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Murray Sedich of Palm Coast Killed in Panhandle Accident, in Wewahitchka

February 10, 2011 | FlaglerLive | 1 Comment

Murray Edwin Sedich, 26, of Palm Coast, was walking north along 2nd Street in the small Panhandle town of Wewahitchka Tuesday when a car driven by Lloyd Husbands, 52, veered off the highway and hit Sedich.

So Much for Pill-Mill Policing: Citing Privacy, Florida Verges Away From Abusers’ Database

February 9, 2011 | FlaglerLive | 1 Comment

The matter is of immediate relevance in Flagler County, where local governments passed ordinances imposing moratoriums on new pain clinics while awaiting stronger state regulations. The state’s direction would effectively invalidate the moratoriums’ justification.

John O. Hill, 76, Killed in Wreck With Teen Driver on S.R. 13 in St. Johns

February 9, 2011 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

John Oscar Hill, 76, of Orange Park, was killed in an afternoon wreck with a teen-age driver at the intersection of Bishop Estates Road and State Road 13 just south of Jacksonville Tuesday, February 9.

Small-Town Big Brother: Bunnell Eying Slew of Spy Cameras In City’s South Side

February 8, 2011 | FlaglerLive | 21 Comments

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The eight cameras would allegedly deter crime in the drug-prone south side, though the city has no evidence they’d be effective. The commission is debating costs, but is sold on the idea as one way to buttress the short-staffed police department.

Tornado Warning for Flagler Is Over; Pea-Size Hail in Flagler Beach

February 7, 2011 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

The National Weather Service has issued a tornado warning for southeastern Putnam County and northeastern Flagler County Monday afternoon, in effect until 3 p.m.

Jason Wisham of Palatka Killed Near Hope Baptist Church in Starke

February 4, 2011 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

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Jason Wisham, 29, of Palatka, was killed Feb. 4 when an out-of-control van driven by David White of Florala struck him as he waled near Hope Baptist Church in Starke, in Bradford County, Florida.

Flagler and St. Johns Counties Suspend Burn Ban–For Now

February 4, 2011 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

Light up responsibily. (© FlaglerLive) burn ban lifted (matches)

Recent rains and more humid conditions reduced drought conditions in Flagler and St. Johns counties and allowed the burn ban in effect since December to be lifted.

Bob Pickering, Flagler Voice of Climate Safety, Wins National Weather Association Award

January 30, 2011 | FlaglerLive | 8 Comments

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Bob Pickering, for 17 years a technician in Flagler County’s Emergency Management, won the national award from the National Weather Association for bridging weather forecasting with public safety.

Flagler 911: The Live Crime Blotter

January 28, 2011 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

Threats and racist epithets, a stolen and recovered car, Oxycodone and death, head-butting at the Country Store on CR 305, taking a raccoon out of his agony, and more from the files of the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office.

As Bunnell PD Tries to Clear Its Name, Missing Evidence Turns Up, Discrepancies Remain

January 27, 2011 | FlaglerLive | 12 Comments

A follow-up investigative report by the State Attorney’s office sheds more light, and raises more questions, on the Bunnell Police Department’s habit of producing previously missing evidence and paperwork.

Child Neglect, Drug Charges, Rotting Food in Palm Coast’s R Section Land 4 in Jail

January 25, 2011 | FlaglerLive | 3 Comments

A 10-year-old child was removed from the home at 20 Rockne Lane in Palm Coast and turned over to child services. Thomas Ksiezopolski, Nina Holley and three others face a variety of charges.

Bunnell Manager Armando Martinez Forced To Give Up Cop Shield, But Not Extra $7,500 Pay

January 25, 2011 | FlaglerLive | 11 Comments

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The Florida Constitution forbids public employees from holding two public officer jobs simultaneously. Martinez had argued that he was a cop but not a “public officer” as such. The city attorney disagreed.

RV Smash-Up Closes I-95 Just North of Flagler and Triggers Another Chain Wreck

January 21, 2011 | FlaglerLive | 7 Comments

Two related crashes several miles apart in the southbound lanes of I-95 closed the interstate for several hours Thursday afternoon and early evening. There were no major injuries.

Top Cops, Public Defender, Commissioners Pick Bulic as the Next Medical Examiner

January 19, 2011 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

State Attorney R.J. Larizza, Joel Bolante, chief of staff at the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office and Flagler County Sheriff Don Fleming, during a break between interviews for a new medical examiner. Interviews took place at the St. Johns County administrative building all day on Wednesday. (FlaglerLive)

Flagler, St. Johns and Putnam have been without a medical examiner–one of government’s least visible, most important positions–since Jan. 1. A high-powered committee is making its recommendation for a new examiner today following interviews of five candidates.

St. Johns County Extends Burn Ban Through Mid-April

January 19, 2011 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

The St. Johns County Commission extended the burn ban through April 18 as little persistent rain is expected in the region. Flagler County’s burn ban is in effect, but doesn’t yet stretch that long.

Call 911: Flagler’s Emergency Dispatch Center Briefly Disabled When Extinguishers Misfire

January 18, 2011 | FlaglerLive | 3 Comments

Most of the 911 call center's ceiling tiles were blown out by the downward draft of the fire suppression system. Click on the image for larger view. (© FlaglerLive)

No one was hurt, and 911 dispatching was interrupted at most for two minutes, but the 911 call center had to be evacuated Tuesday morning, and for at least 24 hours.

Cops Swarm on Alleged Car Robber Near John’s Towing in Bunnell (Updated)

January 17, 2011 | FlaglerLive | 6 Comments

A man and a young woman of about 18 were pulled out of a white pick-up truck and handcuffed, and some eight Sheriff’s Office cars were at the scene for more than an hour Monday afternoon.

FPC Briefly Locked Down After Feared Robbery in Target Shopping Center Lot

January 14, 2011 | FlaglerLive | 7 Comments

Flagler Palm Coast High School was locked down for a few minutes in early afternoon today following false reports of a robbery in the Target shopping center nearby.

Elderly Driver Loses Control in South Bunnell, Knocks Motorbike, Smashes Into a House

January 12, 2011 | FlaglerLive | 3 Comments

The 68-year-old Palm Coast resident was driving north on US1 when he lost control over several blocks, driving against traffic, onto a shopping center’s lot and, finally, smashing against an occupied house. He survived.

Fake Marijuana, Fake Glock, Alleged Kidnapping, Real Charges and Jail for 3 “Losers”

January 12, 2011 | FlaglerLive | 3 Comments

From left, Jordan Marrero, Michael Vieira and Christopher Medeiros, all booked into flagler county jail. (FCSO)

Michael Vieira wanted to buy Marijuana from Jordan Marrero. Marrero sold him and Vieira’s friend grass clippings for $100. There was a chase. An alleged beating and alleged kidnapping. All three ended up in jail.

Flagler Sheriff’s Deputy With Past Blemish Is Jailed on Cash Evidence Theft and Misconduct

January 12, 2011 | FlaglerLive | 19 Comments

Matthew Koenig, with the Sheriff’s Office since 1998, was accused of burglary in 2008. That charge was dropped. He was jailed Wednesday on a charge of stealing almost $5,000 from evidence envelopes.

News-Journal Pounds 71-Year-Old Palm Coast Man’s Door Over $3.97 Bill; Gun and Cop Follow

January 11, 2011 | FlaglerLive | 18 Comments

Robert Leard of Palm Coast’s R section dropped his subscription last year. A salesman showed up and pounded on his door Saturday night. Frightened, Leard told him to “get the hell away from my door.” All over $3.97.

Bunnell’s Armando Martinez: Cop or City Manager? Constitution Says Choose One

January 8, 2011 | FlaglerLive | 27 Comments

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Martinez is city manager and public safety director, at an extra cost of $11,000 to taxpayers. Yet the state constitution is clear: “No person shall hold at the same time more than one office under the government of the state and the counties and municipalities therein.”

Silver Alert for Walter Thomas Fults, 81, Driving a White Nissan Sentra

January 7, 2011 | FlaglerLive | 1 Comment

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The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office has issued a Silver Alert for Thomas Fuilts, 81, of Palm Coast, driving a white, four-door Nissan Sentra, tag number L382SZ.

Flagler Sheriff Bans Inmates From Writing Or Receiving Personal Mail Other Than Postcards

January 6, 2011 | FlaglerLive | 59 Comments

Citing savings and security, the sheriff is banning non-postcard correspondence beginning Jan. 15. The ban costs inmates money and chills their speech, a federal lawsuit filed over a similar policy in Santa Rosa County charges.

Extreme Drought Conditions Prompt Flagler To Extend State of Emergency Indefinitely

January 3, 2011 | FlaglerLive | 1 Comment

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Flagler County is among a handful of regions in the United States facing extreme drought conditions. The burn ban is designed to stem what could be an active and dangerous wildfire season, starting much earlier than normal.

Christmas Eve Shooting Update: Victim, With Long Rap Sheet, Had Just Posted Bond

December 27, 2010 | FlaglerLive | 27 Comments

Christian Grasso, the 28-year-old victim of a shooting on a Flagler Beach street on Christmas eve, has been in and out of jail almost a dozen times in Flagler and Volusia counties since 2005.

Fire Demolishes Half a House on Forsythe; Oxygen Mask for 10-Year-Old Cat

December 27, 2010 | FlaglerLive | 5 Comments

The fire at 104 Forsythe Ln. off of Old Kings Road in North Palm Coast was called in by a neighbor. Neither owner was home. But two dogs and a cat were.

Shooting Shatters Christmas Eve Calm in Flagler Beach; Suspect Still at Large

December 24, 2010 | FlaglerLive | 7 Comments

One man was shot at 8:50 p.m. Friday, leaving a pool of blood in the middle of the street on South Central Avenue between 20th and 21st Streets. Police had no information regarding motives. The shooter got away.

Christmas Rescue: Flagler Beach Firemen Save Knocked-Out Veteran From Blazing Home

December 23, 2010 | FlaglerLive | 11 Comments

The fire started on the bed in the bedroom of the unit at The Village. Somehow, Old Glory escaped with only a few scrapes. (© FlaglerLive)

The Flagler Beach Fire Department’s Scott Jackson and Alex Wilhite pulled unconscious 44-year-old Roy Davis out of his burning home at The Village apartments Thursday morning. Includes photo gallery.

How Sheriff Fleming and FDLE Are Manipulating Press and Public Over Pill Mills

December 21, 2010 | FlaglerLive | 12 Comments

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Sheriff Don Fleming on Tuesday led one of of three simultaneous news conferences on prescription-drug related arrests in 10 northeast Florida counties. It was more hype than news, much of it recycled.

Two Wrecks in 18-Hour Span on Flagler Roads Send 3 to Hospital in Critical Condition

December 21, 2010 | FlaglerLive | 20 Comments

Jessica Vides, 23, had recently returned from california to resettle in the area. (© FlaglerLive)

Jessica Vides, a 2005 FPC graduate, and–separately–Joseph Edward O’Guin and Cacilia Carter of Bunnell, were critically injured victims of the wrecks–one on US1 and CR13, one on Colbert Lane in Palm Coast.

Flagler 911: The Live Crime Blotter, Dec. 10-14, 2010

December 17, 2010 | FlaglerLive |

Must be Christmas: a slew of shoplifting–wine and cheese at Publix, shoes at Bealls, beer at target, some toy at Walmart–plus an angry dog, an unlucky jailbird, and more.

Break-In at Leah’s Jewelry and Pawn Shop on Old Kings Road

December 16, 2010 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

The robber was still at the shop when deputies arrived. He fled, jumping a chain link fence, and disappeared into the woods. A search with K-9 units and a helicopter did not locate him.

Bunnell Bull Run: Which Is Better, The North or the South? Answer: a Stabbing

December 16, 2010 | FlaglerLive | 3 Comments

Four men were riding in a car around Palm Coast and Bunnell. Two of them started arguing about the North and the South. It escalated. One of them then stabbed the other.

Health Care Reform Ruled Unconstitutional; Florida Judge’s Decision Up Next

December 13, 2010 | FlaglerLive | 5 Comments

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Monday’s ruling doesn’t stop the roll-out of federal health care reform. Two federal judges have previously ruled the law constitutional. The U.S. Supreme Court will settle the issue by 2012 or 2013.

Palm Coast’s Chrysler Dealership Burglarized, Jacksonville Thieves Descend on the City

December 13, 2010 | FlaglerLive | 4 Comments

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The burglar at the Chrysler dealership on S.R. 100 tried but fail to drive a car out of the service department. Deputies in unrelated incidents arrested three alleged retail thieves in Palm Coast, all of them from Jacksonville.

A Man and a Boy Are Injured as Their Truck Smashes Into a Canal in The Mondex

December 13, 2010 | FlaglerLive | 18 Comments

The 2003 Ford F150 XL literally flew across the length of the canal and hit the embankment on the other side of the road before crashing down toward the water. (© FlaglerLive)

Billy Dunson, a resident of the Mondex in his late 20s or early 30s, and 10-year-old Kyle, were taken to Halifax Hospital after the crash just before 9 p.m. Sunday evening.

Robert Hodoba, 85-Year-Old Involved in Dec. 7 Wreck at SR100, Dies from His Injuries

December 12, 2010 | FlaglerLive | 1 Comment

Robert Hodoba was a long-time resident of Flagler Beach. He was involved in a two-vehicle crash under the I-95 bridge on SR100.

Flagler Sheriff’s 34-Year-Old Son Arrested on Xanax Possession

December 10, 2010 | FlaglerLive | 9 Comments

Sheriff Don Fleming’s son’s arrest is taking place on the heels of the sheriff’s continuing campaign to toughen local ordinances in an effort to prevent the proliferation of so-called pill mills that are ravaging South Florida.

Daytona North Fire Starts in a Trailer and Burns 8.8 Acres; No One Hurt

December 9, 2010 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

Particularly dry conditions helped the afternoon fire in the Mondex run through brush. Some 15 firefighting units from various agencies, and Flagler County’s Fireflight, helped suppress the fire.

Prosecutorial Impotence: How Bankers Crashed the System and Got Away With It

December 8, 2010 | FlaglerLive | 5 Comments

The most popular reason offered for the dearth of financial crisis prosecutions is that the banking system was hit by a systemic and unforeseeable disaster, which means that it’s unlikely that anyone committed any crimes. Is it?

That Grand Theft Auto Had Plenty of Chasing and a Crash, But Was No Game

December 8, 2010 | FlaglerLive | 2 Comments

Palm Coast’s specialty for weird crimes carries on. The latest involves 18-year-old William Phillips, who saw an idling car, seized it, took off, and crashed into a garage before being arrested.

To Ban Texting While Driving in Florida: Ormond Beach Lawmaker Will Try Again

December 8, 2010 | FlaglerLive | 4 Comments

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Such bans have failed repeatedly in previous years. Sen. Evelyn Lynn, the Ormond Beach Republican, hopes Florida will be the 31st state this year to ban texting and other such uses of cell phones while driving.

SR100 Collision Under I-95 Bridge Hurts 3, One With Life-Threatening Injuries

December 7, 2010 | FlaglerLive | 32 Comments

The 11 a.m. wreck involved two Chevrolet SUVs registered in Flagler County–one driven by an elderly man. Both occupants of the other SUV were also taken for Florida Hospital Flagler.

Bunnell Police Inquiry: In Videos, Chief Jones Strains to Keep the Focus on John Murray

December 7, 2010 | FlaglerLive | 5 Comments

Three video clips illustrate some of the background of the inquiry that led to the arrest of two Bunnell cops, but also continue raising more questions than have been answered since.

Ex-Bunnell Cops Lisa and John Murray, Facing 6 Felonies, Angle for 6 Trials–and Pleas

December 6, 2010 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

The defense’s tactic is an attempt to dilute the force of the felony charges the Murrays face. While it may backfire, the cases are unlikely to go to trial as both sides are talking of a resolution.

Burglar Unplugs Christmas Lights To Charge His Cell Phone. Breaks In. Gets Knocked Out.

December 6, 2010 | FlaglerLive | 2 Comments

Either Robert Thomas Combs is trying to win himself a mention on David Letterman’s weird news segment or his sense of criminal proportion—make that alleged criminal proportion—is as lousy as his timing.

Five Adults Are Killed As a Ford Expedition Carrying 9 Flips on I-95 North of Palm Coast

December 6, 2010 | FlaglerLive | 13 Comments

The Explorer uprooted several trees as it flipped and was embedded deep inside the treeline, on its side. (© FlaglerLive)

Most of the nine people in the SUV were from Eustis. They were traveling south after 11 p.m Sunday. The rear driver’s side tire apparently shredded, sending the Ford Expedition veering uncontrollably into the treeline.

In a Victory for Palm Coast Firefighters’ Union, City’s Attempt to Split Bargaining Units Fails

December 3, 2010 | FlaglerLive | 4 Comments

Lt. Jason Laughren is president of the Palm Coast firefighters' new union. (© FlaglerLive)

The Palm Coast city administration objected to lieutenants’ inclusion with rank-and-file firefighters in the collective bargaining unit. The state dismissed that objection, clearing the way for the unit’s formation.

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