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Belle Terre Swim Club Gets a $25,000 Annual County Lifeline and Nears Membership Goal

December 9, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 8 Comments

County government’s annual contribution will make it more difficult for the school board to close the troubled Swim and Racquet Club, as will an advisory group’s campaign that has netted some 250 new memberships, or just 150 short of the goal the board set for January.

Shooting Beer Cans or Threatening Neighbors at Second Chance Rescue? A Man Is Arrested

December 9, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 3 Comments

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David R. Gilmore was arrested on aggravated assault charges after Second Chance Rescue’s Debbie Root accused him of pointing his shotgun at a 16-year-old girl on her property.

Sheriff’s Lost Computer Files Are Recovered, But County Faces a $1.1 Million IT Fix

December 8, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 12 Comments

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Some $600,000 was budgeted ahead of the October crash. But $500,000 was not. The county commission will have to find that money. And that’s just for this year as the county and sheriff catch up on neglected information infrastructure.

One Arrested, Another Surrenders in Mondex Shooting Involving Assault Weapons

December 8, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 13 Comments

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Dakotah W. Clarke, 19, was arrested, Spencer Sarmento, 23, who reportedly fired 10 to 15 rounds at a Mitsubishi, is still being sought. Both face aggravated assault charges, and possibly additional charges. Both have previous jail records.

“We Might Be One Terrorist Act Away From a Trump Presidency”

December 7, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 34 Comments

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A spectacular murder spree by Islamists could spook Americans enough to vote for the greatest fear-monger. Anything is possible, but Ian Buruma doesn’t believe American voters would be that stupid.

County’s Coffey Calls Some of Palm Coast’s EMS Claims “Garbage” In Broad Rebuke

December 7, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 13 Comments

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Responding to Palm Coast’s claim two weeks ago that EMS service can be more efficient and responsive, County Administrator Craig Coffey today rejected the city’s analysis, saying it would end up costing taxpayers a lot more.

County Approves $25,000 Public Subsidy for Spartan Race on Private Land Next Year

December 7, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 22 Comments

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The county commission with little discussion unanimously approved the taxpayer subsidy for the once-controversial race, which will take place at the Cracker Ranch in November 2016.

Judge Tosses Part of Amendment 1 Challenge, But Environmentalists Claim Success

December 7, 2015 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

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A Leon County judge Thursday removed a major part of a lawsuit that contests how lawmakers decided to spend money that voters approved last year for land buying and preservation. However, an attorney for four environmental groups challenging the state’s spending called the ruling a victory. “We’re in this case,” said David Guest, managing attorney […]

In Light of Paris and San Bernandino, Smaller Cities Re-Evaluate Their Soft-Target Potential

December 6, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 2 Comments

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People who don’t live in big cities typically viewed as likely terrorist targets may not think about terrorism affecting their communities or about devoting the resources to countering the possibility they could be hit. But they ought to.

Hunting Undocumented Immigrants,
Travis Hutson Discovers His Inner Jim Crow

December 5, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 29 Comments

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Sen. Travis Hutson filed a pair of bills that would criminalize undocumented immigrants in Florida. The bills are unconstitutional, bigoted and unnecessary.

Transgenders in Flagler Schools: District Takes It Case By Case as State Scrutinizes More Than Nurtures

December 4, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 23 Comments

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The state and, to some extent, Flagler County, have a long way to go to ensure that transgender students are treated not only fairly and equitably, but that the environment they face is more respectful than questioning, more welcoming than inhibiting.

Ericksen Will Run for Commission Re-Election After All; Medley Files for Elections Supervisor

December 4, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 12 Comments

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Charlie Ericksen, the first-term Flagler County commissioner, said his health issues are behind him, though the announcement was a surprise to Jason DeLorenzo, who is considering a run for that seat.

Proposal Would Allow Students to Sub Computer Coding for Foreign Language Classes

December 4, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 6 Comments

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Bill sponsor Jeremy Ring, a Margate Democrat who is a former Yahoo executive, said the proposal would give Florida students a “true leg up” in the increasingly tech-driven world.

Stillbirth: FPC Art Student May Show His Class Work at a Gallery, But Not At His Own School

December 3, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 8 Comments

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A provocative painting by Patrick Conklin, a senior at FPC, was banned from display at his school but allowed at an art gallery, triggering a broad discussion on the lines between expression, censorship, fear and propriety.

Killed in House, Stand Your Ground Bill That Shifts Burden of Proof Lives Again in Senate

December 3, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 5 Comments

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A proposal that would shift the burden of proof to the state in cases involving Florida’s controversial “stand your ground” law is poised to go to the full Senate.

Bottom Line Cost of Demolishing and Paying Off School Board’s Old ITT Property: $1.27 Million

December 3, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 5 Comments

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The district bought the building in 2002 for $3.5 million. It will spend $200,000 to demolish it, $770,000 to pay off the mortgage, and $300,000 to renovate another location that will accommodate operations currently at the Corporate One property.

Bizarre Bunnell: Manager, Not Commission, Conducts Interviews of Davis, Gurnee and Tiblier

December 2, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 3 Comments

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Candidates Dan Davis, Stella Gurnee and Ferdinand Tiblier were interviewed by Manager Larry Williams in a bizarre turn that did not involve Bunnell city commissioners.

Bellicose County Commission Candidate Mark Richter Withdraws as O’Brien Announces

December 2, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 14 Comments

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Mark Richter, who’d narrowly lost a primary against Nate McLaughlin two years ago as he frequently courted controversy, said he would soon be leaving the county as he withdrew from what would have been a race against Charlie Ericksen.

A Menagerie of Music and Art Returns Top Flagler Youth Orchestra to Salvo Project Friday

December 2, 2015 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

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The Youth Orchestra’s top performing ensemble will play numerous pieces at a fund-raiser for the orchestra and Salvo Art Project Friday evening, ahead of FYO’s first major concert of the year at the Flagler Auditorium on Dec. 9.

Supreme Court Approves Congressional Districts; Flagler’s Stays Whole, Inching Left

December 2, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 2 Comments

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The congressional district the Supreme Court approves keeps Flagler County whole, shedding Putnam and moving it south to take in more of Volusia County, which will help Democrats slightly.

In 5th Incident Since September, Car Strikes a Student Biking Home From School

December 1, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 9 Comments

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As in three previous incidents involving vehicles against students on their bike, the driver was at fault, while the student, an 8th grader at Indian Trails Middle, was following the rules of the road.

Kevin Clayton’s Death in Friday’s
West Flagler Fire Is Ruled a Suicide

December 1, 2015 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

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A medical examiner’s autopsy confirmed that Kevin Clayton’s death in a Nov. 28 fire at 40 Kentucky Avenue in western Flagler County was a suicide. No foul play is suspected.

Elections Commission Tosses 3 More Claims Against Flagler Officials as County Fires Back

December 1, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 2 Comments

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The Florida Elections Commission voted to dismiss three elections complaints against Flagler Commissioners Frank Meeker and Nate McLaughlin as the county administration filed another petition to seek attorneys’ fees in related complaints.

Florida Protest Group Delays Rally in Light Of Terror Attack at Planned Parenthood

December 1, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 8 Comments

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Orlando-based Florida Family Policy Council’s “Rally to Defund Planned Parenthood,” slated for Dec. 7 at the Florida Capitol, will take place in the spring instead, the council organizers said.

Trump Campaign Bus Rolls Into Palm Coast, Transformed as Donald Anti-Matter

November 30, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 12 Comments

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The Donald Trump campaign bus used in Iowa for several months was on its way to Miami art fair, bought and transformed by artists into a mobile protest of the GOP contender’s views on women, Mexicans and facts.

Proposal Would Force Cities, Including Bunnell and Flagler Beach, to Move Elections to November

November 30, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 2 Comments

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Cities intend to fight a proposal now before state lawmakers that would take away their ability to set local election dates and could extend the terms of some current elected officials.

Man Charged With Aggravated Assault in Confrontation With Ex-City Commissioner

November 30, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 10 Comments

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Ex-Bunnell City Commissioner Jimmy Flynt intervened to stop a brewing fight and cursing in front of First United Methodist Church, which led Joshua Meyers, 26, to allegedly threaten him with a knife.

Bunnell City Manager’s Job Draws 3 Internal Applicants; Interviews Set Wednesday

November 30, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 6 Comments

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Deputy City Clerk Dan Davis, Finance Director Stella Gurnee, and City Engineer Ferdinand Tiblier will be interviewed in an open meeting Wednesday evening, when the Bunnell City Commission could make a decision on its next manager.

Should Government Censor Offensive Speech? 40% of Millennials Say Yes. That’s a Problem.

November 29, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 33 Comments

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Surprisingly, the Pew survey finds nearly twice as many Democrats as Republicans saying government should be able to stop speech against minorities. Independents are in the middle.

Hurricane Season Ends as Florida Escapes Direct Hit For 10th Straight Year

November 28, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 2 Comments

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The current streak is made even more remarkable since Florida, with its 1,260 miles of coastline, has accounted for about 40 percent of hurricane landfalls on U.S. shores in that recorded time period, according to the National Weather Service.

Man Found Dead and Bloodied Outside Drain Street House: Police Investigating Homicide

November 27, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 33 Comments

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John Robert Stubbs, a 46-year-old resident of Hymon Circle in Bunnell, was found dead outside a house in Bunnell this morning, soaked in blood. City Manager Larry Williams described it as “what appears to be a homicide.”

Ex-Deputy Ruddell, Who Filed Wage Suit Against Manfre, Arrested in 3-County Pursuit

November 27, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 22 Comments

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Daniel Ruddell, an ex-deputy who in February won a wage dispute with Flagler County Sheriff Jim Manfre, was arrested in St. Johns County Thursday night after an alleged robbery in Daytona Beach and a pursuit through Volusia and Flagler counties that ended in a wreck on I-95.

Alan Thicke Giftwraps Kenny Rogers’ Toy Shoppe Musical at Flagler Auditorium Sunday

November 26, 2015 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

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Thicke, the Canadian-born actor, TV theme song composer and talk show host known for his role as the dad on the sitcom “Growing Pains,” is starring in the touring musical about a toy shop threatened with closure.

Felony Charges for 20-Year-Old Palm Coast Man for Throwing Eggs and Potato at Cops

November 25, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 23 Comments

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Anthony Fennick, 20, faces four felony counts of aggravated assault on law enforcement officers, among other charges, after he was arrested during an investigation of a suspicious incident on Richardson Drive.

Florida Picks 5 Nurseries to Grow and Distribute Medical Marijuana for Select Patients

November 25, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 6 Comments

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Parents of children with severe epilepsy pushed for a 2014 law to legalize the purportedly non-euphoric marijuana — low in THC, high in CBD — as it can end or dramatically reduce life-threatening seizures.

Shirley Chisholm, “Part of the Heritage of Palm Coast,” Receives Presidential Medal of Freedom

November 24, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 11 Comments

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Shirley Chisholm, the first black woman to run for president, retired to Palm Coast in 1991. She received the posthumous medal from President Obama today as an awareness campaign about her life and impact on Palm Coast grows locally.

Palm Coast Ties Emergency Communications System to Recent Crash–Falsely, County Says

November 24, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 7 Comments

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City Manager Jim Landon says he’s concerned about maintenance of the countywide 800 mhz communications system, suggesting it could crash as parts of the sheriff’s computer system recently did–an inaccurate suggestion that deflects from other problems, the county retorts.

Palm Coast Wants Changes to County-Controlled Ambulance Services in the City

November 24, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 8 Comments

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The city wants to reduce the need for fire trucks and ambulances doubling up on EMS calls, and to lower overall costs. The county has its own ideas. The two sides will meet administratively to hash out possibilities.

Scott’s $79.3 Billion Budget Proposal Draws Criticism for Gimmickry and $250 Million Fund

November 23, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 1 Comment

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The budget would cut taxes $1 billion, create a business fund and raise per-student funding but would still be $1,284 per student below the 2006, inflation-adjusted level.

Bunnell Woman Accused of Aggravated Manslaughter in Death of Her Disabled Uncle

November 23, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 3 Comments

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Holly Norris, a 34-year-old Bunnell woman with a long list of criminal charges and penalties over the past 10 years, was charged with aggravated manslaughter in the death of her uncle, John Satanoski, two years ago.

The Politics of Resentment: Why Poorer Areas Are Increasingly Voting Republican

November 23, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 22 Comments

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A political puzzle: Parts of the country that depend on the safety-net programs supported by Democrats are increasingly voting for Republicans who favor shredding that net. The reason: the poor don’t vote.

Conservatives Should Be Leading the Charge to Accept Syrian Refugees. We Have No Choice.

November 21, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 42 Comments

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Doesn’t American exceptionalism demand that we lead where others have neither the will nor the courage? We have no choice. America gives sanctuary to those fleeing persecution, argues Nancy Smith. This is what we do and who we are. We’re the good guys.

Traffic Tickets as a Sleigh to Christmas Come True: Yes Virginia, There’s Santa Cop

November 20, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 10 Comments

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The Flagler Beach Police Department is issuing “toy waivers“ with warning citations for certain offenses to help Christmas Come True, Nadine King’s annual fund-raiser for poorer children that’s considerably short of its $40,000 goal this year.

What It Takes to Get New Retailers to Palm Coast: Behind a $135,000 Matchmaking Deal

November 20, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 28 Comments

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Palm Coast signed a three-year, $135,000 contract with Texas-based Buxton, a retail recruiter, in hopes of filling storefronts and empty commercial lots. The approach has its mix of skeptics and cheerleaders.

Flagler Unemployment Falls to 5.9%, an 8-Year Low; Job Growth at 23.7% Since 2007

November 20, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 4 Comments

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The number of people with jobs in Flagler has grown by 23.7 percent since 2007, even though the population has grown by just 13.6 percent, pointing to a relatively robust recovery.

America’s Responsibility for Enabling ISIS, And How to End Blowback Terrorism

November 19, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 15 Comments

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More wars – especially CIA-backed, Western-led wars – will solve nothing. By contrast, a surge of investment in education and sustainable development is the real key to building a more stable future for the Middle East and the world, argues Jeffrey Sachs.

Crime Rises 2.4% in Flagler in Mid-Year Report, First Increase Since 2009

November 19, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 7 Comments

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A spike in burglaries and larcenies sent Flagler County’s overall crime rate up 2.4 percent in the first six months of 2015, in contrast with crime in Florida as a whole, where it has fallen 2.2 percent.

Palm Coast Seeks to Bail on County-Wide Communications System It joined in 2009 in Latest Clash With Flagler

November 19, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 7 Comments

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Palm Coast and Flagler County governments are trading accusations of violating a 2009 agreement over the critical 800 mhz system as Palm Coast quit contributing its share of dollars to it and the county charges that the city is inventing an issue without a problem.

Measure Allowing Guns on Florida College Campuses Heads for Likely House Passage

November 19, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 5 Comments

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But the fate of the NRA-supported gun measure, vehemently opposed by university officials, still hangs in the Senate, where passage is less certain.

Nutrition Supplement Firm Will Expand Into Ex-Palm Coast Data Building, With 50 Jobs

November 19, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 1 Comment

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Designs for Health, a nutritional supplement and vitamins company, will get a $25,000 county subsidy to expand from Hargrove Grade to Commerce Boulevard in exchange for 50 jobs and a $3 million investment in the old Palm Coast Data building complex.

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