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Car Veers Off the Road and Into a Pond at I-95 and SR100

November 26, 2018 | FlaglerLive | 13 Comments

The car crashed into the pond just before 5 p.m. today (Nov. 26). (© FlaglerLive)

A car veered off the road and into a pond at the intersection of I-95 and State Road 100 just before 5 p.m. today. No one was hurt.

18-Year-Old Woman Accuses Former Bunnell City Commissioner’s Son, 20, of Rape

November 26, 2018 | FlaglerLive | 8 Comments

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Stephen Connor Brady, 20, faces the second-degree felony charge after a Palm Coast woman said he sexually assaulted her after she went to his house to comfort him over a break-up.

Monday Briefing: McDonald, School Board Chair, Bunnell Charter Amendments, Last Call for Flagler Beach Holiday Parade

November 26, 2018 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

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Janet McDonald is the School Board’s new chairperson, last call for entries into next Saturday’s parade in Flagler Beach, Bunnell talks charter amendments for the March ballot.

In Health Insurance Wastelands, Rosier Options Crop Up For 2019

November 25, 2018 | FlaglerLive | 6 Comments

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Across all 50 states, premiums for the average “benchmark” silver plan, which the government uses to set subsidies, are dropping nearly 1 percent.

I’m Making It My Business To Stand Up For Immigrants

November 21, 2018 | FlaglerLive | 49 Comments

A new immigrant wealth test is a cruel maneuver to diminish instead of making the country stronger. We shouldn’t take food and health from people and denies them citizenship because they aren’t rich.

Emails May Be ‘Disgusting,’ But Judge Dismisses Part of NRA Lobbyist Hammer’s Lawsuit

November 21, 2018 | FlaglerLive | 6 Comments

NRA Lobbyist Marion Hammer, circa 1982. (Florida Memory)

A federal judge said Hammer was not threatened and the ugly emails she received are protected by the First Amendment. She received emails she objected to from three other men.

Undersheriff Jack Bisland Will Retire After 41 Years in Local, Regional and State Law Enforcement

November 21, 2018 | FlaglerLive | 5 Comments

Jack Bisland. (© FlaglerLive)

Jack Bisland, the steady, no-drama second-in-command at the Flagler County Sheriff and a consummate cop’s cop will hang up his badge and retire as Sheriff Rick Staly’s undersheriff come February

Waste Pro Garbage Truck Overturns, Killing Demont’e Harris, 21, in Palm Coast’s Woodlands

November 21, 2018 | FlaglerLive | 58 Comments

The Waste Pro garbage truck overturned in front of 1 Bay Spring Place in Palm Coast's Woodlands this morning, killing a man. (c FlaglerLive)

Demont’e Harris, 21, was killed when his Waste Pro garbage truck on its run through the Woodlands this morning overturned flipped on its side in front of 1, Bay Spring Place, killing him.

Thanksgiving Weekend Briefing: Domestic Violence Task Force, Feet to Feast, Thrift Store, Be Local Buy Local

November 21, 2018 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

The above postcard, bizarre for its conjunction of grinning tenderness and imminent beheading, was issued in 2009, soon after the election of William Howard Taft president--a man who could eat that size turkey all by himself. (NYPL)

Feat to Feast 5k on Thanksgiving morning, Palm Coast is encouraging shoppers to shop locally the Saturday after Thanksgiving, fund-raiser for the Nearly New Thrift Store.

Judge Rules Palm Coast Has No Choice But To Execute Dangerous Dog Cooper, Ending Notorious Case

November 20, 2018 | FlaglerLive | 22 Comments

Cooper has been quarantined at the Flagler Humane Society since February. The above picture, by the society, was taken in late October.

A circuit judge ruled that Palm Coast animal control was right to condemn Cooper, a dangerous dog, to death, and the Palm Coast City Council was right to stay out of it. The dog will soon be killed.

Florida Hospital Flagler Will Open Stand-Alone ER Near Matanzas High School and I-95

November 20, 2018 | FlaglerLive | 2 Comments

The future AdventHealth’s 12-bed stand-alone ER represents a $25 million investment in north palm Coast and the addition of some 40 jobs near Matanzas High School as that part of town grows.

Ambition and Pledges of Openness Frame Swearings-In at County Commission and Palm Coast Council

November 20, 2018 | FlaglerLive | 11 Comments

Newly-minted Palm Coast Council member Jack Howell, in the foreground, is congratulated by a supporter as Mayor Milissa Holland fist-bumps fellow-councilman and now-Vice Mayor Nick Klufas (behind Howell), with Councilman Bob Cuff and, to the right, Eddie Branquinho, who was also sworn-in today. (© FlaglerLive)

Joe Mullins was sworn-in as a county commissioner and Donald O’Brien elected chairman while Jack Howell and Eddie Branquinho took their seats on the Palm Coast council today.

It Won’t Be Like Medical Pot: Senate President Pledges Not to ‘Slow-Walk’ Amendments

November 20, 2018 | FlaglerLive | 8 Comments

Incoming Senate President Bill Galvano. (NSF)

Galvano said of amendments from restoring felon rights to limiting gambling that the “people have spoken,” and “I want to make sure we are being true to the intent of the voters.”

Tuesday Briefing: Swearing In at Palm Coast Council, County Commission and School Board

November 20, 2018 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

No shooting fingers anymore: today is the last day of Nate McLaughlin's tenure as a county commissioner after eight years. He will be replaced by Joe Mullins. (© FlaglerLive)

Seven elected officials, three of them elected for the first time, are sworn in at the County Commission, palm Coast Council and the School Board.

Divided County Commission Approves Captain’s BBQ Lease That Will Reshape Bing’s Landing

November 19, 2018 | FlaglerLive | 75 Comments

The commission chambers filled up this evening as had not been the case since a land-use issue in 2015. (© FlaglerLive)

The vote followed more than three hours from 41 people, almost split between supporters and opponents of a lease that would reshape Bing’s Landing.

Palm Coast Man on Probation Faces 3 Felonies After Chase and Confrontation

November 19, 2018 | FlaglerLive | 10 Comments

Gregory Greenway.

For the third time in four months, Gregory Greenway, a 67-year-old resident of Porto Mar in Hammock Dunes, was arrested, violating his probation, after leading Flagler County Sheriff’s deputies and an emergency helicopter on a pursuit through Palm Coast.

Entering Hotel Business, Flagler Government Dedicates 3 ‘Cottages’ at Princess Place
For Tourism and Science

November 19, 2018 | FlaglerLive | 5 Comments

County Administrator Craig Coffey spoke at this morning's dedication of three cottages designed for use by tourists and researchers at Princess Place Preserve. Click on the image for larger view. (© FlaglerLive)

The three cottages will be rented out to tourists and to environmental researchers for $125 to $150 a night, with 10 more planned for the River-to-Sea Preserve next year.

Nelson Concedes as Scott Wins Senate-Seat Recount With 10,000-Vote Margin

November 19, 2018 | FlaglerLive | 14 Comments

Sen. Majority Leader Mitch McConnell wasted no time welcoming Rick Scott to the Republican majority. (NSF)

Scott, a two-term Republican governor, held a 10,033-vote edge — or 0.12 percent — over Nelson, a Democrat who was seeking re-election to his fourth six-year term in the U.S. Senate.

How Flagler County Is Readying to Upend Bing’s Landing Park to Benefit Private Restaurant–and Political Donors

November 19, 2018 | FlaglerLive | 75 Comments

Where Captain's BBQ will build its new restaurant at Bing's Landing. (Scenic A1A)

Flagler County government will allow Captain’s BBQ to build a larger restaurant in the middle of Bing’s Landing, at its own expense but with large subsidies from the county.

Monday Briefing: Look Out for Manatees, Look Out at the County Commission, Cottage Fever

November 19, 2018 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

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It’s all about the County Commission today, starting with a field trip to new cottages at Princess Place, ending with a controversially packed evening agenda before a new commissioner is seated.

Something All Can Happily Vote For: Palm Coast Arts Foundation’s Free Concert Series

November 18, 2018 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

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The Palm Coast Arts Foundation is in the running to bring a 10-week live music series to Palm Coast in 2019, but it needs you to register and vote to pull it off.

In War Over Words, Republicans Continue Easily To Defeat Democrats

November 18, 2018 | FlaglerLive | 7 Comments

Simply put. (Fibonacci Blue)

The Republican Party lost ground in the Congressional and state elections earlier this month, but the GOP continues to triumph in the all-important contests over words, argues Ralph Nader.

Divided Supreme Court Signs Off On Process to Replace Three Justices

November 18, 2018 | FlaglerLive | 2 Comments

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In a 4-3 decision, the court held that the Supreme Court Judicial Nominating Commission was acting within its authority to conduct a process that resulted in 59 judges and lawyers applying to replace justices Barbara Pariente, R. Fred Lewis and Peggy Quince.

At Palm Coast’s Repertory Theatre, Genius, Family and Mental Illness Intersect in “Proof”

November 18, 2018 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

Damon Dennin is Hal and Sharon Resnikoff is Catherine in the City Repertory Theatre production of “Proof.” The Pulitzer- and Tony-winning drama runs Nov. 9-18 at City Rep’s venue in Palm Coast. (© FlaglerLive)

David Auburn’s “Proof” won the 2001 Pulitzer Prize and the Tony Award for Best Play, a story of father, daughter, madness and genius all in turmoil, at City Repertory Theatre.

ASPCA in Flagler Shows Lurid World of Animal Cruelty and Its Kin to Domestic Violence and Other Crimes

November 16, 2018 | FlaglerLive | 2 Comments

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The ASPCA, the Flagler Humane Society and other local agencies hosted a two-day training conference in Bunnell for cops and animal control officers from around the state to improve animal-abuse prosecutions.

Weekend Briefing: Fruehan Surrender, CRT’s “Proof,” Radio Aero, Nature Scapes, Book Sale, Solisti

November 16, 2018 | FlaglerLive | 1 Comment

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Former Dr. Florence Fruehan is scheduled to surrender his license Friday, radio model planes at the old landfill, CRT’s “Proof” in its last weekend, services for Ron Charles Sunday, Daytona Solisti in concert Sunday.

DeSantis Wins Governor’s Race (Again), Manual Recounts For 2 Other Statewide Races

November 15, 2018 | FlaglerLive | 13 Comments

Picking up with Rick Scott is leaving off. (NSF)

Ron DeSantis maintained almost his exact lead over Andrew Gillum after a machine recount. Manual recounts are ordered for the Scott-Nelson and Fried-Caldwell races.

Palm Coast Streetlights: $860,000 Plan Would Light Up 23 Miles Of Roads Over Next 5 Years

November 15, 2018 | FlaglerLive | 11 Comments

A segment of Seminole Woods Boulevard that was the scene of a fatal crash involving a 15-year-old cyclist in 2011 is on the list to get streetlights in the next few years. (© FlaglerLive)

Two-thirds of the cost would be one-time capital and one third would be recurring, and in addition to the $700,000 a year the city spends now on lighting the city.

No ‘Remedy In the Dark’: Federal Judge Rejects Nelson Bid To Extend Recount Deadline

November 15, 2018 | FlaglerLive | 1 Comment

Palm Beach County residents registering to vote last spring. A federal judge's decision not to extend a recount deadline today focused on issues at the Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections office. (Facebook)

The ruling could resolve questions about whether the recount process will move forward and whether official election results will be certified Tuesday as scheduled.

Flagler Schools Will Reluctantly Adopt Religious Freedom Policy Imposed By State

November 15, 2018 | FlaglerLive | 21 Comments

It's not just crosses, skullcaps and veils: a new policy will protect all religious expression, and non-expression, in public schools. (DragonOak)

The Flagler County school district is following state law in adopting a new but vague policy protecting religious expression, though some school board members say it’s an unnecessary imposition.

Russian Roulette and Other Threats Against Wife Again Land Palm Coast Man in Jail

November 15, 2018 | FlaglerLive | 5 Comments

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Timothy L. Beamer, 50, of Burning Ember Lane in Palm Coast, faces a felony aggravated assault charge and a domestic battery charge from separate confrontations with his wife of three years.

Nature Is Dying. Florida Is Sinking. Are Republicans Up to the Challenge?

November 15, 2018 | FlaglerLive | 28 Comments

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A string of recent hurricanes reminded Floridians they don’t have to look across the country to see climate change in action. But the GOP continues to be in climate-change denial mode.

Thursday Briefing: Palm Coast’s Buy Local, Recount Results, Gioia Sails, FPC Chorus, Matanzas Band

November 15, 2018 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

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Counties’ recount results are due at 3 p.m., Gioia Sails opens its new building on Commerce Boulevard, the Matanzas High band and FPC chorus are in concert.

Palm Coast and County Resolve Sour Development Conflict, Signaling Falgout’s More Cooperative ‘Playbook’

November 14, 2018 | FlaglerLive | 10 Comments

The conceptual plan for Airport Commons, opposite Bulldog Drive.

The Airport Commons development opposite the future Wawa had led Palm Coast to threaten to sue the county, until the city’s Beau Falgout replaced Jim Landon. Then it became all about resolving issues.

As Nelson Charges Interference, Scott Will Step Down From Canvassing Board

November 14, 2018 | FlaglerLive | 8 Comments

Democrats have alleged that Scott has improperly tried to use his authority as governor to influence the recount, which could decide his political future.

Democrats Won Big. But the Question Is Whether They Can Now Be Bold.

November 14, 2018 | FlaglerLive | 17 Comments

Kyrsten Sinema can't believe it: she is the first woman to be elected Senator from Arizona, the first Democrat to be elected from Arizona in 23 years, and the first openly bisexual member of the Senate. (Facebook)

The reforms Democrats in Congress have championed have often been overly complicated and cautious — and deeply compromised by a fear of annoying deep-pocketed donors.

Pit Bull Who Mauled 9-Year-Old Girl Is to Be Put To Death, Palm Coast Rules

November 14, 2018 | FlaglerLive | 15 Comments

Chopper. (Flagler Humane Society)

Chopper, a 2-year-old, 59-lb. pit bull mauled the girl on Powder Horn Drive in Palm Coast and three days later was surrendered to the city’s animal control division.

Palm Coast Council Explores More Underground Power Lines, But FPL
Makes It Expensive

November 14, 2018 | FlaglerLive | 3 Comments

underground lines

FPL is inviting Palm Coast government to “convert” more overhead power lines to underground lines, but the city would have to assume most of the cost. Council members are cool to the idea.

Wednesday Briefing: TNR Forum, Chicks With Cans, Gun Safety for Kids, Diabetes Awareness

November 14, 2018 | FlaglerLive | 1 Comment

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Chicks With Cans collects 11,200 pounds of food for Feed Flagler, a Trap, Neuter and Release forum at the Palm Coast Community Center, the Parkland shooting commission meets.

Recount Totals in Flagler Show Little Change, as in Other Small and Mid-Sized Counties

November 13, 2018 | FlaglerLive | 7 Comments

Flagler Elections Supervisor workers feeding ballots into precinct-level tabulators Sunday during an all-day recount. (© FlaglerLive)

In Flagler County, each of the candidates in the recount gained a few dozen votes, but in proportions that did not change the winner’s margin or affected the state tally.

Rosy Disconnect Between District’s Wetlands Project and Opposition in Flagler Beach

November 13, 2018 | FlaglerLive | 11 Comments

St. Johns River Water Management District officials were largely self-congratulatory today as they discussed a wetlands restoration project that has drawn fierce opposition in Flagler Beach.

Travis Heidinger, 44, of Palm Coast, Dies of an Apparent Overdose

November 13, 2018 | FlaglerLive | 11 Comments

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Early Monday morning, Travis C. Heidinger, a 44-year-old resident of Palm Coast, was found dead in a bathroom in his mother’s house on Llanes Place.

Bunnell Takes Page From St. Augustine to Adopt Harshest Anti-Panhandling Rules in Flagler

November 13, 2018 | FlaglerLive | 23 Comments

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Bunnell’s new ordinance prohibits panhandling within 20 feet of any business or commercial property, alongside drivers or diners, but limits penalties to fines.

Reilly Opelka Wins 3rd Pro Tennis Title, Reaches New Career-High Ranking

November 13, 2018 | Michael Lewis | 6 Comments

Reilly Opelka, winning his latest tournament. (Patti Googe)

Former Indian Trails Middle School student Reilly Opelka continues to slowly move up the ranks of the pro tennis tour, and Sunday notched yet another title.

Voters in 3 Red States Approve Obamacare’s Medicaid Expansion, Bringing Total to 36

November 13, 2018 | FlaglerLive | 12 Comments

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Florida under Gov. Rick Scott repeatedly blocked Medicaid expansion, which provides benefits to all adults earning up to 38 percent above the federal poverty line, an annual income of $16,753 or less.

Tuesday Briefing: Religion in Schools, Palm Coast Streetlights, Bunnell Panhandling, FPC Band

November 13, 2018 | FlaglerLive | 1 Comment

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The Palm Coast Council talks streetlights, the Bunnell Commission passes a draconian panhandling ordinance, the FPC band is in concert at the auditorium.

In Flagler Commemoration of Veterans Day, Memories of Armistice Day and Vietnam

November 12, 2018 | FlaglerLive | 5 Comments

The presentation of colors at this morning's Veterans Day commemoration in Bunnell. (© FlaglerLive)

Hal Kushner, a physician who spent five years as a prisoner of war in Vietnam, and Joe Kowalsky, who won this year’s Veteran of the Year Award, highlighted Flagler’s Veterans Day ceremony.

Historic Recount of 3 Races Begins in Flagler Amid Relaxed, Tranquil Atmosphere

November 11, 2018 | FlaglerLive | 13 Comments

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No surprises and even less controversy is expected in Flagler County’s portion of a statewide recount, which will take much of Sunday and possibly spill over into Monday.

Muslims Surf the Blue Wave

November 10, 2018 | FlaglerLive | 20 Comments

The election of two Muslim women to Congress is a repudiation of Islamophobic domestic and foreign policies and of hostility to migrants and refugees from a number of countries.

Rhetoric Continues to Heat Up As Recount Is Ordered For Three Races

November 10, 2018 | FlaglerLive | 9 Comments

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In Flagler, the recount in Flagler begins at 9 a.m. Sunday in the presence of the three-member canvassing board. The process is open to the public. It is expected to take all day.

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