The Florida Supreme Court agreed Wednesday to fast-track a lawsuit filed by a South Florida attorney alleging that Gov. Ron DeSantis and other state officials are interfering with the campaign for the abortion-rights amendment.
News Briefs
Douglas Emhoff Campaigns for Harris in Central Florida Friday
Vice President Kamala Harris’ husband, Douglas Emhoff, plans to make a campaign stop in Central Florida on Friday, with the campaign announcing the event as part of a battleground tour. The stops scheduled for Emhoff days after the first debate between Harris and former President Donald Trump also include Henderson, Nevada, and Tucson, Arizona. However, the campaign did not announce where the Florida stop would take place.
Gov. DeSantis Showcases LINE Funding Successes for Nursing Programs at Daytona State College
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis spoke at Daytona State College last week (Sept. 3) to highlight Nursing program achievements made possible through funding provided by the State and community partners.
Flagler County Fire Rescue’s Andrew Shook Receives Sons of American Revolution Medal
Members of the Sons of the American Revolution on Tuesday awarded Flagler County Firefighter Paramedic Andrew Shook with the Emergency Medical Services Commendation Medal during the regular meeting of the Board of County Commissioners.
The Problem with DeSantis’s ‘Election Police’ Intimidation
Is Gov. Ron DeSantis going too far in trying to defeat an amendment to restore abortion access? “Gov. DeSantis is using his election police to intimidate voters who dare to have beliefs that differ from his. This opens the door towards making voters and all Floridians feel unsafe for voicing their constitutionally protected opinions on important issues like abortion,” says All Voting is Local Action’s Florida State Director Brad Ashwell.
Biden Administration Appeals Ruling Blocking Rule Barring Gender-Based Discrimination
The Biden administration has gone to the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals after a federal judge blocked a new health-care rule about discrimination based on gender identity.
Flagler Tiger Bay Host U.S. Attorney Roger Handberg on Sept. 18, and Candidate Forum on Sept. 25
U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida Roger B. Handberg will be the keynote speaker at Flagler Tiger Bay on Sept. 18, and all the local candidates on the Nov. 5 ballot, including write-ins, have been invited to a Sept. 25 forum. The forum is open to the public.
BP’s Flagler County Rainfall and Climate Report for August 2024
August 2024 rainfall figures were quite variable this past month. Normal year to date numbers are overall healthy with a few a below and above normal expectations. Normal rainfall for August is 6.40”. Normal year to date (YTD) rainfall is 33.13”. Localized rainfall has caused some areas to get more while others less which is typical of rainy season showers and storms.
Waterfront Park Nominated for Prestigious Great Places in Florida Award: Vote Now to Help Palm Coast Win
The City of Palm Coast announced today that Waterfront Park has been nominated as a finalist in the 11th Annual Great Places in Florida People’s Choice Award contest. This prestigious nomination highlights the park’s serene beauty, diverse amenities, and its special place within our community. We invite all residents, visitors, and supporters to cast their vote and help Waterfront Park win the title of Florida’s “Greatest Place.”
Flagler County’s Jonathan Lord Graduates FEMA’s National Emergency Management Executive Academy
Flagler County Emergency Management Director Jonathan Lord on Thursday (August 15) graduated from the FEMA Emergency Management Institute’s National Emergency Management Executive Academy. The program hones strategic leadership thinking for senior leaders involved with multi-jurisdictional, national, international, public health, private industry, and institutes of higher education homeland security and emergency management policy development responsibilities.