Daily Briefing

Public Meet and Greet with finalists for Flagler Beach City Manager at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall, the Palm Coast Democratic Club meets, remembering Milan Kundera.

Separation Chat, Open Discussion, a pre-trial for Brendan Depa, Social Security heists, did Paul Renner whitewash an allegation of sexual harassment against one of his freshman House members?

The Palm Coast City Council talks about a new franchise fee (or tax) on your utility bills, the Flagler County School Board meets (bring Dramamine), To Kill a Mockingbird’s birthday.

The County Commission sets its maximum property tax rate after a budget discussion, the Flagler Playhouse is holding auditions for Hello Dolly, Donna Tartt on Charles Portis, why people love their Donald.

Palm Coast Farmers’ Market at European Village, Grace Community Food Pantry distribution, the debate over cluster bombs and the US refusal to sign a treaty against their use.

The Saturday Flagler Beach Farmers Market, Gamble Jam, The god-awful Ziegfeld follies, from the Narrative of James Albert Ukawsaw Gronniosaw.

The arm-wrestling challenge between Mayor David Alfin and Dr. Stephen Bickel, launching the Food-a-Thon, a growth moratorium in Zephyrhills, Roger Angell’s martinis.

Heat index values up to 109 today, a relatively quiet day on the local beat, thoughts on artificial intelligence and Night of the Living Dead.

The Palm Coast Code Enforcement Board meets, Separation Chat, Open Discussion, the Flagler County Republican Club meets, Thoughts on God ordering Abraham to kill his son.

America’s birthday, but also Nathaniel Hawthorne’s, though the parade in Flagler Beach and the fireworks at the airport will celebrate only the former. Frederick Douglass on the 4th.