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Jon Netts, Palm Coast City Council Candidate: The Live Interview

October 15, 2018 | FlaglerLive | 12 Comments

Jon Netts. (© FlaglerLive)

Jon Netts is a candidate for Palm Coast City Council, District 2. All registered voters in the city may cast a ballot in that non-partisan election regardless of party affiliation or location in Palm Coast.

‘Marsy’s Law’ Protections for Crime Victims Sound Great, but Could Cause Problems

October 13, 2018 | FlaglerLive | 4 Comments

The purple bag that often accompanies the victim's advocate in Flagler County court. The bag contains tissue paper and comfort items for victims who sit through their assailant's trials or hearings. (© FlaglerLive)

Giving crime victims constitutional rights equal to those of defendants sets up a clash over the accused person’s Sixth Amendment right to due process and the right to be presumed innocent until proven guilty.

Amendment 4: With 1.4 Million Florida Felons Banned from Voting, Voters Will Decide On Restoring Right

October 12, 2018 | FlaglerLive | 19 Comments

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Amendment 4 would automatically restore the right to vote for felons who have completed their sentences, paid restitution and fulfilled probation. Murderers and sex offenders would be excluded.

Palm Coast Again Considering 2 New Electric Taxes That Drew Bitter Opposition 6 Years Ago

October 9, 2018 | FlaglerLive | 46 Comments

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The Palm Coast City Council is considering a public service electric tax and an electric franchise fee to diversify revenue, build a new, $20 million public works facility and repave city streets.

88-Apartment Complex Planned Near Epic Theatres in Palm Coast’s Town Center, Start of City’s ‘Innovation District’

October 5, 2018 | FlaglerLive | 41 Comments

The three-building, 88-unit apartment complex will go up within sight of Flagler Palm Coast High School to the south and Palm Coast City Hall to the north. (c FlaglerLive)

The three-building apartment complex will rise three stories and will be within walking distance of Flagler Palm Coast High School and Palm Coast City Hall.

State Attorney Drops Battery Charge Against Flagler Beach Commissioner Eric Cooley, Closing the Case

October 5, 2018 | FlaglerLive | 14 Comments

Eric Cooley, left, speaking with News-Journal report Matt Bruce this morning outside the courtroom, just after the charge against Cooley was dropped. (© FlaglerLive)

The domestic battery misdemeanor charge against Eric Cooley was dropped Friday morning after the prosecution failed to convince the alleged victim to cooperate, ending the three-month case against the Flagler Beach city commissioner and 7-Eleven owner.

Saint Kavanaugh

October 4, 2018 | Pierre Tristam | 66 Comments

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Whether Kavanaugh was confirmed or not is irrelevant: whoever’s next might be less personally sleazy, more temperamentally amoebic, but judicially? Same shill, different name.

St. Johns River District Was Barreling Into Flagler Beach’s Marshes to “Restore” Them. Then It Met Fierce Opposition.

October 3, 2018 | FlaglerLive | 12 Comments

What wetland restoration looks like in St. Johns River Water Management District's briefings.

With little notice, some haphazardness and many unanswered questions, the St. Johns River Water Management District was speeding toward a $500,000, 113-acre “restoration” of marshes at the south end of Flagler Beach, angering residents and businesses, who slowed the project.

Jon Netts for Palm Coast City Council, District 2

October 2, 2018 | Paid Advertising | Leave a Comment

Jon Netts is running for Palm Coast City Council District 2, 2018 election.

Between Frittatas, Colonoscopies and Rebranding at Florida Hospital Flagler

September 27, 2018 | FlaglerLive | 4 Comments

Wally deAquino, Dean Abtahi and Issam Nasr, physicians at Florida Hospital Flagler, headlined a Common Ground breakfast this morning at Palm Coast’s Hilton.

Claiming Judge Moore-Stens “Abused” Her Discretion, Sheriff Staly Appeals to Circuit Court for Stay on Subpoena

September 26, 2018 | FlaglerLive | 5 Comments

County Court Judge Melissa Moore-Stens will be hearing controversial motions Thursday pitting a sheriff's speech--and his right not to testify--against the rights of the accused. (© FlaglerLive)

Sheriff Staly and his office in a flurry of legal moves today attempted to quash a subpoena that would have him testify Thursday in Flagler Beach Commissioner Eric Cooley’s case of alleged domestic violence.

Why Women Don’t Report Sexual Assault

September 23, 2018 | FlaglerLive | 40 Comments

That urge to discredit accusers of sexual assault like Christine Blasey Ford is exactly why it takes so long for some to come forward in the first place.

Flagler County ‘Re-Hires’ Deputy Administrator Sally Sherman, Who Never Left: She Cost $99,000 in 7 Months as a ‘Consultant’

September 20, 2018 | FlaglerLive | 43 Comments

Deputy County Administrator Sally Sherman and County Administrator Craig Coffey's professional association goes back decades. (© FlaglerLive)

Sally Sherman “retired” and returned the next day with a $12,500 raise as a “consultant” so she could skirt the law requiring retirees to stay out of Flagler government work for half a year.

Attorney Calls For Gag Order on Sheriff Staly in Eric Cooley Case, Claiming Prejudicial Words

September 19, 2018 | FlaglerLive | 19 Comments

Palm Coast attorney Josh Davis has been critical of Sheriff Staly's folksy ways, such as the nick-naming of the county jail as the 'Green Roof Inn.' Davis considers the sheriff's approach prejudicial to defendants who've yet to be tried. (© FlaglerLive)

Palm Coast Attorney Josh Davis wants a court to muzzle Sheriff Rick Staly in the case of alleged domestic violence involving Flagler Beach City Commissioner Eric Cooley. The sheriff is having none of it.

Three Suicides Averted in 2 Days As 911 Dispatchers and Deputies Defuse Chilling Situations

September 18, 2018 | FlaglerLive | 13 Comments

The Flagler County Sheriff's Josie Gammon, a 12-year dispatcher at the 911 center, has fielded her share of traumatic calls. she did so again Saturday, talking a man down from shooting himself. (© FlaglerLive)

Over the weekend, authorities converged on three suicide attempts–by gun in Flagler Beach, by hanging and by cop off a county road in western Flagler, and by knife in Palm Coast’s K-Section.

Tuesday Briefing: Heat Index to 105, Palm Coast Rezoning, School Board Talks Security, Bunnell Containers

September 18, 2018 | FlaglerLive | 1 Comment

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Another scorcher, the school board hears from a school-security group that emerged out of the Connecticut school shooting, Palm Coast talks rezoning.

2018 Flagler Jail Bookings, Sheriff’s, Bunnell and Flagler Beach Crime and Incident Reports (Archived)

September 17, 2018 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

Sheriff Rick Staly observing inmates at the Flagler County jail, renamed Sheriff Perry Hall Inmate Detention Facility in May 2017. (© FlaglerLive)

Archived 2018 Flagler County jail bookings, commanders’ crime and incident reports, Flagler Beach and Bunnell police shift reports and archive.

Stand Your Ground Vigilantes

September 11, 2018 | FlaglerLive | 24 Comments

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Instead of allowing the police to perform their jobs, some gunslingers hiding behind stand-your-ground laws take the responsibility of pursuing criminals upon themselves.

Palm Coast Council Would Rather Spare Dog Cooper’s Life. You Wouldn’t Know It
From Its Court Pleadings.

September 10, 2018 | FlaglerLive | 18 Comments

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Palm Coast’s administration is is making its decision to kill Cooper the dog synonymous with the council’s preference. But it isn’t.

Pay Disparity: Many Flagler Government Employees Paid Less While Several “All Stars” Are Overpaid

September 10, 2018 | FlaglerLive | 18 Comments

Some government employees' salaries are more palatial than others. (© FlaglerLive)

A salary study found pay disparities between Flagler government and other governments, but also within Flagler government, where an “all stars” system is rewarding some employees far more than others.

For 2nd Time in 3 Weeks Man Pulls a Gun on Flagler Deputies, But No Arrest This Time

September 7, 2018 | FlaglerLive | 15 Comments

A video still from a deputy's body cam showing Bruce Bruce pointing a gun at deputies at his door the morning of Sept. 3. Deputies had gone to his house to check on him after reports that he may have been suicidal.

Flagler deputies were checking on a 33-year-old man who had been reported to be suicidal (possibly falsely). He came out of his house pointing a gun at the deputies.

Sheriff Investigating Death of Samantha Brewer, 30, in R-Section as Overdose Claims Another Life

September 6, 2018 | FlaglerLive | 30 Comments

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Samantha Brewer had called a friend over from the C-Section. He was in the bathroom 4 minutes, when he returned, Brewer was unresponsive from an overdose.

Flagler Youth Orchestra, Accompanist to Generation of Students, Marks 14th Year With Open House Wednesday

September 4, 2018 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

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Many thousands of students have enrolled in the free Flagler Youth Orchestra’s strings program through the years, with some 400 enrolling each fall. Its open house is next week.

For Palm Coast’s Boldest Stage in New Season, “Rocky Horror,” Satanic Puppet, and a Shrew

August 31, 2018 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

The unflagging John Sbordone, the force behind Palm Coast's City Repertory Theatre. (City Rep)

Palm Coast-based City Rep, always willing to do a Capt. Kirk and boldly go where few community theaters have gone before, will offer six productions in the coming season.

DUI Manslaughter Charge for David Zlokas in Death of Gary St. Peter in A1A Crash;
Bar Named in Lawsuit

August 31, 2018 | FlaglerLive | 12 Comments

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David Zlokas and Gary St. Peter had just left Uncaged Tasting Room, the bar in the Hammock, when they crashed and St. Peter was killed. Zlokas faces criminal and civil actions.

Labor Day Briefing: Drug Court Steering Committee, OD Awareness Day, FPC v. New Smyrna, Gentile-Youd Loves McLaughlin

August 31, 2018 | FlaglerLive | 4 Comments

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A candlelight vigil in observance of Overdose Awareness Day, the Drug Court Steering Committee meets, Flagler Palm Coast High meets New Smyrna Beach on the gridiron, and Labor Day quiet.

August 27, 2018 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

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Time to vote: whatever your affiliation or non-party affiliation, there’s a ballot for you, Palm Coast discusses budgeting and pavement, Couch to 5K Challenge.

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Tax Notices Mailed to Property Owners Point to Mostly Modest Increases

August 27, 2018 | FlaglerLive | 1 Comment

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Property owners started receiving their tax notices in the mail last week. the numbers are not as dire as feared or as they seem, particularly when a tax bill is looked at whole rather than in its various parts.

John Tipton, Palm Coast City Council Candidate: The Live Interview

August 26, 2018 | FlaglerLive | 6 Comments

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John Tipton is a candidate for Palm Coast City Council. All registered voters in the city may cast a ballot in that non-partisan election regardless of party affiliation or location in Palm Coast.

Corinne Hermle, Palm Coast City Council Candidate: The Live Interview

August 26, 2018 | FlaglerLive | 9 Comments

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Corinne Hermle is a candidate for Palm Coast City Council. All registered voters in the city may cast a ballot in that non-partisan election regardless of party affiliation or location in Palm Coast.

Eddie Branquinho, Palm Coast City Council Candidate: The Live Interview

August 26, 2018 | FlaglerLive | 5 Comments

jose Eddie Branquinho. (© FlaglerLive)

Eddie Branquinho is a candidate for Palm Coast City Council. All registered voters in the city may cast a ballot in that non-partisan election regardless of party affiliation or location in Palm Coast.

Joe Mullins, Flagler County Commission Candidate: The Live Interview

August 26, 2018 | FlaglerLive | 9 Comments

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Joe Mullins is a Republican candidate for Flagler County Commission, District 4. He is challenging incumbent Nate McLaughlin. Only registered Republicans may cast a ballot in this race.

Nate McLaughlin, Flagler County Commission Candidate: The Live Interview

August 26, 2018 | FlaglerLive | 16 Comments

Nate McLaughlin. (c FlaglerLive)

Nate McLaughlin is a Republican candidate for Flagler County Commission, District 4. Only registered Republicans may cast a ballot in this primary race on Aug. 28.

Abby Romaine, Flagler County Commission Candidate: The Live Interview

August 26, 2018 | FlaglerLive | 12 Comments

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Abby Romaine is a Republican candidate for Flagler County Commission, District 2. She is challenging incumbent Greg Hansen. Only registered Republicans may cast a ballot in this race.

Greg Hansen, Flagler County Commission Candidate: The Live Interview

August 26, 2018 | FlaglerLive | 10 Comments

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Greg Hansen is a Republican candidate for Flagler County Commission, District 2, and the incumbent. Only registered Republicans may cast a ballot in this primary race on Aug. 28.

Paul Anderson, Flagler County School Board Candidate: The Live Interview

August 25, 2018 | FlaglerLive | 8 Comments

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Paul Anderson is one of five candidates in two races for Flagler County School Board in the Aug. 28 primary election: all Flagler voters, regardless of party affiliation and address, may cast a ballot in these races.

Trevor Tucker, Flagler County School Board Candidate: The Live Interview

August 25, 2018 | FlaglerLive | 6 Comments

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Trevor Tucker is one of five candidates in two races for Flagler County School Board in the Aug. 28 primary election: all Flagler voters, regardless of party affiliation and address, may cast a ballot in these races.

Carl Jones, Flagler County School Board Candidate: The Live Interview

August 25, 2018 | FlaglerLive | 7 Comments

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Carl Jones is one of five candidates in two races for Flagler County School Board in the Aug. 28 primary election: all Flagler voters, regardless of party affiliation and address, may cast a ballot in these races.

John Fischer, Flagler County School Board Candidate: The Live Interview

August 25, 2018 | FlaglerLive | 18 Comments

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John Fischer is one of five candidates in two races for Flagler County School Board in the Aug. 28 primary election: all Flagler voters, regardless of party affiliation and address, may cast a ballot in these races.

Janet McDonald, Flagler County School Board Candidate: The Live Interview

August 25, 2018 | FlaglerLive | 9 Comments

janet mcdonald live interview

Janet McDonald is one of five candidates in two races for Flagler County School Board in the Aug. 28 primary election: all Flagler voters, regardless of party affiliation and address, may cast a ballot in these races.

Four Republicans Vying to Replace Putnam as Agriculture Commissioner Battle Lack of Recognition

August 17, 2018 | FlaglerLive | 1 Comment

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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.

Suspect Pulls Gun on Deputy Duenas, Who For 2nd Time in 9 Months Shows Grit and Restraint

August 17, 2018 | FlaglerLive | 25 Comments

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Flagler Sheriff’s deputy Jonathon Duenas Wednesday evening was confronted with a man with a gun and immediately disarmed him, the second time in nine months Duenas faced a deadly situation he defused without harm.

Florida Hospital Flagler Will Change Name to AdventHealth Palm Coast in Companywide Rebranding

August 14, 2018 | FlaglerLive | 17 Comments

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The change to AdventHealth Palm Coast, by Jan. 2, is part of a company-wide rebranding across all 47 Adventist Health System hospitals and dozens of other facilities in nine states.

Palm Coast Physician Florence Fruehan Accused Of Groping Female Patient; State Orders Him Restricted

August 8, 2018 | FlaglerLive | 173 Comments

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Long-time physician Florence R. Fruehan of Palm Coast Urgent Care, who is also an elected official, is under an Emergency Restriction Order from the State Department of Health.

Grim Flagler Milestone in 2017: Most Suicides In County’s History, Highest Rate in Florida

August 6, 2018 | FlaglerLive | 11 Comments

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There were 31 suicides in Flagler-Palm Coast in 2017, five more than the previous high, a third of them affecting people 45 to 54. The county’s rate is significantly higher than the average in states most severely affected by suicide.

Monday Briefing: Happy 50th Colleen Conklin, Korean War Veterans, Vacation-Rental Fees, Tourism Grants Galore

August 6, 2018 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

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School Board member Colleen Conklin is the longest consecutive-serving elected official in Flagler, the county commission approves a slew of tourism grants, Korean veterans are honored.

Democratic or Republican, Florida’s Candidates For Governor Say What Voters Want To Hear on Environment

August 3, 2018 | FlaglerLive | 4 Comments

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Candidates’ solutions are mostly general and vary on how to keep up with the state’s growing population and businesses while keeping springs and rivers clean from the Panhandle to the Everglades.

Florida’s Back-To-School Sales Tax Holiday Is This Weekend: Here’s A Guide (No Electronics)

August 2, 2018 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

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Florida’s sales tax holiday on school supplies, clothing, shoes and other select accessories is this weekend–starting at a minute after midnight Friday, Aug. 3, through midnight Sunday, Aug. 5.

Immigrant Youth Shelters: “If You’re a Predator, It’s a Gold Mine”

July 29, 2018 | FlaglerLive | 9 Comments

Southwest Key Programs’ Estrella del Norte facility in Tucson

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.

For FPC Student-Athlete Allen Roberson, 16, A Summer Battling a Rare Brain Tumor And Aiming For Next Run

July 27, 2018 | FlaglerLive | 11 Comments

Allen Roberson went through complicated surgeries on July 3 and 12 to remove a tumor in his brain. He returned home to Palm Coast on July 17 and has been mending since, but still going through radiation and chemotherapy. (Roberson family)

Allen Roberson, an honors student and a runner at FPC, went through complicated surgeries on July 3 and 12 and has been mending through radiation and chemotherapy since.

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