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Luigi and Filomena Camporeale Killed in a Wreck With Truck on I-95 Just South of Palm Coast Parkway

January 27, 2016 | FlaglerLive | 12 Comments

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Palm Coast’s Luigi Camporeale, 85, and his wife Filomena Camporeale, 76, were killed around 9:30 p.m. on I-95, immediately south of Palm Coast Parkway as Luigi attempted a hard left turn into the lanes of traffic, strucking a semi truck.

Radical Change Ahead for Palm Coast Council as McGuire Won’t Run, DeLorenzo Opts for County and Netts Is Term-Limited

January 26, 2016 | FlaglerLive | 19 Comments

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The Palm Coast City Council will see the biggest turn-over in its history this November as Bill McGuire says he won’t run again, Jason DeLorenzo is running for the county commission and Mayor Jon Netts is term-limited. The council will see a complete turn-over in two years, possibly heralding a sea change in the city’s direction.

Palm Coast Council Members Favor Giving Themselves Automatic Raises Tied to Inflation

January 26, 2016 | FlaglerLive | 25 Comments

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Palm Coast City Council members are favoring giving the next council what would equate to a 14 percent base-pay increase followed by annual raises indexed to inflation.

Unfounded Threat Briefly Lifts Flagler Schools’ Status to Yellow, Increasing Cop Presence

January 26, 2016 | FlaglerLive | 3 Comments

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An unfounded threat reported third-hand to Flagler school officials this morning and mirroring a threat in Florida’s Panhandle prompted the district to raise its security status to yellow before reverting back to normal.

Tuesday Briefing: Palm Coast Council Talks Salaries, Entrepreneur Night at Sevyn, Hammock Resort Delays

January 26, 2016 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

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The Palm Coast City Council will get a presentation on potentially bumping up its salary and benefits package, this month’s Office Divvy-sponsored Entrepreneur Night is at the new Sevyn club in Bunnell.

Herculean Effort More Than Doubles Memberships at Belle Terre Swim Club, Dimming Talk of Closure

January 25, 2016 | FlaglerLive | 7 Comments

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The Belle Terre Swim and Racquet Club’s supporters have managed to increase memberships to more than 300 and close an $80,000 budget gap ahead of a Feb. 2 deadline when the school board will decide the club’s fate.

Failed Condo Project in Ft. Lauderdale Lands Donald Trump in Florida Appeals Court

January 25, 2016 | FlaglerLive | 7 Comments

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Investors have battled in court for years to get back hundreds of thousands of dollars in deposits from Donald Trump and associates. The 4th District Court of Appeal will hear arguments Tuesday in two lawsuits related to what was pitched as a swanky, Trump-branded hotel/condominium.

Man Sentenced to 6 Years for Palm Coast Home Invasion, Accomplice Pleads for Mercy

January 25, 2016 | FlaglerLive | 15 Comments

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Daniel Hall was sentenced today to six years in prison and 10 years’ probation for the August 2014 assault and burglary at an older woman’s home as his accomplice, Carisa Hall, has been pleading with the court to lessen her sentence.

Monday Briefing: Flagler Beach Floods, Trump’s Fascist Backers, FPC v. Matanzas, Bravo Amici

January 25, 2016 | FlaglerLive | 1 Comment

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FPC and Matanzas meet in a hoops showdown at FPC, the fascism of Donald Trump supporters, Flagler Beach talks flood plains, a warming trend after a frosty weekend, plenty of singing at the Flagler Auditorium.

Doug Williams, Immigration and Criminal Law Attorney, Joins Chiumento Selis Dwyer as Partner

January 25, 2016 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

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Chiumento Selis Dwyer, the Palm Coast law firm, announced that attorney Douglas Scott Williams, better known as Doug, has joined the firm as a partner.

Term Limits for Supreme Court and Appellate Judges? Measure Moving Closer to Ballot

January 24, 2016 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

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Under the proposal, members of the Supreme Court and district courts of appeal would be limited to two full six-year terms. Judges currently have to retire in the election cycle after they turn 70 years old.

Sanders Revives Talk of Single-Payer System, Contrasting Differences With Clinton

January 24, 2016 | FlaglerLive | 7 Comments

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Sanders’ main rival for the nomination, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, has criticized the plan for raising taxes on the middle class and said it is politically unattainable.

Authorities Looking for Escaped Convict Gary Bullock and Palm Coast Girlfriend

January 23, 2016 | FlaglerLive | 9 Comments

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Aiding in Bullock’s escape, Natasha Quigley stole money, blank checks and a gun from her parents’ home in Palm Coast before the pair absconded with a 3-year-old boy.

Sheriff Manfre Proposes De-Criminalizing Pot Possession; County Officials and State Attorney Open to Idea

January 22, 2016 | FlaglerLive | 29 Comments

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Following in the steps of three Florida counties and some 20 states, Sheriff Jim Manfre wants to replace criminal penalties for small amounts of pot with civil fines. State Attorney R.J. Larizza and county officials are willing to explore the new approach.

4 Suspects Sought in Break-Ins and Theft of 19 Vehicles at Holiday Inn and Hampton Inn

January 22, 2016 | FlaglerLive | 9 Comments

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Five vehicles parked at the Holiday Inn Express in Palm Coast’s Flagler Plaza Drive and 13 vehicles parked at the nearby Hampton Inn, just off I-95, were burglarized overnight Wednesday, and one stolen from the Holiday Inn parking lot was later recovered in Orlando.

Lawyers for Condemned Florida Man Call for Halt To Execution in Light of “Tectonic Shift”

January 22, 2016 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

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Lawyers for Cary Michael Lambrix, who has been on Death Row for more than three decades, have asked the Florida Supreme Court to halt his execution in light of a U.S. Supreme Court decision declaring Florida’s court process unconstitutional in such cases.

Flagler Beach Shock: Settle Opts Out of Commission, So Mealy and Belhumeur Are Elected

January 22, 2016 | FlaglerLive | 3 Comments

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In a minor shock in Flagler Beach, Commissioner Steve Settle opted not to file for re-election, automatically resulting in the election of Rick Belhumeur and the re-election of Jane Mealy at 5 p.m. Friday.

Ethics Commission Rejects Flagler’s Pitch to Recover Fees from Frivolous Complaints

January 22, 2016 | FlaglerLive | 14 Comments

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The state ethics commission found too thin Flagler’s argument to recover fees from frivolous complaints by John Ruffalo and Dennis McDonald against County Attorney Al Hadeed and County Commissioner Nate McLaughlin.

Flagler’s Unemployment Rate Falls to New Post-Recession Low of 5.5%, Florida at 5%

January 22, 2016 | FlaglerLive | 8 Comments

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Flagler County’s rate is vastly improved since even a year ago, when it stood at 6.9 percent. There were 487,000 jobless Floridians out of a labor force of 9.7 million.

Weekend Briefing: Home Show at FPC, Right Whales With Gromling, Bottle Club Ban Proposed

January 22, 2016 | FlaglerLive | 1 Comment

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The annual home and lifestyle show takes over the campus of Flagler Palm Coast High School this weekend, Frank Gromling, the right whale guy, talks at Gamble Rogers, the Palm Coast Planning Board favors banning bottle clubs.

For One Rookie Deputy, 2 Totaled Patrol Cars and 2 Internal Investigations in 13 Months

January 21, 2016 | FlaglerLive | 28 Comments

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A just-completed internal investigation found Flagler County Sheriff’s deputy Jonathan Kuleski had been speeding and imprudent when he crashed and totaled his patrol car on White View Parkway in September. It was the latest in a series of issues for the rookie deputy.

Two Young Women’s Suicides, In Close Proximity, Stun and Mobilize Community

January 21, 2016 | FlaglerLive | 19 Comments

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Lindsay Brockhaus, 20, killed herself on Tuesday, a month after her friend Cora Ann Engel, 18, committed suicide by the same method, two years almost to the day after Dalton Coxwell, also a Matanzas High student, had killed himself the same way.

City School Districts? Lawmaker Mulling Proposed Constitutional Amendment

January 21, 2016 | FlaglerLive | 1 Comment

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The measure (HJR 539) would mark a dramatic change in how school districts are organized in Florida. The Constitution requires all districts to be made up of whole counties, though a handful of public schools are stand-alone.

Bunnell Elementary’s Sean Gilliam Is Flagler County’s Champion, Buoyant Speller

January 21, 2016 | FlaglerLive | 1 Comment

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Sean Gilliam, a sixth grader at Bunnell Elementary, correctly spelled the word buoyancy to defeat 16 competitors. Fifth grader Grayson Ronk of Wadsworth Elementary School was the runner­up.

Thursday Briefing: District Spelling Bee, Warmest Year on Record, Healthcare for Military Families

January 21, 2016 | FlaglerLive | 1 Comment

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2015 was by far the warmest year on record, following on 2014, which also set a record, with human-caused warming to blame. The district spelling bee is at Wadsworth Elementary this evening.

Family Life Center Welcomes Board Members Maria Scarol and Sallie Brinkley

January 21, 2016 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

Sallie Brinkley, left, and Maria Scarol of the Family Life Center Board.

The Family Life Center announced this week that Maria Scarol and Sallie Brinkley have joined the Family Life board of directors.

Marketing 2 Go Hires Community Manager Dana Nobile

January 21, 2016 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

Marketing 2 Go last week announced the hiring of Flagler County native Dana Nobile as a new Community Manager for the 6-year-old company, which helps firms develop and manage their media presence, public relations and marketing.

Opposing Open Carry, Sheriffs Instead Propose Immunity for Accidental Display of Guns

January 20, 2016 | FlaglerLive | 16 Comments

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The Florida Sheriffs Association, which has opposed the open-carry measure, outlined proposed steps that would provide immunity to people who inadvertently or accidentally display firearms.

Fire Demolishes Family Home in Western Flagler After French Fries Are Left Unattended

January 20, 2016 | FlaglerLive | 2 Comments

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A house belonging to Caprice and Stephan Williams and their two teen-age sons at 5881 Logwood Lane in Bunnell was consumed by flames Saturday after Caprice briefly left the stove unattended to help a neighbor.

Trump Surges to “Crushing” Lead in Florida While Clinton Begins to Strengthen Again

January 20, 2016 | FlaglerLive | 23 Comments

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The latest FAU poll has Trump surging to a 47.6 percent lead, with Ted Cruz, more than 30 points behind and Rubio and Bush hobbling in at 11.1 and 9.1 percent. Ben Carson has all but vanished at just over 3 percent.

As County Has Yet to Pick a Site, Flagler Library Construction May Not Start Before 2018

January 20, 2016 | FlaglerLive | 1 Comment

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The Flagler County Commission has been talking about a library expansion for going on three years, but it may be five years before a new branch is actually built as various factors have yet to fall in place.

Wednesday Briefing: Holland’s Rear-View Mirror Campaign, Ballroom With a Twist, Matanzas Wrestles FPC

January 20, 2016 | FlaglerLive | 1 Comment

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Milissa Holland flanks herself in history as she launches her campaign for Palm Coast mayor, it’s all about ballroom dancing at the Flagler Auditorium, FPC and Matanzas wrestle, and ISIS is in recession.

Florida Lawmakers Drilling the Way for Fracking Even as Need Is Questioned

January 19, 2016 | FlaglerLive | 11 Comments

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The assault on Florida’s environment continues as a Senate committee last week approved a bill that would make it easier for companies to use fracking technology to drill for oil and gas in the state.

Ex-Cop Larry Jones Will Challenge Sheriff Manfre for Democratic Nomination

January 19, 2016 | FlaglerLive | 43 Comments

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Larry Jones, who retired from the sheriff’s office in 2014, is the nionth candidate for sheriff in this year’s election, but only the second on the Democratic side.

Two Pit Bulls Shot Dead After Attacking And Killing Pony; Duane Weeks Cited

January 19, 2016 | FlaglerLive | 112 Comments

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Two pit bulls in the care of Duane Weeks savaged a neighbor’s pony and killed it before the neighbor shot the two dogs. Weeks agreed to $1,000 in restitution and was cited for letting his animals run loose.

High Schools May Get Greater Autonomy From Florida Athletic Association Requirements

January 19, 2016 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

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The proposals would allow schools to join the FHSAA on a per-sport basis and limit how much can be charged for some association-sponsored competitions. Currently, a school that joins the FHSAA in any sport has to be a member in every sport.

Tuesday Briefing: Pink Army Tally, More Sunshine Exemptions Considered, Gas Below $1.70

January 19, 2016 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

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Gas prices continue to crash, but in Palm Coast not nearly as fast as elsewhere, the Legislature prepares to shut down public access to surveillance videos of public buildings.

Gail Downs, 2015 Realtor of the Year, Joins Parkside Realty Group

January 19, 2016 | FlaglerLive | 1 Comment

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Parkside Realty Group Broker and Owner Sam Perkovich announced last week that Gail Downs, the 2015 Flagler County Realtor of the Year, has joined Parkside Realty.

Stacy Culotta, Who’d Sought Suicide-by-Cop, Pleads to 36 Months’ Probation

January 19, 2016 | FlaglerLive | 4 Comments

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Stacy Culotta is the 36-year-old Palm Coast P-Section woman who last September was at the center of an attempted suicide-by-cop. She’ll serve probation and forfeit all weapons but serve no jail time.

Vandalism Blamed for Emptying Plantation Bay’s Water Supply, Leaving Customers Dry

January 18, 2016 | FlaglerLive | 10 Comments

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The 1,600-odd customers of the Flagler County-owned Plantation Bay water utility woke up to dry faucets today as vandals were believed to have emptied the subdivision’s water tanks overnight.

Starting With $8.50 Increase Next Year, FPL Seeks Monthly Rate Increase of $14 By 2020

January 17, 2016 | FlaglerLive | 9 Comments

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The proposal would help cover the nearly $16 billion that the power company has been investing since 2014 to improve its electricity service.

At Salvo Art Project:
Rachel Thompson, Artist of the Year

January 15, 2016 | FlaglerLive | 2 Comments

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“I am just art, I am art, I was born that way,” Thompson says. An opening reception sponsored by the Gargiulo Art Foundation at Salvo Art Gallery marks Thompson’s Artist of the Year honor Saturday.

Palm Coast’s $9 Million Scam at Taxpayers’ Expense

January 15, 2016 | Pierre Tristam | 50 Comments

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Since 2008, Palm Coast government has wasted over $9 million in taxpayer money to subsidize its privately run, money-losing golf and tennis operations, which serve a small group of people. It’s been a colossal scam perpetrated on taxpayers.

In City Rep’s “Working,” A Job Becomes a Musical

January 15, 2016 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

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“Working,” the musical based on Studs Terkel’s 1974 best-selling book on the American workplace, takes the stage at Palm Coast’s City Repertory Theatre Jan. 15 through 24.

Florida House May Back Scott’s $1 Billion Tax Cut, With Minor Differences

January 15, 2016 | FlaglerLive | 6 Comments

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The House intends to offer a $1 billion tax-cut package that includes Gov. Rick Scott’s call to reduce a tax on commercial leases and holding a back-to-school sales tax “holiday.”

Weekend Briefing: “Working” at City Rep, Rachel Thompson at Salvo, Water Circus in Town Center, Film Festival at Hilton

January 15, 2016 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

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An extremely busy weekend in Palm Coast includes a new plat at City Rep Theatre, a water circus in Town Center, the third annual Flagler Film Festival at the Hilton Garden Inn, and plenty more.

Flagler Sheriff’s Deputy and SWAT Member Jonathon Duenas Escapes Blazing Patrol Car on CR35

January 14, 2016 | FlaglerLive | 19 Comments

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Deputy Jonathon Duenas was driving on CR 35 (off of SR 100), on the Westside of the county when a fire started in his patrol car’s trunk and quickly engulfed the vehicle. Duenas escaped with minor injuries.

Worrisome Numbers for Black Students Behind Flagler School District’s “Touting” of Graduation Rates

January 14, 2016 | FlaglerLive | 20 Comments

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The graduation rate for black students has taken a nosedive, with just 63.3 percent of black students are graduating, down 4.6% in 3 years. The numbers are especially bad at Flagler Palm Coast High School.

Couple on Palm Coast Parkway Threatened With Handgun in Apparent Road Rage Incident

January 14, 2016 | FlaglerLive | 17 Comments

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A 61-year-old Palm Coast resident and his wife were allegedly threatened with a gun in the culmination of an apparent road rage incident on Palm Coast Parkway Monday. Aggravated assault and battery charges are pending, but the perpetrator got away.

Taking the Pulse of Crazy: The Election Season on Eve of Iowa and New Hampshire

January 14, 2016 | FlaglerLive | 2 Comments

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The electorate is angrier and more fearful than in recent presidential contests, and both Trump and Cruz are capitalizing on it, but as the field narrows, Trump’s appeal may not be as lasting.

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