The Flagler County Commission discusses picking a new home for the Sheriff’s Operations Center, Bunnell’s Church on the Rock is in court on a negligence suit, Amy Lukasik’s appointment at the tourism office is confirmed.
News Briefs
Old Dixie Roundabout Contractor Halts Work For Being ‘Considerably’ Ahead of Schedule, and of Utility Shifts
P & S Paving of Daytona Beach has halted work on the $4.1 million roundabout project at Old Dixie Highway and U.S. 1 because it is “considerably” ahead of schedule and utility companies have not caught up to move some utilities.
Weekend Briefing: ‘Tick Tick Boom,’ Microplastics, Bing’s Landing, Safety Expo, FCAL Poetry, Picnics and Pops
An incredibly busy weekend with plenty of live theater, art and poetry openings, the annual Picnics and Pops concert with the Jacksonville Symphony in Town Center, a sheriff’s safety expo, and plenty more.
Thursday Briefing: Volunteer Awards, Rock Walk, Degas, Flagler Beach Golf, African American Student Association
The Flagler Beach City Commission considers another amendment to its Ocean Palms Golf Club lease, sheriff’s volunteers are honored in an award ceremony, Degas at the Lightner Museum, the Florida African American Student Association at BCU.
AAA-Plus: Road Rangers Patrols Begin on I-95 in Flagler, Assisting Break-Downs, Free
Road Rangers assist motorists whose vehicles have become disabled, and provide assistance during traffic incidents with their flashing lights and other visual-lighted signage that urges drivers to give first responders safe space.
Wednesday Briefing: Domestic Violence Update, Vacation Rentals, Carver Gym Online Auction, Horseshoe Pitching
The annual Carver Gym online auction kicks off, the sheriff’s domestic violence task force meets, a horseshoe pitching tournament in Flagler, a senate panel takes up vacation rentals.
Weekend Briefing: Culture Club, State of the City, County Fair and Rockin Rib Fest, Turtlefest, Cheer at the Pier
The Flagler County Fair all weekend, Rockin Ribfest on Friday, Mayor Holland delivers Palm Coast’s State of the City, “Tick Tick Boom” at City Repertory Theatre, Turtlefest and Cheer at the Pier in Flagler Beach, and plenty more.
Thursday Briefing: Classroom to Careers Symposium, Social Media Marketing, Daytona Tortugas Opener
The Flagler County school district hosts the 5th annual Classroom to Careers symposium at Flagler Palm Coast High School, Indivisible Flagler has a protest scheduled on Palm Coast Parkway in case the Mueller report isn’t released, the Daytona Tortugas open their season.
Wednesday Briefing: Captain’s at Bing’s Landing, Flagler County Fair, Alonzo Bush Appeal
A much-anticipated workshop on a proposed expansion of Captain’s BBQ at Bing’s Landing is scheduled at 8 a.m., the Flagler County Fair kicks off, a St. Johns murderer appeals his case.
Tuesday Briefing: Equal Pay Day, Homelessness Task Force, Free STD/HIV Testing, Chess and Cigars, Red-Light Cameras
Today is Equal Pay Day, Flagler’s homelessness and housing task force meets, the Health Department is providing free HIV and STD testing, yet another attempt to ban red-light cameras is heard in legislative committee.
Monday Briefing: Steven Edwin Jones, Sheriff’s Evidence Storage, Beverly Beach Swearing In, Vacation Rentals Debated
Frieda Zamba Pool opens for the season, the Flagler County Commission reconsiders a request for storage for the sheriff, remembering Steven Edwin Jones, a swearing-in at beverly Beach Town Hall.
Flagler Health Department Issues Caution After Emu Tests Positive For Eastern Equine Encephalitis Virus
Last week, an emu kept as a pet in Flagler County tested positive for Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) virus, a mosquito-borne alphavirus, first recognized in humans in 1938.
Flagler Sportfishing Club to Host 23rd Annual Spring Classic Fishing Tournament Fundraiser
Flagler Sportfishing Club will host its 23rdAnnual Spring Classic Tournament on April 26 and 27. Over 120 anglers will be vying for over $8,000 in cash prizes and merchandise to catch Redfish, Trout and Flounder. Proceeds from the Annual Tournament benefit the local chapter of the Disabled American Veterans (DAV), Chapter 86.
Weekend Briefing: Masonic Cemetery Clean-Up, Library Book Sale, Daytona Solisti Concert Series, Vietnam Vets Casino Night
A community clean-up at the Masonic Cemetery off Old Kings Road, a big book sale at the library in Palm Coast, an all Mozart program by Daytona Solisti, Vietnam Veterans Day ‘Welcome Home’ Casino Night.
Thursday Briefing: Flagler Beach Rotary’s Gift to Open Doors, Education Common Ground, Debating Murals, Drug Court
The Chamber’s Common Ground Breakfast focuses on education, the Flagler Beach Rotary donates $6,250 to Open Door Re-Entry and Recovery Ministries of Bunnell, Bunnell’s Alvin Jackson is the keynote speaker at Drug Court graduation.
Australian Singer-Songwriter Kylie Sackley Will Perform at Palm Coast Songwriters Festival in May
Tickets are on sale now to the Palm Coast Songwriters Festival. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Daytona State College Foundation and the Palm Coast Arts Foundation. Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at the Palm Coast Arts Foundation stage.
Wednesday Briefing: Flagler Reads Together on Apollo 11, Humane Society Fundraiser, DSC Spring Job Fair, FCAL Poetry Call
The Flagler Humane Society holds a fund-raiser, Apollo 11’s 50th anniversary is the focus of a Flagler Reads Together discussion, Daytona State hosts its spring job fair in Daytona Beach.
Nearly $300,000 in Grants Help Continue Sheriff’s Domestic Violence Initiative and Victim Advocacy
The grant renewals, just secured, underwrite the cost of an investigator, an analyst dedicated to domestic violence investigations and almost three victim advocates, and additional grants will pay for SWAT members’ helmets.
Tuesday Briefing: Free Clinic Fund-Raiser, Internet Safety, Entrepreneur Night, Ndaba Mandela, FlaglerCares
A fund-raiser for the Free Clinic in the Hammock, a seminar on internet safety for parents, entrepreneur night at European Village, the Great Organists series and Mandela’s grandson at Stetson.
Monday Briefing: Michael Stavris in Court, Turtle Trail, Stamp and Coin, Poetry Show Entries, Renner’s ‘Shared Savings’ Accounts
Rep. Paul Renner’s bill on health-cost savings is discussed, ex-cop Michael Stavris is arraigned on a probation violation, the Palm Coast Arts Foundation dedicates the third turtle in its Turtle Trail.
Weekend Briefing: Economic Development Town Hall, Motown Madness, Fire Rescue and Extension Open Houses, Strawberry Fest
City and county government leaders talk economic development, Motown Madness to raise money for Carver Gym, open houses at Salvo Art House, Flagler Fire Rescue and UF Extension, and so much more.
Thursday Briefing: Inspired Mic, Prison Reform, “The Modern Gentlemen” at Auditorium, Bach’s Birthday, Petito’s Chili
The Inspired Mic at Hidden Treasures tonight, “The Modern Gentlemen” at the Flagler Auditorium, a new project at Stetson takes on prison reform, spring begins, it’s Bach’s birthday.
Wednesday Briefing: A 96-Unit Apartment Complex, Ernest Audino on Kurds at Tiger Bay, Frieda Zamba Nrear-Name Change, Gillum
The Palm Coast Planning Board considers an application for a 96-unit apartment complex on an 8-acre site south of Pritchard Drive and east of President Lane, General Ernest Ernie Audino talks Kurds at Tiger Bay.
Why Are Florida’s Softshell Turtles Dying Along the St. Johns River?
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and collaborators continue to investigate a die-off of freshwater turtles, and the FWC is asking the public to assist by providing information.
Tuesday Briefing: Palm Coast Manager’s Contract, Exonerated After 30 Years on Death Row, Parental Consent and Abortions
The Palm Coast council is set to approve a contract with its new manager, the school board meets twice, “Surviving Criminal Justice in America,” a presentation by Alabama death row exoneree Anthony Ray Hinton, at Stetson.
Monday Briefing: I-95 Resurfacing Begins, County Commission Talks Library Security, Flagler Sportfishing Club Winners
The Flagler County Commission talks security at the public library, an 18-month-long resurfacing project begins on I-95 in Flagler, Captain Bruce Bachman and Karen Dougherty are Anglers of the Year, Ellis Island memories.
Rethinking Incarceration and Systemic Oppression: Stetson University Launches Critical Initiative
Stetson University Community Education Project (CEP) is launching Rethinking Incarceration, an initiative designed to promote dialogue on mass incarceration, prison reform, human rights, political engagement and systemic oppression.
Weekend Briefing: Robert Klein in Concert, Suicide Prevention Motorcycle Poker Run, Seafood Festival, ‘The Glass Menagerie’
A suicide prevention poker run, Tennessee Williams’s ‘Glass Menagerie’ all weekend at the Flagler Playhouse, Celtic Music presented by Matthew Gurnsey at the Flagler Public Library, Robert Klein at the Flagler Auditorium.
Sheltering Tree, Flagler’s Only Homeless Shelter, Raises Nearly $12,000 in Latest Fundraiser
The cold-weather shelter opens for overnight stays whenever the temperature falls to 40 or below. It operates out of at Bunnell’s First United Methodist Church, and provides other support services to the homeless.
Thursday Briefing: Baliker’s $800 Donation, Mealy-Belhumeur Swear-In, Playhouse’s ‘Glass Menagerie’
Artist Paul Baliker donates to the AdventHealth Palm Coast Foundation, Jane Mealy and Rick Belhumeur are sworn-in after winning re-election to the Flagler Beach commission, the Flagler Playhouse’s “Glass Menagerie” begins its run.
Wednesday Briefing: Public Safety Council on Homelessness, Sunrail Ridership Up, Health Survey Countdown
Flagler’s Public Safety Coordinating Council discusses the county’s homeless issues, three days left on the Flagler Health Department’s survey, SunRail ridership over 6,000 a day, House takes up smokable marijuana.
Tuesday Briefing: Manager Decision Time in Palm Coast, Peyton Lescher’s Win, A1A Construction Update, DSC’s Veterans
The Palm Coast City Council convenes this morning to vote on a new city manager, DSC again ranks among top online bachelor’s degree programs for veterans, lawmakers discuss anti-Semitism, sanctuary cities and school board term limits.
Bats Roosting In Your Attic? You Can’t Kill, Harm Or Relocate Them, But You May Exclude Them
Although it is illegal to harm or kill bats in Florida, rules have been developed stating that legal exclusion of bats has to occur outside of the maternity season. Bats cannot legally be captured or relocated.
Monday Briefing: Library Code of Conduct, Live Bombing, Citizens’ Academy, A Censor’s Confession, Remembering Jacques Loussier
The public library board of trustees meets to discuss a code of conduct with its eyes on the homeless, A return visit by The Presbyterian College Chorus, remembering jazzist Jacques Loussier, who died at 84.
Flagler Health Department Will Provide Free Tdap Vaccine Against Whooping Cough
The vaccine, commonly referred to as Tdap, provides protection against tetanus (lockjaw), diphtheria, and pertussis (whooping cough). Florida Law requires that students entering seventh through twelfth grades receive this vaccine, unless the parents file a valid exemption.
Palm Coast Watering Restrictions for Daylight Saving Time
Watering restrictions during Daylight Saving Time begin March 10 and run through Nov. 2 in 2019. Here’s the landscape irrigation policy for Palm Coast, aligning with the restrictions issued by the St. Johns River Water Management District.
If Your Ancestors Took Part in Flagler’s 1920 Election, AAUW Wants To Hear From You
American Association of University Women (AAUW) Flagler wishes to extend an invitation to the descendants of the women of Flagler County who were recognized and listed, by the Flagler Tribune, on October 21, 1920, as “Qualified Voters” for the November 2, 1920 General Election.
Weekend Briefing: Richlin Ryan’s ‘Encode,’ Thomas Binkley Sentencing, Palm Coast Interviews, ‘Florida Is A Land Remembered’
Palm Coast artist Richlin Ryan’s “Encode,” a new show, the Palm Coast council conducts day-long public interviews of manager candidates, AAUW Flagler Celebrates Women’s History Month, Thomas Binkley is sentenced.
Thursday Briefing: Palm Coast Candidate Interviews Day 1, Steve Jobs on Death, Health Survey, Mozart’s 29th
Palm Coast City Council members interview manager candidates, mostly in closed-door sessions, with a public reception this evening, the Supreme Court hears a prison murder case, Steve Jobs on death and life.
Wednesday Briefing: Regal Reeger, Stand Your Ground at Supreme Court, MalaCompra Basin Water
Flagler County’s Engineering Department hosts a public meeting on the MalaCompra Basin Water Quality Enhancement project, the Supreme Court hears a stand your ground case.
Tuesday Briefing: Great Kids, Flagler Beach, Bunnell, Beverly Beach Elections, Matanzas Riverkeeper, State of the State
Gov. Ron DeSantis delivers his first State of the State address, Bunnell, Flagler Beach and Beverly Beach hold their commissions’ elections, three great kids are named in three schools.
Monday Briefing: Girls and Boys State Delegates, Community Health Fair, Health Survey Extended, Fracking, Plastics and Drones
The Girls State and Boys State delegates have been selected, Flagler County hosts a community health fair at Hidden Trails, the Flagler Health Department has extended its health survey, lawmakers take on fracking, drones and plastic straws.
“The Eagle Has Landed”: Flagler Reads Together Marks 50th Anniversary of Apollo Moon Landing, All Month
Flagler Reads Together features free programs about space flight and the historic mission of Apollo 11, focusing on Jeffrey Smith’s “The Eagle Has Landed” and other aspects of the moon landing 50 years ago.
Weekend Briefing: DSC Job Fair, Stamp and Coin Annual Show, Youth Orchestra Concert, Martini Madness, Hair Cuts From the Heart
The Flagler Youth Orchestra’s top performers are in concert at Bunnell’s First Baptist Church, the Stamp and Coin Club has its annual meeting, Daytona State hosts a job fair, Haircuts From the Heart.
Thursday Briefing: District Band Festival at FPC, “Patriot” Show at Bethune-Cookman, Luna-tics Win, Flagler Beach Land Sale
The District Band Festival kicks off three days at Flagler Palm Coast High, Flagler County’s all Girl Scout Team, The Luna-tics, win in the Northeast regional Robotics Championship.
Wednesday Briefing: Bing’s Landing Meeting Cancelled, Compassionate Friends, Stetson Jazz Ensemble, Health Survey
The County Commission cancels a meeting to decide whether, where and how to build an expanded Captain’s BBQ at Bing’s Landing, the Stetson Jazz Ensemble performs, Compassionate Friends meet..
Tuesday Briefing: Rosado Murder Civil Suit, Entrepreneur Night, Kids’ Town Hall Meeting, Stetson University Concert Band
A case management hearing is scheduled in the civil case against the Mobil station where clerk Zuheili Rosado was gunned down in 2013, Flagler Beach Mayor Linda Provencher hosts a kids’ town hall meeting, Entrepreneur Night at the Hammock Wine and Cheese Garden.
Monday Briefing: Fruehan Arraignment, Happy Hour Fundraiser for Free Clinic, Cameron’s Contract, Bunnell’s Special Events
The County Commission is expected to ratify a contract with its interim administrator valued at $237,000 in total compensation, the Free Clinic has a fund-raiser at the Brown Dog, Florence Fruehan is arraigned on felony battery charges.
Weekend Briefing: Bowling Verdict, Shakespeare in the Park, Flagship Showcase, Great Pianists
The Taming of the Shrew in Town Center, a flagship and technical education showcase at Buddy Taylor, a symphonic band and a great pianist at Stetson, the Michael Bowling verdict.
Thursday Briefing: Belle Terre’s African-American Read-In, School Safety at Tiger Bay, Inspired Mic, Taming of the Shrew
Belle Terre Elementary hosts its popular annual African-American Read-In, the county commission holds a pair of meetings, including on the Sheriff’s Operations Center, the Tiger Bay Club hosts a panel on school safety.