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Gamble Rogers State Recreation Area at Flagler Beach: The Lure of the Modest

September 3, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 2 Comments

Gamble Rogers State Park is a 145 acre expanse on the barrier island between the Atlantic Ocean and the Intracoastal in Flagler Beach, named for the Florida folk singer who drowned there in 1991 while trying to save another swimmer in distress.

Watch Out, I’m an Arab! How I Changed My Name and Pledged a Take-Over of Flagler County.

September 3, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 158 Comments

Two local ex-candidates–Dennis McDonald and Mark Richter–have been insinuating to government officials that FlaglerLive Editor’s Arab background and name change are a security risk, and his failure to recite the pledge proof of his sinister sympathies.

Unbowed, Elections Supervisor Kimberle Weeks Signals More Brawling Ahead

September 2, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 16 Comments

In the latest bout involving the elections supervisor, Kimberle Weeks on Tuesday took on Al Hadeed, the county attorney, dismissing his mediation efforts with Palm Coast and at one point seeking to silence him.

Road Rage Incident Leads to F-Section Confrontation, Vandalism to 2 Cars, Then Jail

September 2, 2014 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

Winston Slaughter, a 21-year-old resident of 3 Farragut Drive in Palm Coast, is accused of vandalizing the vehicles of a neighbor after a violent confrontation that left him lacerated.

Gov. Rick Scott Making Campaign Stop at Grace’s Deli on Sept. 9

September 2, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 10 Comments

Gov. Rick Scott will be making his sixth trip to Flagler County in three years when he makes a brief campaign stop at Grace’s Place at 9 a.m. on Sept. 9, bringing yet more attention to a restaurant that was in the national eye a few months ago.

Florida’s Obamacare Enrollment Projected To Rise to 1.1 Million by Next Year

September 2, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 2 Comments

The number of Floridians enrolled in individual health plans under the Affordable Care Act in June was 866,485, with a 23 percent increase projected by 2015.

2 Shots Fired at Florida Park Drive and Flynn Way in Altercation Between Occupants of Two Cars

August 31, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 14 Comments

Information is sketchy–the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office says it won’t release the report because it’s the weekend–but sheriff’s spokespersons confirmed Sunday that two shots were fired early Sunday morning during an altercation involving occupants of two vehicles at Florida Park Drive and Flynn say.

Labor Day Realities: When Employers Have a Hiring Bias Against the Unemployed

August 31, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 13 Comments

About 3.2 million people have been out of work for 27 weeks or longer, and employers are punishing such job-seekers who have big gaps in their resumes, raising calls for anti-discrimination laws.

2 Men Electrocuted By Power Line in Attempt To Plant Flagpole at Cloverdale Ct. Home

August 30, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 14 Comments

The electrocution victims were attempting to plant the flagpole down the white pipe, alongside the palm tree in the center of the picture, which is itself right below a 13,000-volt power line. (© FlaglerLive)

The men struck a 13,000-volt power line as they were attempting to plant a long flagpole–bearing an American flag and an Italian flag–down a plastic bracing pipe right under the neighborhood’s power line.

Tag Fees Drop Monday and Gov. Scott
Pledges More Tax Cuts on Campaign Trail

August 30, 2014 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

Over the next two weeks Gov. Rick Scott will campaign across the state on a pledge to cut $1 billion in taxes over the next two years.

Lawsuit Challenges Florida’s School Voucher Program, Calling It a “Dereliction” of Free Education

August 29, 2014 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

The Tax Credit Scholarship Program, which could raise as much as $357.8 million this year, provides tax credits to companies that donate money to nonprofit entities that pay for children to go to private schools.

Palm Coast Council, in 4-0 Vote, Sides With Its Manager Against Firefighters Union in Contract Dispute

August 29, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 15 Comments

Mayor Jon Netts and the rest of the Palm Coast City Council (minus Bill Lewis) saw red this morning as they heard arguments and deliberated over a contract with the city's firefighters union. (c FlaglerLive)

The Palm Coast City Council sided with its Manager Jim Landon’s recommendation to reject union positions on a collective bargaining agreement in contention for three years.

Supreme Court Rebuffs Consumer Advocate Challenge of FPL’s $350 Million Rate Hike

August 28, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 7 Comments

The state Office of Public Counsel, which represents consumers in utility issues, fought the rate increases that stemmed from a deal reached by FPL and some major power users. The Florida Public Service Commission approved a $350 million base-rate increase, along with plans for additional increases tied to three new power plants.

Flagler Beach Rejects Commissioner Carney’s Proposal to Put $600,000 Fire Truck Buy on Hold

August 28, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 16 Comments

Kim Carney, who chairs the Flagler Beach City Commission, devoted a lengthy presentation to justify her opposition to the city purchase of a $600,00 fire truck, which Commissioner Steve Settle, right, has advocated for. (© FlaglerLive)

When Commissioner made a motion to pull the $600,000 truck buy proposal out of the budget this year and “think about what we’re doing,” the rest of the commission snubbed her during a contentious, at times anger-tinged meeting.

The End of Flagler Beach’s Blue Restaurant: A Loss Beyond Mahi Mahi Almondine

August 28, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 11 Comments

In her first interview since the announcement of the closure of Blue at the Topaz, Kelli O’Reilly describes the financial and other difficulties of keeping the business going, and many others reacted to the loss and its meaning.

The Palm Coast City Council as Labor Tribunal: Firefighters Union and Administration Face Off

August 28, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 12 Comments

It's been like hosing in the wind: the Palm Coast firefighters union and the city administration reached an impasse after more than three years of negotiations over a contract. (© FlaglerLive)

Palm Coast firefighters and the city administration reached an impasse in December after more than three years of negotiations over a contract, leaving it to the city council on Friday to settle the dispute in an unusual hearing.

Appeals Court Orders City Government to Release “Shade” Meeting Transcript

August 28, 2014 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

Where the sun don't shine: Clouds over St. Pete Beach. (Robert Neff)

In a highly critical opinion, an appeals court Wednesday ordered the city of St. Pete Beach to release a transcript of a closed-door discussion about the settlement of a lawsuit.

Do the Math: You Couldn’t Live On Minimum Wage

August 27, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 19 Comments

Imagine living on $290 a week before taxes. It’s not a wage you can live on, Mark O’Brien, a minimum wage earner for a time recently, argues, challenging opponents of raising the minimum wage to try it for themselves.

Palm Coast Pitches New Management at Loss-Plagued Palm Harbor Golf Club, But Revenue Riddle Remains

August 27, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 52 Comments

Palm Harbor Golf Club has been a money loser for the city, and the five-year contract with Kemper Sports hasn't changed matters. The city is considering changing management companies. (© FlaglerLive)

City council members did not get clear answers from the administration about the financial and quality difference that a change in management would bring to Palm Harbor Golf Club, while users of the club have mounted a small movement to keep the current management.

Skeptical Judge Grants Delay in “Watchdog” Suit Against County Over Old Hospital Buy

August 27, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 4 Comments

A suit by a group that calls itself the Flagler Palm Coast Watchdogs, raising a conflict of interest issue with a county commissioner during the Memorial Hospital buy last year, does not belong in circuit court, the county argues.

Formalities Over, It’s Brass Knuckles Until November Between Scott and Crist

August 27, 2014 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

The race between Scott and his predecessor Crist is already one of the nation’s most-watched, and expensive, campaign throw-downs after Crist spent much of 2014 reinventing himself as a Democrat.

Andy Dance Wins, McLaughlin, Meeker and Tucker Survive, Fischer and Both Palm Coast Races Headed for November Run-Offs

August 26, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 16 Comments

The scene at the Palm Coast Community Center just at midday. It was another slow day at the polls. (© FlaglerLive)

Full results for the 2014 primary election in Flagler County and in statewide races relevant to the county, with the latest updates.

Time To Get Off Your Duff and Vote

August 26, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 6 Comments

Even though it’s a primary with a few races closed to most voters, all registered voters get to vote on key races including school board, Palm Coast and three judicial races.

Palm Coast Manager Jim Landon Handed Wrong Ballot in Early Voting, Raising Questions About Election’s Integrity

August 25, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 23 Comments

Accuracy, anyone? Supervisor of Elections Kimberle Weeks during a Canvassing Board operation today. (© FlaglerLive)

Two of the three ballots handed City Manager Jim Landon, his stepdaughter and his wife Friday did not include Palm Coast City Council races, echoing a similar report by another voter, prompting discussions by the county Canvassing Board about better ensuring the integrity of the vote. But Supervisor Weeks put that responsibility squarely on voters.

Flagler Leads 20 North and Central Florida Counties in Early Voting Turnout With Double Average Rate

August 25, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 5 Comments

Flagler County’s comparatively high turnout took place despite the county’s and city’s prohibition on campaign signs, suggesting that the election supervisor’s claim that the prohibition would discourage voters was not accurate.

In Florida and Elsewhere, Obamacare Still GOP’s Favored Bait Even as Repeal Talk Fades

August 25, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 3 Comments

Rather than just calling for repeal, Republican candidates focus on arguments about how the law is hurting consumers, government budgets or the economy even as millions of Americans have gained coverage under the Affordable Care Act.

Lynnette Callender, Flagler County School Board Candidate: The Live Interview

August 25, 2014 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

Lynnette Callender is a practicing attorney and former member of the Daytona State College board. (© FlaglerLive)

Lynnette Callender is one of eight candidates in three races for Flagler County School Board in the Aug. 26 primary election: all Flagler voters, regardless of party affiliation and address, may cast a ballot in these races.

Janet McDonald, Flagler County School Board Candidate: The Live Interview

August 25, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 20 Comments

Janet McDonald is one of eight candidates in three races for Flagler County School Board in the Aug. 26 primary election: all Flagler voters, regardless of party affiliation and address, may cast a ballot in these races.

Toni Baker, Flagler County School Board Candidate: The Live Interview

August 25, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 2 Comments

Toni Baker is one of four candidates for District 2 of the Flagler County School Board. (© FlaglerLive)

Toni Baker is one of eight candidates in three races for Flagler County School Board in the Aug. 26 primary election: all Flagler voters, regardless of party affiliation and address, may cast a ballot in these races.

Michael McElroy, Flagler County School Board Candidate: The Live Interview

August 25, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 13 Comments

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Michael McElroy is one of eight candidates in three races for Flagler County School Board in the Aug. 26 primary election: all Flagler voters, regardless of party affiliation and address, may cast a ballot in these races.

Trevor Tucker, Flagler County School Board Candidate: The Live Interview (2014)

August 25, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 4 Comments

Trevor Tucker

Trevor Tucker is one of eight candidates in three races for Flagler County School Board in the Aug. 26 primary election: all Flagler voters, regardless of party affiliation and address, may cast a ballot in these races.

Andy Dance, Flagler County School Board Candidate: The Live Interview

August 24, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 14 Comments

Andy Dance is running in District 1 for Flagler County School Board and facing Maria Barbosa in the Aug. 26 primary election. All Flagler voters, regardless of party affiliation and address, may cast a ballot in these races.

John Fischer, Flagler County School Board Candidate: The Live Interview (2014)

August 24, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 22 Comments

John Fischer, the incumbent in District 2 of the Flagler County School Board, faces three challengers. He has refused to amnswer any questions about his candidacy.

Maria Barbosa, Flagler County School Board Candidate: The Live Interview

August 24, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 22 Comments

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Maria Barbosa is challenging incumbent Andy Dance in District 1 for Flagler County School Board in the Aug. 26 primary election. She is one of eight candidates in three races for the school board. All Flagler voters, regardless of party affiliation and address, may cast a ballot in these races.

Frank Meeker, Flagler County Commission Candidate: The Live Interview

August 24, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 19 Comments

Frank Meeker is a candidate for the Flagler County Commission in the Aug. 26 Republican primary, in which only registered Republicans may cast a ballot.

Dennis McDonald, Flagler County Commission Candidate: The Live Interview

August 24, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 26 Comments

Dennis McDonald. (© FlaglerLive)

Dennis McDonald is a candidate for the Flagler County Commission in the Aug. 26 Republican primary, in which only registered Republicans may cast a ballot.

Nate McLaughlin, Flagler County Commission Candidate: The Live Interview

August 24, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 5 Comments

Nate McLaughlin is the District 4 incumbent candidate for the Flagler County Commission in the Nov. 4 election, running against Independent Denise Calderwood. All registered voters get to cast a ballot in this race.

Mark Richter, Flagler County Commission Candidate: The Live Interview

August 24, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 9 Comments

Mark C. Richter. (© FlaglerLive)

Mark Richter is a candidate for the Flagler County Commission in the Aug. 26 Republican primary, in which only registered Republicans may cast a ballot. He is challenging first-term incumbent Nate McLaughlin.

Unemployment Down, Food Stamps Use Up, Pointing to Recovery’s Bane: Underemployment

August 23, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 6 Comments

The overall U.S. unemployment rate has steadily declined since the recession officially ended in June 2009. But many Americans still are finding it hard to get by, even if they do have jobs. A key indicator of economic hardship—enrollment in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), commonly known as food stamps—is higher in every state than it was five years ago, even though unemployment has dropped in every state during the same period.

Heidi Shipley, Palm Coast City Council Candidate: The Live Interview

August 23, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 13 Comments

Heidi Shipley. (Courtesy of Heidi Shipley)

Heidi Shipley is running for Palm Coast City Council, one of seven candidates in two races. All registered voters in Palm Coast may cast a ballot regardless of party registration or district.

Anne-Marie Shaffer, Palm Coast City Council Candidate: The Live Interview

August 23, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 16 Comments

Anne-Marie Shaffer. (© FlaglerLive)

Anne-Marie Shaffer is running for Palm Coast City Council, one of seven candidates in two races. All registered voters in Palm Coast may cast a ballot regardless of party registration or district.

Joel Rosen, Palm Coast City Council Candidate: The Live Interview

August 23, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 2 Comments

Joel Rosen is the only candidate among the seven running for Palm Coast City Council to have served on a government board before: he was a Flagler County School Board member for two years in the 1990s. (© FlaglerLive)

Joel Rosen is running for Palm Coast City Council, one of seven candidates in two races. All registered voters in Palm Coast may cast a ballot regardless of party registration or district.

Steven Nobile, Palm Coast City Council Candidate: The Live Interview

August 23, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 14 Comments

Steven Nobile. (© FlaglerLive)

Steven Nobile is running for Palm Coast City Council, one of seven candidates in two races, one of three challenging incumbent Bill Lewis. All registered voters in Palm Coast may cast a ballot regardless of party registration or district.

Bill Lewis, Palm Coast City Council Candidate: The Live Interview

August 23, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 4 Comments

Bill Lewis. (© FlaglerLive)Bill Lewis. (© FlaglerLive)

Bill Lewis is running for Palm Coast City Council, one of seven candidates in two races, and the incumbent in District 4. He faces three challengers. All registered voters in Palm Coast may cast a ballot regardless of party registration or district.

Woody Douge, Palm Coast City Council Candidate: The Live Interview

August 23, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 5 Comments

Woody Douge. (Courtesy of Woody Douge)

Woody Douge is running for Palm Coast City Council, one of seven candidates in two races. All registered voters in Palm Coast may cast a ballot regardless of party registration or district.

Sheriff’s Deputies Never Wrote an Incident Report After Fatally Shooting Palm Coast Man

August 22, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 17 Comments

A Flagler County Sheriff's deputy examines the garage where deputies had earlier that day shot and killed Troy Gordon, a 32-year-old resident of the house. (© FlaglerLive)

Details of the December 2012 fatal shooting of 32-year-old Troy Gordon on Brownstone Lane in Palm Coast, at a time when Don Fleming was still sheriff, emerged in a court case today that revealed how a union could trump sheriff’s policy even in grave shooting incidents.

Norman Weiskopf, Palm Coast City Council Candidate: The Live Interview

August 22, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 2 Comments

Norman Weiskopf. (Courtesy of Norman Weiskopf)

Norman Weiskopf is running for Palm Coast City Council, but has not taken his race, or his interview, very seriously. He faces three opponents, including incumbents. All registered voters in Palm Coast may cast a ballot regardless of party registration or district.

Law Be Damned: Some Insurers Still Refuse to Provide Coverage for Contraceptives

August 22, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 8 Comments

There’s not much leeway for employers and insurers in deciding whether they’ll cover contraceptives without charge and in determining which methods make the cut, yet that hasn’t stopped some from trying.

Federal Judge Rules Florida’s Same-Sex Marriage Ban Unconstitutional, But Stays Decision

August 21, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 9 Comments

It is the fifth court decision in the state finding against Florida’s ban, but the first federal-court decision, and the first that applies state-wide. Nevertheless, as in previous cases, the judge stayed the decision, granting time for this and other decisions to be appealed.

Thomson Reuters Names 15 Florida Scientists Among the World’s Most Influential in 2014

August 21, 2014 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

The Floridians are among 3,200 individuals on the list of The World’s Most Influential Scientific Minds, which includes the top 1 percent of scientists named as references by others in scholarly papers in the years 2002 to 2012. The list covers 21 broad fields, from pure math or physics to applied sciences such as medicine or psychology.

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