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Cell Phone and Texting While Driving Bans: Laws in the 50 States

July 10, 2011 | FlaglerLive | 1 Comment

Texting while driving bans, hand held cell phone while driving bans: laws state by state with age breakdowns, school zones, teens and novices.

Flagler Sheriff’s Office Offers Free Web App To File Reports Or Glimpse Incidents

July 8, 2011 | FlaglerLive | 2 Comments

The Flagler County Sheriff’s Department web application creates mobile-friendly access to its website’s most popular features, including real-time 911 calls and search of jail inmate bookings.

Liquor Store in Town Center, Near Publix, Is Robbed

July 7, 2011 | FlaglerLive | 5 Comments

Suggesting he had a gun, the young robber took $200 in cash from the owner of Star Liquor Wednesday evening, after the owner wouldn’t let him buy liquor without an ID.

Flagler-Based Organized Crime Ring Ended As 6 Men Face Racketeering Charges

July 6, 2011 | FlaglerLive | 8 Comments

The six suspect, allegedly led by Grant Morse, had been robbing ATMs, pharmacies, cars and homes for almost three years. A multi-agency investigation started by the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office helped end the spree.

Flagler 911: The Live Crime Blotter

July 5, 2011 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

Car windows smashed in for purses at Matanzas High School, child neglect in a Publix parking lot, arson in the Z section, the city of Palm Coast defrauded for a pair of shoes.

From Wildfires to Ocean Breakers: Flagler Launches Sea Rescue Unit

July 5, 2011 | FlaglerLive | 19 Comments

The Flagler County Fire Department’s ocean rescue unit will be on the beaches during special events, adding a rapid-response capability that hadn’t been available north of the Flagler Beach pier.

When Casey Anthony Pre-Empts Wimbledon

July 3, 2011 | FlaglerLive | 25 Comments

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Anthony’s isn’t murder-trial coverage. It’s voyeurism on a bimbo scale. If Anthony had been middle aged, crinkled, overweight, if she’d not been white, this level of media fixation would have been unthinkable.

They’re On: County Repeals Ban On Flagler Beach Fireworks in 4-1 Vote

July 1, 2011 | FlaglerLive | 17 Comments

Eleven days after cancelling the county’s Independence Day fireworks shows, the Flagler County Commission this afternoon voted to allow the Flagler Beach show to go on.

3% Pension Contributions by Public Employees Begins as Judge Rejects an Injunction

July 1, 2011 | FlaglerLive | 6 Comments

The state’s teachers union is suing over the 3 percent requirement, and was hoping to delay its implementation until the case is settled. That case is still going forward, but 3 percent contributions begin today.

County Likely to Reverse Fireworks Ban in Flagler Beach In Special Meeting Friday

June 30, 2011 | FlaglerLive | 20 Comments

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A majority of county commissioners are now in favor of overturning the ban on Flagler Beach’s Independence Day fireworks. They’ll decide at a special meeting 4 p.m. Friday.

Executive Overreach? Supreme Court
Considers Rick Scott’s Rule-Making Powers

June 29, 2011 | FlaglerLive | 7 Comments

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In oral arguments today, justices seemed unconvinced by the case of a blind woman on food stamps. The case speaks to Scott’s rule-making power–and where the Legislature’s power ends.

$460,000 And Counting: With Federal Aid Unlikely, Flagler Will Bear Fires’ Entire Costs

June 28, 2011 | FlaglerLive | 14 Comments

The still-rising costs don’t help the county’s budget, which is acing a $5.5 million revenue loss from dropping property values. Gov. Scott could have minimized the impact, but he refused to ask for a federal emergency declaration, though previous, lesser fires had gotten such a declaration.

From Drought to Monsoon, But Fire Officials Warn Wildfires Aren’t Done Yet

June 27, 2011 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

Some 2.7 inches of rain fell in the Bunnell area, flooding streets and swales, but the Espanola fire got much less, if any, and fire officials are saying that the county is not out of the danger zone yet.

Four New Fires Saturday Afternoon, Totaling 16 New Ones Since Friday; More Likely

June 25, 2011 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

The four new lightning-triggered fires declared themselves between 2 and 4 p.m. Saturday afternoon, including one in Favoretta and one across from Shell Bluff, on State Road 100, with more lightning and fires expected today.

(Bottled) Water Everywhere: Firefighters Happily Drown In Community’s Generosity

June 24, 2011 | FlaglerLive | 2 Comments

Flagler County rallied with donations for its firefighters this month from individuals young and old, companies, churches, schools, political parties and others, whose generosity helped eased stresses of heat and overwork.

Best News in Weeks: Weather Service Issues Flood Advisory for Central Flagler

June 24, 2011 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

The National Weather Service was reporting the heaviest rains of the month–2 to 3 inches–smack in the heart of Flagler’s most severe fire zone, on the Espanola fire. That’s what the fire doctors had been ordering for weeks.

Lightning Triggers 12 New Fires, Most Closer to Palm Coast, More Expected Today

June 24, 2011 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

Two fires broke out off County Road 13, just west of U.S. 1, a small fire broke out on Colbert Lane, and another one off of Roberts Road.

Fire Update: Lull Persists as
Fires Recede and Rain Approaches

June 23, 2011 | FlaglerLive | 3 Comments

Fire officials reported little but good news on Thursday as fire lines have been holding and chances of rain are increasing through the weekend. Audio of Thursday’s full news conference included.

Florida’s Death Penalty Ruled Unconstitutional

June 22, 2011 | FlaglerLive | 4 Comments

Judge Jose Martinez, a George W. Bush appointee, relied on a 2002 U.S. Supreme Court decision barring judges from interpreting “aggravating factors” independent of juries’ explicit findings.

Armed Robbers Strike Hancock Bank In Palm Harbor Shopping Center

June 22, 2011 | FlaglerLive | 6 Comments

Hancock bank in the Palm Harbor Shopping Center this afternoon. (© FlaglerLive)

At least two robbers were involved in the 2:57 p.m. heist at Hancock Bank near Publix. They got away with money, It’s not known how much. No one was hurt.

Minor Wildfire in Populated Area of Palm Coast’s R Section as Brittle Conditions Persist

June 22, 2011 | FlaglerLive | 2 Comments

The wildfire, the first in Palm Coast outside of the Seminole Woods area, broke out at 3:30 at the intersection of Red Barn and Red Mill Drive in the R Section, not far from Rymfire Elementary, and very near homes.

Optimism Replacing Anxiety Over Flagler’s Wildfires, But Local Costs Keep Climbing

June 22, 2011 | FlaglerLive | 1 Comment

Even in the heart of the Espanola fire's charred remains, green life is burgeoning again. (© FlaglerLive)

There’s been three successive days of gains on the Espanola fire and elsewhere, with rain in the weekend forecast. The Division of Forestry is not letting up, however, as it plans to maintain a deployment of more than 200 firefighters in Flagler County.

Espanola Fire Boundaries and Fire Lines: June 22, 2011

June 22, 2011 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

Espanola fire boundaries and fire lines as of June 22, 2011. Flagler County, Florida. Division of Forestry map.

Flagler County Fires: All Locations, Latest Acreage, Maps and Firelines

June 22, 2011 | FlaglerLive | 13 Comments

Complete, updated chart of active Flagler County fires, satellite-view locations, acreage, and updated maps including detailed, latest extent of Espanola and White Eagle fires.

2 Firefighters Killed in N. Florida, Underscoring Dangers of Violent Flares on Contained Fires

June 21, 2011 | FlaglerLive | 6 Comments

The Blue Ribbon fire near Jasper was not large and had been declared contained, but the firefighters were reportedly overrun by a sudden flare-up as they were extending fire-lines–as DOF firefighters are doing every day on the Espanola fire in Flagler County.

Risk-Avoidance: July 4 Fireworks Canceled in Flagler Beach and Palm Coast’s Town Center

June 20, 2011 | FlaglerLive | 10 Comments

The Flagler County Commission canceled both fireworks shows, saying it would be too risky in fire-prone, drought conditions despite projected rains. The $30,000 worth of fireworks may be staged around Labor Day.

Espanola Fire Boundaries and Fire Lines: June 19, 2011

June 19, 2011 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

Espanola fire boundaries and fire lines as of June 19, 2011. Flagler County, Florida. Division of Forestry map.

Espanola Fire Boundaries and Fire Lines: June 18, 2011

June 19, 2011 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

Espanola fire boundaries and fire lines as of June 18, 2011. Flagler County, Florida. Division of Forestry map.

Espanola Fire Boundaries and Fire Lines: June 13, 2011

June 19, 2011 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

Espanola fire boundaries and fire lines as of June 13, 2011. Flagler County, Florida. Division of Forestry map.

4 New Fires Saturday as Division of Forestry Escalates Battle and Tactics Against Espanola

June 18, 2011 | FlaglerLive | 1 Comment

The Division of Forestry now has more firefighting personnel in Flagler County than all the county’s and cities’ squads combined as DOF fights a make-or-break tactical battle against the Espanola fire.

Strong Thunderstorms and Excessive Lightning for Eastern Flagler–And Needed Rain

June 18, 2011 | FlaglerLive | 2 Comments

The National Weather Service has issued a severe weather advisory–involving excessive lightning and wind–for eastern Flagler County, including Palm Coast and Flagler Beach, in effect until 5 p.m. For the fires, it’s a double-edged sword.

Big Stand Against Espanola Fire at Threatened FPL Powerlines In Hopes of Halting Blaze

June 17, 2011 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

Damage to the 500Kv FPL lines would affect local electricity customers. Beyond the powerlines lay pine-tree farms doused in herbicide, which has dried out underbrush, making it easier to burn. And beyond that: U.S. 1.

Fish and Wildlife Commission Prohibits Campfires on Public Lands

June 17, 2011 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

As a result of ongoing wildfires, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission issued the executive order prohibiting campfires in wildlife management areas, wildlife and environmental areas and all other lands it manages.

Espanola Fire, Now Over 5,000 Acres, Breaks Out Again On Three Sides; Calm Elsewhere

June 16, 2011 | FlaglerLive | 7 Comments

The calm on Flagler’s smaller fires was deceptive as Espanola broke out on three sides, and fires by the dozens are breaking out across the state, further thinning resources. Drought conditions are worsening.

Black Hawks Up: Army National Guard Sends 3 Copters to Aid Flagler Firefighting Crews

June 16, 2011 | FlaglerLive | 7 Comments

The right stuff: the Florida Army National Guard's Black Hawk crews right after arriving in Flagler County on Wednesday. (© FlaglerLive)

The three crews logged eight hours on their first afternoon on the job Wednesday, putting their 780-gallon water buckets to work against the Espanola fire. They’re here on an open-ended mission.

Miracle on Sligo Mill Court: Homes Saved From Another Seminole Woods Eruption

June 15, 2011 | FlaglerLive | 14 Comments

The fire in Seminole Woods burst and ran after 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, coming within two feet of back porches and forcing evacuations of several homes. Firefighters managed to save every single one.

Rapid Response Beats Back Threat to Seminole Woods Homes; Espanola In New Breakout

June 15, 2011 | FlaglerLive | 8 Comments

Firefighters from every available agency, including the National Guard’s Black Hawk helicopters, were being summoned to battle the latest break-out at the White Eagle fire Wednesday afternoon.

“I Saw The Fires As I Was Flying In.” Rick Scott’s Embarrassing Lay-Over in Flagler

June 14, 2011 | Pierre Tristam | 61 Comments

Rick Scott spent four and a half hours today hobnobbing with businessmen and chamber of commerce pals in Orlando, but couldn’t spare a moment for firemen on the line during his lightning visit to Flagler County.

“Saturate Us With Resources,” Fire Commanders Tell Rick Scott in Flagler County

June 14, 2011 | FlaglerLive | 36 Comments

Gov. Rick Scott’s drive-by visit through Flagler County Tuesday afternoon entailed a short briefing and a short press conference, but no visit to an actual fire, and no plans of one.

Number of Fires Up to 22 As Flagler,
Drenched in Smoke, Awaits Governor

June 14, 2011 | FlaglerLive | 1 Comment

Lightning started seven new fires in Flagler in the last two days, one of them in Bunnell’s Grand Reserve area, just west of Palm Coast. Fire officials are concerned about a “fluid” situation and uncooperative weather.

Gov. Scott Touring Flagler Fires at 4 p.m. After Declaring Emergency and Activating Guard

June 14, 2011 | FlaglerLive | 17 Comments

The long-awaited declaration of a state of emergency places state, regional and local resources under the authority of state emergency management and the Division of Forestry.

Espanola Fire at 4,171 Acres As Lightning Storms Seed New Blazes

June 13, 2011 | FlaglerLive | 2 Comments

Lightning from the last two days’ storms is seeding the area with new fires–including four new ones Sunday–while rainfall remains too light to dent the growth of the Espanola fire.

SUV Rollover on I-95 Sends 2 to Hospital; No Other Vehicle Involved

June 13, 2011 | FlaglerLive | 1 Comment

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The Chevy’s roll-over took place two miles south of the Palm Coast Parkway exit at about 10:45 Monday morning, slowing northbound traffic.

Weather Service Issues Excessive Lightening Alert for Espanola Area, Heightening Fire Risks

June 12, 2011 | FlaglerLive | 2 Comments

Rain would be good, but only if it’s drenching and persistent. That’s not what this storm is bringing: fire-feeding wind and fire-starting lightning is also part of that storm.

Jacksonville and Clay Exit, Va. and Miss. Send Help As Espanola Fire Grows to 3,800 Acres

June 12, 2011 | FlaglerLive | 8 Comments

As winds begin to shift, bringing more drift smoke over Palm Coast, the Espanola fire keeps growing and out of county firefighters are rotating back home, though the Division of Forestry has taken over the Espanola fire.

At Second Chance Rescue Near Espanola Fire, 100 Animals Are Prepared for Evacuation

June 11, 2011 | FlaglerLive | 6 Comments

Debi Root’s Second Chance Rescue has pulled 30,000 animals from death row in 26 years. The Espanola fire near the State Road 100 operation is the latest challenge as Root lines up foster homes and volunteers should that becomes necessary.

Dog Pen Fire Jumps Its Lines, DOF Takes Over Espanola, Disaster Declaration Still Off

June 11, 2011 | FlaglerLive | 1 Comment

While most fires have been “behaving” in the past 24 to 36 hours, one fire jumped its lines today, and the 3,000-acre Espanola fire remains the big worry as winds will shift beginning Sunday, pushing smoke, and maybe fire, south and east.

How Flagler County Is Controlling The Public’s Right To Know The Latest On the Fires

June 10, 2011 | Pierre Tristam | 29 Comments

Information can go up in smoke, too. (© FlaglerLive)

On County Administrator Craig Coffey’s orders, the 9:30 a.m. daily “stakeholder’s meeting” on the fires, which includes all agencies and governments involved, politicians, and even members of the public, is closed to media.

Firefighter Hero-Worship and Floridians’ Hypocrisy: When Public Employees Save Lives

June 10, 2011 | FlaglerLive | 39 Comments

Hero-worshippers' smoke can be lethally hypocritical, too. (© FlaglerLive)

Flagler County and Florida residents are falling in heaps with praise for the same public and union employees they and the lawmakers they elected just finished bashing, insulting, demeaning and robbing. The disconnect is sickening.

Duval, Clay, Volusia Helping Flagler; 18 Homes Pre-Evacuated; White Eagle Flaring Anew

June 9, 2011 | FlaglerLive | 5 Comments

Other counties’ crews should help relieve local firefighters and press the case for a declaration of a state of emergency. Pre-evacuation warnings affect the western portion of Flagler, north of S.R. 100.

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