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Florida House Advances ‘Conscience Protection’ Bill That Discriminates Against Gay Adoptions

April 8, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 13 Comments

Three hours of debate and numerous attempts to diminish the ability of private, religious adoption agencies to deny placement among gay couples failed as the bill now appears headed for approval Thursday.

Palm Coast Man, 18, and Ex-Girlfriend, 20, Charged With Capital Child Rape

April 8, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 28 Comments

Paul Dyckes, 18, had been arrested on child porn charges in late March. Further investigation led the FDLE to uncover two incidents in which Dykes and his ex-girlfriend, Erin Marie Vickers, allegedly raped two children younger than 5.

As Sheriff Defends Cops’ Body Cams, Public Defender Warns Of Untenable New Work Load

April 8, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 3 Comments

Public Defender James Purdy agrees with Sheriff Manfre that cops’ body cams are a valuable addition, but he says neither his nor the state attorney’s office have the manpower required to review the data being generated by the cameras, and the Legislature isntt about to provide more money or attorneys to help.

The Solar Price Revolution: Why Renewable Energy Is Becoming Cheaper Than Fossil Fuels

April 7, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 13 Comments

As some countries prepare to generate solar-powered electricity at half the cost of its production in the U.S., assumptions that generating electricity with natural gas or coal is less expensive or more efficient than solar power are rapidly becoming untenable.

Florida Senate Calls For Police Policies on Body Cameras, Addressing Privacy and Data

April 7, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 4 Comments

Body cams are worn by deputies at the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Jim Manfre instituted the practice when he took office in 2013 and has been an ardent defender of the cameras.

Travis Hutson Wins Senate Seat, Paul Renner Wins House in Special Election

April 7, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 39 Comments

Republicans Travis Hutson and Paul Renner have won the special election for Florida Senate District 6 and House District 24, respectively. Hutson defeated Democrat David Cox. Renner defeated Adam Morley.

Blues No More: Island Grille Will Pick Up Where Famed Flagler Beach Restaurant Left Off

April 7, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 14 Comments

Island Grille Restaurant will open before Memorial Day where Blue Restaurant used to be, with a partnership bringing together Blue’s Chef Gary Maresca, Woody’s Joe Rizzo and Chris Zwirn, Realtor David Alfin, and Flagler Beach’s Carla Cline.

In Reversal, Scott Opposes Expanding Poor’s Health Insurance and Opens $2.2 Billion Budget Hole

April 6, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 14 Comments

Scott’s opposition means Florida would again forego $47 billion in federal aid over the next 10 years while fewer poor Floridians would have health coverage–and the state’s budget would lose $2.2 billion in current aid that federal officials will no longer provide to the state under its existing medicaid system, which falls short of federal standards.

County Rejects Contractor’s Sharp Protest as It Approves $9 Million Matanzas Interchange Bid

April 6, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 17 Comments

Watson Civil Construction of Jacksonville, sharply protested the bid award, claiming that Hubbard’s bid was incomplete and that the county’s process in accepting the bid went grossly against the county’s own policy. The process the county allowed, Watson claimed, set a precedent that will allow future bidders to game the system to their advantage.

Poll Finds Medical Pot Legalization Still Heavily Favored in Florida; Gov. Scott Still Not

April 6, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 14 Comments

But when voters could cast ballots on both matters last fall, they rejected a constitutional amendment proposal to legalize pot, albeit by a small margin, and they re-elected Scott, albeit by an even smaller margin.

Florida Utility Proposes Doubling State’s Solar Energy Capacity, But Not For Another 10 Years

April 5, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 1 Comment

Duke Energy’s proposal to double solar capacity in Florida to 500 megawatts comes as as a coalition seeking to allow Florida businesses and property owners to sell limited amounts of solar energy has taken another step toward getting its proposal on the 2016 ballot.

Barnett Newman’s Stations of the Cross

April 5, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 5 Comments

Barnett Newman’s Stations of the Cross, 14 panels of abstract art retelling Christ’s Passion, are as sublime and austere as they are evocative.

As Expected, GOP’s Renner and Hutson Reel In Big Dollars, Opponents Don’t

April 4, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 9 Comments

In all, Paul Renner raised $294,340 and had spent $261,748 for the election Tuesday in a district that includes Flagler County and parts of St. Johns and Volusia counties.

Indiana and Arkansas Retreat From Hate Laws. Florida Plows Ahead.

April 3, 2015 | Pierre Tristam | 28 Comments

Between Sen. Frank Artiles’ war on transgender people and a House bill protecting discrimination against gay parents, Florida verges on making bigotry state policy again, harkening back to Jim Crow days, but against the LGBT community.

Palm Coast Mayor Netts Urges Residents To Join Water-Conservation Challenge

April 3, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 10 Comments

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By participating in the National Mayor’s Challenge for Water Conservation, Palm Coast residents can qualify to win a Prius and other eco-friendly prizes, and put the city on the map of greenest communities.

Florida Lawmakers OK Discriminating Against Gay Adoptions on “Religious” Grounds

April 3, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 22 Comments

Despite warnings that Florida would follow Indiana into a controversy with statewide economic implications, the House Judiciary Committee on Thursday approved a bill that would allow private adoption agencies to refuse to place children with same-sex couples.

No Ice-Bucket Challenge Here: Staring Death Down, Ex-Teacher Fights ALS Her Way

April 2, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 9 Comments

Mary Ann Dominessy Reese, 62, of Plantation Oaks in Flagler Beach, was diagnosed with ALS in December. She has since started an awareness campaign that spread blue and white ribbons to the 50 states, Canada and England, and been raising money through such fund-raisers as last Saturday’s dinner for 120 people in her community.

After-School Confrontation Near Buddy Taylor, a Racism-Motivated Burglary at Kangaroo

April 2, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 21 Comments

A student allegedly stomped on the face of another after five students are reported to have set upon two school-mates walking home from Buddy Taylor Middle School Tuesday afternoon, and a man’s car was burglarized after a woman used a racist slur to tell him to lower the music from his car radio.

Ahead of Political Season, Sheriff’s PIO Chief Weber Is Latest on Growing List of Departures

April 2, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 8 Comments

Bob Weber’s departure means that none of the top staff Sheriff Jim Manfre introduced a day before his inauguration will be in the sheriff’s office by the end of April as significant turnover continues.

Fences May Rise in Front Yards Citywide and Descend in Backyards, Along Saltwater Canals

April 1, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 14 Comments

The Palm Coast City Council is verging on approving looser regulations for front-yard fences citywide, and stricter regulations on backyard fences along saltwater canals only.

Daytona State College May Have To Drop “State” From Name and Limit 4-Year Degrees

April 1, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 20 Comments

A Florida Senate proposal would forbid community colleges from using the word “state” in their name and cap at 5 percent the share of a college’s enrollment that could be made up of students pursuing baccalaureate, or four-year, degrees.

My Surprise Visit From FDLE

March 31, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 7 Comments

FDLE interprets Beatles lyrics as a threat on Gov. Rick Scott, and Daniel Tilson, the columnist, gets a call investigating his intentions. He wonders if this is the way FDLE operates under Rick Swearingen, Scott’s hand-picked replacement of Gerald Bailey.

Barely Less Stingy, More Demanding Palm Coast Completes $30,000 Arts Grants Awards

March 31, 2015 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

The amount Palm Coast devotes to the arts remains woefully low, however—amounting to just 37 cents per year per resident. The grant program represents a paltry 0.11 percent of the city’s $28 million general fund budget.

“City of Palm Coast Code Enforcement Is Done Identically To Any Other City,” Attorney Says

March 31, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 26 Comments

Judging from the city’s own survey, Palm Coast residents are not quite enthusiastic about code enforcement, whose visibility is emphasized by the city’s fleet of frequent-driving trucks But the city has no plans to alter its approach.

Pounded By E-Mail Mire, Clinton’s Leads Falter Slightly as Jeb Bush Rises in Florida

March 31, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 18 Comments

For the first time since the poll has been conducted with Hillary Clinton’s name included, the former secretary of state is not ahead in Florida: Jeb Bush would beat Clinton, 45 to 42, in a head-to-head matchup, according to the latest Quinnipiac University poll, released this morning.

Three Weeks After ATF Approves Powdered Alcohol, Florida Senate Votes To Ban It

March 30, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 8 Comments

Though federally approved, under Florida’s bill a person selling powdered alcohol would face a first-degree misdemeanor. A second violation within five years would carry a third-degree felony.

An Arrest for Child Neglect and Battery; Shots on Old Dixie; $250,000 Yacht Burns on Cimarron Drive

March 30, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 5 Comments

A 1-year-old child left unattended was rescued from choking on a cigarette butt; a suspected backyard gun range of the sort the Legislature just refused to let local governments regulate may have been the source of a “stray” bullet that found its way into a 67-year-old man’s residence off Old Dixie Highway.

Flagler Emergency Services Broadening Dollars Available to Homeowners and Governments For Disaster Preparation

March 30, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 1 Comment

While Flagler Emergency Services has brought in more than $1 million in grants and subsidies in the past year, division director Kevin Guthrie is concerned that not enough local government agencies are aware of the dollars available, or the need to be involved to tap into the money.

Deadliest State: Florida Roads Have Highest Bicyclist Fatality Rate in The Nation

March 30, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 22 Comments

Florida spent decades building roads designed to move commuters from homes in sprawling suburbs as fast as possible. Conventional wisdom says these roads were built for speed, not bicycles.

House Ties Money to School Dress Codes, More Dollars for Charters, Fewer Class-Size Penalties

March 29, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 7 Comments

Most of the school-related bills were passed in lopsided votes, though Democrats united to oppose a measure that could funnel local tax dollars to charter-school construction.

Benghazi Revisited: Private Emails Reveal Ex-Clinton Aide’s Secret Spy Network

March 28, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 15 Comments

Emails disclosed by a hacker show a close family friend was funneling intelligence about the crisis in Libya directly to the Secretary of State’s private account starting before the Benghazi attack.

Florida House Votes To Require Flags Flown By Governments To Be Exclusively U.S.-Made

March 27, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 8 Comments

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If the Senate follows suit, Florida flags purchased by governments in Florida after Jan. 1, 2016 would have to be made from materials grown, produced and manufactured in the United States.

Palm Coast “Watchdogs” and Attorney Ordered to Pay County $3,100 Over Frivolous Suit

March 27, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 9 Comments

Eight weeks ago, Orfinger found in favor of Palm Coast government, ordering the same attorney–Josh Knight–and a different client–Dennis McDonald–to pay Palm Coast $15,900 as a result of a frivolous suit the city fought off.

Scott’s Magical ‘Tax Cut Calculator’ Obscures Nation’s 2nd Most Unfair Tax System

March 26, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 7 Comments

As Gov. Scott touts minor tax cuts for consumers, you could ask why that $43 a year saved on the cable bill compares so unfavorably with the $3-4 billion in corporate tax evasion he and his legislative allies let Florida’s biggest, most profitable businesses get away with each and every year, writes Daniel Tilson.

B-17 Flying Fortress, “Guts and Backbone” of Air War, Brings Out Veterans and Emotions

March 26, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 2 Comments

The EAAs B-17 landed at Flagler County Airport Thursday to be part of Wings Over Flagler Rockin the Runways, and immediately attracted a Palm Coast veteran airmen who’;d flown aboard a B-17 and been shot down.

Proposal Would Suspend 3rd Grade Test Required For Promotion to 4th Grade This Year

March 26, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 3 Comments

The proposal calls for suspending the language-arts test for 3rd graders until the state’s new Florida Standards Assessments are found to be valid by an independent examination.

Sheriff Names Jeff Hoffman Chief Deputy, Eliminating Undersheriff Position

March 26, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 16 Comments

The promotion follows the recent announcement that Undersheriff Rick Staly will retire next month. The sheriff also announced the promotions of Jason Neat and Jon Welker to Sergeant.

Against Voter Wishes, Proposal Would Devote Just 1% of Available Cash to Land Preservation

March 25, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 5 Comments

Sen. Alan Hays, a Umatilla Republican in charge of budget talks with the House–which is already resisting more money for land-buying–says Florida already has enough land in public hands.

Two Palm Coast Servicemen On ISIS Kill List, But Sheriff’s Office Notes “No Credible Threat”

March 25, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 19 Comments

Palm Coast, St. Augustine and “Saint John” are among the 55 cities in the United States where ISIS, or Islamic State, has placed named members of the U.S. military on an alleged “kill list” for their role in attacks on ISIS in Syria, Iraq and Yemen.

Gutted Bill Restricting Red-Light Cameras Advances as Turn-On-Red Penalty Is Restored  

March 24, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 10 Comments

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While the restrictive proposal cleared its latest committee, 7-3, the bill’s only surviving measures would require cities to send our red-light camera notices by certified mail, and to use revenue for public safety programs.

Florida House Pushes $690 Million Tax-Cut Package, Exceeding Gov. Scott’s Request

March 24, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 6 Comments

The proposed cuts include sales-tax holidays and eliminating taxes on gun-club memberships, college textbooks, materials purchased at book fairs and vehicles purchased overseas and brought to Florida by military members.

Wings Over Flagler Brings a Flying Fortress Of a Show At 3-Day, 50-Plane Rockin’ of Runways

March 24, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 1 Comment

The 50-some planes at the Flagler County Airport Friday through Sunday include the enormous B-17 Flying Fortress, the C-54 Berlin Airlift Flying Museum, a a CH-47 Chinook, and a Ford Tri-Motor, the first commercial plane in the U.S.

Florida Legislature to Voters For Amendment 1’s Water Protection: Drop Dead

March 23, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 15 Comments

Even when expressed via an overwhelming majority “Yes” vote on a constitutional amendment, the Florida Legislature can and does subvert it, argues Daniel Tilson.

Larrys’ Guns and Ammo in Heart Of Bunnell Is Target of a Night Burglary

March 23, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 4 Comments

Burglars got away with at least five shotguns, gaining access to the store by way of a ceiling vent and the attic before cops responded to a store alarm.

Weekend Blotter: Palm Coast Man Accused of Assaulting Girlfriend With 4.5-Foot Sword

March 23, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 7 Comments

Charles Meyers, a 28-year-old resident of Palm Coast, is accused of wielding the sword at his girlfriend after a night out at a bar. Also, a disturbance at the Windsor assisted living facility, and more break-ins at fitness centers’ parking lots.

Democrat Patrick Murphy, Conqueror of Allen West, Will Run For Rubio’s Senate Seat in 2016

March 23, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 11 Comments

The announcement sets the stage for a big-money, high-profile Senate race next year — whether Rubio seeks re-election or decides instead to run for president.

Obama Proposals Would End Tax-Subsidized Loans For Sports Stadiums

March 22, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 13 Comments

The proposal comes as many team owners, including Florida, are pressing cities and states for new facilities, with some threatening to move elsewhere if they don’t get them.

An Amazon Package Delivered To You in 30 Minutes Or Less: It’s Coming, On Drones

March 21, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 10 Comments

Amazon just got an FAA certificate to experiment with what will result in immediate deliveries by drone, or unmanned aircraft, as the drone industry’s potential continues to find new uses. UPS and others are also experimenting.

Chamber Players of Palm Coast and Flagler Youth Orchestra Reunite in Concert Sunday

March 21, 2015 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

The Chamber Players of Palm Coast are in concert at Palm Coast United Methodist Church Sunday, March 22, at 3:30 p.m., with a special appearance by the Flagler Youth Orchestra’s Harmony Chamber ensemble, the youth orchestra’s most advanced group.

Israel’s Problem Isn’t Iran or Hamas.
It’s Benjamin Netanyahu.

March 20, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 47 Comments

The manner of Netanyahu’s reelection–his lies, his bigotry, his fear-mongering–lays bare the method of a man who should not be trusted, and who is taking Israel down its most dangerous paths yet.

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