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Flagler, Palm Coast & Other Local News

Nature Scapes Is Now Home to a Bird Sanctuary in the Late Marylou Baiata’s Memory

September 13, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 1 Comment

Local bird expert Trudy Tappan helped started the Baiata Bird Sanctuary after the death of long-time owner Marylou Baiata in July. Her son has since taken over Nature Scapes, which now also includes on its grounds the new Hollingsworth Gallery and other features.

Sheriff’s Office Seeking Help Identifying Thieves Scheming With Credit Cards at Kangaroo Stores

September 12, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 15 Comments

The suspects entered various Kangaroo Express stores and requested to purchase a $500 prepaid Visa credit card at each location.

Elections Supervisor Weeks Scuttles Latest Attempt to Resolve Elections Conflicts in Heated Meeting

September 12, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 29 Comments

A Canvassing Board meeting Friday devolved into a partisan and often heated debate, but no resolution, as many conflicts that have framed Kimberle Weeks’s supervision of the last election remain unresolved ahead of November’s election.

Fuego Del Mar Restaurant Owner Again Draws Commissioner McGrew’s Wrath in Battle Over Entertainment Permits

September 12, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 31 Comments

For the second time in 15 months, McGrew publicly let loose a torrent of venom against Nick Kimball, questioning his word, his neighborliness, his business habits, even his “good faith” in a 90-minute hearing where one of Kimball’s permit requests was approved, another denied.

34-Year-Old Worker Injured on Palm Coast Parkway 6-Laning Project as Circular Saw Jumps

September 11, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 4 Comments

Jackie Wilcox, a 34-year-old employee of R. A. Scott Construction Company, was hospitalized Wednesday morning after he was struck in the face by a circular saw while working on cutting a large metal pipe. Wilcox, a resident of Daytona Beach, was in shock after the incident but the injury was non-life-threatening.

Sgt. Frank Celico’s Name Added to Memorial In 9/11 Commemoration at Heroes Park

September 11, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 4 Comments

During the early morning ceremony at Heroes Park, Palm Coast Mayor Jon Netts spoke of the Callery pear tree that survived the attacks of 9/11 at Ground Zero and has come to symbolize resilience and rebirth at the site.

Flagler Deputy Sees Man Choking a Woman After Pulling Him Over For Erratic Driving

September 10, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 2 Comments

Sheriff’s Cmdr. Paul Bovino noticed William Murphy fighting with a woman as they drove north on U.S. 1 Tuesday evening, and pulled him over, only to then see Murphy allegedly escalate the confrontation.

Moving Minds, a Virtual Web Consultancy, Projects 50-Job Expansion in Flagler

September 10, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 3 Comments

Moving Minds, originally D.C.-based, is looking to have a physical office in Flagler and hire 50 people over the next three to five years. The announcement by the county’s economic development council today was one of three potential job producers in the pipeline.

Flagler’s Constitutional Officers, With Combined Salaries of $1 Million, Get 0.4% Bump

September 10, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 7 Comments

When the $140,406 in salaries to city elected officials is added to the figure, the combined total, for elected officials in Flagler County, stands at $1.13 million for the coming year, not including benefits.

Palm Coast and County Close to a Deal 4 Years in the Making, Resolving Conflict Over Airport

September 9, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 11 Comments

Flagler County Airport is surrounded by Palm Coast. An agreement four years in the making would resolve any issues related to the two governments' inter-dependence. Click on the image for larger view.

The Palm Coast City Council is still not entirely happy with the agreement because of uncertainty over a potential city park, and the county commission hasn’t even seen or discussed the agreement.

Palm Coast Ends Federal Lobbying Efforts But Renews State Contract, Declining Coalition

September 9, 2014 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

Palm Coast, the county and Flagler Beach spend $125,000 on lobbying firms between them. Palm Coast, accounting for $45,000 of that, doesn’t want to join a lobbying coalition, saying the city’s needs are too particular, and the return on investment already proven.

Returning After 7-Week Absence, Council Member Bill Lewis Vows to Keep On

September 9, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 4 Comments

Back from illness for the first time since July 15, Palm Coast City Council member Bill Lewis faces a tough re-election fight against challenger Steven Nobile, who bested him by eight points in the primary. The two men face-off in a runoff on Nov. 4.

86-Year-Old Palm Coast Woman Injured in I-95 Roll-Over as Other Driver Travels On, With 2 Children on Board

September 8, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 6 Comments

Walter Wine, a 39-year-old resident of Zellwood, allegedly rear-ended Palm Coast’s Mildred Rivas, sending her car rolling against the guardrail as he drove on with a 3-year-old boy and a 9-year-old girl on board and later sought to hide the pick-up in a dirt driveway.

Vaccine-Deniers Aside, Flagler Schools Seek Parental Consent for Broad Flu-Shot Campaign

September 5, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 31 Comments

Vaccine consent forms went out this week to all parents with children in Flagler schools, where the district is partnering with Healthy Schools, the for-profit company, to administer flu shots to students on Sept. 18.

Chris Quinn Earns Palm Coast 13th Consecutive Financial Reporting Excellence Award

September 5, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 2 Comments

Chris Quinn’s calm, clear and generally jargon-free presentations are familiar to followers of the city council, especially during the laborious months of budget season.

Reagan Assemblies’ “Watchdogs” Can’t Take Defeat: As One Suit Is Tossed, a Pledge to File Another

September 4, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 22 Comments

Just after a judge threw out a lawsuit this afternoon, the attorney for an obscure “Watchdogs” group said he’d file a new lawsuit alleging illegal conversations outside of meetings by county commissioners.

Flagler Fire Rescue Rolls Out Two, $219,000 Ambulances, Workhorses of Local Emergencies

September 4, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 8 Comments

It's $219,000 empty, priceless when carrying patients and paramedics. (© FlaglerLive)

The county has seven ambulances on duty 24 hours a day (11 units in all) that each log 5,000 miles and 1,000 calls a month, by far the majority of the 14,000 annual emergency calls in Flagler.

Watch Out, I’m an Arab! How I Changed My Name and Pledged a Take-Over of Flagler County.

September 3, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 158 Comments

Two local ex-candidates–Dennis McDonald and Mark Richter–have been insinuating to government officials that FlaglerLive Editor’s Arab background and name change are a security risk, and his failure to recite the pledge proof of his sinister sympathies.

Unbowed, Elections Supervisor Kimberle Weeks Signals More Brawling Ahead

September 2, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 16 Comments

In the latest bout involving the elections supervisor, Kimberle Weeks on Tuesday took on Al Hadeed, the county attorney, dismissing his mediation efforts with Palm Coast and at one point seeking to silence him.

Road Rage Incident Leads to F-Section Confrontation, Vandalism to 2 Cars, Then Jail

September 2, 2014 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

Winston Slaughter, a 21-year-old resident of 3 Farragut Drive in Palm Coast, is accused of vandalizing the vehicles of a neighbor after a violent confrontation that left him lacerated.

Gov. Rick Scott Making Campaign Stop at Grace’s Deli on Sept. 9

September 2, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 10 Comments

Gov. Rick Scott will be making his sixth trip to Flagler County in three years when he makes a brief campaign stop at Grace’s Place at 9 a.m. on Sept. 9, bringing yet more attention to a restaurant that was in the national eye a few months ago.

2 Shots Fired at Florida Park Drive and Flynn Way in Altercation Between Occupants of Two Cars

August 31, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 14 Comments

Information is sketchy–the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office says it won’t release the report because it’s the weekend–but sheriff’s spokespersons confirmed Sunday that two shots were fired early Sunday morning during an altercation involving occupants of two vehicles at Florida Park Drive and Flynn say.

2 Men Electrocuted By Power Line in Attempt To Plant Flagpole at Cloverdale Ct. Home

August 30, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 14 Comments

The electrocution victims were attempting to plant the flagpole down the white pipe, alongside the palm tree in the center of the picture, which is itself right below a 13,000-volt power line. (© FlaglerLive)

The men struck a 13,000-volt power line as they were attempting to plant a long flagpole–bearing an American flag and an Italian flag–down a plastic bracing pipe right under the neighborhood’s power line.

Palm Coast Council, in 4-0 Vote, Sides With Its Manager Against Firefighters Union in Contract Dispute

August 29, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 15 Comments

Mayor Jon Netts and the rest of the Palm Coast City Council (minus Bill Lewis) saw red this morning as they heard arguments and deliberated over a contract with the city's firefighters union. (c FlaglerLive)

The Palm Coast City Council sided with its Manager Jim Landon’s recommendation to reject union positions on a collective bargaining agreement in contention for three years.

Flagler Beach Rejects Commissioner Carney’s Proposal to Put $600,000 Fire Truck Buy on Hold

August 28, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 16 Comments

Kim Carney, who chairs the Flagler Beach City Commission, devoted a lengthy presentation to justify her opposition to the city purchase of a $600,00 fire truck, which Commissioner Steve Settle, right, has advocated for. (© FlaglerLive)

When Commissioner made a motion to pull the $600,000 truck buy proposal out of the budget this year and “think about what we’re doing,” the rest of the commission snubbed her during a contentious, at times anger-tinged meeting.

The End of Flagler Beach’s Blue Restaurant: A Loss Beyond Mahi Mahi Almondine

August 28, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 11 Comments

In her first interview since the announcement of the closure of Blue at the Topaz, Kelli O’Reilly describes the financial and other difficulties of keeping the business going, and many others reacted to the loss and its meaning.

The Palm Coast City Council as Labor Tribunal: Firefighters Union and Administration Face Off

August 28, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 12 Comments

It's been like hosing in the wind: the Palm Coast firefighters union and the city administration reached an impasse after more than three years of negotiations over a contract. (© FlaglerLive)

Palm Coast firefighters and the city administration reached an impasse in December after more than three years of negotiations over a contract, leaving it to the city council on Friday to settle the dispute in an unusual hearing.

Palm Coast Pitches New Management at Loss-Plagued Palm Harbor Golf Club, But Revenue Riddle Remains

August 27, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 52 Comments

Palm Harbor Golf Club has been a money loser for the city, and the five-year contract with Kemper Sports hasn't changed matters. The city is considering changing management companies. (© FlaglerLive)

City council members did not get clear answers from the administration about the financial and quality difference that a change in management would bring to Palm Harbor Golf Club, while users of the club have mounted a small movement to keep the current management.

Skeptical Judge Grants Delay in “Watchdog” Suit Against County Over Old Hospital Buy

August 27, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 4 Comments

A suit by a group that calls itself the Flagler Palm Coast Watchdogs, raising a conflict of interest issue with a county commissioner during the Memorial Hospital buy last year, does not belong in circuit court, the county argues.

Andy Dance Wins, McLaughlin, Meeker and Tucker Survive, Fischer and Both Palm Coast Races Headed for November Run-Offs

August 26, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 16 Comments

The scene at the Palm Coast Community Center just at midday. It was another slow day at the polls. (© FlaglerLive)

Full results for the 2014 primary election in Flagler County and in statewide races relevant to the county, with the latest updates.

Palm Coast Manager Jim Landon Handed Wrong Ballot in Early Voting, Raising Questions About Election’s Integrity

August 25, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 23 Comments

Accuracy, anyone? Supervisor of Elections Kimberle Weeks during a Canvassing Board operation today. (© FlaglerLive)

Two of the three ballots handed City Manager Jim Landon, his stepdaughter and his wife Friday did not include Palm Coast City Council races, echoing a similar report by another voter, prompting discussions by the county Canvassing Board about better ensuring the integrity of the vote. But Supervisor Weeks put that responsibility squarely on voters.

Flagler Leads 20 North and Central Florida Counties in Early Voting Turnout With Double Average Rate

August 25, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 5 Comments

Flagler County’s comparatively high turnout took place despite the county’s and city’s prohibition on campaign signs, suggesting that the election supervisor’s claim that the prohibition would discourage voters was not accurate.

Trevor Tucker, Flagler County School Board Candidate: The Live Interview (2014)

August 25, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 4 Comments

Trevor Tucker

Trevor Tucker is one of eight candidates in three races for Flagler County School Board in the Aug. 26 primary election: all Flagler voters, regardless of party affiliation and address, may cast a ballot in these races.

Andy Dance, Flagler County School Board Candidate: The Live Interview

August 24, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 14 Comments

Andy Dance is running in District 1 for Flagler County School Board and facing Maria Barbosa in the Aug. 26 primary election. All Flagler voters, regardless of party affiliation and address, may cast a ballot in these races.

John Fischer, Flagler County School Board Candidate: The Live Interview (2014)

August 24, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 22 Comments

John Fischer, the incumbent in District 2 of the Flagler County School Board, faces three challengers. He has refused to amnswer any questions about his candidacy.

Maria Barbosa, Flagler County School Board Candidate: The Live Interview

August 24, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 22 Comments

maria barbosa flagler county school board candidate 2014

Maria Barbosa is challenging incumbent Andy Dance in District 1 for Flagler County School Board in the Aug. 26 primary election. She is one of eight candidates in three races for the school board. All Flagler voters, regardless of party affiliation and address, may cast a ballot in these races.

Dennis McDonald, Flagler County Commission Candidate: The Live Interview

August 24, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 26 Comments

Dennis McDonald. (© FlaglerLive)

Dennis McDonald is a candidate for the Flagler County Commission in the Aug. 26 Republican primary, in which only registered Republicans may cast a ballot.

Anne-Marie Shaffer, Palm Coast City Council Candidate: The Live Interview

August 23, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 16 Comments

Anne-Marie Shaffer. (© FlaglerLive)

Anne-Marie Shaffer is running for Palm Coast City Council, one of seven candidates in two races. All registered voters in Palm Coast may cast a ballot regardless of party registration or district.

Joel Rosen, Palm Coast City Council Candidate: The Live Interview

August 23, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 2 Comments

Joel Rosen is the only candidate among the seven running for Palm Coast City Council to have served on a government board before: he was a Flagler County School Board member for two years in the 1990s. (© FlaglerLive)

Joel Rosen is running for Palm Coast City Council, one of seven candidates in two races. All registered voters in Palm Coast may cast a ballot regardless of party registration or district.

Steven Nobile, Palm Coast City Council Candidate: The Live Interview

August 23, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 14 Comments

Steven Nobile. (© FlaglerLive)

Steven Nobile is running for Palm Coast City Council, one of seven candidates in two races, one of three challenging incumbent Bill Lewis. All registered voters in Palm Coast may cast a ballot regardless of party registration or district.

Bill Lewis, Palm Coast City Council Candidate: The Live Interview

August 23, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 4 Comments

Bill Lewis. (© FlaglerLive)Bill Lewis. (© FlaglerLive)

Bill Lewis is running for Palm Coast City Council, one of seven candidates in two races, and the incumbent in District 4. He faces three challengers. All registered voters in Palm Coast may cast a ballot regardless of party registration or district.

Sheriff’s Deputies Never Wrote an Incident Report After Fatally Shooting Palm Coast Man

August 22, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 17 Comments

A Flagler County Sheriff's deputy examines the garage where deputies had earlier that day shot and killed Troy Gordon, a 32-year-old resident of the house. (© FlaglerLive)

Details of the December 2012 fatal shooting of 32-year-old Troy Gordon on Brownstone Lane in Palm Coast, at a time when Don Fleming was still sheriff, emerged in a court case today that revealed how a union could trump sheriff’s policy even in grave shooting incidents.

“Derelict” Sheriff! Call In a Judge! Accuse Palm Coast of Larceny! Elections Supervisor Weeks Goes Unhinged.

August 21, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 41 Comments

Though there’s been no issues with voting other than a very low turnout, Supervisor Kimberle Weeks has again fomented a major dispute out of minor, if any, problems, and frustrated the highest officials in a half dozen local government agencies and boards, going as far as implying that Sheriff Manfre should be arrested.

Ex-Verdego Employee Accused of Defrauding Customers and Company Van Theft

August 20, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 4 Comments

Travis Heidinger, a 40-year-old resident of 5 Llanes Place in Palm Coast, was booked at the Flagler County jail Tuesday on four counts of grand theft after an investigation concluded he’d defrauded at least customers and Verdego and stolen company property.

Illness Sidelines Bill Lewis from Palm Coast Council and Re-Election Bid, Favoring Challengers

August 20, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 9 Comments

Bill Lewis, 83, a Palm Coast City Councilman since 2008, has missed the last four council meetings and been a n o-show at campaign events or on the trail because of illness. (© FlaglerLive)

Bill Lewis, 83, has been battling shingles for more than a month and been a no-show at the council or on the campaign, opening the way for three challengers in the Palm Coast City Council race for District 4.

When a County Commissioner Calls The Supervisor of Elections A “Bitch”

August 19, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 75 Comments

In a conversation with a reporter Monday, Flagler County Commissioner Frank Meeker referred to Supervisor of Elections Kimberle Weeks as a “bitch” in what he termed a slip of the tongue, quickly apologizing afterward.

Xanax, Beer and a Louisville Slugger: Mondex Man Accused of Battering Woman Over Drugs

August 18, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 8 Comments

Richard Spear, a 50-year-old resident of Daytona North is accused of battering a 30-year-old woman and threatening her and her ex-boyfriend, and smashing the ex-boyfriend’s car with a baseball bat.

650 Names, or 13% of Flagler Beach Population, On Petition Opposing $600,000 Fire Truck

August 15, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 30 Comments

The 65-page petition, published here in full for public examination, has not been authenticated by the city, but would, if verified, pose a serious challenge to a majority of commissioners still intent on buying the fire truck.

Fearing Ambush, Cops and Medics “Stage” Before Responding to Reported Shooting in Bunnell

August 15, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 19 Comments

The general area of Hymon Circle in Bunnell where police and paramedics responded to conflicting reports of a shooting shortly after midnight Thursday.

The incident took place just after midnight Thursday in South Bunnell: 911 got several calls about an alleged shooting and a victim who’d been injured, but threats against police on social media led to precautions against an ambush.

County Commission Candidate Mark Richter’s Past: Felony Conviction, 7 Weeks in Navy, and Unanswered Questions

August 14, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 107 Comments

Flagler County Commission candidate Mark Richter refused to document claims about his recent past or answer questions about his background until records obtained by FlaglerLive compelled him to address a few issues. But he left many questions unanswered.

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