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Joseph Bova, Found Incompetent to Stand Trial for Mobil Murder, Is Committed to State Hospital

October 8, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 15 Comments

Joseph Bova, the inscrutable and unnerving suspect accused of murdering Zuheily Roman Rosado in an execution-style shooting at the Mobil Mart in February 2013, will be committed to a state hospital.

Advocates Call for DCF to Give Up Child Safety Oversight to Local Cops After Mass Murders

October 8, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 2 Comments

Roy Miller, spokesman for the Children’s Lobby, said last month’s mass murder-suicide involving six children in Gilchrist County amounted to the last straw in the department’s response to a series of child deaths stretching back many years.

Past Day 5 of Crashed-Plane Recovery Efforts, a Barge Will Attempt Wreckage Excavation From 9 Feet of Muck

October 8, 2014 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

Several attempts to recover Ray Miller;’s crashed plane have failed because of challenging conditions and the plane’s location, but a barge is on its way to conduct a salvaging operation starting this evening as officials hope to have plane and body recovered by Thursday.

Inmate Dies in a Florida Prison Less Than a Day After Family Questioned Safety; Federal Probe Sought

October 7, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 5 Comments

Latandra Ellington, 36, died Wednesday at Lowell Correctional Institution in Ocala, less than 24 hours after her family called prison officials to express concerns about her safety.

Joseph Delarosby, Recently Retired Flagler Sheriff’s Deputy, Takes His Life at Palm Coast’s Heroes Park

October 7, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 66 Comments

Joseph Delarosby, who’d served nearly 20 years as a Flagler County Sheriff’s deputy and bailiff, committed suicide this morning at Heroes Park in Palm Coast. He had retired from the force only recently.

Florida Hospital Flagler To See Medicare Payments Reduced 0.37% Per Patient, one of 148 Penalized in State

October 7, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 3 Comments

The penalty will constitute a minor blip on Florida Hospital Flagler's revenue, which totaled $166 million in 2012. (© FlaglerLive)

The penalty is intended to jolt hospitals to pay attention to what happens to their patients after they leave and reduce the rate of readmission of Medicare patients.

Florida’s Gay-Marriage Ban Teetering as U.S. Supreme Court Clears Way to Equality in 11 More States

October 6, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 2 Comments

With the U.S. Supreme Court clearing the way for same-sex marriages in 11 other states, gay-rights supporters said Monday they will ask a federal judge to follow suit in Florida.

Robbery at Palm Coast Target Pharmacy Leads to Chase and Arrest at Integra Woods

October 6, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 7 Comments

Michael Shudy, 34, of Palm Coast, was arrested on two robbery charges and a count of fleeing and eluding police after ordering a store clerk at Target’s pharmacy to hand over methadone.

Pink Army’s Cancer-Whipping Flags Rise Over Flagler as Awareness Campaign Broadens

October 6, 2014 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

At a flag-raising ceremony this morning, elected officials and Florida Hospital Flagler CEO Ken Mattison spoke of cancer’s toll and improvements in life expectancy thanks to awareness and early detection.

Recovery of Crashed Plane Again Suspended as Tides Interfere; Raymond Miller, Presumed Dead, Still Not Positively Identified

October 5, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 5 Comments

Raymond Miller's plane is described as an unpainted aluminum Sonex – Waiex experimental type aircraft with 461MM on the tail section

Raymond A. Miller, 77, of Palm Coast, took off from Flagler County Airport in a Northeasterly direction Friday morning and never returned. Authorities are seeking the public’s help in any sighting as the search continues.

One More Time: What Opponents of Amendment 2 on Medical Pot Get Wrong

October 5, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 19 Comments

Opponents of Amendment 2, the proposal to legalize medical marijuana in Florida, have been spreading false information, exaggerations and scare-mongering. Ben Pollara, the campaign manager for United for Care, which is pushing the amendment, counters those arguments.

When a Mother’s Right to See Her Child’s Teacher Is Not an Absolute, Even With Medical Concerns

October 3, 2014 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

A parent at Old Kings Elementary was denied immediate access to her child’s teacher to deal with a medical matter Wednesday, and was subsequently given wrong information about access. The district says it was not quite an emergency, and that with some patience and a better understanding of the rules the matter would have been resolved.

FDLE Serves Search Warrant as Supervisor of Elections Weeks Is Now Formally Under Investigation

October 3, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 13 Comments

Florida Department of Law Enforcement agents this morning served a search warrant at Flagler County Supervisor of Elections Kimberle Weeks’s office. Agents were there several hours today.

Flagler Sheriff’s Deputy Tasers 80-Year-Old Man With Dementia: He Was Wielding a Knife

October 3, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 24 Comments

A Flagler County Sheriff’s deputy on Thursday used his Taser stun gun against an 80-year-old man suffering from dementia as the man refused to put down a butcher knife as he sat in his back porch. The man had earlier allegedly threatened members of his family.

Colossal Waste: U.S. Aid to Afghanistan Now Exceeds Marshall Plan, With Little Return

October 3, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 4 Comments

Adjusted for inflation, U.S. appropriations for the reconstruction of Afghanistan exceed the funds committed to the Marshall Plan, the U.S. aid program that delivered billions of dollars between 1948 and 1952 to help 16 European countries recover in the aftermath of World War II.

Unemployment Falls to 5.9% as Economy Adds 248,000 Jobs, Brightening Outlook

October 3, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 1 Comment

After nine months in the 6 percent range, the national unemployment rate in September fell to 5.9 percent, reaching a level last seen in July 2008, when it was rising fast.

A Cat in Flagler Beach Cashes in One of Nine Lives In Freakish Hitch With Garage Door

October 2, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 11 Comments

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Flagler Beach Police Sgt. David Arcieri noticed most of the cat screaming as it hung between a garage door and a house frame Wednesday afternoon. Arcieri initiated the rescue. The cat is back to its normal self, lording it over the block.

U.S. Supreme Court Takes Up Florida Lawyer’s Appeal of Ban on Judicial Candidates’ Campaign Solicitations

October 2, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 4 Comments

Lanell Williams-Yulee could change campaign finance laws.

Lanell Williams-Yulee was disciplined by the Florida Bar for violating a rule barring judicial candidates from soliciting money when running for judgeships. The U.S. Supreme Court may reverse that rule, affecting 30 states where similar bans are in place.

Despite 18 Investigations, DCF Claims Man’s 7 Murders in Bell Couldn’t Have Been Foreseen

October 2, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 9 Comments

The murders drew national attention to the small town of Bell and led to questions about whether the Department of Children and Families could have done more to protect the children. The department and the Gilchrist County Sheriff’s Office visited the family’s home as recently as Sept. 2.

A Car Wreck at Publix Escalates Into Battery On a Cop and Hostility at Hospital’s ER

October 2, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 21 Comments

Richard Westervelt, a 23-year-old ex-felon–he was released from state prison two years ago–ran from the scene after a car wreck near Publix Tuesday night, then continued battling a cop at the scene and at the hospital before he was restrained in irons and arrested.

Michael Dunn Is Guilty of First-Degree Murder in Shooting of Jordan Davis as Jury Rejects Self-Defense Claim

October 1, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 10 Comments

Michael Dunn murdered 17-year-old Jordan Davis at a gas station in Jacksonville the day after Thanksgiving 2012, in a case that again put the focus on Florida’s Stand Your Ground law and racial implications.

Flooding Damage to 36 Homeowners Totals $380,000 as Calm Returns to Region

October 1, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 1 Comment

After two days of torrential rain in places and a maximum-recorded reading of 16 inches in central Palm Coast, two days of calm have restored normalcy to the city’s sewer system, lifting restrictions on water usage and ending cases of isolated flooding.

FPL’s $13-a-Month Surcharge on Customers Who Refuse Smart Meters Draws Challenges

October 1, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 12 Comments

The dispute involves only a fraction of FPL’s customers, but it is part of a broader controversy in which critics say they worry the new meter technology could pose threats to their privacy or health.

Citing Racism, Ex-Manager Armando Martinez Files Discrimination Charge Against Bunnell

September 30, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 13 Comments

Armando Martinez, left, speaking with Elbert Tucker on Bunnell's Election Day in March 2013, when Tucker and Bill Baxley, center, were re-elected, thus sealing Martinez's fate. (© FlaglerLive)

Armando Martinez charges that when Bunnell Commissioner Elbert Tucker spoke of not wanting another manager from Miami, he was discriminating against Martinez’s Cuban heritage. Tucker says he was merely opposing hiring another big-city manager.

More Land For Pops as City Embraces Partnership With Palm Coast Arts Foundation

September 30, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 3 Comments

The city has agreed to lease the foundation–which is set to raise its first physical structure–even more land than it had before in Town Center and increasing the arts group’s space by about a third, and doubling the length of the $1-year-lease to 10 years.

Sheriff Don Eslinger, “Don’t Let Florida Go to Pot” Chief, Defines Opposition to Amendment 2

September 30, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 21 Comments

Seminole County Sheriff Don Eslinger has been leading the campaign against Amendment 2, the proposal to legalize medical marijuana in Florida. He calls it “flawed.”

Palm Coast Man Accused of Kicking and Killing Playful Puppy For Interrupting Masturbation

September 29, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 19 Comments

Wesley Jackson has a history of violence and criminal charges going back 10 years in Flagler County.

Wesley Jackson, 28, who has a history of abuse and criminal charges, was at his girlfriend’s empty house trying to pleasure himself at the computer when Little Man, the puppy, kept jumping on his leg, trying to be playful. It was the dog’s last leap.

34 Homes Report Damage in Latest Flooding Totals as Rain Resumes; Graham Swamp Overflows

September 29, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 9 Comments

After 36 hours of calm, the National Weather Service has issued a flood advisory, in effect until 1:30 p.m., and a flood watch through this evening for Palm Coast, Bunnell, Flagler Beach and the rest of Flagler County, with rain aggravating flood-prone conditions from the weekend.

FDLE Looking Into Alleged Secret Taping and Sunshine Violation by Elections Supervisor

September 29, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 11 Comments

Supervisor of Elections Kimberle Weeks recorded the county attorney and a county commissioner without their knowledge. The question is whether the recording was illegal. (© FlaglerLive)

It’s the first step to an investigation of Kimberle Weeks, if laws are found to have been broken. It takes place on the heels of withering criticism of Weeks’s methods and questions by the county commission chairman about the integrity of the elections she is supervising.

Nursing Home Surveillance: Should You Be Able to Spy On Your Grandma’s Caretakers?

September 29, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 2 Comments

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Illinois may be about to join at least four other states that have laws or regulations allowing residents to maintain cameras in nursing home patients’ rooms. Florida is not among them.

More Secrecy, Harsher Punishment for Pregnant-Women Beaters, Parasailing Regulations: 32 New Laws Go In Effect

September 28, 2014 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

A number of the new Florida laws going in effect Wednesday involve public-records exemptions, including one to allow some university boards to meet in private to discuss donors and research funding.

15 Inches of Rain In Heart of Palm Coast; B-Section Pounded; Wastewater Systems Strained

September 27, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 29 Comments

15 inches of rainfall had been reported at Palm Coast Parkway and Belle Terre Parkway by 9:35 this morning, with the third flood warning issued in 18 hours, valid through 1:15 p.m.

Palm Coast Flooding Closes a Few Streets in B and W Sections; Damage Minimal So Far; Flood Warning Extended

September 26, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 14 Comments

Damage has been minimal and no injuries related to flooding have been reported, though lightning struck a house and triggered a house fire–the location has not been specified–and a person was struck by lightning.

“You Are the Shining Stars,” Flagler’s Drug Court Graduates Are Told at Inspirational Ceremony

September 26, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 6 Comments

Five graduates joined today the 101 who have graduated from Flagler County Drug Court at a ceremony before Judge J. David Walsh, where emotions, celebrations and relief gripped much of the full house.

Palm Coast Sets Special Meeting Tuesday to Consider Tax Breaks for Palm Harbor Shopping Center’s Redevelopment

September 26, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 13 Comments

The unusual special meeting is set to two proposed measures: a tax-break package valued at $52,000 for the Palm Harbor shopping center redevelopment, and a $900,000 purchase of 21 vehicles for the city’s fleet.

Consultants’ Cost in FSU Presidential Search That Led to Thrasher Anyway: $160,000

September 26, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 1 Comment

The search for the next FSU president appears to have been more pro forma than genuine as John Thrasher was in the university's scope throughout, though it'll still cost taxpayers $160,000. (© FlaglerLive)

The controversial and at-times muddled search for a new president of Florida State University includes an expected tab of about $160,000 for consultants.

Flagler Beach Commissioner Settle’s Attempt To Boot Kim Carney Off Chairmanship Fails

September 25, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 5 Comments

Some two dozen people roundly criticized and at times ridiculed Flagler Beach city commissioners’ bickering in their attempt to remove Carney Thursday evening, calling on the commission to talk and get along more appropriately.

Flagler Beach Retreats From Clumsy Attempt To Regulate Farmers’ Market, But It Isn’t Over

September 25, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 15 Comments

A city commissioner called the Flagler Beach Farmers' Market as iconic as the city's pier. (Flagler Beach Farmers' Market)

Flagler Beach Farmers’ Market owner Zoee Forehand was stunned by an imprecise city proposal to impose new regulations on the market. Thursday, the city commission agreed to step back and let the owners, their attorney and the city attorney draft a proposal together.

Supervisor of Elections’ Husband Duane Weeks in Threatening Altercation With Flagler Commissioner Meeker

September 25, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 27 Comments

The brief confrontation, which entailed Duane Weeks at one point inviting Frank Meeker outside, took place before an NAACP meeting where Sheriff Manfre was to address the fallout from the racial events in Ferguson, Mo.

Gangs’ Links to Crooked Guards, Targeted Killing, Money Laundering: Details Emerge in Florida Prison Crisis

September 25, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 5 Comments

Two former prison sergeants are awaiting trial after being accused of ordering an inmate to be killed to protect the guards’ role as kingpins of an institution-wide gang operation.

73-Year-Old Man Robbed at Best Western Off Old Kings Road; Detectives Seek Help

September 25, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 5 Comments

Debary residents Herman and Judith Reimers, 73 and 71, were staying at the Best Western off of Old Kings Road on Sept. 22, when an alleged assailant claiming to be a TV repairman went with Herman to his room and robbed him of his wallet.

Meet Tim Morgan, the Man Behind John Morgan’s Push for Medical Marijuana

September 24, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 21 Comments

Tim Morgan, left, and the author, Gary Stein. (Gary Stein)

Tim Morgan, John Morgan’s younger brother, suffered a severe spinal cord injury as a lifeguard while trying to save someone, and suffered excruciating pain. Marijuana helped him. His brother has devoted himself to legalizing pot for others with medical needs.

Palm Coast’s Jessica Dow Nash, 31, Critical After Crashing Into FHP Troopers’ Cruisers

September 24, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 5 Comments

Jessica Dow Nash, a 31-year-old resident of Palm Coast’s F Section, crashed into a BMW and an FHP patrol car as FHP was investigating another crash early this morning just north of the Flagler-St. Johns County line.

Pit Bull Tased Then Euthanized After Attacking 3 People in P-Section; 3rd Incident in 3 Days

September 24, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 35 Comments

In an incident that culminated in a third attack caught on video, the pit bull was briefly neutralized with a Taser dart before an animal control officer removed the dog from the scene and three people were hospitalized.

In Sharp Turnaround, Scott Now Ahead Of Crist, With or Without Wyllie in the Race

September 24, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 12 Comments

The momentum has shifted in Rick Scott’s favor as Crist’s 10-point advantage six months ago has been erased, with money more than Wyllie appearing to be making the biggest difference.

John Thrasher Is Named FSU’s Next President, Opening Big Void in Flagler’s Legislative Pull; Hutson Considering Run

September 23, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 11 Comments

For Flagler County, Thrasher’s move is the second major blow to the county’s political pull, after losing John Mica in Congress to redistricting two years ago. Flagler had specific needs that may now go unfilled in Tallahassee.

After Flagrant Dog Attack, Sheriff’s Cmdr. Steve Cole Appeals for More Responsibility From Pet Owners

September 23, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 15 Comments

Cmdr. Steve Cole, a 20-year veteran of the Flagler County Sheriff's Office, after he was attacked Monday evening by a dog on a path along Matanzas Woods Parkway. (Steve Cole)

Cmdr. Steve Cole, attacked and injured by a dog Monday as he jogged along Matanzas Woods Parkway, says the consequences could have been far worse had the dog attacked a child, an elderly person or a woman, all of whom are always on trails.

Facebook “Relationship” Status Between Man, 21, and 15-Year-Old Palm Coast Girl, Leads to Statutory Rape Charge

September 23, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 3 Comments

Tavarez Calloway met the girl at the Flagler County Fair then was allowed to move in when he had no other place to go, as long as the cpouple did not date, according to what a parent told police.

FSU Coddles Jameis Winston Again, Undercutting Its Own Anti-Sexual Violence Campaign

September 22, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 6 Comments

Just as FSU has ramped up its kNOw MORE anti-sexual violence campaign, Winston unleashed a misogynistic, vile, expletive punctuated public outburst. The reigning Heisman Trophy winner and star quarterback was benched just one game.

John Thrasher, Minus Academic Credentials, Moves to Final Step in FSU Presidential Search

September 22, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 3 Comments

The action came despite opposition to Thrasher from faculty and students expressing concern about the school’s reputation and the need for the next leader to have stellar academic credentials.

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