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State Attorney’s Investigative Report on Bunnell Police Department and City Commissioner Jimmy Flynt:
Part 1 of 6

August 15, 2010 | FlaglerLive | 1 Comment

State Attorney’s 2010 Investigative Report on Bunnell Police Department and City Commissioner James “Jimmy” Flynt and Saxon’s Wreckers: Part 1 of 6

Cakes Across America Dumps Airport Building County Built For It; Taxpayer Bill: $300,000+

August 15, 2010 | FlaglerLive | 23 Comments

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In another example of economic development subsidized at taxpayers’ expense, the cake company leaves taxpayers holding the bag for a promise of jobs never fulfilled.

Flagler Beach Developer John Boback Arrested on $410,000 Theft Charge

August 15, 2010 | FlaglerLive | 6 Comments

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Boback took the money from a Marco Island investor to build what was going to be a professional complex on A1A. The complex never went up.

Harmonic Shock Meets Art at Hollingsworth Gallery’s “Music Is the Muse”

August 14, 2010 | FlaglerLive | 11 Comments

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The latest show at City Walk’s Hollingsworth Gallery features works by 18 artists inspired by particular songs or pieces of music, which will also be playing–through Sept. 28.

Breaking His Silence, Obama Defends Mosque Near Ground Zero

August 14, 2010 | FlaglerLive | 28 Comments

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The president’s Ramadan speech at the White House was not as soaring as Mayor Bloomberg’s defense of the Islamic center in Lower Manhattan, but it was forceful and left no doubts about the president’s stance.

Water Wars Redux: Homeowners Sue
Palm Coast Over Annexation Bullying

August 13, 2010 | FlaglerLive | 7 Comments

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Palm Coast is forcing Palm Coast Plantation property owners to sign annexation agreements in exchange for water and sewer services. The owners say Palm Coast is breaking the law.

A Suicide Attempt Near the 13th Hole at Cypress Knoll Golf Course

August 13, 2010 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

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An 18-year-old man stabbed himself in his arms on a golf cart path along the golf course, in view of nearby neighbors, in the middle of the afternoon on Thursday.

Florida Court Rules Pregnant Woman’s Rights Override Presumptions for the Unborn

August 13, 2010 | FlaglerLive | 1 Comment

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In a circuit court decisions with wide implications about the rights of a fetus, a judge ruled a woman had the right to decline hospitalization against doctors’ concerns over her pregnancy.

Palm Coast City Manager Jim Landon’s Compensation Package: $218,296 a Year

August 12, 2010 | FlaglerLive | 30 Comments

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Jim Landon’s base salary of $168,878 is higher than the total compensation package of the school superintendent, who manages five times as many employees and is responsible for 13,000 students.

Flagler Beach Commissioners Pick 12 to Interview for Manager (Updated)

August 12, 2010 | FlaglerLive | 5 Comments

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Two charts show how each commissioner and the mayor drew up a short list of candidates for Flagler Beach city manager.

Weekly Crime Reports: Aug. 2-8, 2010

August 12, 2010 | FlaglerLive | 3 Comments

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A child burned by a grill, a larceny at a cyber cafe, cars broken into at Palm Harbor Parkway, and more.

Pierre on WNZF’s Open Lines with David Ayers This Morning

August 12, 2010 | FlaglerLive | 2 Comments

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Chatting it up about local politics, local media, the primary election, the good referendum on the ballot and the very bad one, and more.

Six Things You Need to Know About Financial Regulation

August 11, 2010 | FlaglerLive | 2 Comments

No need to read 2,000-page bills. Here are less than 1,000 words to give you a quick primer on what’s happening now when your money becomes other people’s money.

450 Vehicles for 350 Palm Coast City Employees? Council Bridles at “Urban Legend”

August 11, 2010 | FlaglerLive | 2 Comments

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Palm Coast’s city government owns a total of 285 vehicles, including dozens of off-road mowers, utility vehicles and firetrucks, though it also has a well-endowed vehicle fund.

Cool Project, Cooler Reception: Palm Coast’s Desalination Aims Leaves Others Unmoved

August 11, 2010 | FlaglerLive | 6 Comments

Slower than before, but still expensively, Palm Coast continues to push desalination as its only alternative water source in the future.

From 140, Flagler Beach Short-Lists 35 Applicants for Manager Ahead of Thursday Cut

August 10, 2010 | FlaglerLive | 5 Comments

Two local favorites appear at the top of the list, which Flagler Beach city commissioners on Aug. 10 will pare down to about 10 applicants who’ll be invited for interviews. See the chart.

Council Slams Enterprise Flagler’s Camouflage, Casting Doubt on “Development” Tax

August 10, 2010 | FlaglerLive | 25 Comments

The economic development agency that devours taxpayer dollars year after year hasn’t produced a report in years showing what it’s accomplished. Elected officials are tiring of the mystery.

This Week in Orlando: Dancing With Princess Leia and Fred Astaire

August 9, 2010 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

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Edward Gorey, the artist behind “Dracula” and “The War of the Worlds,” at the Orlando Museum of Art; SunRail as art muse; Roy Alan as Fred Astaire, and more.

County Cuts Carver Gym Budget 25%, Eyeing Future Reductions–and More Talk

August 9, 2010 | FlaglerLive | 7 Comments

The 3-2 vote formalizes the county’s first significant move away from the gym, though at least three commissioners are leery of turning operations over to Bunnell.

Commission Increases County Employees’ Health Costs Against Steep Opposition

August 9, 2010 | FlaglerLive | 38 Comments

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County employees’ health insurance premiums are rising steeply, but they remain less expensive than for employees in other government agencies in the area.

Crunch Time for Carver Gym: County Will Keep It Open, But Debates How

August 9, 2010 | FlaglerLive | 3 Comments

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The County Commission has backed off a proposal to close the gym, but is still wrangling over how to keep it open, paid for, and properly run with children’s programming.

Justice for Sale: Half a Million Dollars
Slosh Races for 3 Local Circuit Court Seats

August 8, 2010 | FlaglerLive | 2 Comments

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Eleven candidates in three races in the 7th Judicial Circuit have raised an average of $44,000 each, more than 60 percent of it their own money.

John Selden, Candidate for Circuit Court Judge, Group 5 (Flagler County)

August 8, 2010 | FlaglerLive | 1 Comment

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Voters’ Guide for John Selden, Candidate for Florida 7th Circuit Court Judge, Group 5, Flagler County, vying to replace Judge Kim C. Hammond.

Sid Nowell, Candidate for Circuit Court Judge, Group 5 (Flagler County)

August 8, 2010 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

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Voters’ Guide for Sid Nowell, Candidate for Florida 7th Circuit Court Judge, Group 5, Flagler County, vying to replace Judge Kim C. Hammond.

Joe Horrox, Candidate for Circuit Court Judge, Group 5 (Flagler County)

August 8, 2010 | FlaglerLive | 3 Comments

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Voters’ Guide for Joe Horrox, Candidate for Florida 7th Circuit Court Judge, Group 5, Flagler County, vying to replace Judge Kim C. Hammond.

Ed Haenftling Jr., Candidate for Circuit Court Judge, Group 5 (Flagler County)

August 7, 2010 | FlaglerLive | 1 Comment

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Voters’ Guide for Ed Haenftling Jr., Candidate for Florida 7th Circuit Court Judge, Group 5, Flagler County, vying to replace Judge Kim C. Hammond.

Marc Dwyer, Candidate for Circuit Court Judge, Group 5 (Flagler County)

August 7, 2010 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

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Voters’ Guide for Marc Dwyer, Candidate for Florida 7th Circuit Court Judge, Group 5, Flagler County, vying to replace Judge Kim C. Hammond.

Dennis Craig, Candidate for Circuit Court Judge, Group 5 (Flagler County)

August 7, 2010 | FlaglerLive | 1 Comment

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Voters’ Guide for Dennis Craig, Candidate for Florida 7th Circuit Court Judge, Group 5, Flagler County, vying to replace Judge Kim C. Hammond.

Judge Them Before One of Them Judges You: The Race For Kim C. Hammond’s Seat

August 7, 2010 | FlaglerLive | 4 Comments

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Six lawyers, including Bunnell’s Marc Dwyer and Sid Nowell, are vying to replace Circuit Judge Judge Kim C. Hammond, who’s retiring after 32 years.

“Back 2 School Jam”‘s Free Backpacks, Supplies and Shots Draws Thousands at FPC

August 7, 2010 | FlaglerLive | 11 Comments

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In addition to free school supplies, the annual jam provided free bike helmets to those hardy students willing to sit through immunization shots.

Flagler County Early Voting Locations and Times

August 6, 2010 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

Early voting in the Flagler primary election runs from August 9 through August 21, Monday – Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Here’s a list of locations.

Supervisor of Elections Scans Boards Through Emergency Meeting and 11th Hour Theatrics

August 6, 2010 | FlaglerLive | 14 Comments

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An emergency meeting of the Flagler County Commission and some silly jockeying prefaced the certification of the county’s voting equipment.

Flagler District Scores an A for 3rd Year in a Row as 3 Schools Maintain A, 3 Drop Back

August 6, 2010 | FlaglerLive | 17 Comments

Belle Terre Elementary, Buddy Taylor and Indian Trails middle repeat their A rating. High School scores will be released in late fall.

Word on the Street: Palm Coast Data Adding 100+ Jobs

August 6, 2010 | FlaglerLive | 10 Comments

The Flagler Chamber of Commerce is hoping that the job announcement will buttress arguments for an “economic development” tax, though the connection is tenuous.

US Economy Loses 131,000 Jobs, Unemployment Rate Stalls at 9.5%

August 6, 2010 | FlaglerLive | 6 Comments

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The economy is losing far more jobs than it is adding as more temporary census workers lose work.

A More Settled Flagler Beach Commission Makes Up and Nearly Kisses Over Fracture

August 6, 2010 | FlaglerLive | 1 Comment

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The dispute between commissioners Jane Mealy and Steve Settle was channeled into a more constructive discussion of the limits of commissioners’ administrative meddling.

Scammed Into a Lease and Facing Eviction While the Accused Realtor Lives Nearby

August 5, 2010 | FlaglerLive | 10 Comments

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A renter faces her fourth foreclosure-driven eviction in a year as local Realtors are struck with what appears to be a rogue Realtor’s rental scam in Palm Coast’s R Section.

It’s Raining Taxes: Despite Rising Revenue, County Considers Increase in Bed Tax to 4%

August 5, 2010 | FlaglerLive | 3 Comments

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The increase to 4 percent would fuel the backlash against other local tax proposals and increases.

Laying Off Employees, Palm Coast Is Set to Pay at Least $83,000 for One School Deputy

August 4, 2010 | FlaglerLive | 29 Comments

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The school deputy Palm Coast is paying for is a way to get four other extra deputies on Palm Coast’s streets for large portions of the year–at the schools’ expense.

In a Shift, Andy Dance Joins Unanimous Vote for School Tax Referendum in November

August 3, 2010 | FlaglerLive | 10 Comments

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Andy Dance’s switch improves the school district’s case for a tax proposal while hurting that of an “economic development” levy.

United Healthcare Pledges 75-Day Extension for Flagler Clients Despite Hospital Dispute

August 3, 2010 | FlaglerLive | 8 Comments

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United Healthcare’s pledge lessens thousands of Flagler residents’ anxiety over getting care at Florida Hospital Flagler, but only temporarily.

Merchants of Greed: How Florida Hospital and United Healthcare Bargain Over Your Body

August 3, 2010 | FlaglerLive | 18 Comments

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On Aug. 15, half a million central Floridians, and thousands in Flagler County covered by United Healthcare, including children on medicaid, will be denied insured coverage at Florida Hospital’s facilities, including Florida Hospital Flagler.

This Year: 5 School Deputies for $300,000; Four Years Ago: 9 Deputies for $222,000

August 3, 2010 | FlaglerLive | 6 Comments

The sheriff has virtually eliminated his department’s share of the cost of keeping deputies in schools, forcing the district to pick up most of the costs.

Bankruptcy Boys: County Commission Candidates Claim “Fiscal Responsibility” Despite Dismal Finances

August 2, 2010 | FlaglerLive | 25 Comments

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Both county commission incumbent Bob Abbott and challenger Nate McLaughlin have bankruptcies and foreclosures in their recent past even though they’re running on fiscal sanity.

This Week in Orlando: Celery, Macbeth and Culture Worth the Miles

August 2, 2010 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

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A family musical featuring Adam, Eve, Noah, Cain and Abel, watercolor wonders in Daytona Beach, “Celery Soup” in Sanford, and more.

Bunnell City Administration Will Occupy County Offices Rent-Free Through 2012

August 2, 2010 | FlaglerLive | 2 Comments

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Bunnell will continue occupying a suite of county offices valued at $3,000 a month even though the old city hall is livable.

Free Backpacks and School Supplies, Free Immunization and Bike Helmets. Jam It Up Aug. 7.

August 1, 2010 | FlaglerLive | 4 Comments

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The annual Back to School Jam offers 2,600 free backpacks and school supplies to children who need them, at Flagler Palm Coast High School on Saturday, Aug. 7., beginning at 10 a.m.

Taking Stockman: How Nixon, Reagan, Bush and their GOP Demolished the Economy

August 1, 2010 | FlaglerLive | 44 Comments

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David Stockman, Reagan’s former budget director, sums up how his GOP destroyed the American economy through a bogus faith in markets and false promises of fiscal discipline.

Decreasing Rains, Dropping Aquifer: Hydrologic Summary for January-June

August 1, 2010 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

Every six months, by Florida law, the state’s water management districts must produce a report on water conditions in the region. Here’s the St. Johns River district report, which includes Flagler County.

Weekly Crime Reports, July 19-25, 2010

July 31, 2010 | FlaglerLive | 3 Comments

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Hit-and-run sprees against mailboxes, a deputy draws a gun on a suspect, a boyfriend allegedly threatens to put out a cigarette in a woman’s eye, a deputy hits a pole, and more.

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