Performances of Nutcracker and Messiah, a record number of boats in the holiday boat parade, Breakfast with Santa at Matanzas, soccer tryouts, and a Dvorak anniversary.
Florida & Beyond, and All Opinions
In Florida, You Can Lose Your Driver’s License For Jaywalking–Especially If You’re Black
Sen. Jeff Brandes has repeatedly introduced measures that would prohibit driver’s license suspensions for non-driving offenses. But Clerks of court stand to lose $40 million annually if the law is modified.
Thursday Briefing: Inspired Mic at Europa, Model Yacht Club, Celtic Angels, School Concerts
It’s Inspired Mic night again at the New Europa in European Village, Celtic Angels perform their Christmas show at the Auditorium, Indian Trails and Belle Terre students perform.
Alabama Saves The Day. But Not Much Else.
If what it takes for Democrats to win is a Republican pedophiliac predator and compulsive lawbreaker, their victory in Alabama Tuesday helps the GOP more than it does Democrats.
Wednesday Briefing: FPC Band and Chorus, Palm Coast Arts Foundation’s Latest, Scalia on Textualism
Nancy Crouch of the Palm Coast Arts Foundation speaks to the county’s economic development board, the FPC Band and Chorus are in concert at the Auditorium.
Senate Leader Eyes Constitutional Amendment Requiring Two-Thirds Majority For Any Tax Increase
The Florida Constitution Revision Commission, which meets every 20 years, has the power to place constitutional amendments on the November 2018 ballot.
Tuesday Briefing: Hammock Restaurant and Brewery, City Manager Head-Hunting, SpaceX Launch
A second brewery is cooking up in the Hammock, SpaceX launch just before noon, a fund-raiser tea at the Flagler Auditorium, a murderer returns to court.
From All-Women Field, Florida Democrats Pick Palm Beach’s Terrie Rizzo As New Leader
Seeking unity, Democrats are trying to reclaim the governor’s office and defend U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson’s seat next year as well as contend for state Cabinet seats.
Monday Briefing: Mary Ann Clark’s 90th, Bunnell Booze Hours, Diapers Tax Exemption, Lodge Supremacy
The Flagler Historical Society’s Mary Ann Clark celebrates her 90th birthday, Bunnell realigns its alcohol sale hours, Henry Cabot Lodge on American supremacy, the Legislature wants to exempt diapers from sales taxes.
A Dubious Arrest, a Compromised Prosecutor, a Tainted Plea: How One Murder Case Exposes A Broken System
One innocent man’s odyssey through the justice system shows why defendants often agree to virtually inescapable plea deals for crimes they didn’t commit.