barshay and Flagler Beach Commissioners are at odds over the fate of the bait and tackle shop, which has been attached to the Pier Restaurant. They’re at odds over several other issues. But they’re still talking.

Done Deal: City Picks Architecture Firm, Advertises Construction For New City Hall

February 3, 2011 | FlaglerLive | 24 Comments

City council members, including Mayor Netts, insist that until they have a signed contract, nothing is a go. Netts is still waiting for hard data from City Manager Jim Landon justifying the new building.

Flanked by Tea Party, Rick Scott Will Unveil State Budget in Central Florida Monday

February 3, 2011 | FlaglerLive | 13 Comments

As tea party activists gather from Central Florida to Eustis, Gov. Rick Scott’s budget unveiling Monday will have the feel of political rally as he attempts to close a nearly $4 billion hole while still proposing tax cuts.

Detox for Tax Fact Cheats

February 2, 2011 | FlaglerLive | 17 Comments

It’s a resilient urban legend: the top 5 percent of earners pay over 50 percent of taxes, and over half our citizens pay no taxes. It’s also false. Time to set the record straight.

ArtsFest 2011: Free Art in 81 Central Florida Venues, Feb 4-13 (and a Boat Show)

February 2, 2011 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

ArtsFest 2011 means all events from Feb 4-13 are free in 81 arts and performing in Lake, Orange, Osceola and Seminole counties. A wonder sampling of what the Central Florida arts community has to offer. Plus a boat show.

Watch the Egyptian Revolution Live: BBC and Al-Jazeera Feeds Here

February 2, 2011 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

Front seat to the revolutions: watch the BBC or al-Jazeera’s live English feeds of the unfolding events in Egypt and the Middle East, embedded on FlaglerLive.

Scott at 35%, Dueling Cellists, Daviana’s Valentine Dance: The Live Wire, Feb. 2

February 2, 2011 | FlaglerLive | 1 Comment

Florida’s power over health care law, Enterprise Florida’s Scott test, how to buy Adam Putnam, smooth criminals and bohemian rhapsody on the ukulele, and more.

Bill Delbrugge Live From Egypt:
“This Is Just a Different Type of Hurricane”

February 2, 2011 | FlaglerLive | 11 Comments

In a 40-minute interview from the outskirts of Cairo today, the former school superintendent explained why he’s staying in Egypt, what Egyptians are after and deserve, and what conditions are like.

More Power to Principals, Less Transparency as Board Kills Policy Inspired by Mockingbird

February 2, 2011 | FlaglerLive | 6 Comments

The rejected policy had called for supporting plays “that challenge, nurture and extend student skills” while respecting community sensibilities. Instead, the board retreated to more general “tweaks” of two existing policies.

Washington Oaks Gardens and Bulow Ruins Among 53 State Parks That Would Close

February 1, 2011 | FlaglerLive | 23 Comments

Washington Oaks Gardens State Park has many friends. (© FlaglerLive)

Similar proposals have been made before, but the state must close a $3.6 billion budget gap, and Gov. Rick Scott is not as friendly to the environment as Charlie Crist was.

Unconstitutional Mandate: Florida Judge Calls for Repeal of Entire Health Care Law

February 1, 2011 | FlaglerLive | 25 Comments

Though Florida Federal District Judge Roger Vinson termed his ruling “reluctant,” he also ruled that the private insurance mandate is so intricately tied to the the law that the entire law must be repealed.

Local Governments Agree To a Therapist To Cut Through Economic Dysfunction

January 31, 2011 | FlaglerLive | 9 Comments

After a meeting lasting two hours and 17 minutes Monday, local governments conceded they have no agreement on economic development, except to meet again and let a “facilitator” help them find some.

Live: Flagler County’s Economic Development Summit

January 31, 2011 | FlaglerLive | 6 Comments

The economic development summit at the Flagler County Emergency Operations Center began at 5:30 this evening. For background on the summit, go here. For a recap and analysis of the meeting, go here. Click below to follow the summit moment by moment. Flagler County Economic Development Summit

Challenging Jon Netts, Charlie Ericksen Runs for Palm Coast Mayor on a Pro-Business Agenda

January 31, 2011 | FlaglerLive | 22 Comments

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Charlie Ericksen is critical of a city council that rubber-stamps too many decisions without debating or explaining them, and a city that he says hasn’t given local business a fair shake. Netts has been on the council since 2001.

Economic Development Summit: Can Flagler’s 33 Elected Get It Up?

January 31, 2011 | FlaglerLive | 6 Comments

Many plans, little agreement, no concerted action: Monday evening’s economic development summit between Flagler County’s seven local governments is unlikely to yield substantive results beyond a meet-and-greet of powerpoints.

Flagler Beach City Commission Candidates Down to 3 As Jamie NeJame Withdraws

January 30, 2011 | FlaglerLive | 1 Comment

The remaining three: from left, Phil Busch, Marshall Shupe, and Kim Carney. (© FlaglerLive)

Jamie NeJame’s last minute withdrawal from the March 8 election increases chances for Phil Busch, Kim Carney and Marshall Shupe, who are vying for the two seats being vacated by Ron Vath and Joy McGrew.

Bob Pickering, Flagler Voice of Climate Safety, Wins National Weather Association Award

January 30, 2011 | FlaglerLive | 8 Comments

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Bob Pickering, for 17 years a technician in Flagler County’s Emergency Management, won the national award from the National Weather Association for bridging weather forecasting with public safety.

Carla Traister: Myths and Realities of Bunnell’s Cold-Weather Shelter, and Flagler’s Homeless

January 30, 2011 | FlaglerLive | 13 Comments

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Carla Traister, director of Flagler County’s cold-weather shelter in Bunnell, dispels misconceptions and stereotypes that have cropped up about the shelter, located in Bunnell behind the Bank of America.

Home Show Melodies: Throngs and Benefits At Annual Commerce and Civic Fair

January 29, 2011 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

Some 300 businesses, civic, political, cultural and educational organization gathered for the 23rd Flagler Home & Lifestyle Show at FPC this weekend. Watch the photo gallery.

Incentive This: Corporate Tax-Breaking Our Way to Job Creation

January 28, 2011 | FlaglerLive | 3 Comments

Barack Obama’s second State of the Union Address fell flat, argues St. Augustine novelist Jack Cowardin, who makes an original proposal for job creation and a break in the corporate tax rate.

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