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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I Grew Up In the Segregated South. For Me, Supreme Court Rulings Are Personal.
The author shares her grave concern for what Brett Kavanaugh’s influence could mean for communities of color, women, the LGBTQ community, and others who’ve fought to advance civil rights.
Four Republicans Vying to Replace Putnam as Agriculture Commissioner Battle Lack of Recognition
The Aug. 28 Republican primary for agriculture commissioner has featured some sniping over issues such as campaign money and Second Amendment support, with the sparring mostly occurring between state Rep. Matt Caldwell of North Fort Myers and Sen. Denise Grimsley of Sebring.
Weekend Briefing: Bus Driver Appreciation, Early Voting Begins, Clergy Politics, Lincoln Day Dinner, DSC Enrollment Day
Early voting begins Saturday, Enrollment Saturday at Daytona State, Rabbi Merrill Shapiro on politicized clergy, “Senior Crime,” Flagler Palm Coast High School v. Atlantic High Friday evening.
Gwen Graham’s Bid for Governor Tries to Make History But a Legacy Can Be Double-Edged
Gwen Graham, a former one-term member of Congress, could make history this fall by being elected Florida’s first female governor and the first child of a governor to serve in the state’s top job.
Thursday Briefing: Flagler Kiwanis Marks 10 Years, Heat Index to 103, Matanzas High Football Kickoff, Inspired Mic
Join the Flagler Kiwanis Club for a 10th anniversary celebration, Matanzas High opens its football season, the Inspired Mic, Palm Coast’s only open-mic event, holds another edition.
If Ireland Can Get Out of Fossil Fuels, “Tree-City” Palm Coast Can Too
Almost 900 cities, universities, and governments have divested over $6 trillion from the fossil fuel industry by requiring pension funds and other such investments to be green. Why not yours?
22 of Florida’s 67 School Districts Are Using Armed Personnel as “Guardians” to Comply With Law
The guardian program approved by lawmakers has been controversial, with most districts, including Flagler County, rejecting the idea of training school personnel to be armed.
Wednesday Briefing: Canvassing Board, Turtle Talk at Gamble Rogers, 3 Days Left For Shots
Join a park ranger at Gamble Rogers this morning for a glimpse into the intricate world of remarkable sea turtles, the canvassing board tests its voting equipment, three days left for free immunization.
Supreme Court Asked To Block 6 Constitutional Amendments That Combine Multiple Issues
The plaintiffs include a former Supreme Court Justice and take aim at proposed amendments that the Florida Constitution Revision Commission placed on the November ballot.