Daily Briefing

The cynics take hold of “It’s a Wonderful Life,” David Denby on capitalism, our children and the avalanche of crud, and a quick preview of the 2022 election.

Community Cats of Palm Coast is hosting the Third Annual Pawsitively Purrfect Auction at the Pine Lakes Golf Club Dec. 19 from 2 to 5 p.m., Karl Ove Knausgaard on faith.

“All Things Christmas” Sale at Santa Maria Del Mar Catholic Church, why people and birds aren’t real, Ronald Dworkin on the degradation of free speech in America.

Last day of school as Winter Break begins this afternoon and until the first week of January, local and state unemployment figures are released this morning, and how to celebrate Saturnalia without waiting for Christmas.

Circuit Court Judge Terence Perkins hears a plea from Joey Renn, the 22-year-old man facing a charge of vehicular homicide. Patricia Lockwood on her father’s belief that cats, which he despises, are Democrats.

The Palm Coast Planning and Land Development Board meets, “Gone With the Wind”‘s anniversary, and a few words about Chief Justice John Marshall and his sordid history.

The Palm Coast City Council talks manager search and sets up new community development districts, Flagler Beach’s July 4 committee meets to finalize its report, the county’s planning board meets.

The Flagler County Commission meets for the last time in regular session this year and will approve the platting of the Beachwalk development in the Hammock. The Bunnell City Commission also meets and may discuss the revelations of serious problems at the police department.

Anniversary of the swearing in of Joseph Hayne Rainey, first Black man to serve in Congress, and birth anniversary of William Lloyd Garrison, plus a few words from Nikole Hannah-Jones and the 1619 Project.

The Flagler Woman’s Club honors Flagler Beach police at a pancake breakfast, and you’re invited, the Palm Coast Starlight Festival is this evening in Town Center, Darlene Love at the Flagler Auditorium for a Christmas Show.