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Diplomatic Bores in the Age of Blowhards

January 28, 2016 | FlaglerLive | 20 Comments

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Ted Cruz, Donald Trump and Marco Rubio have strange and dangerous plans to stand tall against enemies, especially when they reach for their Ronald Reagan. Their version of history is mostly fiction.

Florida Lawmakers Urged to Require Unanimous Verdicts in Death Penalty Cases

January 28, 2016 | FlaglerLive | 4 Comments

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Florida is the only state in the nation where a simple jury majority is enough for a death penalty recommendation, one of several problems at odds with a new U.S. Supreme Court ruling on Florida’s capital punishment system.

Did Goebbels Win? Nazis Are Gone (Mostly), But Deadly Propaganda Is Thriving

January 28, 2016 | FlaglerLive | 9 Comments

Joseph Goebbels, Hitler's propaganda minister, holding a reception for repatriated Germans at the Propaganda ministry, date unknown. (New York Public Library Digital Collection)

It’s not just ISIS: the increasingly sophisticated use of hate speech directed against minorities and migrants has been a worrisome trend in Europe and the United States. Bombs and bullets alone cannot defeat political poison.

Thursday Briefing: Pier Parties, No to Seismic Testing, A Stand Your Ground Shift, Birding Palm Coast

January 28, 2016 | FlaglerLive | 1 Comment

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The Flagler Beach Commission speaks up against oil prospecting’s seismic testing, Nate McLaughlin at Hidden Trails, more birding in Palm Coast, the Legislature talks Stand Your Ground.

Senate Looks to Boost Education Funding Beyond Scott Request, But Tax Burden Looms

January 27, 2016 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

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The Senate is proposing spending $7,249 a student, against Scott’s $7,220, but the increase relies on rising local property taxes, which are part of the state funding formula.

Wednesday Briefing: Tennis Tourney Qualifiers, Holocaust Memorial for Capitol, a “Martyr” in Oregon

January 27, 2016 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

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Qualifiers for Palm Coast’s one professional tennis tournament of the year begin today, but without Reilly Opelka, the Wimbledon juniors champion and Palm Coast resident.

Tuesday Briefing: Palm Coast Council Talks Salaries, Entrepreneur Night at Sevyn, Hammock Resort Delays

January 26, 2016 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

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The Palm Coast City Council will get a presentation on potentially bumping up its salary and benefits package, this month’s Office Divvy-sponsored Entrepreneur Night is at the new Sevyn club in Bunnell.

Failed Condo Project in Ft. Lauderdale Lands Donald Trump in Florida Appeals Court

January 25, 2016 | FlaglerLive | 7 Comments

Trump International Hotel & Tower Fort Lauderdale

Investors have battled in court for years to get back hundreds of thousands of dollars in deposits from Donald Trump and associates. The 4th District Court of Appeal will hear arguments Tuesday in two lawsuits related to what was pitched as a swanky, Trump-branded hotel/condominium.

Monday Briefing: Flagler Beach Floods, Trump’s Fascist Backers, FPC v. Matanzas, Bravo Amici

January 25, 2016 | FlaglerLive | 1 Comment

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FPC and Matanzas meet in a hoops showdown at FPC, the fascism of Donald Trump supporters, Flagler Beach talks flood plains, a warming trend after a frosty weekend, plenty of singing at the Flagler Auditorium.

Term Limits for Supreme Court and Appellate Judges? Measure Moving Closer to Ballot

January 24, 2016 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

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Under the proposal, members of the Supreme Court and district courts of appeal would be limited to two full six-year terms. Judges currently have to retire in the election cycle after they turn 70 years old.

Sanders Revives Talk of Single-Payer System, Contrasting Differences With Clinton

January 24, 2016 | FlaglerLive | 7 Comments

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Sanders’ main rival for the nomination, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, has criticized the plan for raising taxes on the middle class and said it is politically unattainable.

Authorities Looking for Escaped Convict Gary Bullock and Palm Coast Girlfriend

January 23, 2016 | FlaglerLive | 9 Comments

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Aiding in Bullock’s escape, Natasha Quigley stole money, blank checks and a gun from her parents’ home in Palm Coast before the pair absconded with a 3-year-old boy.

4 Suspects Sought in Break-Ins and Theft of 19 Vehicles at Holiday Inn and Hampton Inn

January 22, 2016 | FlaglerLive | 9 Comments

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Five vehicles parked at the Holiday Inn Express in Palm Coast’s Flagler Plaza Drive and 13 vehicles parked at the nearby Hampton Inn, just off I-95, were burglarized overnight Wednesday, and one stolen from the Holiday Inn parking lot was later recovered in Orlando.

Lawyers for Condemned Florida Man Call for Halt To Execution in Light of “Tectonic Shift”

January 22, 2016 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

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Lawyers for Cary Michael Lambrix, who has been on Death Row for more than three decades, have asked the Florida Supreme Court to halt his execution in light of a U.S. Supreme Court decision declaring Florida’s court process unconstitutional in such cases.

Weekend Briefing: Home Show at FPC, Right Whales With Gromling, Bottle Club Ban Proposed

January 22, 2016 | FlaglerLive | 1 Comment

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The annual home and lifestyle show takes over the campus of Flagler Palm Coast High School this weekend, Frank Gromling, the right whale guy, talks at Gamble Rogers, the Palm Coast Planning Board favors banning bottle clubs.

City School Districts? Lawmaker Mulling Proposed Constitutional Amendment

January 21, 2016 | FlaglerLive | 1 Comment

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The measure (HJR 539) would mark a dramatic change in how school districts are organized in Florida. The Constitution requires all districts to be made up of whole counties, though a handful of public schools are stand-alone.

Thursday Briefing: District Spelling Bee, Warmest Year on Record, Healthcare for Military Families

January 21, 2016 | FlaglerLive | 1 Comment

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2015 was by far the warmest year on record, following on 2014, which also set a record, with human-caused warming to blame. The district spelling bee is at Wadsworth Elementary this evening.

Trump Surges to “Crushing” Lead in Florida While Clinton Begins to Strengthen Again

January 20, 2016 | FlaglerLive | 23 Comments

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The latest FAU poll has Trump surging to a 47.6 percent lead, with Ted Cruz, more than 30 points behind and Rubio and Bush hobbling in at 11.1 and 9.1 percent. Ben Carson has all but vanished at just over 3 percent.

Wednesday Briefing: Holland’s Rear-View Mirror Campaign, Ballroom With a Twist, Matanzas Wrestles FPC

January 20, 2016 | FlaglerLive | 1 Comment

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Milissa Holland flanks herself in history as she launches her campaign for Palm Coast mayor, it’s all about ballroom dancing at the Flagler Auditorium, FPC and Matanzas wrestle, and ISIS is in recession.

Florida Lawmakers Drilling the Way for Fracking Even as Need Is Questioned

January 19, 2016 | FlaglerLive | 11 Comments

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The assault on Florida’s environment continues as a Senate committee last week approved a bill that would make it easier for companies to use fracking technology to drill for oil and gas in the state.

High Schools May Get Greater Autonomy From Florida Athletic Association Requirements

January 19, 2016 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

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The proposals would allow schools to join the FHSAA on a per-sport basis and limit how much can be charged for some association-sponsored competitions. Currently, a school that joins the FHSAA in any sport has to be a member in every sport.

Tuesday Briefing: Pink Army Tally, More Sunshine Exemptions Considered, Gas Below $1.70

January 19, 2016 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

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Gas prices continue to crash, but in Palm Coast not nearly as fast as elsewhere, the Legislature prepares to shut down public access to surveillance videos of public buildings.

Starting With $8.50 Increase Next Year, FPL Seeks Monthly Rate Increase of $14 By 2020

January 17, 2016 | FlaglerLive | 9 Comments

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The proposal would help cover the nearly $16 billion that the power company has been investing since 2014 to improve its electricity service.

Florida House May Back Scott’s $1 Billion Tax Cut, With Minor Differences

January 15, 2016 | FlaglerLive | 6 Comments

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The House intends to offer a $1 billion tax-cut package that includes Gov. Rick Scott’s call to reduce a tax on commercial leases and holding a back-to-school sales tax “holiday.”

Weekend Briefing: “Working” at City Rep, Rachel Thompson at Salvo, Water Circus in Town Center, Film Festival at Hilton

January 15, 2016 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

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An extremely busy weekend in Palm Coast includes a new plat at City Rep Theatre, a water circus in Town Center, the third annual Flagler Film Festival at the Hilton Garden Inn, and plenty more.

Taking the Pulse of Crazy: The Election Season on Eve of Iowa and New Hampshire

January 14, 2016 | FlaglerLive | 2 Comments

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The electorate is angrier and more fearful than in recent presidential contests, and both Trump and Cruz are capitalizing on it, but as the field narrows, Trump’s appeal may not be as lasting.

Nurseries Will Start Growing Pot Despite Legal Challenges Threatening Their Licenses

January 14, 2016 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

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Five dispensing organizations selected by state officials promised lawmakers Wednesday they would meet a deadline next month to get medical-marijuana production off the ground, despite legal challenges that could threaten their licenses.

Thursday Briefing: Tourist Council Rediscovers Ethics, Newsom Begins in Flagler Beach, Relay For Life

January 14, 2016 | FlaglerLive | 2 Comments

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Flagler County’s Tourist Development Council will take re-votes on a series of decisions to eliminate what had been conflicts of interest in previous votes. Larry Newsom starts as city manager in Flagler Beach.

Florida House Wants to Prohibit Immigrants’ “Sanctuary” Communities

January 13, 2016 | FlaglerLive | 16 Comments

House targets sanctuary communities for illegal immigrants

Despite emotional pleas from immigrant advocates, state House members Wednesday moved forward with measures aimed at cracking down on cities and counties that provide “sanctuary” for undocumented immigrants and increasing penalties for people who defy deportation orders.

Wednesday Briefing: Trump in Florida, Mayor Netts at Neighborhood Watch, Obama’s Union

January 13, 2016 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

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Donald Trump campaigns in Pensacola this evening, Mayor Jon Netts speaks at an Indian Trails neighborhood watch meeting at the public library, the legislature has too many meetings to mention.

Familiar Priorities In Scott State of the State: Tax Cuts and Spending on Business Incentives

January 12, 2016 | FlaglerLive | 2 Comments

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The governor has essentially staked his legislative session on the success of two initiatives: A $1 billion tax cut and devoting $250 million to a new “Florida Enterprise Fund” to help lure employers to the Sunshine State.

U.S. Supreme Court Declares Florida’s Death Penalty Scheme Unconstitutional

January 12, 2016 | FlaglerLive | 7 Comments

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The United States Supreme Court, in an emphatic ruling Tuesday, declared Florida’s death penalty sentencing scheme to be a violation of the Sixth Amendment.

Tuesday Briefing: Palm Coast Golf Course Examined, Schools’ Teacher and Employee of the Year Crowned, State of the State

January 12, 2016 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

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The Palm Coast City Council hears an update on its KemperSports-run golf and tennis course, which have been losing money for five years, the school district’s teacher and employee of the year are crowned this evening at the Auditorium.

In a Civilized State Without Stand Your Ground, Jordan Davis Would Still Be Alive

January 11, 2016 | FlaglerLive | 17 Comments

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The covenant of civilized living demands that we work to defuse conflicts, not escalate them. It demands that we look at each other face to face, and not through the divisive lens of stereotype.

In Setback, Sun Sets on Solar Initiative for 2016 Ballot; Organizers Will Look to 2018

January 11, 2016 | FlaglerLive | 1 Comment

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“Floridians for Solar Choice,” which wants to expand who can provide solar energy, fell behind in qualifying for the November 2016 ballot and remains in the midst of a contract dispute with a petition-gathering firm.

Monday Briefing: Honoring Judge Walsh, Family Life Center Golf Tournament, Lake Disston Land

January 11, 2016 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

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The county commission honors Circuit Judge J. David Walsh, who retires next month. The Land Acquisition Committee again discusses possibly acquiring a parcel of land off Lake Disston.

Two Sweeping Supreme Court Cases Set to Redefine Abortion and Contraceptive Rights

January 10, 2016 | FlaglerLive | 3 Comments

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As devastating to abortion rights as 2015 proved to be in state legislatures, 2016 is shaping up to be even more turbulent — perhaps the most momentous year for reproductive issues in a generation.

Economy Adds 292,000 Jobs in December for a 1990s-Like Total of 2.65 Million Over the Year

January 8, 2016 | FlaglerLive | 8 Comments

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The seven years of Obama’s presidency have netted 8.3 million jobs, after accounting for the millions of jobs lost in the housing crash, but warning signs abound.

Weekend Briefing: The Public Library’s 16th Anniversary, Menopause at the Auditorium, JetBlue’s and Frontier’s New Routes

January 8, 2016 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

The Flagler County Public Library celebrates its 16th anniversary Friday afternoon, JetBlue begins New York-Daytona Beach route, Frontier adds flights to St. Augustine, Jam at Gamble Rogers.

Oscar Ray Bolin Jr., To Be Killed Tonight, Is 23rd Execution on Gov. Scott’s Watch

January 7, 2016 | FlaglerLive | 7 Comments

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Bolin was convicted and sentenced to death for the murder of Teri Lynn Matthews, whose body was discovered on Dec. 5, 1986, near the side of a road in rural Pasco County.

Scott’s Proposed Billion-Dollar Tax Cut and $250 Million For Job Subsidies Sets Up a Fight

January 7, 2016 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

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An election-year budget that includes huge tax cuts, record funding for public schools and a new initiative to bring jobs to Florida might be good politics for lawmakers. The question is whether they can afford it.

Thursday Briefing: Grand Landings’ Problem With Blacks, Romeo and Juliet at Flagler Auditorium, Rubio’s Surge

January 7, 2016 | FlaglerLive | 4 Comments

The State Ballet Theatre of Russia presents Romeo and Juliet

The Observer runs the disturbing account of a former Miss Amrica describing the profiling of her son in Grand Landings, Rubio surges to second place in new Hampshire.

Just Short of Endorsing, Gov. Scott Says Trump “Is Capturing Frustration of Many Americans”

January 6, 2016 | FlaglerLive | 12 Comments

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Scott’s pro-Trump position contrasts with that of many state Republican leaders, who have lined up in the presidential campaign behind former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush or U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida.

Wednesday Briefing: Volusia’s Sheriff Johnson Retires, Cops Protest Tarantino at Palm Coast’s Epic, Science’s Gettysburg

January 6, 2016 | FlaglerLive | 8 Comments

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The Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #171 of Palm Coast, still misquoting Quentin Tarantino, plans a protest of the filmmaker at Epic Theaters, Volusia County’s four-term sheriff announces his retirement.

More Than 13,000 Rape Kits Remain Untested Statewide as Crime Labs Strain

January 5, 2016 | FlaglerLive | 1 Comment

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The report lists 15 kits from the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office that were not submitted to FDLE, but no kits–submitted or unsubmitted–from the Bunnell and Flagler Beach police departments.

Tuesday Briefing: A Billboard to Find a Missing Man, Limiting School Testing, Shakespeare’s Death Methods

January 5, 2016 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

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Crime Stoppers and the sheriff’s office today unveil a billboard on A1A to further the search for George Contos, who disappeared in May. The school board meets tonight, and a chart shows every manner of death in every Shakespeare play.

How to Defeat Islamist Extremists in 2016

January 4, 2016 | FlaglerLive | 12 Comments

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We should think of the Middle East and Islam as being in a process of transition, with the West helping it along: the Middle East toward rule-based and religiously tolerant societies, and Islam toward its rightful place as a faith of progress and humanity, argues Tony Blair.

Judges Continue to Deny Dependency Pleas From Undocumented Teens in Florida

January 4, 2016 | FlaglerLive | 14 Comments

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A determination of dependency, based on issues such as abandonment by parents or abuse, would help the teens apply for a special immigration status and seek permanent residency.

Monday Briefing: Flagler’s Centennial Preparations, Recycling Christmas, Saudi-Iranian Follies

January 4, 2016 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

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Time to recycle those Christmas trees and decorations, Flagler County’s centennial committee meets for the first time to chat up 2017, and it’s back to politics as usual.

2016: A Year of Political Games in the Making

January 1, 2016 | FlaglerLive | 1 Comment

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After a strange and at times exhausting 2015, Florida’s government and political establishment is bracing for what could be another intriguing year with another election is on tap in the biggest swing state in the nation.

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