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U.S. 1-Palm Coast Parkway Wreck: Man and Passenger Crash Through 200 Feet of Woods, and Walk Away

September 17, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 9 Comments

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The Chevy Impala traveled from Pine Lakes Parkway through the intersection and into the woods after what appeared to have been its driver’s medical episode.

FHP’s Cpl. Pete Young, Flagler’s Longest-Serving Cop By Far, Earns Singular Medal

September 17, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 13 Comments

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With 500 traffic homicide investigations and into his 5th decade in law enforcement, Pete Young is the longest-serving uniformed cop in Flagler-Palm Coast. He has no plans to stop.

17-Year-Old Charged With Attempted Murder in July’s L-Section Shooting of Phillip Haire

September 17, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 48 Comments

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Zaire Roberts of 46 Pine Hill Lane in Palm Coast faces a 1st-degree attempted murder charge for the alleged shooting of Phillip J. Haire, 18 on Lewisdale Lane in late July.

Three Companies Tee Up Proposals to Run Flagler Beach’s Fallow 9-Hole Golf Course

September 17, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 6 Comments

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The 34 acres of the old Ocean Palm Golf Club will be in play this evening at 5:30 p.m. as a committee hears proposals to rejuvenate the grounds profitably through a lease.

Cocked Again, College-Campus Gun Bill Makes It Through First Two Legislative Hurdles

September 16, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 1 Comment

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The concealed-carry legislation won support from criminal-justice committees in the Florida House and Senate but is widely opposed by academic leaders.

Three Matanzas High School Students Arrested For Armed Burglary in Palm Coast’s F-Section

September 16, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 20 Comments

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A ninth grader and two tenth graders who’d run from Matanzas High School were charged with armed robbery following two incidents in Palm Coast’s F-Section this morning.

Palm Coast Manager Apologizes for Ordering Work Without School Board Approval First

September 16, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 9 Comments

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City Manager Jim Landon ordered utility work to proceed without securing an easement from the Flagler County School Board, though he’s been critical of the county over a similar issue.

Suicide By Cop Averted as Deputy’s Taser Ends Stand-Off on Pine Brook Drive in Palm Coast

September 16, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 15 Comments

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Stacy Culotta, 36, drew Flagler deputies to her house on Pine Brook Drive in Palm Coast where she confronted them with what looked like a firearm Monday afternoon, until Sgt. Michael van Buren incapacitated her.

Palm Coast Council Rebuffs Steven Nobile’s Latest Call for Charter Review Process

September 15, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 22 Comments

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Palm Coast Council member Steven Nobile today again pressed for a citizen-led charter review only to again be blunted by a silent majority and a disagreeing Mayor Netts.

“Security” Gains Ridiculed as Bunnell Agrees To 1-Way Traffic in Front of Sheriff’s New HQ

September 15, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 2 Comments

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“You can still buy fertilizer, you can still buy diesel fuel, you can still rent a truck,” Commissioner Tucker said, evoking the ease of blowing up buildings.

Palm Coast Felon Reports to Probation Office With a Loaded Gun. In a Stolen Car.

September 15, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 17 Comments

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Christopher Smith, 38, of Palm Coast, carried a .25 caliber pistol and arrived at the probation office in a Ford reported stolen from Dollar Rent a Car.

County Approves Indefinite Halt to Road Impact Fees, May End Them in East Flagler

September 15, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 5 Comments

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A moratorium has cost cost the county $810,000 in transportation impact fees and $145,000 in parks and recreation fees as a result.

Senate Leader Balks as Gov. Scott Seeks $85 Million in Business Incentives and Recruitment

September 15, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 4 Comments

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Senate President Andy Gardiner says the $53 million to Enterprise Florida is adequate, with $43 million for incentives and $10 million for marketing.

Publix Wins as Jury Verdict Concludes Sex Harassment Claim at Palm Coast Store Was Fabrication

September 14, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 6 Comments

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A jury decided swiftly that not only had sex harassment taken place, but Robert Barry’s claims of wrongful termination didn’t need to be considered at all in light of the fabrication.

Anonymous Internet Browsing at the Public Library? Not if Homeland Security Finds Out.

September 14, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 3 Comments

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A library that allowed Tor users around the world to bounce their Internet traffic through the library, masking users’ locations reversed course after getting word from the Department of Homeland Security.

The Hell With Your Tired,
Your Poor, Your Huddled Masses

September 13, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 68 Comments

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Barack Obama’s order to open the U.S. to 10,000 refugees is dismal compared to Germany’s. Racism, not means, block greater numbers from an American welcome.

Everybody Likes Pre-K. Defining It Is Another Matter.

September 12, 2015 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

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While there’s a growing consensus on the value of preschool, states disagree on where the programs should be based, who should run them, or how the government should support them.

In Publix Trial, Jury Must Now Weigh Plaintiff’s History of Dishonesty Against Claim of Wrongful Termination

September 11, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 1 Comment

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The witness phase in the trial against Publix ended Friday in Flagler Circuit Court, leaving it to a jury Monday to decide the claim of ex-employee Robert Barry that he was fired because he reported a case of sexual harassment that may never have happened.

Party On: Flagler Beach Commission Approves Policy For Private Events on Pier, 4-0

September 11, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 12 Comments

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The Flgler Beach City Commission Thursday voted 4-0 to approve a new policy regulating how the Flagler Beach pier may be rented out for private parties–and closed to the general public–up to six times a year.

Pedestrian Evacuated in Critical Condition After Being Struck By Pick-Up on A1A in Flagler Beach

September 11, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 13 Comments

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Ronald Tristani, a 71-year-old pedestrian and Palm Coast resident, was struck by a pick-up truck on State road A1A in Flagler Beach, at South 5th Street, at 10:42 this morning, and was flown out in critical condition within minutes.

Case Against Publix Wilts as Judge Tosses Whistleblower Charge and “Biscuitbutt” Refutes Sex Harassment

September 10, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 1 Comment

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The Flagler civil trial continues though the case of a fired employee weakened further when the women he alleged had been sexually harassed–whose nickname is “Biscuitbutt”–testified nothing of the sort had ever happened, but other machinations had.

Palm Coast’s William Pedersen, 63, Pleads Child-Rape Charge Down to Molestation, Will Serve 2 Years in Prison

September 10, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 16 Comments

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William Pedersen, a 63-year-old resident of 9 Wheaton Lane, had been accused of raping and molesting a close relative when she was between 5 and 12.

Facing Lawsuit from Florida Carry, FSU Scraps Gun Ban in Cars on Football Game Day

September 10, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 17 Comments

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The changes to the school’s “Game Day Plan 2015” guide for fans won’t holster the legal challenge by Florida Carry Inc. as legislators again consider allowing concealed weapons on campus.

In Trial Day 2, Case Against Publix Falters Over Credibility and Tempers of 2 Main Witnesses

September 9, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 3 Comments

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Robert Barry ‘s claim of wrongful termination against Publix frayed Wednesday as his temper and questionable veracity proved to be his biggest liabilities, with Publix’s witnesses yet to take the stand Thursday.

County Rejects One Jumbo Cell Tower, Approves Another and Hedges On Third

September 9, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 19 Comments

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The Flagler commission was responding to concerns about the height and visibility of three proposed communications towers rising between 320 and 350 feet–more than twice the allowable size under county rules.

Citing “Thousands” Of Untested Rape Kits, Bondi Seeks More Money For Crime Labs

September 9, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 1 Comment

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is expected to request an additional $35 million in funding during the 2016 legislative session, including $7.76 million to raise the base salaries of people working in crime labs.

County Declares Dangerous Dog That Bit 8-Year-Old Boy, Rejecting More Clement Recommendation

September 9, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 10 Comments

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The commission’s 4-1 vote went against the recommendation of a hearing officer, who found that the dog was acting in defense of its owners’ home and was reacting to what amounted to a trespassing, uninvited person walking into the house.

Opelka’s Pro Career Begins as Junior Circuit Days End With Loss in 3rd Round of U.S. Open

September 9, 2015 | Michael Lewis | Leave a Comment

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For Opelka, the Wimbledon boys champion, it was a disappointing end to his junior tennis career, but he now starts on the pro tour full time.

Publix on Trial as Ex-Palm Coast Employee Claims He Was Fired For Whistleblowing Sex Harassment

September 8, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 1 Comment

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Robert Barry, 30, claims he was fired from the Palm Coast Town Center store after alerting superiors about a supervisor’s sex harassment of a coworker. Publix claims Barry made up the story and fired him for dishonesty.

Two Palm Coast Teens, 19 and 17, Arrested In Armed Robbery in Flagler Beach

September 8, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 9 Comments

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David Eugene Adams, a felon with a history of arrests and convictions , accused Dacotah Clarke and a 17-year-old Palm Coast resident of robbing him at gunpoint in Flagler Beach Saturday.

Flagler’s Push For Trio of Cell Towers Rising Higher Than Statue of Liberty Beams Alarms

September 8, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 17 Comments

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Flagler County Emergency Services wants the three towers, including an especially controversial one on John Anderson Highway in Flagler Beach, to improve its communications network, but residents and environmentalists are raising questions.

“God’s Authority” Has No Place In Civil Government

September 7, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 120 Comments

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Kim Davis is not the problem. She’s a symptom of a dangerous movement that seeks to carve out religious objections all over the law books, making civil government a vassal of religious edicts.

For Every US Soldier Killed in Afghanistan, 13 Children Were Shot and Killed in America

September 6, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 25 Comments

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Between 2002 and 2012, at least 28,000 children and teens 19-years-old and younger were killed with guns. Teenagers between the ages of 15 and 19 made up over two-thirds of all youth gun deaths in America.

Though Likely Profiled and “Harassed,” Flagler Sheriff’s CSI Pazarena Is Reprimanded Over “Conduct Unbecoming” Anyway

September 4, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 19 Comments

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An internal sheriff’s investigation completed today makes clear that Pazarena and her boyfriend at no time behaved improperly at a Vitamin shop where the incident occurred, or did anything more than what an overly inquisitive shopper might do, though store employees exhibited behavior identical to profiling.

Utilities Take Credit, But Lower Power Bills In 2016 Are Due to Cheaper Coal and Gas

September 4, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 1 Comment

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An FPL customer who uses 1,000 kilowatt hours a month currently pays $96.72. That number is projected to drop to $93.24 in January before going to $94.86 in June.

Dog Bites 8-Year-Old Boy: Should It be Declared Dangerous, Or Does Castle Doctrine Apply? County Commission Will Decide.

September 3, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 32 Comments

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The Flagler County Commission on Sept. 9 must decide whether to declare a 2-year-old Labrador dangerous, or whether to rule that the dog was merely defending its home from an intruder.

In Flagler Beach, Builders Are Beating Back Higher Standards For Flood-Plain Homes

September 3, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 5 Comments

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Builders in February opposed new regulations raising new homes higher than current flood-plain heights. Builders are now objecting to a compromise, forcing the city to revisit its regulations yet again.

Split Florida Conservation Commission Approves Letting Hunters Kill 10% of Bear Population in 4 Regions

September 2, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 7 Comments

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The Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission cleared the killing of at least 320 black bears for two to seven days in October, the first bear-hunting season in two decades.

Men v. Women: Three Domestic Violence Incidents Land Three Men in Jail on Felonies

September 2, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 11 Comments

From left, Garfield Simpson, Robert Bigwitch and Bryan Roosa.

Three Palm Coast men ended up at the Flagler County jail in a 48-hour span following unrelated incidents that entailed allegations of substantial violence against women and girls–two of the men’s spouses, a girlfriend, and one of them men’s two teen-age daughters. All three incidents resulted in felony charges.

Speculate No More: Ex-Undersheriff Rick Staly Declares Run Against Ex-Boss Manfre

September 2, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 34 Comments

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Staly’s announcement was long expected and similar to his 2004 run for sheriff in Orange County. He joins a crowded field of Republican contenders vying to take on Democrat Manfre.

Gov. Scott and Florida Cabinet Honor 3 From Flagler: John Seth, Rick Staly and Ed Wolff

September 2, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 3 Comments

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Rick Staly until spring was the undersheriff in the Jim Manfre administration, John Seth is the long-time band director at Flagler Palm Coast High School, and Ed Wolff is the county’s teacher of the year.

“Somber” Board Severely Cuts Flagler’s Adults With Disabilities Program So It Can Survive

September 1, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 9 Comments

The program served 85 mostly full-time clients until it lost half a million dollars in state aid, forcing staff cuts and deep reductions in services. But unlike other districts, Flagler chose to keep its program going.

Privatize the Flagler Beach Pier? Commission Says Yes to 6 Events Per Year, to Make Money

September 1, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 11 Comments

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The Flagler Beach pier already generates well over $300,000 a year for the city, and rising, but commissioners want more: they’d close off the pier to private parties six times a year, for $155 an hour plus additional fees.

Supreme Court Weighs Solar Power Measure Big Utilities Want Unplugged From 2016 Ballot

August 31, 2015 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

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The Floridians for Solar Choice constitutional amendment, in part, would allow businesses to generate and sell up to two megawatts of power to customers on the same or neighboring properties.

Why You’re Getting Poorer: iPhones Aren’t The Economic Engine Cars and Electricity Were

August 31, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 3 Comments

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Robert Gordon argues rising standards of living brought by cars, indoor plumbing and electricity can;t be replaced by iPhones and the internet. Martin Feldstein disagrees.

Florida Doubles Rates For 36,000 KidCare Full Pay Children, and Blames Obamacare

August 31, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 16 Comments

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Thousands of parents were slammed with new rates with less than a month to pay, though they’ll have a chance to leave Florida’s plan for Obamacare in a special enrollment period.

Flagler, Among Top 10 Counties With Most Concealed-Weapon Licenses, Will Fast-Track Permitting

August 31, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 31 Comments

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Flagler has 8.24 concealed carry permits for every 100 residents. Starting Jan. 1, the Flagler Tax Collector’s office will accept concealed-weapon permit applications for $134 and renewals for $72.

The Hammock’s Paul Hillman Charged With Attempted Murder In July Attack on Couple

August 31, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 10 Comments

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Paul Hillman, a 43-year-old resident of 29 N. Shady Lane in Palm Coast’s Hammock, was jailed overnight on charges of aggravated assault, armed burglary and burglary with assault after he allegedly stormed the house he used to live in and battered both occupants—on of them a blind 55-year-old woman—with a rifle.

Still Under Internal Investigation, Flagler Sheriff’s CSI Pazarena Returns to Full Duties

August 31, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 36 Comments

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Laura Pazarena, the Flagler County Sheriff’s crime scene technician hired two years ago to launch the department’s first CSI unit, is under internal investigation, and has been placed on paid administrative leave pending the investigation’s outcome.

The New World of Wimbledon Junior Champ Reilly Opelka: Autographs, Pressure and a Rising Ranking

August 28, 2015 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

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Palm Coast’s Reilly Opelka turned 18 today as he prepared for the U.S. Open, where he qualified for the doubles draw and will play in the Juniors tournament next week, but fell in qualifiers for the men’s draw.

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