The chief of staff announcement was made within minutes of social-media postings from the governor saying he will make a “big announcement” in two weeks.
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Monday Briefing: State of Bunnell’s Police, Renner Speaks to Realtors, Afro-American Entrepreneurs, Cameron
The Bunnell City Commission hears a presentation on its police department, it’s African-American entrepreneur night at AACS, Renner gives Realtors a legislative update, the Magnificat.
Nurses Are Calling #TimesUp on Domestic Abuse, And on Those Who Doubt Victims
Emergency room encounters reveal the work that remains to be done to curb intimate partner violence. Too often, helpers abandon victims if they return to their abuser after attempting to leave.
Florida Voters Denied Choice on Gun Restrictions as Constitution Commission Holsters Proposal
Floridians won’t have an opportunity to decide whether the state should ban semi-automatic weapons or have gun-related restrictions after the Constitution Revision Commission rejected attempts to debate the proposals.
Weekend Briefing: “Blood Knot” at CRT, Home Show, Block Party, Lifeguard Certification, Lewis Black
A block party to benefit Christmas Come True, the play “Blood Knot” at CRT, the role of women in World War II, comedian Lewis Black and the home show in Daytona.
Proposal of 8-Year Term Limits For School Board Members May Head for November Ballot
School board members would be limited to eight years in office under a proposal that moved forward Wednesday in the state Constitution Revision Commission.
Thursday Briefing: Matanzas Showcase, Miss Florida at Belle Terre, Lance Blanchette, Sea Turtle Hospital
Matanzas High holds its showcase for next fall’s incoming 9th graders, Miss Florida is at Belle Terre Elementary, Lance Blanchette is introduced as the Flagler Beach Police Department’s 2nd in command.
Flagler Reads Together:
“The Alice Network”‘s Little Problem
Flagler Reads Together this year chose Kate Quinn’s “The Alice Network,” a novel about women spies during World War I wrapped in a sort of buddy road story.
Wednesday Briefing: Lifesaving Inmates, Holden House Open, Bach’s Birthday, Adult Open Gym Volleyball
Four inmates who kept another inmate from killing himself get a lifesaving award from the sheriff, historic Holden House holds an open house in Bunnell, first day of spring means it’s Bach’s birthday.
Nursing Home Industry Successfully Quashes Residents’ Bill of Rights
Florida Constitution Revision Commission member Brecht Heuchan withdrew a proposal that would have guaranteed rights to nursing-home residents and allowed them to sue facilities if those rights were violated.