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Obamacare or Bust: U.S. Tells Florida to Either Expand Medicaid or Lose Out on Billions

December 11, 2012 | FlaglerLive | 17 Comments

Under Obamacare the federal government would pay 100 percent of the cost of the expanded eligibility from 2014 through 2016. Florida and other states questioned whether the federal government also would cover the full costs for a partial Medicaid expansion. The Obama administration said no.

Civil Citations for Non-Violent Offenses Can Reduce Jail Needs, Court Costs, and Undue Arrests

December 10, 2012 | FlaglerLive | 3 Comments

Even with no criminal intent, we can easily be caught breaking a law. Until now, law enforcement officers in Florida have had only two choices in these circumstances: let you go or arrest you. Civil citations are the smarter alternative, argues Mark Flynn, CEO of the Florida Smart Justice Alliance.

Flagler County Escapes Damage from Severe Storms; Tornado Reportedly Strikes South Volusia

December 10, 2012 | FlaglerLive | 7 Comments

Unfounded rumors of tornadoes aside, Flagler County sustained only some strong winds for a brief period as strong storms surged through the area late Monday afternoon, and less than 1 inch of rain, says Troy Harper, Flagler’s emergency management director. No actual tornadoes were confirmed to have touched down.

Carrabba’s Opens In Palm Coast, Edging the City’s Economic Center of Gravity a Little North

December 10, 2012 | FlaglerLive | 31 Comments

Palm Coast’s Carrabba’s, the Italian restaurant, will add some local 82 jobs and further solidify economic growth along Cypress Edge Drive, while Town Center continues to wait for its equivalent day in the sun.

Florida Hospital Flagler CEO David Ottati in Awe of EMS Response at Trauma Wreck Scene

December 10, 2012 | FlaglerLive | 3 Comments

Florida Hospital Flagler CEO David Ottati witnessed the wreck of motorcyclist Brian Davis on john Anderson Highway Friday night, called 911, assisted the victim, then was in awe of Flagler County Fire Rescue’s paramedics at work as he’d never seen them beyond the hospital.

Woody’s Joe Rizzo, Incoming President of Flagler Education Foundation, Is Hurt by Fire

December 10, 2012 | FlaglerLive | 10 Comments

Joe Rizzo, co-owner of Woody’s Restaurant and the incoming president of the Flagler County Education Foundation, was preparing to host the foundation’s annual Christmas party at his house when his shirt caught fire, burning 11 percent of his body.

From Washington Oaks Gardens to Flagler Beach, a Drenching of Grayish Christmas Cheer

December 9, 2012 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

Flagler Beach’s parade packed A1A and ran for 75 minutes, while Washington Oaks Gardens’ Holiday in the Gardens drew more than 1,000 people who donated food and toys for the needy.

New York Tenors Bring Tri-Ethnic Flavors of the City, and Attitude, to Flagler Auditorium

December 9, 2012 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

Andy Cooney, Daniel Rodriguez and Michael Amante bring their Irish, Puerto Rican, and Italian-flavored voices and songs to the stage by way of a Christmas show, mixing favorites with that inimitable New York attitude.

Charlie Crist’s Evolution Is Complete. He’s a Democrat. Now What?

December 8, 2012 | FlaglerLive | 33 Comments

Crist’s move to the Democratic Party heightens talk of a run against Gov. Rick Scott in 2014. No clear Democratic front-runner has emerged, though Alex Sink, could run again.

Tallahassee Roundup: Staring at the Fiscal Cliff as Lawmakers Warm Up to Tango

December 8, 2012 | FlaglerLive | 1 Comment

Gov. Rick Scott bid hasta la vista to Colombia and to the head of the Department of Economic Opportunity this week as state lawmakers held a meet and greet of their own in preparation for the 2013 legislative session.

Magnificent Minis Tangle with FPC Student Artists’ Work in New Flagler Art League Show

December 8, 2012 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

The exhibit of miniature art known as the Magnificent Minis is an anual event at the Flagler County Art League, as is the showcasing of Flagler Palm Coast High School’s rich trove of student art and design.

Two Overnight Wrecks–a Biker on John Anderson and a Car on I-95–Result in 2 More Critical Injuries

December 8, 2012 | FlaglerLive | 5 Comments

Brian A. Davis, 30, was critically injured when he lost control of his Harley Davidson on John Anderson Highway at 9:45 p.m. Friday. Another driver was critically injured when he lost control of his car on I-95, just north of the Palm Coast Parkway exist, at 3 a.m. Saturday.

14-Year-Old Boy Critically Hurt in Wreck on Palm Coast Parkway and Old Kings Road

December 7, 2012 | FlaglerLive | 16 Comments

Matthew Yarborough, 14, was critically injured and a 12-year-old boy had minor injuries following a two-vehicle crash on Palm Coast Parkway and Old Kings Road at 7:40 this evening (Dec. 7). Two adults involved in the crash–both drivers–were not injured.

Lumpkins Cousins and D’Corius Hill Arrested in R-Section Burglary Ring

December 7, 2012 | FlaglerLive | 7 Comments

D’Corius Hill, Cousins Raymond Lumpkins and Ebony Lumpkins lived together at Wellshire Lane in Palm Coast and were involved, with Jeremiah Harris, in burglaries in the R Section, including the incident that led to a police chase Monday.

Kangaroo Express Donates $110,000 To Florida Hospital’s Breast Cancer Pink Army

December 7, 2012 | FlaglerLive | 1 Comment

Florida Hospital Flagler received approximately $37,000 of the sums raised ntirely by customers’ donations at the Kangaroo Express registers throughout October in several counties, with the balance going to other Florida Hospital campuses.

Palm Coast’s Plan to Install Red-Light Spy Cameras on SR100 Faces New Obstacle

December 7, 2012 | FlaglerLive | 41 Comments

Flagler County runs the lights’ infrastructure, and must give its permission to Palm Coast to plug in its spy-camera system. The county, which opposes cameras on SR100, won’t grant permission.

Case Closed: Sheriff Fleming Will Pay $500 Fine to Settle Hammock Club Ethics Violation

December 7, 2012 | FlaglerLive | 9 Comments

the Florida Commission on Ethics is expected to approve the settlement agreement at its meeting next month, two weeks after Fleming will have left office after eight years as Flagler County Sheriff.

Bill Filed to Ban Police from Using Drones To Gather Evidence Anywhere in Florida

December 7, 2012 | FlaglerLive | 23 Comments

Miami Police were the first civilian police agency in the nation to use unmanned drones, but police anywhere in Florida would be prohibited from using un-manned drones to gather evidence or other information, under a bill filed Thursday by Senate Republican Joe Negron.

Breathalyzer Risks, MTV’s West Virginia, Classical Music’s Women Problem: Five Reads Friday

December 7, 2012 | FlaglerLive | 4 Comments

Breathalyzer tests aren’t always in your best interest, nor are so-called anti-terrorism fusion centers; MTV takes on West Virginia, Mo Yan’s Nobel lecture, Liu Xiaobo’s “No Enemies,” classical music has a women problem, and Flagler County jail bookings.

Bullish on 2013: Palm Coast and Flagler Housing Markets in Full Recovery

December 7, 2012 | FlaglerLive | 6 Comments

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Have we returned to a normal market? No yet, writes Toby Tobin, but in a bullish analysis of Palm Coast’s and Flagler County’s current housing markets, he expects momentum to build into 2013, with all segments of the market are rising.

Despite Sandy, Unemployment Rate Falls to 7.7%, Best Since December 2008

December 7, 2012 | FlaglerLive | 8 Comments

Despite Hurricane Sandy and economists’ predictions of a poor jobs report, the economy added 146,000 jobs in November, for a combined 416,000 jobs in the last three months. But the numbers are still lower than what they should be for a robust recovery.

Journey for Nahirny: A Walk-A-Thon to Benefit JoAnn Nahirny Friday at Matanzas

December 6, 2012 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

A fund-raiser is being organized by the Flagler County Educators Association and the Matanzas High School Student Government Association on Mr.s Nahirny’s behalf Friday, Dec. 7, at Matanzas High School, from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m.

Tumor Gone, Staples Removed, Humor and Grit Intact: A Teacher Returns to Matanzas

December 6, 2012 | FlaglerLive | 12 Comments

On medical leave for cancer treatment since September, Jo Ann Nahirny describes in harrowing and moving detail her final medical hurdles and clearances before deciding to return to her classroom almost a month early, on Dec. 10.

Morning Sickness: From Kate Middleton To a Dead Woman on I-95

December 6, 2012 | Pierre Tristam | 30 Comments

Between a nameless, homeless woman killed on I-95 Wednesday evening and Kate Middleton’s pregnancy, only one of those two items is news. Our media’s pornographic interest in royal exhibitionism ensures that it’s the wrong one every time.

Devin Kolb Is 3rd Charged in Fregenti Money-Laundering Scheme Involving $3.22 Million

December 6, 2012 | FlaglerLive | 5 Comments

Devin Kolb on Tuesday was charged on one count of money laundering more than $100,000, a first degree felony, joining Anthony Fregenti and Michael Stevens in what the State Attorney’s office says involved a scheme to launder $3.22 million in five months between the end of 2009 and the beginning of 2010.

Supreme Court Denies Last Appeal by Manuel Pardo, Cop Turned Executioner Scheduled to Die Dec. 11

December 6, 2012 | FlaglerLive | 7 Comments

Manuel Pardo, 56, is scheduled to die Dec. 11 at Florida State Prison in Starke. Pardo was convicted in 1988 after admitting to nine execution-style murders. He said he should avoid culpability because he believed all the victims to be drug dealers who he said “have no right to live.”

Sheriff Fleming “Conflicting” Under Oath, But Cleared of Wrongdoing in Fischer Case

December 5, 2012 | FlaglerLive | 13 Comments

Sheriff Fleming made conflicting and inaccurate statements under oath regarding his phone calls with John Fischer following Fischer’s wife’s involvement in a fatal hit-and-run last year, a state attorney’s report concludes, but there’s no evidence of “improper or illegal contact” between the two men, the report states.

So Long, Dave Brubeck (1920-2012)

December 5, 2012 | FlaglerLive | 9 Comments

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Dave Brubeck died on Dec. 5, a day shy of his 92nd birthday, after helping to repopularize jazz at a time when younger listeners had been trained to the sonic dimensions of the three-minute pop single.

Paul Miller, Accused Flagler Beach
Murderer, Scheduled for Trial Feb. 25

December 5, 2012 | FlaglerLive | 11 Comments

Paul Miller, who faces a second-degree murder charge in the shooting death of Dana Mulhall during an argument in March, will go on trial on Feb. 25, or that week, after an appearance in court today.

As New Commission Chairman, Nate McLaughlin Quickly Flexes Unyielding Muscle

December 5, 2012 | FlaglerLive | 12 Comments

In a tense few minutes at this week’s Flagler County Commission meeting, McLaughlin refused to yield to Barbara Revels’s repeated request to hold on to her membership on the Public Safety Coordinating Council, which McLaughlin took over, as he did that of the powerful Tourist Development Council.

Three Students Hospitalized, One With Head Trauma, After A1A Crash in Ormond Beach

December 5, 2012 | FlaglerLive | 4 Comments

Toni J. Kilgore-Byriel, 45, of Ormond Beach, was driving south on Oceanshore Boulevard and taking her son and two other boys to school at Seabreeze High School this morning when she was struck by Jacob Shannon, 26, who was driving a Nissan.

Lone Star Reds: The Secessionist Tempest From Texas

December 4, 2012 | FlaglerLive | 25 Comments

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Once again, there’s a tempest brewing in the national tea pot. We’re talking secession. Well, some of us are, writes Jim Hightower. Actually, very few are — and some of them aren’t too tightly wrapped.

Two Damaging Chases, 2 Arrests, Innumerable Charges. But Should She Be in Jail?

December 4, 2012 | FlaglerLive | 10 Comments

Deborah Brinkman, 60, took Flagler County Sheriff’s deputies on two car chases through Palm Coast in seven days, damaging three police cruisers, and was jailed again Monday on several charges, including battery on a cop, but her behavior raises questions about the county’s ability to respond beyond jail to individuals with mental health issues.

Bill Filed to Guarantee In-State Tuition to Florida Children of Undocumented Immigrants

December 4, 2012 | FlaglerLive | 10 Comments

Unlike the federal Dream Act, which covers children brought to the country illegally, the Florida bill filed Tuesday only deals with children who are American citizens by virtue of being born in the United States.

David Brown, 55, of Palm Coast, Killed in Motorcycle Wreck on Deadly Stretch of U.S. 1

December 4, 2012 | FlaglerLive | 35 Comments

A 55-year-old Palm Coast resident was killed at 10 p.m. Monday when he lost control of his motorcycle on a notoriously deadly curve on U.S. 1, just south of the intersection with Belle Terre Boulevard and north of County Road 304.

The Lives and Nuns of Danny Goggin, Creator of Tonight’s “Nunset Boulevard” at Auditorium

December 4, 2012 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

Danny Goggin, profiled in this piece, is the writer and director of what’s become a half-billion dollar “Nunsense” franchise, whose latest installment–“Nunset Boulevard: The Nunsense Hollywood Bowl Show”–takes the Flagler Auditorium stage tonight.

Flagler School District Cut from $30 Million Race-to-the-Top Grant; Rezoning Still Ahead

December 3, 2012 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

The $30 million federal grant–a third of the district’s annual budget–would have let the district turn all its middle and elementary schools into K-8 magnet schools of choice, with transportation. Nevertheless, the district still plans to adopt several reforms, including converting Indian Trails into a K-8 center, and countywide rezoning.

Ex-Cop Jailed After Taunting Neighbor With Shotgun and “Stand Your Ground” Sign

December 3, 2012 | FlaglerLive | 29 Comments

Douglas Pulaski, a 50-year-old former police officer and resident of the W Section in Palm Coast was arrested Saturday night after displaying a 20-gauge shotgun at a neighbor and allegedly telling him “I never miss” as he pointed to a hand-painted sign in his driveway that read “Stand Your Ground.”

Pickering Report: Driest November Since at Least 1994, Ending Active Hurricane Season

December 3, 2012 | FlaglerLive | 2 Comments

Rainfall amounts for the year in Flagler County still remain near normal even though it has been dry this past month, according to ECO’s Bob Pickering, while NOAA recaps an active hurricane season with 19 named storms, 10 of them hurricanes.

Manfre Picks Rick Staly as Undersheriff, Passing Over O’Brien, Who’ll Be Chief Deputy

December 3, 2012 | FlaglerLive | 21 Comments

Incoming Flagler County Sheriff Jim Manfre’s appointment of Rick Staly as undersheriff signals Manfre’s intent to shake up the internal workings of the agency while maintaining some continuity with O’Brien, who’d risen to chief deputy during Manfre’s first tenure between 2001 and 2004.

R-Section Cop Chase Ends in 3 Arrests and a Crash; Rymfire School Briefly Locked Down

December 3, 2012 | FlaglerLive | 25 Comments

Three men are in police custody this morning, one of them after a lay-over at Florida Hospital Flagler, following a chase through Palm Coast’s R Section that ended with an SUV’s crash in the middle of Royal Palms Parkway.

Mazel Not: Israel and the United States, Married on the Wrong Side of History

December 2, 2012 | FlaglerLive | 46 Comments

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Israel likes to claim that Palestinians deny Israel’s right to exist. the reality is the opposite. Israel has spent the last six decades denying Palestinians’ right to exist in fact, going as far as denying them their history and identity. The UN vote for Palestinian statehood begins to right the injustice.

For African-American Voter Turnout, a New Normal

December 2, 2012 | FlaglerLive | 13 Comments

Ever since the process toward full citizenship of African Americans began with the 1863 Emancipation Proclamation, politicians and others have been trying to stop us from exercising the hard fought, hard won right to vote, writes Leslie Watson Malachie. It’s not working anymore.

Alone Among NFL Franchises, Miami Dolphins Suffer Huge Fan Drop in Last 10 Years

December 1, 2012 | FlaglerLive | 11 Comments

As the Dolphins muddle through another season, the South Florida organization was the only professional team from Florida — and the only NFL entry on the whole list of North American sports franchises — to record a plummet in fans over the past decade.

Donald Trump’s Disciples: Obama’s Victory Still Birthing Dispute in a Tallahassee court

November 30, 2012 | FlaglerLive | 10 Comments

In a largely forgotten court case being litigated in Tallahassee, lawyers are still arguing about whether President Barack Obama was qualified to run for president in the first place.

66-Year-Old Palm Coast Man Jailed for Drunk Driving After Crash on Pine Lakes Parkway

November 30, 2012 | FlaglerLive | 9 Comments

Raymond C. Jakubielski, a 66-year-old resident of Woodfern Place in Palm Coast, was charged with DUI after crashing his car into Robert Hunt’s on Pine Lakes Parkway Thursday evening. Both men escaped serious injury.

Children in Nursing Homes: Florida Rejects Court Oversight in Dispute With U.S. Justice

November 30, 2012 | FlaglerLive | 2 Comments

The Department of Justice in September threatened legal action over Florida’s violating the Americans with Disabilities Act by improperly placing disabled children in nursing homes and threatened legal action. Florida wants to resolve the dispute but opposes federal court oversight.

Taxes Lower Than in the Reagan Era, Baldwin on Malcom X, Bach’s Purity: Five Reads Friday

November 30, 2012 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

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Your taxes are lower today than during Reagan’s 80s, Israel’s cynical retaliations in Jerusalem, James Baldwin on Malcolm X, women in Congress, America’s Cold War plans to nuke the Moon, cancer in every food, and Johan Sebastian Bach, pure and impure, plus Flagler jail bookings.

Almost 6 Years in the Making, Facelift of Pine Lakes Parkway North Begins on Dec. 4

November 30, 2012 | FlaglerLive | 21 Comments

On Dec. 4, Palm Coast will begin repaving Pine Lakes Parkway North, widening its shoulders, adding a 10 foot-wide bike and exercise path and street lights, and burying utility lines. The project will take some 9 months.

In Juvenile Detention for Girls, Health Care Is Shoddy, Absent or Geared Only to Boys

November 30, 2012 | FlaglerLive | 2 Comments

Incarcerated girls are “one of the most vulnerable and unfortunately invisible populations in the country,” and up to 90 percent have experienced physical, sexual, or emotional abuse, yet the health care provided to children, and girls in particular, in juvenile detention is often ill-equipped to deal with their complex health needs.

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