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Taxes Will Stay Flat For Most Property Owners in Flagler and Its Cities in 2017

September 30, 2016 | FlaglerLive | 2 Comments

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Taxes have increased in Flagler County and in all five cities, but will be largely offset by a tax decrease in school taxes, while values have increased only marginally.

Project Pandemic Prevention: Flagler’s Campaign Against Zika Bats Strategies Around

September 29, 2016 | FlaglerLive | 5 Comments

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Today’s joint meeting of Flagler government representatives and health department officials summarized the latest in the Zika outbreak (with two cases locally) as two FPC students prepare to launch a zika-fighting project involving bat houses.

An $18,400 Raise for Supervisor of Elections And Other New Laws Go Into Effect This Week

September 26, 2016 | FlaglerLive | 10 Comments

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County elections supervisors are up for pay raises, while penalties increase for trafficking in the modern version of food stamps and for stealing credit-card information at gas pumps, under new laws that go into effect Saturday.

Vote-By-Mail Requests Already Set Records In Flagler; Big Lead For Republicans

September 23, 2016 | FlaglerLive | 10 Comments

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With some voting already under way, upwards of 12,000 vote-by-mail ballots have been requested from the Flagler elections supervisor, and more than 2 million have been requested statewide.

Lory Yazurlo, Owner of Defunct Pig Sanctuary, Is Killed In Van Fire on John Anderson Highway

September 22, 2016 | FlaglerLive | 14 Comments

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Lory Yazurlo, the 53-year-old owner of what was once a sprawling, 20-acre pig sanctuary in western Flagler, was killed early this morning as her van caught fire on John Anderson Highway, not far from her mother’s house. A paraplegic, Yazurlo was in the van, unable to get out.

Mercy Lives: 24-Year-Old Horse Pulled Out of Septic Tank in 2 1/2-Hour Rescue in Mondex

September 20, 2016 | FlaglerLive | 21 Comments

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A dozen agencies and veterinarians were mobilized to rescue Mercy, a 24-year-old horse that fell in a septic tank Tuesday morning, managing the rescue after two and a half hours of efforts.

Local Authorities Converge on Areas of Concern as Travel-Related Zika Cases Are Declared in Palm Coast

September 20, 2016 | FlaglerLive | 3 Comments

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Mosquito Control officials have been focusing on mosquito hot spots in Palm Coast’s P Section and visited other properties of concern as county officials prepare a county-wide meeting next week to address the local response.

Sally’s Safe Haven at Year 2: Where Children Traumatized by a Violent Parent Can Still Visit

September 19, 2016 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

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Sally’s Safe Haven in Bunnell, which has served almost 100 families so far, allows supervised visits for parents otherwise restricted from seeing their child. The haven is underwritten by a federal grant and run by the county and the the Children’s Home Society.

Flagler Youth Center Director Cheryl Massaro Appointed to Federal Juvenile Justice Board That Advises Congress and the President

September 16, 2016 | FlaglerLive | 5 Comments

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Cheryl Massaro, for 11 years the director of the Flagler Youth Center, has served on the local and state juvenile justice advisory boards, and will now be responsible for representing Florida and other states for two years on the Federal Advisory Committee on Juvenile Justice.

Flagler’s Unemployment Back Down to 5.4% After Brief Rise, Florida’s at 4.7% for 4th Month

September 16, 2016 | FlaglerLive | 2 Comments

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When Florida’s under-employed and discouraged workers are included, the state’s unemployment rate zooms up to 10.6 percent, higher than the national rate of 9.6 percent.

Flagler Residents Get 2-Week Amnesty From 40% Collection Fee on Traffic and Court Fines

September 15, 2016 | FlaglerLive | 4 Comments

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Residents can save–for example– $82.40 on a $206 speeding ticket that’s gone to collection with the two-week amnesty, starting Sept. 19 and running through Sept. 30. There are no plans to renew the amnesty in the future.

In Latest Delay, Flagler’s Civil Citation Proposal for Pot Users Will Wait Until Late November

September 14, 2016 | FlaglerLive | 9 Comments

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Though recommended for approval in Flagler County by a key law enforcement, judicial and government panel, the de-criminalization proposal and judicial panel, the proposal will wait until after the election because of expected changes at the county commission and on the Palm Coast City Council.

Palm Coast and Flagler County Compete on Soccer Fields Over Frank Meeker’s Memory

September 13, 2016 | FlaglerLive | 4 Comments

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The late County Commissioner Frank Meeker, who died in July, had also served on the Palm Coast City Council, so both governments will have separate memorials to his memory on soccer fields at opposite ends of town.

Ethics Commission Sends Flagler Petition for Attorneys’ Fees to Administrative Law Judge

September 9, 2016 | FlaglerLive | 3 Comments

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Former Supervisor of Elections Kimberle Weeks filed two of the five complaints, Mark Richter Jr. also filed two, and Dennis McDonald filed the fifth complaint. None attended the ethics commission hearing in Tallahassee this morning.

Flagler County Library Director Holly Albanese Elected to Northeast Florida Library Information Network Board

September 6, 2016 | FlaglerLive | 1 Comment

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Albanese has been been instrumental in significantly increasing library revenue through the library’s passport-issuance service, which she started. She is also keeping a planned expansion of the library–through a new building in Bunnell and an expanded one in palm Coast–on the county commission’s agenda.

Flagler’s Combustible Reagan Republicans Disband as GOP Realigns Back to “Sensible”

September 6, 2016 | FlaglerLive | 13 Comments

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The Ronald Reagan Republican Assemblies of Flagler County, the firebrand group whose members spent the last five years shaking up local governments—complaining, criticizing, suing and in several cases, winning elections—has disbanded.

1st Hurricane Hits Florida in 11 Years; Flagler Spared, Tropical Storm Warning Cancelled

September 2, 2016 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

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Hurricane Hermine was mostly a non-event in Flagler County, with limited rain and a bit of wind. Most government offices remained open Friday. The story was uglier in Florida’s Big Bend, where the hurricane made landfall.

2016 Flagler Jail Bookings and Sheriff’s Crime and Incident Reports (Archived)

September 1, 2016 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

Archived 2016 Flagler County jail bookings, day and night shift commanders’ crime and incident reports investigated by Sheriff’s deputies and archive.

Flagler’s Primary Results: Shocks, Coronations and Probabilities

August 31, 2016 | FlaglerLive | 30 Comments

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There were one or two shocks in the Flagler primary election results, not least of them another dismal turnout, but for the most part the numebrs produced expected winners and losers. Here’s a full analysis.

Holland Is Palm Coast’s New Mayor, Lenhart Wins Supervisor, Conklin Wins School Board, Manfre Is Out, Staly Beats Lamb

August 30, 2016 | FlaglerLive | 36 Comments

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Primary election results for Flagler County races including school board, sheriff, county commission, Palm Coast City Council, supervisor of elections, judges, and state congressional races.

Capping 2 Weeks of Record-Breaking Early Voting, Final Day of Primary Ends at 7pm

August 30, 2016 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

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Some 18 percent of registered voters had already cast a ballot in early voting or by mail by the time polls opened at 7 this morning. But that means 82 percent of registered voters had not cast a ballot. Go vote.

In a First, Blind High School Student Is Matanzas-FPC Football Game’s Radio Commentator

August 26, 2016 | FlaglerLive | 7 Comments

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Trent Ferguson, 18, a student at the Florida School for the Deaf and Blind in St. Augustine, will be the color commentator on WNZF Radio of the Matanzas-FPC match at 7 p.m. Friday, a unique experiment for the radio station that may not end there.

51 Years Later, Honor Is Resurrected for Flagler Sheriff Homer Brooks’s Line-of-Duty Death

August 25, 2016 | FlaglerLive | 4 Comments

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Homer Brooks was first elected Flagler County Sheriff in 1956. A News-Journal reporter, Tony Holt, uncovered the circumstances of his death in 1965, leading the sheriff’s office to add Brooks’s name to the list of Flagler cops who died in the line of duty and honor Brooks today.

State Ethics Commission Will Hear Flagler’s Claim to Recoup Fees From Serial Complainers

August 24, 2016 | FlaglerLive | 12 Comments

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It’s an unusual case: county government is seeking to recoup money spent to defend against the ethics cases filed against county commissioners and the county attorney by Kim Weeks, Mark Richter Jr. and Dennis McDonald.

“A Very Good Save”: Firefighters Beat Back Wildfire Within Inches of a House in Seminole Woods

August 24, 2016 | FlaglerLive | 15 Comments

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The fire had burned into the eaves of the house at 7 Sellner Place when firefighters arrived, positioned themselves between it and the house, and beat it back this afternoon. The fire burned the entire neighboring, empty lot.

For Bunnell’s Tucker, Sharp Loss on Firehouse Consolidation Signals Return to Minority

August 23, 2016 | FlaglerLive | 7 Comments

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Bunnell Commissioner Elbert Tucker’s proposal to fold the Bunnell Fire Department into the county and shift savings to the city’s police department was rebuked Monday, and Tucker’s role on the commission appears to return to where it had been years ago: as a dissenter.

Al Jones, Former County Commissioner
and Breakfast Club Impresario, Dies at 87

August 22, 2016 | FlaglerLive | 9 Comments

Al Jones, 1929-2016. (Flagler County Government)

Al Jones was one of the most influential non-elected politicians and GOP officials in Flagler County for 25 years as his monthly breakfast became the essential stopping point for most of those hoping to be—or to remain—politicians.

Attorneys For Kimberle Weeks Will Seek to Dismiss All Felony Charges in Latest Maneuver

August 19, 2016 | FlaglerLive | 11 Comments

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In the latest pre-trial in the case of Kimberle Weeks, who faces nine felony counts over allegedly secret recordings, her lawyer said he’d be seeking a dismissal of all charges, but that motion won’t be heard until the end of November.

Flagler Veterans Court Pitch Framed in Crude Attack on Court System by DeSantis Envoy

August 17, 2016 | FlaglerLive | 18 Comments

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Randall Stapleford, a part-time staffer for Rep. Ron DeSantis, questioned the veracity of a Flagler County judge and leveled repeated attacks at Chief Judge Terence Perkins for allegedly delaying information related to a potential veterans court during a Flagler County Commission workshop Monday.

Sophie Zabas, 1942-2016: Commissioner George Hanns Mourns His Inspiration

August 17, 2016 | FlaglerLive | 14 Comments

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Sophie Zabas, who died Friday of cancer at age 74, was Commissioner George Hanns’s companion of 23 years. Visitations are Friday from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at Craig-Flagler Palms Funeral Home.

Zika Virus In Flagler: Preparations In Place But Response Limited to Education and Prevention

August 16, 2016 | FlaglerLive | 8 Comments

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The Flagler County Health Department says it’s prepared for an outbreak of Zika virus in the county, which has so far been spared, but the focus is on the only thing officials can do: education, elimination of standing water where possible, and limited travel for pregnant women.

Denise Calderwood, Flagler County Commission Candidate: The Live Interview

August 15, 2016 | FlaglerLive | 18 Comments

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Denise Calderwood is a Republican candidate for Flagler County Commission, District 3. Her opponents in the Aug. 30 Republican primary is Donald O’Brien. The winner will face Democrat incumbent George Hanns in the Nov. 8 general election.

Jason France, Flagler County Commission Candidate: The Live Interview

August 13, 2016 | FlaglerLive | 3 Comments

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Jason France is a Republican candidate for the Flagler County Commission in District 3. He faces Dave Sullivan in the Aug. 30 Republican primary. The winner will face Democrat Barbara Revels, who faces no primary opposition, in November.

Chamber Poll: Flagler’s Trump Country; Cuff, Lenhart, Holland, O’Brien and Conklin Win Big

August 12, 2016 | FlaglerLive | 18 Comments

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The Flagler County Chamber’s first candidate hob nob Thursday drew some 300 people and 250 participants in its straw poll, with results pointing at least to a few trends ahead of the Aug. 30 primary. Actual early voting begins Monday.

Daniel Potter, Flagler County Commission Candidate: The Live Interview

August 12, 2016 | FlaglerLive | 3 Comments

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Daniel Potter is a Republican candidate for Flagler County Commission, District 1. His opponents in the Aug. 30 Republican primary are incumbent Charlie Ericksen and Ken Mazzie. The winner will face Democrat Jason DeLorenzo in the Nov. 8 general election.

Caitlin E. Ryone, 19, Is Dead In Mondex After Report of Gunshots; Sheriff’s Deputies Investigating

August 11, 2016 | FlaglerLive | 9 Comments

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Ryone, a 2014 graduate of Flagler Palm Coast High School, was found dead of a gunshot at 4664 Mahogany Boulevard in Daytona North, or the Mondex. The sheriff’s office is investigating to determine whether it is a suicide or a homicide.

Ken Mazzie, Flagler County Commission Candidate: The Live Interview

August 11, 2016 | FlaglerLive | 4 Comments

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Ken Mazzie is a Republican candidate for the Flagler County Commission in District 1. He faces Charlie Ericksen and Dan Potter in the Aug. 3 Republican primary. The winner will face Democrat Jason DeLorenzo, the departing Palm Coast City Council member.

Bunnell Commission Honors Two Boys, 10 And 12, For Helping Save 88-Year-Old Woman

August 10, 2016 | FlaglerLive | 24 Comments

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The Bunnell City Commission Monday evening awarded its Outstanding Citizen Award to two young city residents, Russell Rouson, 10, and Steven Dozier, 12, for alerting police and helping to save the life of an 88-year-old woman who had hurt herself in her home in June.

Key Flagler Panel Votes 7-5 To Endorse Pot Citation Proposal, But Split Reflects Hazy Fate

August 10, 2016 | FlaglerLive | 15 Comments

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The proposed ordinance to decriminalize some pot possession now goes to the county commission, Palm Coast, Bunnell and Flagler Beach for approval, but it’s faced sustained opposition.

Masked Man Who Taunted Lamb at Sheriff’s Forum Is Unmasked as Whisenant Supporter

August 9, 2016 | FlaglerLive | 32 Comments

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Richard Rubin, a twice-arrested local resident and supporter of Mark Whisenant’s sheriff’s campaign, attempted to rattle candidate John Lamb Monday evening by riding masked and in camouflage and holding up a sign claiming Lamb and his family did not live in the county, a false claim.

Investigation Into West Flagler Home Fire and Suicide Ends in “Undetermined” Conclusion

August 8, 2016 | FlaglerLive | 3 Comments

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“It appears that Kevin Clayton started the fire and then took his own life,” the fire investigation into the November fire concluded, but no actual cause or source of the fire was discovered.

Sharon Demers, Flagler County School Board Candidate: The Live Interview

August 8, 2016 | FlaglerLive | 1 Comment

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Sharon Demers is a candidate for the Flagler County School Board, running against Paul Anderson, Maria Barbosa, and Myra Middleton-Valentine. All registered Flagler County voters may cast a ballot in the Aug. 30 primary in this non-partisan race regardless of party affiliation. The winner will be decided on Aug. 30.

Paul Anderson, Flagler County School Board Candidate: The Live Interview

August 6, 2016 | FlaglerLive | 3 Comments

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Paul Anderson is a candidate for the Flagler County School Board, running against Sharon Demers, Maria Barbosa, and Myra Middleton-Valentine. All registered Flagler County voters may cast a ballot in the Aug. 30 primary in this non-partisan race regardless of party affiliation. The winner will be decided on Aug. 30.

Jason Sands, Flagler County School Board Candidate: The Live Interview

August 5, 2016 | FlaglerLive | 5 Comments

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Jason Sands is a candidate for the Flagler County School Board, running against Colleen Conklin All registered Flagler County voters may cast a ballot in the Aug. 30 primary in this non-partisan race regardless of party affiliation. The winner will be decided on Aug. 30.

Colleen Conklin, Flagler County School Board Candidate: The Live Interview

August 4, 2016 | FlaglerLive | 12 Comments

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Colleen Conklin is a candidate for the Flagler County School Board, running against Jason Sands All registered Flagler County voters may cast a ballot in the Aug. 30 primary in this non-partisan race regardless of party affiliation. The winner will be decided on Aug. 30.

Ron Radford, Palm Coast Mayoral Candidate: The Live Interview

August 3, 2016 | FlaglerLive | 7 Comments

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Ron Radford is a candidate for Palm Coast mayor. He faces three other candidates: Milissa Holland, Dennis McDonald and John Brady in the non-partisan election on Aug. 30, in which all registered voters may cast a ballot.

5 Names Emerge as Maneuvering for Governor’s Appointment for Meeker’s Commission Seat Intensifies

August 2, 2016 | FlaglerLive | 8 Comments

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David Alfin, Ed Fuller, Howard Holley, Jon Netts and Patrick Kelly are all confirmed likely applicants to Frank Meeker’s county commission seat, while Milissa Holland, Gail Wadsworth, Garry Lubi and Jim Ulsamer have ruled it out.

Dennis McDonald, Palm Coast Mayoral Candidate: The Live Interview

August 2, 2016 | FlaglerLive | 29 Comments

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Dennis McDonald is a candidate for Palm Coast Mayor. He faces three other candidates: John Brady, Milissa Holland, and Ron Radford. All registered city voters regardless of party may cast a vote in the non-partisan election on Aug. 30.

DuBose Pulls Out of Palm Coast Council Race, Opening Way to Quicker McGuire Replacement

August 2, 2016 | FlaglerLive | 5 Comments

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Troy DuBose’s withdrawal essentially creates a two-way race between Bob Cuff and Sims Jones, and a stronger possibility of a winner by Aug. 30, who could then immediately fill the same seat Bill McGuire is resigning in mid-August, sparing the council the tortures of an appointment process.

For Commissioner Frank Meeker, a Tribute From the Hearts of a Decade’s Colleagues

August 1, 2016 | FlaglerLive | 6 Comments

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For an hour Monday morning, Meeker’s closest colleagues remembered the man death surprised at 61 on July 22, themselves not yet over the shock of having lost him after seen him in that seat just 16 days before his death.

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