The unemployment rate was last this low in 2001, at the end of the Clinton boom, though wages have only recently started to improve at a pace ahead of inflation.
Florida & Beyond, and All Opinions
Half of Floridians Now Off Land Lines, Underscoring Need For Stronger Cell Coverage
An estimated 51 percent of homes in the state were wireless-only in 2015. Meanwhile, the number of traditional residential wirelines in the state dropped 15 percent from 2015 to 2016.
Thursday Briefing: Palm Coast’s Once and Future Managers, Tager’s Message, Muslim Ban
Palm Coast discusses its future, freshman orientation at Matanzas High School, Flagler Democrats meet to hear about the Trump Muslim ban.
Wednesday Briefing: Superintendent Tager’s Back to School Welcome, Computers at Buddy Taylor, Mozart’s Only Trio
Superintendent James Tager welcomes district staff on employees’ first day back, computers are handed out to students at Buddy Taylor, Mozart’s only string trio in a great performance.
Gov. Scott’s Emily Hysterics
Even Tropical Storm/Depression Emily cried foul at Gov. Scott’s, sleazy, opportunistic hyping of what was no more than an overheated summer storm: look at how fast she high-tailed it out of the state.
Tuesday Briefing: Flagler Beach Comp Plan, Dual Enrollment, iPads for K-3 Students, Alex Jones
The School Board will spend $400,000 on iPads for K-3 students, Palm Coast will spend $200,000 on a dubious traffic plan, Alex Jones is deconstructed, Stephen King is in disbelief.
Court To Decide Legality of Those Utility Bills For Nukes Plants That May Never Be Built
A federal appeals court hears arguments in a class-action lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of a state law that has led to Florida Power & Light and Duke Energy Florida collecting money from customers for nuclear-power projects.
McCain’s Brain Cancer Draws Renewed Attention to Possible Agent Orange Connection
For years, Vietnam vets and their widows have been pushing the VA to extend benefits to those exposed to the toxic herbicide and later stricken with glioblastoma. The VA has said no.
Monday Briefing: Islamophobia Watch, Trolls, Tribal Workplaces, Jennifer Heidle Trial, Court Funding
The state Revenue Estimating Conference analyzes court system funding, a Flagler woman goes on trial for allegedly assaulting a law enforcement officer, Trump’s mental health in question.
Renewed Push For Tougher Texting While Driving Penalties May Face Resistance in Flagler
A Florida state legislator, Emily Slosberg, who survived a violent car crash caused by distracted driving, is campaigning across the state to make texting and driving a primary offense.