Thursday Briefing: Teacher and School Employee of the Year Gala, VP Rick Staly, Inspired Mic

staly florida deputy sheriff's association — Flagler County Sheriff Rick Staly was elected Vice President of the Florida Deputy Sheriff’s Association this week at the organization’s meeting in in Wesley Chapel. Staly had previously served as a member of the Board of Directors for the association. The not-for-profit association was established in 2008 by Florida sheriffs to provide comprehensive benefits and a professional network, as well as camaraderie and a communications forum for Florida sheriff’s office employees. It is the largest organization of deputy sheriffs in the United States, with a membership of over 13,000. The organization is most widely known for its “Lend a Hand” program that was responsible for distributing over $250,000 in benefits to the men and women who serve and protect the citizens of Florida since its creation in 2009. “I am honored to serve as Vice President supporting and representing the hard-working men and women of Sheriff’s Offices throughout Florida,” Sheriff Staly said. “All employees and volunteers of FCSO are members of the FDSA and one employee has already benefited from the ‘Lend a Hand’ program during their time of need.”

Today: Partly cloudy. Patchy fog in the morning. Highs in the upper 70s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Tonight: Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers in the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight. Lows in the upper 50s. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph. See the latest National Weather Service-Jacksonville Briefing here.
Today’s document from the National Archives and the Astronomy Picture of the Day.
Today’s National Commemorations.
Today’s tides: at the beaches, at the Intracoastal Waterway.
Drought Index: 134
Global Warming: The daily carbon count.
A.Word.A.Day from Wordsmith.org. Today’s word: amain.
The Live Community Calendar
Today’s jail bookings.

Today’s Briefing: Quick Links

First Light
In Flagler and Palm Coast
Flagler Jail Bookings and Last 24 Hours of Incident Reports
In State Government
Statista’s Chart of the Day
Announcements
In Coming Days in Flagler, Palm Coast and Beyond
Fact-Checking the Knaves
Palm Coast Construction and Development

“(Though there is only one way of saying “Thank you” in French, there are many ways of being rude, and you don’t have to stop and ask yourself if the rudeness is sincere. The rudeness is intentional, and harsh, and straight from the closed heart.)”

–From William Maxwell’s “The Chateau” (1961).

Previously:

In Flagler and Palm Coast:

Note: all government meetings noticed below are free and open to the public unless otherwise indicated. Many can be heard or seen live through each agency’s website.

Take the 2019 Palm Coast Community Survey.

The Inspired Mic, Palm Coast’s most daring and unpredictable open mic event, is scheduled for its monthly edition at its venue at the Hidden Treasures Restaurant, 820 Moody Ln, Flagler Beach. Each month some of the most creative, innovative performances a person could ever hope to experience take place at The Inspired Mic. 14 presenters each month pull out slices of talent and genius to entertain the audience. Each presenter gets seven minutes to present on a very eclectic blend of their genius. Doors open at 6 p.m. and presenters begin at 6:30 p.m. The ticket includes one drink and entry into a drawing with a prize of $25 cash or a $50 gift certificate to The Hidden Treasures.

The Wadsworth Elementary School PTO meets at 6 p.m. in the school’s media center, 4550 Belle Terre Pkwy, Palm Coast. The PTO is an active and supportive group of parents and teachers. Membership is always open and free. Come to any of our meetings to see what we are about. It is a great way to stay in touch with old friends and meet new ones. Meetings are on the third Thursday of each month. Childcare will be provided.

Teacher and Support Employee of the Year Gala: All winners from our individual school and department Teachers and Support Employees of the Year will be celebrated during a gala at Flagler Auditorium, Flagler Auditorium, 5500 State Road 100, Palm Coast, beginning at 6:30 p.m. It is at this event the District Teacher and Support Employee of the Year will be named. They will then go on to represent Flagler Schools in statewide competition. The nominees:

“Fireflies,” at the Daytona Playhouse, 100 Jessamine Blvd., Daytona Beach. All performances at 7:30 p.m. except for Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. Retired schoolteacher Eleanor lives a quiet life alone as the most respected woman in a tiny town in Texas. A hole in her roof draws the attention of Abel, a smooth-talking drifter intent on renovating her house and her life. Can the sparks of late-life romance be trusted, or is the gossip true that Abel isn’t all he seems to be? The whole town is talking. Adults $20, Seniors 55 and up, $18, Youths 18 and under $8. Address: 100 Jessamine Blvd., Daytona Beach, or see directions here. Buy tickets online here. Box office: 386-255-2431.

Navy Bombing in the Ocala National Forest: Navy training schedules indicate that inert and live bombing will take place at the Pinecastle Range Complex located in the Ocala National Forest this week. Bombings at times can be heard in Flagler-Palm Coast. The bombings are scheduled as follows:

Friday: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. – LIVE/Inert
Saturday: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. – LIVE/Inert
Sunday: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. – LIVE/Inert

During bombing periods wildlife may be temporarily displaced. Use extra caution when driving through the Ocala National forest and surrounding areas. Secure any items around your residence that could attract wildlife. Always be mindful of larger animals including black bears and practice bearwise measures. The telephone number for noise complaints is 1-800-874-5059, Fleet Area Control and Surveillance Facility, Jacksonville, Fla. For additional information, call (904) 542-5588.

Blood Donations: The Big Red Bus will be at the following locations this week (schedule your donation by

going to the website and entering a Palm Coast zip code, then locating one of the venues below):

Wednesday: AdventHealth Palm Coast, 60 Memorial Medical Parkway, Palm Coast, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Friday: Dunkin Donuts, 1310 Palm Coast Parkway, noon to 6 p.m.
Saturday: Dunkin Donuts, 5 Old Kings Road, Palm Coast, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Sunday: Santa Maria del Mar Church, 915 North Central Avenue, Flagler Beach, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Sunday: Dunkin Donuts, 5 Old Kings Road, Palm Coast, 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.

Jail Bookings and Last 24 Hours' Incidents in Flagler, Palm Coast, Flagler Beach, Bunnell


Jail Bookings, June 19-22 Sheriff's night shift incident reports, June 21 Sheriff's day shift incident reports, June 21 Flagler Beach's night shift incident reports, June 21 Flagler Beach's day shift incident reports, June 21 Bunnell police's night shift incident reports, June 21 Bunnell police's day shift incident reports, June 21
Previous and archived reports

Sources: Flagler County Sheriff's Office, Flagler Beach Police Department, Bunnell Police Department. This is Flagler County's only comprehensive, one-stop compilation of all local law enforcement's daily day and night shift commanders' reports.

In Florida and in State Government:

Note: Some proceedings below can be followed live on the Florida Channel. Most legislative proceedings can be followed through the Senate or House websites.

UNF TRUSTEES MEET: The University of North Florida Board of Trustees will meet. (Thursday, 8:30 a.m., University of North Florida, Osprey Commons, Jacksonville.)

SUPREME COURT RELEASES OPINIONS: The Florida Supreme Court is scheduled to release its weekly opinions. (Thursday, 11 a.m.)

PENCE CAMPAIGNS IN CENTRAL FLORIDA: Vice President Mike Pence will appear at events in Hillsborough and Osceola counties as part of President Donald Trump’s re-election campaign. (Thursday, 1:30 p.m., Venetian Events Center, 9724 Cross Creek Blvd., Tampa. Also, 6 p.m., Nacion de Fe, 4555 W. Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway, Kissimmee.)

INDUSTRIAL HEMP AT ISSUE: The state Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ Industrial Hemp Advisory Council will hold a conference call. (Thursday, 2 p.m. Call-in number: 1-877-568-4106. Code: 123136285.)

HEMP PANEL HOLDS CALL: The state Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ Hemp Advisory Council will hold a conference call. (Thursday, 4 p.m. Call-in number; 1-877-309-2073. Code: 547229781.)

–Compiled by the News Service of Florida and FlaglerLive

Statista’s Chart of the Day:

The Worst Civilian Airliner Shootdowns In History: “One week ago, Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752, a Boeing 737-800, was shot down shortly after departing Tehran’s Imam Khomeini International Airport. 176 people were killed in the incident and Iran admitted it accidentally shot the aircraft down three days later, attributing it to human error. Western sources believe the 737 was struck by a Tor-M1 surface-to-air missile operated by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps. The tragic incident came amid heightened tensions between the U.S. and Iran and it brings back memories of MH17’s shootdown over Ukraine in July 2014. In that case, an investigation concluded that the Boeing 777 was struck by a Russian BUK surface-to-air missile, with 298 fatalities, a conclusion Moscow denies.”

Announcements/Press Releases:

Through April 4, Palm Coast Mayor’s 90/90 Challenge: Get outdoors and get active – join us for the Mayor’s 90/90 Challenge! The challenge is to move at least a mile a day for the 90 days from Jan. 6 to April 4. You can choose your own form of exercise. Log in to Palm Coast Connect and record your progress throughout the month. Everyone who completes the Challenge will receive a prize. Share your progress along the way on social media using #Mayors9090 and #ConnectToFitness. More info: www.palmcoastconnect.com and 386-986-2323.

St. Johns County Ocean and Fishing Pier New Hours: The St. Johns County Ocean and Fishing Pier is temporarily adjusting business hours due to the ongoing pier reconstruction project. Beginning Monday, January 13, the gift shop will be opened 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. seven days a week. For more information regarding the pier gift shop, please contact 904.209.0326.

Coming Days:

The Live Calendar is Flagler County’s and Palm Coast’s most complete, detailed and searchable community calendar of events, including culture, the performing arts, theater, government, the courts and justice system and a lot more. If you’re not listed here, you’re not getting the visibility you deserve. To include your event, please fill out this form. Any other issues, email the editor.

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Keep Up with Donald Trump’s attacks on the press through the ACLU’s running tab here.

Keep Up with mass shootings in a running database here.

Palm Coast Construction and Development Progress Reports

Here’s a summary of the latest city developments as of Dec. 16 2019:

Click to access development.pdf

See the full Week in Review here.