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Weekend Briefing: Job Fair, France v. Croatia, Kids’ Fishing Clinic, Shriners, ‘Lego Batman’

July 13, 2018 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

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It’s all about the World Cup final, but also Flagler Sportsfishing’s 9th annual free kids’ fishing clinic, free movie in the park, bowling to raise money for Daytona State College scholarships, and more.

Issuing Report, County Says Sheriff’s Building “Deemed Safe To Occupy,” But Sheriff Raises Questions

July 12, 2018 | FlaglerLive | 29 Comments

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A much-anticipated report on the air quality of the evacuate Sheriff’s Operations Center concludes that the building has no mold problem but questions remain, not least from the sheriff.

Flagler Beach Commissioner Eric Cooley on His Arrest: ‘There Is Only an Accusation Made’

July 12, 2018 | FlaglerLive | 38 Comments

Flagler Beach Commissioner Eric Cooley. (© FlaglerLive)

Flagler Beach Commissioner Eric Cooley briefly spoke for the first time of his June 29 arrest on a domestic violence allegation, after a resident questioned the city commission on its next move.

Judge Reduces Supervision on Veteran Who Killed a Man Near Graham Swamp in 2006

July 12, 2018 | FlaglerLive | 22 Comments

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Brian Wothers, now 36, shot and killed 26-year-old Jeffrey Maxwell in Palm Coast and was found not guilty by reason of insanity in a bench trial, but had been confined to a state hospital.

Nat Reed, Adviser to Governors and Presidents Who Left His Imprint on Flagler’s Environment, Dies

July 12, 2018 | FlaglerLive | 1 Comment

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Nat Reed, who died at 84, co-founded 1,000 Friends of Florida. His stewardship led to Flagler’s progressive comprehensive plan and greenway and environmental successes.

Thursday Briefing: Campus Safety Symposium, Flagler Beach’s Latest Bogey, Eskimo Wisdom, Dire Citrus Results

July 12, 2018 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

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A school safety symposium gathers at Daytona State College, Commissioner Eric Cooley is expected to make his first public appearance at the Flagler Beach Commission since his arrest on a domestic violence charge.

At Palm Coast Data, A Surprise Bonus to Employees Highlights Reset of Invigorated Company

July 11, 2018 | FlaglerLive | 23 Comments

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In the most intimate and detailed look at Palm Coast Data from the inside in 10 years, the company is less than half its former size but producing solid revenue, projecting optimism, and hiring.

What’s At Stake If Brett Kavanaugh Joins the Supreme Court

July 11, 2018 | FlaglerLive | 27 Comments

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All Americans say they value personal freedom, especially the right to make our own decisions about our private lives. Expect that to end.

School Massacre Commission Told Emergency Communications Problems Are Not Restricted To Broward

July 11, 2018 | FlaglerLive | 1 Comment

Pinellas County Sheriff Bob Gualtieri

Emergency calls from Parkland are shepherded by two separate communication centers, depending on whether the caller uses a cell phone or landline.

SBA Signs On With Black Entrepreneur Group In Palm Coast To Help Right Loans Imbalance

July 11, 2018 | FlaglerLive | 4 Comments

From left, Wilfredo Gonzales, district director of the Small Business Administration, Leslie Giscombe, the African American Entrepreneurs Association's leader, and Thaddeus Hammond, a business opportunity specialist with the SBA. (AAEA)

Palm Coast’s emerging African American Entrepreneurs Association will use the agreement with the SBA to foster more capital and business education for minorities.

Flagler Government Will Crack Down On Mobile Campaign Billboards And Other Signs

July 11, 2018 | FlaglerLive | 15 Comments

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Flagler County commissioners will approve new rules next Monday regulating or banning campaign-sign-blaring vehicles and campaign signs from county properties.

Wednesday Briefing: Photo Contest Winner, England v. Croatia, Healing With Foods, Christmas Come True Re-Opening

July 11, 2018 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

Vicki Payne wins Palm Coast’s photo contest, Christmas Come True has its grand re-opening, healing with food is the topic at the coffee series, England battles Croatia in World Cup.

No Money for a Big Recreation Center, But Palm Coast Will Spend $100,000 Imagining One

July 10, 2018 | FlaglerLive | 60 Comments

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The $100,000 would pay for a conceptual plan for the recreation center and potential aquatic center off Belle Terre Parkway, around the Palm Coast Tennis Center.

Florida Regulators Approve Addition of 689 Area Code As Overlay in 407 Zone

July 10, 2018 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

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As available numbers run out in the 407 zone, 689 will be available as a new area code in Orange, Osceola and Seminole counties, parts of Lake and Volusia.

19-Year-Old Originally Accused of Rape Pleads to Child Abuse, 1 Year in Jail and Probation

July 10, 2018 | FlaglerLive | 9 Comments

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Fredie Jiles Leon of Palm Coast originally faced two counts of raping a 13-year-old, but a series of mitigating circumstances led to the plea deal and 4 years’ probation.

Drug War Blowback: Why Those Central American Immigrants Are Still Coming

July 10, 2018 | FlaglerLive | 7 Comments

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Between the drug war and the backing of brutal regimes, the U.S. created conditions in Central America that families are desperate to flee — even if they risk being separated.

In Letter to 3,600 Students Who Did Not Return, Daytona State Offers 25% Off Tuition

July 10, 2018 | FlaglerLive | 4 Comments

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Daytona State wrote 3,600 students dating back to 2013 who did not complete their degrees, offering a one-time incentive valued at 25 percent off the cost of in-state tuition for Fall 2018 Semester.

Tuesday Briefing: Traffic Safety Team, France v. Belgium, African-American Entrepreneurs, Area Code 689

July 10, 2018 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

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Flagler’s traffic safety team meets, it’s England and Belgium in the World Cup semi, a new area code may be coming to Central Florida, the African-American Entrepreneurs Association signs on with the SBA.

‘I Don’t Need Him To Tell Me How To Hire Our Next City Manager,’ Palm Coast Mayor Says of Landon

July 9, 2018 | FlaglerLive | 30 Comments

Palm Coast Manager Jim landon has kept himself at the forefront of the council's search for a new manager. Mayor Milissa Holland, right, says that will stop. (© FlaglerLive)

Though a search firm is ready to find Palm Coast’s next manager, council members were taken aback by an email from City Manager Jim Landon dictating delays.

Soured, Bunnell Rejects Martin Murphy 2 Weeks After Voting to Offer Him City Manager Job 

July 9, 2018 | FlaglerLive | 13 Comments

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Residents and commissioners cited a series of “red flags” before a 3-2 vote to reject Martin Murphy’s candidacy Monday, two weeks after the city commission voted 3-2 to negotiate a contract with him.

Days After Criticism From Sen. Nelson, Governor Declares Emergency Over Algae Outbreak

July 9, 2018 | FlaglerLive | 6 Comments

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On Friday and over the weekend Democrats and Bill Nelson accused Scott of “going through the motions” in dealing with the algae blooms.

Sheriff’s Deputy Fired For Failing To Stop Car Going Wrong Way, Toward Fatal Crash on I-95

July 9, 2018 | FlaglerLive | 19 Comments

The scene of the crash on I-95 caused by a motorist going the wrong way last April. The motorist was killed. Moments earlier, he'd crossed paths with a deputy's cruiser on the exit ramp. (© FlaglerLive)

Flagler County Sheriff’s deputy Robert Finn passed a motorist going the wrong way on an I-95 exit ramp in April, and did not conduct a traffic stop. The motorist was killed moments later in a head-on crash.

County Commissioners Again Can’t Agree On How Much To Raise Next Year’s Taxes

July 9, 2018 | FlaglerLive | 13 Comments

County Commissioner Dave Sullivan, left, is willing to increase the property tax rate modestly. Don O'Brien is not. Both agree taxes are going up regardless. (© FlaglerLive)

For the third straight budget workshop, Flagler County Commissioners have been unable to agree on what property tax rate to set for next year and what to cut to get there.

Monday Briefing: Bunnell’s Next Manager, Flagler Budget, Jeanette Loftus’s Rotary, Ronald Titus’s Deployment

July 9, 2018 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

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Bunnell may decide tonight to sign on with Martin Murphy as manager, the Flagler County Commission talks property tax rates again, Ronald Titus redeploys with firefighters out west.

Abolish ICE

July 8, 2018 | FlaglerLive | 37 Comments

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Immigration and Customs Enforcement is supposed to keep Americans safe. Instead, it’s terrorizing refugees, families, and small children.

In Big Win For Flagler Beach, U.S. Army Corps Awards $17.5 Million, Reviving Dunes Project

July 6, 2018 | FlaglerLive | 16 Comments

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The unexpected infusion of $17.5 million into Flagler’s beach-rebuilding projects revives a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers plan that appeared dead in 2017.

Just Released From Jail For Car Theft, Man Leads Deputies on Chase at Wheel of Another Stolen Car

July 6, 2018 | FlaglerLive | 33 Comments

Rico Ransom.

Rico Ransom, 21, was released from jail a few months ago in a grand theft auto conviction. Thursday evening he led deputies through a chase west of US1.

The Other Victims: First Responders To Traumas and Disasters Often Suffer In Solitude

July 6, 2018 | FlaglerLive | 8 Comments

Some firefighters, emergency medical providers, law enforcement officers and others say the scale, sadness and sometimes sheer gruesomeness of their experiences haunt them, leading to tearfulness and depression, job burnout, substance abuse, relationship problems, even suicide.

Weekend Briefing: First Friday in Flagler Beach, Doobie Brothers Tribute, Tour de France, Softball Classic

July 6, 2018 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

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If you miss July 4th fun you can head back to Flagler Beach for First Friday, a Doobie Brothers tribute band at the Bandshell, the fabulous Tour de France kicks off.

Thieves Blow Hole In Wall at Palm Coast Parkway Dollar General and Steal $4,700

July 5, 2018 | FlaglerLive | 27 Comments

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The Dollar genera’s safe was broken open and the thief or thieves took fireworks along with cash in the overnight theft off Palm Coast Parkway.

In Appeal to Sea Ray’s Laid Off Employees, Job Fair Is Scheduled For July 13

July 5, 2018 | FlaglerLive | 13 Comments

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This job fair organized by CareerSource Flagler Volusia will showcase businesses with open, ready-for-hire positions, and will take place at the Flagler Palm Coast High School gym.

Floats of Pink, Red, White and Blue Reap Rotary’s Trophies For Fabulous 4th Parade

July 5, 2018 | FlaglerLive | 2 Comments

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The Flagler Beach Rotary-sponsored parade’s big winner was Florida Pirate Alliance, which took Best of Parade, with more than a dozen more winners and honorees.

No Smokable Medical Marijuana Allowed Before Legal Challenge Plays Out, Court Orders

July 5, 2018 | FlaglerLive | 10 Comments

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The ruling by a three-judge panel of the 1st District Court of Appeal came in a lawsuit initiated by Orlando trial attorney John Morgan and others who maintain that a Florida law barring patients from smoking their treatment runs afoul of a 2016 constitutional amendment that broadly legalized medical marijuana.

Thursday Briefing: US Navy Band “Cruisers,” Rubio Mobile Office, Palm Coast Tech Assessment, Mafted

July 5, 2018 | FlaglerLive | 1 Comment

Sheriff Rick Staly was one of the few Flagler elected officials in Wednesday's Independence Day Parade in Flagler Beach not running for something. (© FlaglerLive)

A down day as Flagler recovers from July 4 festivities, with a US Navy Band concert in Daytona and, if you insist, Rubio’s mobile staff office hours in Ormond.

From Food Stamps To Housing Allowances, There’s an All-Out War On Kids

July 3, 2018 | FlaglerLive | 21 Comments

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It’s not just on the border: the Trump administration is targeting food stamps eligibility, rent subsidies and other safety-net measures that protect children.

Flagler Will Build $7.5 Million Bike and Foot Trail East of Old Kings Rd., and Bridge Over SR 100

July 3, 2018 | FlaglerLive | 52 Comments

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The 1.6-mile, 12-foot-wide walking and biking trail through the forested greenery east of Old Kings Road will connect Graham Swamp and Lehigh Trail.

Bunnell to Prospective Manager: “Not A Penny More” Than $80,000, and Thursday Deadline

July 3, 2018 | FlaglerLive | 20 Comments

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It was not the friendliest of negotiations with Martin Murphy, the New York planner whose demands had rubbed some commissioners the wrong way.

Union-Busting Bill Draws Lawsuit from Florida Education Association and Teachers

July 3, 2018 | FlaglerLive | 7 Comments

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Florida teachers and unions filed a lawsuit Monday challenging the constitutionality of a new law that requires local unions to represent 50 percent or more of instructional personnel.

Paul F. Montalbine, 42, Found Dead By Suicide in a Car In Palm Coast Parkway Neighborhood

July 3, 2018 | FlaglerLive | 8 Comments

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Paul Francis Montalbine, a 42-year-old resident of 65 Lake Forest Place in Palm Coast, was found dead of an apparently self-inflicted gunshot in a car a short distance from his home.

Independence Days Briefing: Fireworks, The Flagler Beach Parade, Choral Arts Society Concert, Sportsfishing

July 3, 2018 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

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Yes, it’s days, not day: celebrations begin Tuesday, stretch through Wednesday with fireworks in Town Center and in Flagler Beach plus all sorts of associated events.

Agonizing Over Tax Increase, Indecisive County Commission Defers To Administrator

July 2, 2018 | FlaglerLive | 33 Comments

Don't blame him for being in the driver's seat: Most county commissioners have been incapable of giving County Administrator the clear direction he's sought on taxes in two successive budget hearings, so he's filling in the blanks. (© FlaglerLive)

County taxes are going up no matter what, but most county commissioners, some of them in election season, have been unable to give the county administrator more than vague direction on the budget.

Bunnell’s Manager Candidate Wants $10,000 More Than City Is Offering, Plus Extra Benefits

July 2, 2018 | FlaglerLive | 33 Comments

Martin Murphy, right, reflected in a commission chamber window during his interview with Bunnell's commissioners last month. His contractual demands are not resonating with commissioners. (© FlaglerLive)

Martin Murphy, who’s negotiating to be Bunnell’s next city manager, wants $90,000 rather than $80,000, plus 33 days of leave time instead of 28, and health benefits starting immediately rather than in three months.

Monday Briefing: Campaign Signs on Trucks, County Taxes, Bunnell’s Demanding Candidate, Palm Coast Tech Assessment

July 2, 2018 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

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The Flagler County Commission takes on those trucks that park on county property to advertise candidates, the Bunnell commission decides whether its manager candidate is worth $90,000.

Man Shoots and Kills German Shepherd in Palm Coast’s W-Section, Says In Self-Defense

July 1, 2018 | FlaglerLive | 51 Comments

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A 5-year-old German Shepherd mix called Caroline is dead from a gunshot to the head after allegedly attacking a man and his puppy on Westchester Lane in Palm Coast this morning.

Shooting and Pistol-Whipping Over “Disrespect” in Target Parking Lot Land Man in Jail

July 1, 2018 | FlaglerLive | 47 Comments

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Christopher Quijano, 19, allegedly pistol-whipped a man and fired a round after the man told Quijano he was being disrespectful to his (Quijano’s) girlfriend.

Unlocked And Loaded: Families Confront Dementia And Guns

July 1, 2018 | FlaglerLive | 8 Comments

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The epidemic of gun violence that kills 96 people a day is focused on mental illness. But a little-known problem is what to do about firearms in homes of aging Americans with dementia.

Zero Tolerance: Here’s What It’s Like to Work at a Shelter for Immigrant Kids

June 30, 2018 | FlaglerLive | 21 Comments

A photo provided by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services shows immigrant children inside Casa Padre on June 14.

A window into a system pushed into overdrive, straining to serve traumatized kids amid the uncertainty of America’s immigration system.

Flagler Beach Commissioner Eric Cooley Arrested on Domestic Violence Charge

June 29, 2018 | FlaglerLive | 36 Comments

Eric Cooley won a seat on the Flagler Beach City Commission in January, without opposition.(c FlaglerLive)

Flagler Beach City Commissioner Eric Cooley was arrested on a domestic violence charge Friday evening at the 7-Eleven store he owns on South Oceanshore Boulevard.

Woman Faces Felony Charge In Case of Palm Coast Teen Missing 8 Months

June 29, 2018 | FlaglerLive | 13 Comments

Kindra Dixon, right, and Samantha Posella.

The arrest of Kindra Dixon is the latest twist in the disappearance and recovery eight months later of Palm Coast teen Samantha Posella.

‘No Breach’ Says CEO of Exactis, Palm Coast Company at Heart of Reported Massive Data Leak of Personal Information

June 29, 2018 | FlaglerLive | 5 Comments

Exactis's nondescript office in the Katz building on Florida Park Drive in Palm Coast. (© FlaglerLive)

Palm Coast-based Exactis CEO Steve Hardigree spoke with FlaglerLive of the data breach that exposed 340 million records, saying nothing actually leaked.

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