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Flagler

Burned Just 4 Months Ago, County Cooks Yet Another Risky Deal With Ginn on Public Dime

August 30, 2010 | FlaglerLive | 24 Comments

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The $4.75 million acquisition of 980 acres around Pellicer Creek is almost 10 times the land’s appraised value. Part of the buy rests on a creative but risky, long-term scheme.

Pregnant Mothers, Start Your Readers: Dolly’s Imagination Library Crosses Flagler Threshold

August 27, 2010 | FlaglerLive | 4 Comments

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Dolly’s Imagination Library will ensure that every child born after Aug. 31 and living in Flagler will get a free book every month until kindergarten. The kick-off event is Sept. 1 at the Flagler County Library.

Sneak Preview of Enterprise Flagler’s Economic Tax “Game Plan”: More Details, More Questions

August 26, 2010 | FlaglerLive | 29 Comments

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Enterprise Flagler’s “new game plan” seeks to win over voters for a new property tax in exchange for the promise of new industry and more jobs. The plan is more projections than details.

Work Crews–and Businesses–Idle Around Flagler Beach Farmers’ Market Land Dispute

August 26, 2010 | FlaglerLive | 4 Comments

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Flagler Beach’s reconstruction of streets and sidewalks may have encroached on segments of the property belonging to the owners of the city’s weekly farmer’s market.

Elections Supervisor Kimberle Weeks Wrecks County-Owned Car Just Before Polls Close

August 25, 2010 | FlaglerLive | 12 Comments

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The wreck took place just after 5 p.m.–less than two hours from polls’ closing time–on Whiteview Parkway, near U.S. 1. The car was towed. There were no injuries.

County Caves to Court Clerk Gail Wadsworth’s Demand for Bigger Staff and Budget

August 25, 2010 | FlaglerLive | 16 Comments

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The $120,000 increase, which the county will have to draw from reserves or from budget cuts, is identical to the amount it would take to keep Carver Gym funded at the current level.

Primary Turnout Is Worst in at Least 16 Years; Black Voters Shrug Off 3 Black Candidates

August 25, 2010 | FlaglerLive | 25 Comments

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Three black candidates running in local elections didn’t get a higher turn-out from heavily black precincts. Whiter, richer precincts turned out at double those rates.

Tucker Wins, Fischer and Sword in Runoff; McLaughlin Beats Abbott; Dwyer and Nowell Out

August 24, 2010 | FlaglerLive | 5 Comments

FlaglerLive will provide updated election results in the 2010 primary in all races relevant to Flagler County voters, including olegislative and statewide races.

Mosquito-Borne Encephalitis May Be On the Rise in Flagler, Health Department Cautions

August 24, 2010 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

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The disease is rare but has severe consequences, and the department’s “sentinel” chickens have shown an increase in symptoms of the Eastern Equine Encephalitis virus.

Quit Surfing. Quit Working. Go Vote.

August 24, 2010 | FlaglerLive | 2 Comments

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Unless you have a well articulated political science doctor’s note, you have no excuse but to go vote today. Precinct locations and guides included.

Bunnell Will Ask Sheriff to Bid for Law Enforcement Services in the City

August 23, 2010 | FlaglerLive | 3 Comments

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A severe budget crunch, but also a severe State Attorney’s report on the city’s police department, bring back an old idea.

Commission Money Race: Mori Hosseini and Other Developers Bankrolling Abbott’s Bid

August 23, 2010 | FlaglerLive | 14 Comments

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Volusia, St. Johns and Jacksonville development firms account for all but about $1,000 of Bob Abbott’s campaign funds. Nate McLaughlin’s are more grass roots based.

School’s Back. So Are Walking Children in a Town Short of Sidewalks. Watch Where You Drive.

August 23, 2010 | FlaglerLive | 3 Comments

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Two years ago, 270 children younger than 14 were killed while walking by a road. School’s resumption calls for care, especially in Palm Coast, where sidewalks are lacking.

The Money Race: Five Flagler School Board Candidates Raise a Combined $32,900

August 23, 2010 | FlaglerLive | 1 Comment

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District 5 candidate Raven Sword is the fund-raising leader when candidates’ own money is excluded. She also drew the largest number of contributors by far, with 130.

The Live Q&A: School Board Candidates In Their Own Words (and Occasional Evasions)

August 22, 2010 | FlaglerLive | 1 Comment

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The FlaglerLive Q&A was designed to draw candidates away from campaign generalities and cliches and to compel clearly stated positions on a dozen relevant issues.

Unemployment Resumes Climb in Flagler and Florida as Economy Fails to Strengthen

August 20, 2010 | FlaglerLive | 12 Comments

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Flagler County’s unemployment rate went up to 15.6 percent (from 15.4 percent), and Florida’s went up to 11.5 percent, raising fears of a double-dip recession.

More Trouble for Flynt: Sheriff Ends Tow Ties Permanently; Bank Sues for $50,000

August 18, 2010 | FlaglerLive | 4 Comments

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Legal troubles aside, the sheriff’s decision worsens the Bunnell city commissioner’s financial straits–as does a law suit over a $50,00 debt.

In Split Vote, Tourism Council Approves Raising Bed Tax to 4% For More Marketing

August 18, 2010 | FlaglerLive | 1 Comment

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The additional 1 percent would raise an extra $275,000 to $300,000, which the council wants to spend on more advertising for Flagler. Several council members objected, setting up a possible battle at the County Commission.

Sheriff Knocks Commissioner Flynt’s Towing Company Out of Wrecking Rotation Indefinitely

August 16, 2010 | FlaglerLive | 15 Comments

Saxon’s Wrecker, owned by Bunnell City Commissioner Jimmy Flynt, is at the center of a withering investigative report showing Flynt benefited from chronic favoritism at other towers’ expense.

Innovative Garden Hose Start-Up Swells Flagler Hopes for Economic Revival at the Airport

August 16, 2010 | FlaglerLive | 10 Comments

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MH Operations proposes to manufacture an expanding and retracting hose few will resist, and do so from a county airport, where it would create 125 jobs.

State Report Details Disturbing Patterns at Bunnell PD and Favors For Comm. Jimmy Flynt

August 15, 2010 | FlaglerLive | 17 Comments

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A 35-page State Attorney’s report puts Bunnell City Commissioner Jimmy Flynt at the center of a pattern of favoritism involving the long-troubled Bunnell Police Department.

State Attorney’s Investigative Report on Bunnell Police Department and City Commissioner Jimmy Flynt:
Part 6 of 6

August 15, 2010 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

State Attorney’s 2010 Investigative Report on Bunnell Police Department and City Commissioner James “Jimmy” Flynt and Saxon’s Wreckers: Part 6 of 6

State Attorney’s Investigative Report on Bunnell Police Department and City Commissioner Jimmy Flynt:
Part 5 of 6

August 15, 2010 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

State Attorney’s 2010 Investigative Report on Bunnell Police Department and City Commissioner James “Jimmy” Flynt and Saxon’s Wreckers: Part 5 of 6

State Attorney’s Investigative Report on Bunnell Police Department and City Commissioner Jimmy Flynt:
Part 4 of 6

August 15, 2010 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

State Attorney’s 2010 Investigative Report on Bunnell Police Department and City Commissioner James “Jimmy” Flynt and Saxon’s Wreckers: Part 4 of 6

State Attorney’s Investigative Report on Bunnell Police Department and City Commissioner Jimmy Flynt:
Part 3 of 6

August 15, 2010 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

State Attorney’s 2010 Investigative Report on Bunnell Police Department and City Commissioner James “Jimmy” Flynt and Saxon’s Wreckers: Part 3 of 6

State Attorney’s Investigative Report on Bunnell Police Department and City Commissioner Jimmy Flynt:
Part 2 of 6

August 15, 2010 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

State Attorney’s 2010 Investigative Report on Bunnell Police Department and City Commissioner James “Jimmy” Flynt and Saxon’s Wreckers: Part 2 of 6

State Attorney’s Investigative Report on Bunnell Police Department and City Commissioner Jimmy Flynt:
Part 1 of 6

August 15, 2010 | FlaglerLive | 1 Comment

State Attorney’s 2010 Investigative Report on Bunnell Police Department and City Commissioner James “Jimmy” Flynt and Saxon’s Wreckers: Part 1 of 6

Cakes Across America Dumps Airport Building County Built For It; Taxpayer Bill: $300,000+

August 15, 2010 | FlaglerLive | 23 Comments

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In another example of economic development subsidized at taxpayers’ expense, the cake company leaves taxpayers holding the bag for a promise of jobs never fulfilled.

Water Wars Redux: Homeowners Sue
Palm Coast Over Annexation Bullying

August 13, 2010 | FlaglerLive | 7 Comments

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Palm Coast is forcing Palm Coast Plantation property owners to sign annexation agreements in exchange for water and sewer services. The owners say Palm Coast is breaking the law.

Palm Coast City Manager Jim Landon’s Compensation Package: $218,296 a Year

August 12, 2010 | FlaglerLive | 30 Comments

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Jim Landon’s base salary of $168,878 is higher than the total compensation package of the school superintendent, who manages five times as many employees and is responsible for 13,000 students.

Flagler Beach Commissioners Pick 12 to Interview for Manager (Updated)

August 12, 2010 | FlaglerLive | 5 Comments

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Two charts show how each commissioner and the mayor drew up a short list of candidates for Flagler Beach city manager.

Pierre on WNZF’s Open Lines with David Ayers This Morning

August 12, 2010 | FlaglerLive | 2 Comments

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Chatting it up about local politics, local media, the primary election, the good referendum on the ballot and the very bad one, and more.

Cool Project, Cooler Reception: Palm Coast’s Desalination Aims Leaves Others Unmoved

August 11, 2010 | FlaglerLive | 6 Comments

Slower than before, but still expensively, Palm Coast continues to push desalination as its only alternative water source in the future.

From 140, Flagler Beach Short-Lists 35 Applicants for Manager Ahead of Thursday Cut

August 10, 2010 | FlaglerLive | 5 Comments

Two local favorites appear at the top of the list, which Flagler Beach city commissioners on Aug. 10 will pare down to about 10 applicants who’ll be invited for interviews. See the chart.

County Cuts Carver Gym Budget 25%, Eyeing Future Reductions–and More Talk

August 9, 2010 | FlaglerLive | 7 Comments

The 3-2 vote formalizes the county’s first significant move away from the gym, though at least three commissioners are leery of turning operations over to Bunnell.

Commission Increases County Employees’ Health Costs Against Steep Opposition

August 9, 2010 | FlaglerLive | 38 Comments

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County employees’ health insurance premiums are rising steeply, but they remain less expensive than for employees in other government agencies in the area.

Crunch Time for Carver Gym: County Will Keep It Open, But Debates How

August 9, 2010 | FlaglerLive | 3 Comments

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The County Commission has backed off a proposal to close the gym, but is still wrangling over how to keep it open, paid for, and properly run with children’s programming.

Justice for Sale: Half a Million Dollars
Slosh Races for 3 Local Circuit Court Seats

August 8, 2010 | FlaglerLive | 2 Comments

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Eleven candidates in three races in the 7th Judicial Circuit have raised an average of $44,000 each, more than 60 percent of it their own money.

John Selden, Candidate for Circuit Court Judge, Group 5 (Flagler County)

August 8, 2010 | FlaglerLive | 1 Comment

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Voters’ Guide for John Selden, Candidate for Florida 7th Circuit Court Judge, Group 5, Flagler County, vying to replace Judge Kim C. Hammond.

Sid Nowell, Candidate for Circuit Court Judge, Group 5 (Flagler County)

August 8, 2010 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

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Voters’ Guide for Sid Nowell, Candidate for Florida 7th Circuit Court Judge, Group 5, Flagler County, vying to replace Judge Kim C. Hammond.

Joe Horrox, Candidate for Circuit Court Judge, Group 5 (Flagler County)

August 8, 2010 | FlaglerLive | 3 Comments

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Voters’ Guide for Joe Horrox, Candidate for Florida 7th Circuit Court Judge, Group 5, Flagler County, vying to replace Judge Kim C. Hammond.

Ed Haenftling Jr., Candidate for Circuit Court Judge, Group 5 (Flagler County)

August 7, 2010 | FlaglerLive | 1 Comment

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Voters’ Guide for Ed Haenftling Jr., Candidate for Florida 7th Circuit Court Judge, Group 5, Flagler County, vying to replace Judge Kim C. Hammond.

Marc Dwyer, Candidate for Circuit Court Judge, Group 5 (Flagler County)

August 7, 2010 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

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Voters’ Guide for Marc Dwyer, Candidate for Florida 7th Circuit Court Judge, Group 5, Flagler County, vying to replace Judge Kim C. Hammond.

Dennis Craig, Candidate for Circuit Court Judge, Group 5 (Flagler County)

August 7, 2010 | FlaglerLive | 1 Comment

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Voters’ Guide for Dennis Craig, Candidate for Florida 7th Circuit Court Judge, Group 5, Flagler County, vying to replace Judge Kim C. Hammond.

Judge Them Before One of Them Judges You: The Race For Kim C. Hammond’s Seat

August 7, 2010 | FlaglerLive | 4 Comments

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Six lawyers, including Bunnell’s Marc Dwyer and Sid Nowell, are vying to replace Circuit Judge Judge Kim C. Hammond, who’s retiring after 32 years.

Supervisor of Elections Scans Boards Through Emergency Meeting and 11th Hour Theatrics

August 6, 2010 | FlaglerLive | 14 Comments

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An emergency meeting of the Flagler County Commission and some silly jockeying prefaced the certification of the county’s voting equipment.

It’s Raining Taxes: Despite Rising Revenue, County Considers Increase in Bed Tax to 4%

August 5, 2010 | FlaglerLive | 3 Comments

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The increase to 4 percent would fuel the backlash against other local tax proposals and increases.

Merchants of Greed: How Florida Hospital and United Healthcare Bargain Over Your Body

August 3, 2010 | FlaglerLive | 18 Comments

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On Aug. 15, half a million central Floridians, and thousands in Flagler County covered by United Healthcare, including children on medicaid, will be denied insured coverage at Florida Hospital’s facilities, including Florida Hospital Flagler.

Bankruptcy Boys: County Commission Candidates Claim “Fiscal Responsibility” Despite Dismal Finances

August 2, 2010 | FlaglerLive | 25 Comments

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Both county commission incumbent Bob Abbott and challenger Nate McLaughlin have bankruptcies and foreclosures in their recent past even though they’re running on fiscal sanity.

Bunnell City Administration Will Occupy County Offices Rent-Free Through 2012

August 2, 2010 | FlaglerLive | 2 Comments

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Bunnell will continue occupying a suite of county offices valued at $3,000 a month even though the old city hall is livable.

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