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Stand Your Ground Vigilantes

September 11, 2018 | FlaglerLive | 24 Comments

stand your ground vigilantism

Instead of allowing the police to perform their jobs, some gunslingers hiding behind stand-your-ground laws take the responsibility of pursuing criminals upon themselves.

Tuesday Briefing: 9/11 Ceremonies, Keith Johansen in Court, Stormwater Rates, Hammock Hansen

September 11, 2018 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

Helene Cangialosi, parent of two students enrolled in the Flagler Youth Orchestra, at the end of the day behind the Suite Shop, concessions that help defray the cost of the program, which enrolled some 400 students as it kicked off Monday. (c FlaglerLive)

The Palm Coast council discusses stormwater rates, which are set to rise steeply, the Elks Lodge and other places host 9/11 ceremonies, a man accused of murdering his wife is in court for a pre-trial.

Avoidable Sepsis Infections Send Thousands Of Nursing Home Seniors To Gruesome Deaths

September 10, 2018 | FlaglerLive | 5 Comments

Willie Jackson died on infections resulting from bed sores and apparent negligence in nursing homes. (Shana Dorsey)

No one tracks sepsis cases closely enough to know how often these severe infections turn fatal. But the toll — both human and financial — is enormous, an investigation finds.

Monday Briefing: Suicide Prevention Day, Women’s Self-Defense, Bunnell Manager, Mideast Primer

September 10, 2018 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

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World Suicide Prevention Day takes place as Flagler stands as the county with the highest rate of suicides among Florida counties; Bunnell sets its tax rate, women’s self-defense class.

Weekend Briefing: First Friday, Intracoastal Cleanup, Gospel Show, KidCare Enrollment, Arts Festival, Senior Games

September 7, 2018 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

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The annual Intracoastal Waterway cleanup on Saturday, the kick-off of the Palm Coast Senior Games, Palm Coast Arts Foundation’s two-day arts festival in Town Center, KidCare enrollment, “California Suite,” and a lot more.

Justices Weigh Loading Charter Schools, Term Limits and Civics on One Amendment

September 6, 2018 | FlaglerLive | 2 Comments

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Justices are only supposed to determine whether the ballot title and summary would provide an accurate description of the proposed constitutional amendment to voters.

Thursday Briefing: County Taxes, Canvassing Board, Flagler Beach Golf Course (Again), Massacre Commission

September 6, 2018 | FlaglerLive | 1 Comment

Suzanne Johnston, Flagler County's tax collector, was at the Flagler Youth Orchestra Open House Wednesday evening, making a $1,325 donation to the program--money her office raised with tip jars for a month. Johnston has raised money for the program for the past several years. The program is drawing an enrollment of some 400 students. (© FlaglerLive)

The Flagler Beach City Commission again tries to decide what to do with its troubled golf course, Flagler government sets next year’s taxes, an NRA-designed gun-safe program.

Should Supervisors of Election Provide Spanish-Language Ballots? Judge Hears Arguments.

September 5, 2018 | FlaglerLive | 37 Comments

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A federal judge today hears arguments in a lawsuit seeking to require 32 Florida counties, including Flagler, to provide Spanish-language ballots and other materials to Puerto Ricans who are eligible to vote in the state.

Wednesday Briefing: Free Family and Civil Law Clinic, Youth Orchestra Open House, FPC Fire Academy

September 5, 2018 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

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FPC’s Fire Academy takes a training trip, the Youth Orchestra holds its Open House, an NRA gunsafe program is presented to Kindergarteners and first graders, Kaiti Lenhart at Flagler GOP club.

The $109,000 Heart Attack Bill Is Down To $332. What About Other Surprise Bills?

September 4, 2018 | FlaglerLive | 14 Comments

Drew Calver sits with his wife, Erin, and daughters Eleanor (left) and Emory (middle) in their Austin, Texas, home where he had a heart attack on April 2, 2017. Calver, a high school teacher, has health insurance through his school district, but still faced a $108,951.31 bill. (Callie Richmond for KHN)

The hospital that overcharged a teacher cut the bill not before the huge charge sparked a national conversation over what should be done to combat surprise medical bills afflicting a growing number of Americans.

Tuesday Briefing: Palm Coast Apartments Near Woodlands, School Taxes, State of Education, Chess

September 4, 2018 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

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The Palm Coast council considers approving apartment zoning near the Woodlands, the Flagler County School Board presents the State of Education, Chess on the Porch at the Humidor at European Village.

When McCain’s Odes to Honor and Civility Ring False

September 3, 2018 | FlaglerLive | 26 Comments

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The “straight talk” people praise McCain for is actually what most of them can’t stand about politicians: They say noble words but cast ignoble votes.

Labor Day Briefing: Drug Court Steering Committee, OD Awareness Day, FPC v. New Smyrna, Gentile-Youd Loves McLaughlin

August 31, 2018 | FlaglerLive | 4 Comments

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A candlelight vigil in observance of Overdose Awareness Day, the Drug Court Steering Committee meets, Flagler Palm Coast High meets New Smyrna Beach on the gridiron, and Labor Day quiet.

Obamacare Participants in Florida Will See Lowest Premium Increase In 8 Years

August 30, 2018 | FlaglerLive | 7 Comments

Some people are sleeping more soundly now. (Tiago Costa)Some people are sleeping more soundly now. (Tiago Costa)

The rate increases are some of the lowest ever requested by Florida insurance companies since the federal health law passed in 2010.

Thursday Briefing: Circuit Judge Interviews, Sheriff’s Building Workshop, Farm Swap and Music Jam

August 30, 2018 | FlaglerLive | 1 Comment

Phyllis Schlafly

A report contradicting a previous report finding the Sheriff’s Operations Center “safe” is presented at a workshop, the Judicial Nominating Commission interviews a batch of judge candidates, Lewis Black turns 70.

Ron DeSantis Uses ‘Monkey’ Comment To Refer to Policies of Andrew Gillum, Who Is Black

August 29, 2018 | FlaglerLive | 69 Comments

The inarticulate Ron DeSantis. (© FlaglerLive)

DeSantis’ use of the word “monkey” in relation to the first black candidate ever nominated by a major party for governor in Florida drew a firestorm of criticism from Democrats.

In Historic Upset, Democrat Andrew Gillum Beats Graham and Will Face DeSantis In Race for Governor

August 29, 2018 | FlaglerLive | 30 Comments

Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum. (Facebook)

Andrew Gillum, Tallahassee’s mayor, has long been considered a rising star in the Florida Democratic Party but had trailed in the polls in a crowded primary.

Wednesday Briefing: Women’s Equality Day, Palm Coast Senior Games, Dog Racing Ban Considered

August 29, 2018 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

The line-up of dune-rebuilding and dumping machines at Varn Park along A1A, as the rebuilding continues. (© FlaglerLive)

American Association of University Women, Flagler County Branch, celebrates Women’s Equality Day at the public library, Eric Cooley is in a pre-trial hearing.

Primary Election Day Briefing: Heat Index Up to 102, Go Out and Vote, School Advisory Council Meetings, 5K Challenge

August 28, 2018 | FlaglerLive | 1 Comment

Vote now. Chinese food later. (© FlaglerLive)

Time to vote: whatever your affiliation or non-party affiliation, there’s a ballot for you, Palm Coast discusses budgeting and pavement, Couch to 5K Challenge.

Judge Boots Victim’s Rights’ Proposal Known as “Marsy’s Law” Off the Ballot, Citing Deceit

August 27, 2018 | FlaglerLive | 4 Comments

Circuit Judge Karen Gievers. (Second Judicial Circuit)

A judge found fault with what was left out of the ballot title and summary, and that the proposal would not explain to voters how it would affect the rights of people accused of crimes.

Monday Briefing: DSC Classes Resume, Bunnell Veers Toward New Manager, Stamp and Coin Club, Goldwater

August 27, 2018 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

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The Bunnell City Commission may pick a new manager at its meeting tonight, it’s back to school for you all Daytona State and dually-enrolled students, registering for the Senior Games.

McCain’s Complicated Health Care Legacy: Hating Obamacare Long Enough to Save It.

August 26, 2018 | FlaglerLive | 6 Comments

John McCain and Barack Obama at the White House ion 2013. (White House)

While McCain was instrumental in the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act in 1990, most of the health initiatives he undertook failed after running afoul of traditional Republican priorities.

John Tipton, Palm Coast City Council Candidate: The Live Interview

August 26, 2018 | FlaglerLive | 6 Comments

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John Tipton is a candidate for Palm Coast City Council. All registered voters in the city may cast a ballot in that non-partisan election regardless of party affiliation or location in Palm Coast.

Corinne Hermle, Palm Coast City Council Candidate: The Live Interview

August 26, 2018 | FlaglerLive | 9 Comments

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Corinne Hermle is a candidate for Palm Coast City Council. All registered voters in the city may cast a ballot in that non-partisan election regardless of party affiliation or location in Palm Coast.

Eddie Branquinho, Palm Coast City Council Candidate: The Live Interview

August 26, 2018 | FlaglerLive | 5 Comments

jose Eddie Branquinho. (© FlaglerLive)

Eddie Branquinho is a candidate for Palm Coast City Council. All registered voters in the city may cast a ballot in that non-partisan election regardless of party affiliation or location in Palm Coast.

Without Fear Or Favor. Or Whining.

August 26, 2018 | FlaglerLive | 44 Comments

Juan Gris' 'Le Journal,' 1916. press freedom

Defending the press against Donald Trump’s “enemy of the people” attacks may have its place, but reporters’ best bet is to shut up and do their job well: it’s the most eloquent response.

Weekend Briefing: Matanzas v. FPC Football, Surfers for Autism, ‘Black & White’ At Blue, Moonrise at Gamble Rogers

August 26, 2018 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

The Pirates host the Bulldogs in our own Fall Classic, Friday at 7 p.m. (© FlaglerLive)

It’s the fall classic: Matanzas hosts FPC in Friday night football, Surfers for Autism in Flagler Beach, ‘Black & White,’ a new show at Blue Art Gallery, Barbara Ehrenreich on life and death.

Joe Mullins, Flagler County Commission Candidate: The Live Interview

August 26, 2018 | FlaglerLive | 9 Comments

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Joe Mullins is a Republican candidate for Flagler County Commission, District 4. He is challenging incumbent Nate McLaughlin. Only registered Republicans may cast a ballot in this race.

Nate McLaughlin, Flagler County Commission Candidate: The Live Interview

August 26, 2018 | FlaglerLive | 16 Comments

Nate McLaughlin. (c FlaglerLive)

Nate McLaughlin is a Republican candidate for Flagler County Commission, District 4. Only registered Republicans may cast a ballot in this primary race on Aug. 28.

Abby Romaine, Flagler County Commission Candidate: The Live Interview

August 26, 2018 | FlaglerLive | 12 Comments

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Abby Romaine is a Republican candidate for Flagler County Commission, District 2. She is challenging incumbent Greg Hansen. Only registered Republicans may cast a ballot in this race.

Greg Hansen, Flagler County Commission Candidate: The Live Interview

August 26, 2018 | FlaglerLive | 10 Comments

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Greg Hansen is a Republican candidate for Flagler County Commission, District 2, and the incumbent. Only registered Republicans may cast a ballot in this primary race on Aug. 28.

Obamacare Out of ICU: Health Insurance Premiums Are Stabilizing Despite GOP Attacks

August 25, 2018 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

The Affordable Care Act is still ailing, but it's being wheeled out of intensive care and into more regular rooms. (© FlaglerLive)

The improvements stem from less political uncertainty over health policy, steeper than necessary increases this year, and better understanding of the markets.

Where School Board Candidates Stand on Exceptional Student Education (ESE)

August 25, 2018 | FlaglerLive | 3 Comments

From left, Janet McDonald, Trevor Tucker and Paul Anderson. (© FlaglerLive)

Complete video interviews of Flagler County School Board board candidates by the Flagler Exceptional Student Education Support Group.

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

August 25, 2018 | FlaglerLive | 8 Comments

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Paul Anderson is one of five candidates in two races for Flagler County School Board in the Aug. 28 primary election: all Flagler voters, regardless of party affiliation and address, may cast a ballot in these races.

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

August 25, 2018 | FlaglerLive | 6 Comments

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Trevor Tucker is one of five candidates in two races for Flagler County School Board in the Aug. 28 primary election: all Flagler voters, regardless of party affiliation and address, may cast a ballot in these races.

Carl Jones, Flagler County School Board Candidate: The Live Interview

August 25, 2018 | FlaglerLive | 7 Comments

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Carl Jones is one of five candidates in two races for Flagler County School Board in the Aug. 28 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

August 25, 2018 | FlaglerLive | 18 Comments

john fischer live interview

John Fischer is one of five candidates in two races for Flagler County School Board in the Aug. 28 primary election: all Flagler voters, regardless of party affiliation and address, may cast a ballot in these races.

Janet McDonald, Flagler County School Board Candidate: The Live Interview

August 25, 2018 | FlaglerLive | 9 Comments

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Janet McDonald is one of five candidates in two races for Flagler County School Board in the Aug. 28 primary election: all Flagler voters, regardless of party affiliation and address, may cast a ballot in these races.

Judge Will Decide Whether to Remove Victim’s Rights Proposal From November Ballot

August 24, 2018 | FlaglerLive | 1 Comment

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Lawyers opposing the measure known as Marsy’s Law say it restricts the constitutional rights of those accused of crimes while misleading voters about its intent.

If Your Boss Makes Millions, It’s Not Because of the ‘Market’

August 23, 2018 | FlaglerLive | 5 Comments

Board rooms as CEOs' penthouses. (Peter Dutton)

On average, America’s CEOs make 312 times what their workers take home — and that has nothing to do with supply and demand. Simply put, markets don’t set executive pay. Board rooms do.

Calling Florida Prison Officials Ignorant and Bigoted, Judge Orders Accommodations For Transgender Inmate

August 23, 2018 | FlaglerLive | 13 Comments

A briefing at a Florida prison, where guards will have to learn to accommodate transgender inmates. (Facebook)

A federal judge ordered Florida prisons to continue providing hormone treatments to Reiyn Keohane, who identifies as female since age 8. She started serving a 15-year sentence for attempted murder in 2014.

Thursday Briefing: Early Voting, Couch to 5K Challenge, Farm Swap, ‘All The President’s Crooks’

August 23, 2018 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

A different way to think of early voting: make a deal with yourself, go vote, then choose between barbecue, chicken or ribs. Anywhere. Just vote. (© FlaglerLive)

Early voting passes the midpoint before next Tuesday’s election, getting reading for the Pink Army’s 5K, Farm Swap and Music Jam at the Agricultural Museum.

Party Split or Not, Republicans Using George Soros to Smear Other Republicans Is Offensive

August 22, 2018 | FlaglerLive | 4 Comments

Roped-in again: George Soros. (Central European University)

The GOP primary that has degraded into absurd name-calling pits tea-party-backed Scott Sturgill against conservative Mike Miller in the Edgewood, Orlando, and Winter Park area.

Supreme Court Clears Release of Parkland Massacre Videos School Board Sought to Block

August 22, 2018 | FlaglerLive | 1 Comment

A video still from surveillance footage outside Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School after the Feb. 14 massacre began.

The order sides with a coalition of news organizations and ordered the release of footage from the afternoon of Feb. 14, when 17 people were killed at the school.

Wednesday Briefing: Jerry Forte, Palm Coast Fire Chief, What Is a Smart Community? Canvassing Board

August 22, 2018 | FlaglerLive | 3 Comments

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A Chamber of Commerce-hosted event on smart cities at the Community Center, the Canvasing Board counts more mailed-in ballots, Compassionate Friends meet.

Judge Orders Proposed Amendment on Charter Schools Off the Ballot, But Appeal Likely

August 21, 2018 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

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The provision in question would have allowed the state to operate and control public schools “not established by the school board,” wording that could have yielded oversight to private companies.

Tuesday Briefing: School Board ‘Branding,’ Food Truck Tuesday, Couch to 5K Challenge, De Gaulle

August 21, 2018 | FlaglerLive | 1 Comment

The sky above Bunnell Monday evening. (c FlaglerLive)

The Flagler School Board wants to take branding more seriously, Bunnell continues its manager interviews, Food Truck Tuesday in Town Center.

Bank Closes Campaign Account of Florida Candidate Who Advocates for Medical Marijuana

August 20, 2018 | FlaglerLive | 18 Comments

Democrat Nikki Fried is running for Commissioner of Agriculture in Florida. (Facebook)

Nikki Fried, a lawyer running for Commissioner of Agriculture, once lobbied for medical-marijuana operators and helped shape the state’s laws and regulations regarding pot.

Monday Briefing: Bunnell Bypass, Industrial Building at Airport, Trial Week, Manager Interviews, Heat Index 102

August 20, 2018 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

Eero Saarinen

The Flagler County Commission considers major grants to build the Bunnell bypass and to build an industrial structure at the county airport, the Bunnell commission interviews two candidates, classes begin at Bethune-Cookman.

Purdue Pharma’s OxyContin Sales Pitch Downplayed Risks Of Opioid Addiction

August 19, 2018 | FlaglerLive | 6 Comments

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More than 1,500 pending civil lawsuits, filed mostly by state and local governments, allege that deceptive marketing claims helped fuel a national epidemic of opioid addiction and thousands of overdose deaths.

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