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Florida Sheds 4,000 Jobs and Unemployment Rate Ticks Up to 6.3%, Also Rising in Flagler

September 19, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 4 Comments

In Flagler County, the unemployment rate went up to 9.5 percent, the number of people with jobs fell by 207, and the labor force, an indicator of local economic vitality, fell by 186 after rising in previous months.

Florida Virtual School v. K12 Inc.: Supreme Court Clears Way For Legal Fight

September 18, 2014 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

Florida Virtual School wants to protect its name. (FLVS/Facebook)

Justices unanimously rejected arguments that Florida Virtual School could not sue the private K12 Inc. over copyright infringement. K12 provides online-education services in Florida and has used the names Florida Virtual Academy and Florida Virtual Program.

Joan Rivers Enters Heaven, Runs Into God, Jesus and Robin Williams: A Live Report

September 18, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 4 Comments

Joan Rivers in the black and white yonder. (Bob Jagendorf)

Joan Rivers makes it into heaven and has a few choice words with God before discovering that Robin Williams got in despite Catholic prohibitions of heaven for suicides: God made an exception.

17-Year-Old Runaway Palm Coast Girl Found Unresponsive at Bunnell’s Budget Motel

September 18, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 32 Comments

The girl was found in room 10 at the Budget Motel, unconscious. (© FlaglerLive)

A 17-year-old Palm Coast girl reported missing Saturday was found unconscious in a motel room Monday morning, where she’d checked in with a 27-year-old the night before, in a case Bunnell police terms “suspicious.” The girl was still in a coma Wednesday at a hospital in Jacksonville.

Settle Wants Carney Out as Commission Chair in Flagler Beach, Underscoring Dysfunction

September 18, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 11 Comments

Flagler Beach City Commissioner Steve Settle, in an unprecedented move, will seek to remove Kim Carney as chairman next week. (© FlaglerLive)

In an unprecedented move in the city’s history, Flagler Beach City Commissioner Steve Settled will seek to have Kim Carney removed from the commission chairmanship next week, and replaced with Marshall Shupe.

Two Flagler Estate Residents Face 39 Counts Of Animal Cruelty Each After Foul Discovery

September 18, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 5 Comments

A circuit judge ordered the St. Johns sheriff’s office to take possession of 17 cows, nine pigs, 11 goats and two horses found in neglectful conditions. The animals are to be auctioned.

Insurers’ Latest Ploy: Shifting Costs to the Sick By Making Them Pay More For Drugs

September 18, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 7 Comments

The Affordable Care Act is designed to forbid it, but health insurers are finding a new way to extract money from policy holders with pre-existing conditions–by steering them to more expensive drugs.

Shaun Whitt of Palm Coast Is Sentenced to Life in Prison For Serial Rapes of 11-Year-Old Girl

September 17, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 15 Comments

Shaun Whitt, formerly of Palm Coast’s F-Section, would assault the girl in her bedroom for more than two years after she turned 11, after her mother would go to work. He denied the allegations.

Big Sugar Turns to Mass Development, Potentially Affecting Everglades Restoreation Efforts

September 17, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 4 Comments

Environmentalists say looming development plans might make it harder for the state to buy land important for Everglades Restoration. (Len 'Doc' Radin)

Environmental groups around the state are alarmed at U.S. Sugar’s plans to change its business model and potentially develop huge tracts of land it owns in South Florida, which might affect Everglades restoration efforts.

1st Quarter Revenue at Palm Coast Data Falls 13%, But CEO Paints Brighter Picture Ahead

September 17, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 6 Comments

Palm Coast Data acquired the old City Hall building for $3 million in 2008, when the company thought it would be expanding significantly over subsequent years. It has only shrunk, and it may have to lease back one of its three buildings before long, its CEO says. (© FlaglerLive)

Revenues from the company’s Media Services businesses, which include Palm Coast Data’s Subscription Fulfillment Services, fell from $20.3 million for the first quarter of 2014 to $17.5 million in the 1st quarter of fiscal year 2015. CEO Rory Burke said the company is “not teetering on the brink of disaster.”

Can This Guy Help Save Florida Oranges? State Unveils $1 Million Captain Citrus

September 17, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 3 Comments

The muscled-up Captain Citrus, intended to help boost Florida citrus sales while fighting evil, has undergone a $1 million head-to-toe makeover with the help of comic-book giant Marvel Entertainment. He was unveiled Tuesday by the Department of Citrus at a comic-book store in Tampa.

Commission Chairman Questions Election’s Integrity in Broad Criticism of Supervisor Kim Weeks’ Methods

September 16, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 21 Comments

County Commission Chairman George Hanns has generally been supportive of Elections Supervisor Kimberle Weeks, above. Not anymore. (© FlaglerLive)

George Hanns unleashed an unusually blunt and broad critique of Weeks at the end of a county commission meeting and went as far as questioning whether it was time to involve the state Division of Elections “about some of the things that are transpiring.”

Palm Coast Boy, 9, Faces Battery and Molestation Charges After “Playing Around” With 11-Year-Old Girl

September 16, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 21 Comments

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The 9-year-old boy is accused of grabbing the girl’s breasts from behind, asking her to “give me a hug or I’ll rape you,” and hitting her with a flip-flop when she got away from him.

Judge Raul Zambrano Sentences Kentrell Johnson to Death For FSU Student Vincent Binder’s Murder

September 16, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 11 Comments

Vincent Binder’s mutilated body was found in a St. Augustine field in April 2010, weeks after he was murdered by three convicts escaped from a Louisiana prison. Two were sentenced to death, one to life in prison.

Gamble Rogers Rec Area Will Keep Its Name as Flagler Beach Concedes: “Not Worth the Fight”

September 16, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 11 Comments

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The Flagler Beach City Commission and the County Commission both retreated from a push to remove Gamble Rogers’s name from the Flagler Beach recreation area following a series of setbacks and a public backlash against the idea.

Kimble Medley Appointed to Palm Coast Code Enforcement Board, 3 Others Reappointed

September 16, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 9 Comments

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Neil Copeland, Robert Branin and Gerry Chagnon, who had previously been an alternate, were re-appointed to the powerful board. Kenneth Klinkenberg, a former member, was appointed an alternate in City Council votes this morning.

Thrasher Almost Walks Out As He Is Heckled and Grilled By FSU Students and Staff

September 16, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 10 Comments

John Thrasher was not a happy camper Monday at FSU. (© FlaglerLive)

During on-campus forums that are part of the presidential selection process, students and faculty often expressed a lack of trust in Thrasher, long considered the front runner for the FSU presidency.

Republican Optimism Grows as Scott Closes Gap with Crist

September 15, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 10 Comments

More Republicans than Democrats cast ballots in last month’s primary elections, and Scott — facing a couple of token opponents — only fell about 6,000 votes short of matching the combined total votes for Crist and another Democratic candidate, former Senate Minority Leader Nan Rich.

Flagler Youth Orchestra’s Enrollment Approaches 400 as 10th Anniversary Season Begins

September 15, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 3 Comments

The Flagler Youth Orchestra drew a record number of students as it began its 10th season today with bi-weekly classes at Indian Trails Middle School, a testament to the school district’s sustained support of its broadest, most successful afterschool arts program.

Weekend Violence: An Arrest Over Child Abuse, Another From a Baseball-Bat Assault

September 15, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 4 Comments

Jolynn Martin, 29, of Bunnell, was arrested following a violent argument with two adults, one of whom was holding a 2-year-old girl, who allegedly got punched. Martin Wright, 54, of Bunnell, was arrested for allegedly taking a baseball bat to another man’s head in an argument.

Flagler Celebrating 2nd Annual Arts in Education Week From Stage to Frames to Slams

September 15, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 2 Comments

The Flagler County Art League was one of five stops in Sunday's Arts on Wheels event, spearheading Arts in Education Week. (Flagler County Art League)

More than a dozen arts and culture events put the focus this week on arts in education in Flagler and Palm Coast, including theater, art shows, a poetry slam and a costume gala.

Assault Weapons Don’t Kill People.
Handguns Kill People.

September 15, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 27 Comments

It turns out that big, scary military rifles don’t kill the vast majority of the 11,000 Americans murdered with guns each year. Little handguns do. Yet Democrats and anti-gun advocates keep focusing on renewing the defunct assault-weapons ban.

For or Against Medical Marijuana, Seven Ex-Supreme Court Justices Explain Why They Oppose Amendment 2

September 14, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 21 Comments

Amendment 2, promoted as a compassionate effort to legalize marijuana for medical purposes, should be rejected – regardless of one’s position on the issue of medical marijuana, seven ex-Florida Supreme Court justices argue.

Ken Yarborough, 53, of Palm Coast, Is Killed In Single-Car Wreck at I-95 Exit Overnight

September 14, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 5 Comments

Kenneth E. Yarborough, 53, of Palm Coast, was driving a 2005 Nissan Altima with passenger Omayra Rodriguez Jarrett, 31, who was seriously injured as the car struck trees and ended in a retention pond.

Nature Scapes Is Now Home to a Bird Sanctuary in the Late Marylou Baiata’s Memory

September 13, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 1 Comment

Local bird expert Trudy Tappan helped started the Baiata Bird Sanctuary after the death of long-time owner Marylou Baiata in July. Her son has since taken over Nature Scapes, which now also includes on its grounds the new Hollingsworth Gallery and other features.

Florida Prisons: 11 Guards Arrested Following Abuse of Inmates

September 13, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 18 Comments

On Wednesday, five prison guards were arrested for allegedly stomping on a handcuffed and shackled inmate at the Northwest Florida Reception Center last month. A sixth — a captain — was also charged with taking part in the attack and lying about it.

Sheriff’s Office Seeking Help Identifying Thieves Scheming With Credit Cards at Kangaroo Stores

September 12, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 15 Comments

The suspects entered various Kangaroo Express stores and requested to purchase a $500 prepaid Visa credit card at each location.

Elections Supervisor Weeks Scuttles Latest Attempt to Resolve Elections Conflicts in Heated Meeting

September 12, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 29 Comments

A Canvassing Board meeting Friday devolved into a partisan and often heated debate, but no resolution, as many conflicts that have framed Kimberle Weeks’s supervision of the last election remain unresolved ahead of November’s election.

Fuego Del Mar Restaurant Owner Again Draws Commissioner McGrew’s Wrath in Battle Over Entertainment Permits

September 12, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 31 Comments

For the second time in 15 months, McGrew publicly let loose a torrent of venom against Nick Kimball, questioning his word, his neighborliness, his business habits, even his “good faith” in a 90-minute hearing where one of Kimball’s permit requests was approved, another denied.

Blame The Victim, Sports Fans: It’s Going To Be An Exciting Season for Misogyny

September 11, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 27 Comments

Following video showing Ray Rice slugging his then-fiancee, there were scores of comments along the lines of “She slapped him! He had every right to hit her,” and the bizarre “Don’t start a fight you don’t intend to finish!” Diane Roberts isn’t taking it.

Amendment 1: GOP Raising Objections to Sensitive Lands Conservation Funding Measure

September 11, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 5 Comments

The proposed “Water and Land Conservation” amendment would earmark 33 percent of the state’s documentary-stamp tax revenues — fees paid when real estate is sold — for 20 years. The money would go to buy conservation lands, protect areas vital to the water supply and restore natural systems that have been degraded, such as the Everglades.

Daytona State College Adds $500 Scholarship Drawing to Fall Open Houses and Kicks Off Accelerated Semesters

September 11, 2014 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

A Fall Open House will be held at each of Daytona State College’s five campuses, including Palm Coast, and two instructional sites. And the college’s “mini-mester” makes for accelerated program completion

3rd Palm Coast International Festival Set for Oct. 4 at Town Center

September 11, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 1 Comment

Celebrate Palm Coast’s diverse cultural heritage – through food, wine, beer, entertainment and art – at the third annual Palm Coast International Festival, scheduled from noon to 9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4, at Central Park in Town Center.

34-Year-Old Worker Injured on Palm Coast Parkway 6-Laning Project as Circular Saw Jumps

September 11, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 4 Comments

Jackie Wilcox, a 34-year-old employee of R. A. Scott Construction Company, was hospitalized Wednesday morning after he was struck in the face by a circular saw while working on cutting a large metal pipe. Wilcox, a resident of Daytona Beach, was in shock after the incident but the injury was non-life-threatening.

Sgt. Frank Celico’s Name Added to Memorial In 9/11 Commemoration at Heroes Park

September 11, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 4 Comments

During the early morning ceremony at Heroes Park, Palm Coast Mayor Jon Netts spoke of the Callery pear tree that survived the attacks of 9/11 at Ground Zero and has come to symbolize resilience and rebirth at the site.

Family Insurance Premiums Rise Modestly For 3rd Year, But Still Approach $17,000

September 11, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 9 Comments

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While both critics and supporters of the Affordable Care Act are likely to find fodder for their positions, the report portrays 2014 as a relatively stable year for employer coverage, with little change in the type of plans offered or their costs.

Obama’s Poisonous ISIS Moment and
The Snare of Remote-Controlled War

September 10, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 45 Comments

It’s not enough to be fighting a losing war in Afghanistan and another against “terror” in Somalia, Yemen, Pakistan and wherever else Obama wants to play centurion to the world. Expanding the war to Syria is a grave error whose unintended consequences will add to 13 years’ worth of American setbacks in the Middle East.

Fish and Wildlife Proposing to Allow Silencers on Hunting Rifles and Pistols

September 10, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 7 Comments

While critics said muzzling rifle shots could increase the risk of people being struck by wayward bullets or cause people to wander unaware into hunting areas, backers of the proposal said such concerns are unfounded.

Flagler Deputy Sees Man Choking a Woman After Pulling Him Over For Erratic Driving

September 10, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 2 Comments

Sheriff’s Cmdr. Paul Bovino noticed William Murphy fighting with a woman as they drove north on U.S. 1 Tuesday evening, and pulled him over, only to then see Murphy allegedly escalate the confrontation.

Moving Minds, a Virtual Web Consultancy, Projects 50-Job Expansion in Flagler

September 10, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 3 Comments

Moving Minds, originally D.C.-based, is looking to have a physical office in Flagler and hire 50 people over the next three to five years. The announcement by the county’s economic development council today was one of three potential job producers in the pipeline.

Flagler’s Constitutional Officers, With Combined Salaries of $1 Million, Get 0.4% Bump

September 10, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 7 Comments

When the $140,406 in salaries to city elected officials is added to the figure, the combined total, for elected officials in Flagler County, stands at $1.13 million for the coming year, not including benefits.

Tin Man Veto: Gov. Rick Scott’s 4-Year War on Legal Aid for the Poor

September 9, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 8 Comments

Owing to Scott, Florida is one of only four states that don’t spare a penny either from appropriations or earmarked court fees for legal aid. New York provides $56.8 million. Even in Texas there’s $6.26 for every estimated person in need.

Palm Coast and County Close to a Deal 4 Years in the Making, Resolving Conflict Over Airport

September 9, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 11 Comments

Flagler County Airport is surrounded by Palm Coast. An agreement four years in the making would resolve any issues related to the two governments' inter-dependence. Click on the image for larger view.

The Palm Coast City Council is still not entirely happy with the agreement because of uncertainty over a potential city park, and the county commission hasn’t even seen or discussed the agreement.

John Thrasher Among Final Four in Run For Florida State Presidency, and Only Floridian

September 9, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 5 Comments

While Thrasher vowed during his interview Tuesday to make the school “proud” if he gets hired, a number of students and faculty members implored the committee to focus on candidates with strong academic backgrounds.

Palm Coast Ends Federal Lobbying Efforts But Renews State Contract, Declining Coalition

September 9, 2014 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

Palm Coast, the county and Flagler Beach spend $125,000 on lobbying firms between them. Palm Coast, accounting for $45,000 of that, doesn’t want to join a lobbying coalition, saying the city’s needs are too particular, and the return on investment already proven.

Americans Don’t Learn: Step Up the Bombing; Common Core Myths, Fox’s Ray Rice Shame, Clinton and Bush Rejoined

September 9, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 9 Comments

Americans want more bombing in Iraq and Syria, more common core myths are exploded, the pity of Gaza, the largest greenhouse gas increases in 30 years, and remembering Sam Kinison and Pablo Neruda.

Returning After 7-Week Absence, Council Member Bill Lewis Vows to Keep On

September 9, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 4 Comments

Back from illness for the first time since July 15, Palm Coast City Council member Bill Lewis faces a tough re-election fight against challenger Steven Nobile, who bested him by eight points in the primary. The two men face-off in a runoff on Nov. 4.

Far From Over, Florida’s Redistricting Wrangles Now Focus on State Senate Boundaries

September 8, 2014 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

The case on redistricting State Senate boundaries is continuing, and could eventually lead to new districts for the 40-member upper chamber, which, like the state House, is currently dominated by Republicans.

86-Year-Old Palm Coast Woman Injured in I-95 Roll-Over as Other Driver Travels On, With 2 Children on Board

September 8, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 6 Comments

Walter Wine, a 39-year-old resident of Zellwood, allegedly rear-ended Palm Coast’s Mildred Rivas, sending her car rolling against the guardrail as he drove on with a 3-year-old boy and a 9-year-old girl on board and later sought to hide the pick-up in a dirt driveway.

In Florida, Police Can Use Deadly Force Without Fearing Prosecution

September 8, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 29 Comments

“In the past 20 years, not a single officer in Florida has been charged with using deadly force,” The New York Times reported last week, a startling prevalence of de-facto immunity in a state where police violence is not rare.

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