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Palm Coast Council Rebuffs Steven Nobile’s Latest Call for Charter Review Process

September 15, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 22 Comments

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Palm Coast Council member Steven Nobile today again pressed for a citizen-led charter review only to again be blunted by a silent majority and a disagreeing Mayor Netts.

Publix Wins as Jury Verdict Concludes Sex Harassment Claim at Palm Coast Store Was Fabrication

September 14, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 6 Comments

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A jury decided swiftly that not only had sex harassment taken place, but Robert Barry’s claims of wrongful termination didn’t need to be considered at all in light of the fabrication.

Wimbledon Champ Reilly Opelka Coming Home to Palm Coast Tennis Center Friday

September 14, 2015 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

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The public is invited to the Palm Coast Tennis Center this Friday (Sept. 18), from 11 a.m. to noon, to welcome home 2015 Wimbledon Junior tennis champion Reilly Opelka. The Tennis Center is located at 1290 Belle Terre Pkwy.

In Publix Trial, Jury Must Now Weigh Plaintiff’s History of Dishonesty Against Claim of Wrongful Termination

September 11, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 1 Comment

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The witness phase in the trial against Publix ended Friday in Flagler Circuit Court, leaving it to a jury Monday to decide the claim of ex-employee Robert Barry that he was fired because he reported a case of sexual harassment that may never have happened.

Palm Coast’s William Pedersen, 63, Pleads Child-Rape Charge Down to Molestation, Will Serve 2 Years in Prison

September 10, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 16 Comments

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William Pedersen, a 63-year-old resident of 9 Wheaton Lane, had been accused of raping and molesting a close relative when she was between 5 and 12.

Opelka’s Pro Career Begins as Junior Circuit Days End With Loss in 3rd Round of U.S. Open

September 9, 2015 | Michael Lewis | Leave a Comment

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For Opelka, the Wimbledon boys champion, it was a disappointing end to his junior tennis career, but he now starts on the pro tour full time.

Men v. Women: Three Domestic Violence Incidents Land Three Men in Jail on Felonies

September 2, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 11 Comments

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Three Palm Coast men ended up at the Flagler County jail in a 48-hour span following unrelated incidents that entailed allegations of substantial violence against women and girls–two of the men’s spouses, a girlfriend, and one of them men’s two teen-age daughters. All three incidents resulted in felony charges.

The New World of Wimbledon Junior Champ Reilly Opelka: Autographs, Pressure and a Rising Ranking

August 28, 2015 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

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Palm Coast’s Reilly Opelka turned 18 today as he prepared for the U.S. Open, where he qualified for the doubles draw and will play in the Juniors tournament next week, but fell in qualifiers for the men’s draw.

Portuguese Secretary of State José Cesário Marks Palm Coast Opening of Honorary Consulate

August 26, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 2 Comments

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Thanks to its huge Portuguese community, Palm Coast now has the distinction of having one of just two such honorary consulates with full administrative powers.

No Pollution Problem Along Florida Park Drive, Council Concludes, Ending Further Debate

August 25, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 9 Comments

After ruling out traffic as a problem, the Palm Coast council Tuesday ruled out pollution and appeared to end its response to recurring complaints from residents along Florida Park Drive.

A Man Can’t Remember Who Shot Him or How, Another Insists On Being Arrested

August 18, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 8 Comments

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Florida Hospital Flagler’s emergency room was the scene of two odd and unrelated incidents that resulted in the arrest of one man and the investigation of a suspicious shooting that injured a man’s foot but that led to no arrests.

Another Wave of Break-Ins and Car Thefts in Palm Coast Targets Mostly Unlocked Vehicles

August 13, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 17 Comments

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Some of the break-ins could not be properly investigated because the vehicle owners had disturbed the vehicles before the arrival of police. None of the break-ins yielded any arrests.

Citing High Costs and an Arrest, Council Says No to a Fence Around Ralph Carter Park

August 12, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 15 Comments

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An arrest in spring and the $70,000 to $160,000 cost of a fence dissuaded council members from giving in to Richardson Drive residents demanding a fence around Ralph Carter Park.

Palm Coast’s $2 Million Training Facility: Old Buildings Turned Over to Firefighters Before Demolition

August 12, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 1 Comment

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Properties on Bulldog Drive the city acquired for $2 million are the scenes of firefighter training for the Palm Coast Fire Department this week before the buildings are demolished and the properties placed on the market for commercial developers.

To Battle Nit-Pickers, Palm Coast Will Make Anonymous Code Enforcement Complaints More Difficult

August 11, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 18 Comments

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In an attempt to fight back against harassing and nit-picky neighbors, the Palm Coast City Council will require names and email addresses from people filing code violation complaints electronically.

In Latest Round of County-City Water War, Flagler Now Objects to 25% Surcharge From Palm Coast

August 6, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 7 Comments

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The county is giving Palm Coast 30 days to consider reducing or waiving the surcharge while also exploring importing water from Bunnell to serve the county airport, which is surrounded by Palm Coast.

Case Dismissed: No Penalty Against Brian Szmitko, Responsible for Death of Elisa Homen in Whiteview Wreck

August 5, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 39 Comments

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Because of a technicality on the careless driving citation, Szmitko walked off free of any penalty or so much as points on his license for the crash, let alone a license suspension.

Mother Accused of Assaulting Her 13-Year-Old Daughter, Then Going After Her Protectors

August 4, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 6 Comments

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Dawn Nickonovitz, 39, of Palm Coast, previously arrested for abusing 911 and violence against her daughter, was re-arrested for violating an injunction and allegedly assaulting her daughter’s father and grandfather.

Hobby Lobby, Brass Tap Beer Bar, Moe’s Grill and 500 Jobs: Island Walk Is 84% Full

July 23, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 70 Comments

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The developers of Island Walk, the once and future shopping center previously known as Palm Harbor in the heart of Palm Coast, have secured long-term leases with enough retailers to fill 84 percent of its space when it begins opening in phases in 2016.

Palm Coast Back-Pats Its Grim Luck: Red-Light Camera Suit Dismissed After Plaintiff’s Death

July 23, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 16 Comments

Palm Coast’s decision not to settle a lawsuit against it had looked like a mistake once the Supreme Court ruled red-light cameras illegal, until the plaintiff died and was not replaced on the lawsuit, allowing the city to slither out of the it.

Flagler-Palm Coast Score Most “Fantastic” Month of Home Sales Since Recession

July 22, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 4 Comments

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The 247 homes sold in June reduced the county’s supply to just five months’ worth, tilting the market to sellers’ advantage, while prices saw a healthy rise as well.

Racist Graffiti in Palm Coast’s L-Section Ascribed to Stupidity as Confederate Caravan Rumbles Through Bunnell

July 21, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 71 Comments

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The racist graffiti in the L-Section was discovered Thursday and Friday, the Confederate caravan drove through Bunnell Monday, though both incidents appear to be isolated reactions rather than organized hate.

Palm Coast Proposes 6 Percent Tax Hike; Home Owners Will See Much Lower Increase

July 21, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 7 Comments

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If the council sticks with the proposed 2016 rate, which is the same as this year’s, a homesteaded homeowner with a $150,000 house, in the median range in Palm Coast, would see a tax increase of between $5 and $10 dollars for the year.

Abandoned by Family, Giuseppe Verdone Is Sentenced to Life Without Parole in Carjacking of Chinese Restaurant Owner

July 15, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 7 Comments

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Judge J. David Walsh imposed two life terms and two 30-year terms, all concurrently, after denying a motion for a new trial. Verdone, 24, declined to address the court.

Palm Coast’s Sign Regulations May Be Forced to Loosen, City Attorney Warns

July 14, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 3 Comments

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The changes, which would likely relax Palm Coast’s rules, would be required to comply with a new U.S. Supreme Court ruling making the regulation of temporary signs on private property much more difficult.

4-Year-Old Palm Coast Boy Critical After He’s Found Unresponsive in Locked Van in Driveway

July 12, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 13 Comments

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The incident unfolded in early afternoon at a house at the corner of Blakefield Drive and Blare Castle Drive in Palm Coast. No foul play is suspected.

Reilly Opelka Is Wimbledon Boys Champion; Roger Federer Congratulates Him in Person

July 12, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 6 Comments

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Reilly Opelka, raised on the courts of Flagler County, used a powerful serve and aggressive groundstrokes to realize a dream that seemed so farfetched even a few weeks ago, defeating Sweden’s Mikael Ymer, 7-6 (5), 6-4 to win his first Wimbledon championship.

Palm Coast Takes Pride as Surging Opelka Plays in Two Wimbledon Finals Sunday

July 11, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 1 Comment

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Winning his doubles semifinal match Saturday at Wimbledon, Reilly Opelka will be playing in two straight finals Sunday as Palm Coast gears up congratulations and possibly a watching party.

Palm Coast’s Opelka Stuns World’s No. 1 and Advances to Wimbledon Boys Final Sunday

July 10, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 5 Comments

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The 17-year-old continued his dream run at Wimbledon Friday, defeating No.1 seed Taylor Fritz, 6-3. 7-6 (13) to reach his first-ever Slam final.

Overpowering Opelka Moves into Wimbledon Juniors Semifinal to Face World’s No. 1

July 9, 2015 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

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Palm Coast’s Reilly Opelka’s astounding run on Wimbledon’s grass continued with two wins Thursday, as he now faces the U.S.’ Taylor Fritz, the world’s No.1 junior, in a semi-final match.

Opelka Doubles Down on Wins as He Cruises Into Wimbledon Juniors Quarterfinals

July 8, 2015 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

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After dramatic three-set wins the past two days, Opelka needed only 72 minutes to advance to his second consecutive Grand Slam quarterfinal, then on his first-round doubles match at Wimbledon.

Long-Planned Shoppes at Grand Haven on Colbert Lane Finally See Bulldozer Activity

July 8, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 6 Comments

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First envisioned almost a decade ago, the Shoppes at Grand Haven will be the new home of the gated community’s sales offices, which will anchor a hoped-for commercial development, the first on Palm Coast’s Colbert Lane.

After Months of Hedging, Palm Coast Approves New Rules on Yard Fences, Walls (and Bars)

July 8, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 5 Comments

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The rules allow for more fence colors, eliminate setback and shrubbery requirements but more strictly regulate fences along saltwater canals.

Palm Coast’s Opelka Fires 17 Aces to Upset 3rd Seed, Advancing Again at Wimbledon

July 7, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 3 Comments

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Once again swinging on drama, the 17-year-old Opelka played his best in the big points and narrowly upset No. 3 seed Corentin Denolly of France, 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 to advance to the third round in his first trip to Wimbledon.

Dead Person Found Decomposing Behind Walmart; Identity and Cause Unconfirmed

July 6, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 2 Comments

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The dead person’s identity and gender have not been positively identified nor a cause of death determined, with those questions pending an autopsy by the medical examiner’s office.

Palm Coast Dead Zones: City Proposing Less Restrictive Cell-Tower Rules, But Council Demurs

June 30, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 10 Comments

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The proposal is being made ahead of a deal between the city and a cell tower company to put a 150-foot tower near Heroes Park, behind Palm Coast Parkway, on land where Palm Coast’s Water Plan No. 1 sits.

Palm Coast Man, 60, Faces Capital Felony on Rape and Molestation Charges of 12-Year-Old Relative

June 29, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 5 Comments

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Mario Edward DiGirolamo is at the Flagler County jail on $300,000 bond following his arrest Friday on three sex-crime charges involving a 12-year-old relative, including a count of rape, a capital felony.

Male Prostitute, 42, Faces Felony Charge of Assaulting Client, 69, in Palm Coast’s W-Section

June 18, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 26 Comments

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A deputy had to threaten a naked Charles Hines, 42, with a Taser to force him out of the client’s house, naked, during a commotion that drew several neighbors’ attention Wednesday evening.

Palm Coast’s Jim Landon Retaliates Against County in Series of Accusations, Then Says Conflict Is All But Resolved

June 18, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 16 Comments

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Landon put the city’s trust of the county in question, implied the county runs a less professional organization than the city, accused the county of deceiving a state agency, and accused the county manager of using bullying tactics before conceding that all is just about well between the two sides.

Palm Coast Points Finger Back at County Over Airport Water Clash, But Agrees to Executive Summit

June 16, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 5 Comments

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Firing back at county criticism, City Manager Jim Landon said the county has always known what to do to resolve a standoff over a water agreement for the airport. But the city and county manager are now likely to meet with the mayor and the county board chairman to resolve the issue.

County Rips Into Palm Coast Government Over Shackled Airport Water Deal

June 15, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 11 Comments

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County frustration boiled into outright criticism of Palm Coast’s administration Monday as the city has yet to sign a deal both sides agreed to seven months ago, controlling water service at the county airport.

Trial Begins for Man Accused of Kidnapping and Brutalizing Chinese Food Delivery Driver

June 15, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 8 Comments

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Palm Coast’s Giuseppe Verdone, 24, could face life in prison on charges stemming from the 2013 attack on King Palace co-owner Ming Gong. The trial is expected to last much of the week.

Palm Coast Flagler Beaches Senior Games, Sept. 12-19: Registration Open

June 14, 2015 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

Active older adults can now sign up for the second annual Palm Coast & the Flagler Beaches Senior Games – offering competition in 14 sports.

Florida Park Drive Data Sees No Traffic Problem. Residents Differ. Council Is Stumped.

June 10, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 19 Comments

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The Palm Coast council wants to help residents along Florida Park Drive, but it isn’t sure there is a solution there that would not also trigger a problem elsewhere.

Palm Coast Passes on Supporting County In Anti-Fracking and Drilling Resolutions

June 10, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 8 Comments

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The Palm Coast City Council chose not to sign on to a pair of resolutions opposing fracking or seismic testing for oil offshore of Florida, saying the county has already spoken.

Imprisoned for Burglarizing Joe’s Pizza in 2009, He Targets Oriental Garden Tuesday

June 10, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 15 Comments

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Hugh W. McIntyre,a resident of Palm Coast’s B-Section, was arrested Tuesday shortly after burglarizing Oriental Garden. He was sentenced to two years in prison for burglarizing Joe’s New York Pizza to support a drug habit in 2009.

Palm Coast Councilman Calls for Task Force to Address Public Abuse of Government Workers

June 4, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 31 Comments

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At Council member Bill McGuire’s request, the city formed a task force to better protect government employees from what he says has become routine abuse in person, by phone, by email, and out on the streets where government workers often interact with residents.

Palm Coast Bragging Rights: City’s Fire Protection Rating Vaults to Near Highest

June 4, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 3 Comments

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Palm Coast’s fire-protection ISO rating improves from 4 to 2, topping the county and yielding likely cheaper property insurance rates for commercial and residential property owners.

In a Reversal, Palm Coast Council Opts to Delay Old Kings Road Repaving Until Fall of 2016

June 4, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 8 Comments

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The resurfacing of Old Kings Road will wait for the completion of a utility project along the road. Instead, three dozen city streets will be repaved in 2015-16.

Palm Coast’s Opelka Continues Stunning Run in Paris, Upsetting World’s No. 1 Junior For Quarterfinals Spot

June 3, 2015 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

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The 17-year-old Opelka erased a 5-3 third-set deficit to win the final four games of the match Wednesday against No.1-ranked junior Orlando Luz of Brazil at the French Open Juniors tournament.

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