Amazon’s bid to dominate local government purchasing has gone under the radar. IKt’s appealing on the surface, but could make it harder for agencies to buy from local vendors.
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Wednesday Briefing: Get Your Free Immunization, GOP Congressional Candidates Debate, Heat Index to 105
Republican candidates in Congressional District 6 in a debate sponsored by The News-Journal, free immunizations at the Health Department, Sacha Baron Cohen’s limits.
Canadian Firm Poised to Light Up Florida Marijuana Market in $93 Million Deal
A Canadian love-fest for Florida pot companies continues to blossom with a $93 million deal that includes a Ruskin-based grower yet to begin selling marijuana products.
Tuesday Briefing: Palm Coast Taxes and Water Rates, Heat Index to 102, Crabbing the Intracoastal
The Palm Coast Council talks water and sewer rates possibly ahead of a rate hike, as well as property taxes, John Knowles’s Separate Peace, Trump in Tampa with Scott and DeSantis.
Dog Racing Ban, On November Ballot, Gets a Boost From Doris Day
The Doris Day Animal League made a $1.5 million contribution to the Committee to Protect Dogs, backing Amendment 13, which appears on Florida ballots this fall.
Monday Briefing: Free Immunizations, Deadline for Party Registration Switch, Mobley Sentencing
Today is the last day to register or change your party affiliation for the Aug. 28 primary election, Dante Mobley is sentenced, the Health Department offers free immunizations.
Immigrant Youth Shelters: “If You’re a Predator, It’s a Gold Mine”
An investigation of police reports and call logs from more than two-thirds of the shelters housing immigrant children provides a snapshot of what has largely been kept from the public as well as members of Congress.
Weekend Briefing: Back To School Jam, Health Screenings, LGBTA Caucus, Wizard of Oz at Playhouse, Lifeguards
The Back to School Jam is at FPC’s gym Saturday, a lifeguard competition in Flagler Beach, free health screenings at the Palm Coast Community Center, Flagler Playhouse features The Wizard of Oz.
In Restoration of Florida Felons’ Voting Rights, Lawyers Make Novel 1st Amendment Argument
Lawyers for the plaintiffs maintain that Florida’s discretionary process violates the First Amendment, despite a dearth of cases anywhere in the country supporting that argument.
Thursday Briefing: Cops at Common Ground, Flagler Beach Talks Wickline and Taxes, Greyhound Racing Ban
The Flagler Beach City Commission discusses the uses of its Wickline Center, Flagler Beach Police Chief Matt Doughnet and Sheriff Rick Staly give a law enforcement update at a Chamber breakfast.