Michael Philip Blum, a 45-year-old resident of 18 Felter Lane, was arrested in connection with the unexplained suspected explosion in a swale at Fernwood Lane and Fleetwood Drive in Palm Coast Friday afternoon, a short distance from Blum’s house.
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The Daily Cartoon and Live Briefing: Saturday, April 15, 2023
Lt. General Mark Hertling speaks at the Hilton Garden Inn, Andrew Spar speaks at the Community Center, Curtis Gray memorial event, Matanzas High’s Pirate Players Present ‘Grease,’ Eric Schlosser, Ray Kroc and Fast Food Nation.
Flagler Beach Rotary Buys City Police a $10,000 Emergency Response Trailer
The Rotary Club of Flagler Beach is pleased to announce that the club has purchased a new Emergency Response Trailer for the City of Flagler Beach.
Much-Touted App Swiped Off as Flagler Beach Re-Focuses on Clunky Website to Communicate
Flagler Beach’s year-long attempt to launch an app that would improve engagement and communication with residents is flickering out. The City Commission Thursday evening voted unanimously to end development of the app and shift money allocated for it back to improving the city’s website. There was little indication that the city was interested in further app development, though that door remains ajar.
Mother of 6-Year-Old Faces Felony Child Neglect Charge Following DUI Crash on I-95
Earthalee Summers, the 32-year-old mother of a 6-year-old boy, faces a felony child neglect charge and several lesser charges, including drunk driving, after falling asleep and rear-ending a truck on I-95 in Palm Coast late Wednesday night, with her unsecured 6-year-old child possibly in the front seat of the car.
Boil-Water Advisory in Effect Citywide After Power Surge Briefly Knocks Out Bunnell Plant
A power surge this morning briefly knocked the Bunnell water plant off line, interrupting water service city-wide, Bunnell City Manager Alvin Jackson said. The interruption resulted in a cautionary boil-water advisory for residents and businesses across the city today.
The Daily Cartoon and Live Briefing: Friday, April 14, 2023
LGBTQ+ Night at Flagler Beach’s Coquina Coast Brewing Company, Flagler County fair, the Cosmic Hippie at the Hammock Community Center, Matanzas High’s Pirate Players Present ‘Grease,’ the Paris world expo of 1900, explaining La Nina and El Nino, defining deviancy down.
The Challenge of Boosting Electrical Vehicle Market to 67% of U.S. Car Sales
The proposal would require a huge change in production and consumer choice. To put it in perspective, in 2022 about 6% of U.S. passenger vehicle sales were all-electric. But U.S. automakers are already ramping up to meet the California rules, as well as aggressive requirements in Europe and China.
Sheriff’s Office Investigating Likely ‘Unsubstantiated Rumor’ of Shooting at Indian Trails Middle Friday
The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office is investigating reports by students and parents at Indian Trails Middle School that the school will be the target of a shooting on Friday. The alleged threat appears to have originated from within the school, and appears to have little validity, but more than one source.
Florida Lawmakers Approve Abortion Ban Past 6 Weeks, One of the Most Restrictive in U.S.
In less than a year, Florida has moved from a 15-week abortion ban to the passage of one of the most restrictive bans in the nation — a 6-week abortion ban. The state House approved the legislation after at least six hours of questions, amendments, debate, protests and a final vote that will clear the way for Gov. Ron DeSantis to consider the bill.