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The Daily Cartoon and Live Briefing: Saturday, February 1, 2025

February 1, 2025 | FlaglerLive | 8 Comments

Hegseth Sec of defense by Dave Granlund, PoliticalCartoons.com

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Weather: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 70. Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 57.

    • Daily weather briefing from the National Weather Service in Jacksonville here.
    • Drought conditions here. (What is the Keetch-Byram drought index?).
  • Check today’s tides in Daytona Beach (a few minutes off from Flagler Beach) here.
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Today at a Glance:

Coffee With Commissioner Scott Spradley: Flagler Beach Commission Chairman Scott Spradley hosts his weekly informal town hall with coffee and doughnuts at 9 a.m. at his law office at 301 South Central Avenue, Flagler Beach. All subjects, all interested residents or non-residents welcome. The gatherings usually feature a special guest.

Sunshine and Sandals Social at Cornerstone: Every first Saturday we invite new residents out to learn everything about Flagler County at Cornerstone Center, 608 E. Moody Blvd, Bunnell, 1 to 2:30 p.m. We have a great time going over dog friendly beaches and parks, local social clubs you can be a part of as well as local favorite restaurants.

“St. Augustine and the 1964 Civil Rights Act” a presentation by Dr. Butler of Flagler College at the Flagler County Public Library, 2500 Palm Coast Pkwy NW, Palm Coast, 11 a.m. Discover how Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s 1964 visits to St. Augustine and the civil rights struggles on Florida’s “First Coast” influenced the passage of the Civil Rights Act. Dr. J. Michael Butler, Kenan Distinguished Professor of History at Flagler College and expert on Florida’s Civil Rights movement, explores these pivotal events, their connections to broader Southern movements, and their relevance today.

Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella: Youth Edition, at Athens Theatre, 124 North Florida Avenue, DeLand. Tickets range from $12 for students and children to $35 for preferred seating. Two shows today, at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Explore the enchanting world of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella: Youth Edition, where the magic isn’t just in the ball gown! This reimagined fairy tale is a magical musical filled with charm, laughter, and timeless life lessons. Follow the journey of a passionate Cinderella as she navigates the challenges of self-discovery, love, and unexpected adventures. With beloved characters, unforgettable tunes, and a plot that sparkles with warmth and hilarity, it’s a must-see for anyone seeking an escape into a world where dreams unfold, lessons are embraced, and enchantment reigns supreme. Brace yourself for a whirlwind of youthful exuberance and pure fun–Cinderella awaits with open arms, ready to cast its spell on hearts of all ages.

‘Crimes of the Heart’ at St. Augustine’s Limelight Theatre, 11 Old Mission Avenue, St. Augustine. 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. $25. Book here. The three MaGrath sisters are back together in their hometown of Hazelhurst for the first time in a decade. Under the scorching heat of the Mississippi sun, past resentments bubble to the surface and each sister must come to terms with the consequences of her own “crimes of the heart.”

‘Portraits and Beyond: Exploring Human Connections in Art,’ with Artist Debby Bird: Opening reception Feb. 1 from 3 to 7 p.m. at Ocean Art Gallery, 197 E Granada Blvd, Ormond Beach. Celebrate the mesmerizing world of figurative art with Debby Bird at the much-anticipated “Connections” exhibition, held during the vibrant First Saturday Art Walk in Ormond Beach. Her oil paintings delve into the intricate tapestry of human emotions and relationships. The exhibit runs through February.

Random Acts of Insanity Standup Comedy, 8 p.m. at Cinematique Theater, 242 South Beach Street, Daytona Beach. General admission is $8.50. Every Tuesday and on the first Saturday of every month the Random Acts of Insanity Comedy Improv Troupe specializes in performing fast-paced improvised comedy.

Grace Community Food Pantry, 245 Education Way, Bunnell, drive-thru open today from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The food pantry is organized by Pastor Charles Silano and Grace Community Food Pantry, a Disaster Relief Agency in Flagler County. Feeding Northeast Florida helps local children and families, seniors and active and retired military members who struggle to put food on the table. Working with local grocery stores, manufacturers, and farms we rescue high-quality food that would normally be wasted and transform it into meals for those in need. The Flagler County School District provides space for much of the food pantry storage and operations. Call 386-586-2653 to help, volunteer or donate.


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Notably: We’d always suspected it. We have four cats. Three are black. Entirely black. One is white. The white one is named Shams, after the poet Rumi’s guiding light. Shams also means “sun” in Arabic. We may have been mistaken. Shams has always been a terror to the three black cats, attacking them unprovoked, frightening them, batting them around, hissing at them the moment they so much as raise a paw toward her. If she weren’t a cat she’d be a bitch, though with us she’s perfectly sweet when she’s not whining. Still, we couldn’t be sure. Then Elon Musk did his little Nazi bit the night of the inauguration, and a couple of days after that, well, you can see for yourself. Shams saluting back. She only did it once, and her defense attorney (a local public defender we brought out of retirement for the occasion) is taking the Anti-Defamation league route, which I don’t buy, and claiming that, being a cat, Shams has no sense of history, no awareness of Nazism or the Third Reich, which is bullshit: what do you think she does nights when she’s downstairs, riffling through the library? The war books are right next to one of the kitties’ scratchers, including about two or three dozen volumes from the World War II era, though surprisingly no Shirer, and the closest thing to Mein Kampf we have is Knausgaard’s My Struggle, including the sixth volume with its tedious but detailed essay on Nazism. So Shams knows. The question now is what to do with her. No doubt we have our share of white supremacists and Musk-lovers in our neighborhood (we can tell from the cybertrucks), but to have one living under our roof, and terrorizing our other cats, and cuddling up to us every night after dinner, poses a dilemma. If only she were undocumented. We could’ve called ICE on her. But no. She has her papers from the Flagler Humane Society. So we may be stuck. I just hope the Southern Poverty Law Center doesn’t put a blot on our neighborhood.

—P.T.

 

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May 2025
flagler beach farmers market
Saturday, May 24
9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Flagler Beach Farmers Market

315 South 7th Street, Flagler Beach
scott spradley
Saturday, May 24
9:00 am - 10:00 am

Coffee With Flagler Beach Commission Chair Scott Spradley

Law Office of Scott Spradley
grace community food pantry
Saturday, May 24
10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Grace Community Food Pantry on Education Way

Flagler School District Bus Depot
Saturday, May 24
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Peps Art Walk Near Beachfront Grille

Palm Coast's Frieda Zamba pool may open year-round, based on today's direction from the Palm Coast City Council. (© FlaglerLive)
Saturday, May 24
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Pool Safety Day

Belle Terre Swim and Racquet Club
Sunday, May 25
9:30 am - 10:25 am

ESL Bible Studies for Intermediate and Advanced Students

Grace Presbyterian Church
grace community food pantry
Sunday, May 25
12:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Grace Community Food Pantry on Education Way

Flagler School District Bus Depot
Sunday, May 25
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Palm Coast Farmers’ Market at European Village

European Village
gamble jam
Sunday, May 25
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Gamble Jam at Gamble Rogers Memorial State Recreation Area

Gamble Rogers Memorial State Recreation Area at Flagler Beach
sunbros cafe
Sunday, May 25
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

SunBros Cafe Celebrates the Life of Travis Sundell

SunBros Cafe
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Sunday, May 25
3:00 pm

Al-Anon Family Groups

Silver Dollar II Club
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If you think the present Gestapo is brutal, just wait until these little tykes — bred on insolence and on their innate superiority to all else in the world, and inspired by the great deeds of the “War of German Liberation,” as it will be called — grow up and become the rulers of victorious Germany and the world.

–From Howard K. Smith’s Last Train From Berlin (1942).

 

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Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Pogo says

    February 1, 2025 at 12:10 pm

    @Absolute zero found

    Read all about it
    https://www.google.com/search?q=trump+presidential+library

    3
  2. Ed P says

    February 1, 2025 at 1:03 pm

    Thanks Pogo for the feed. I scrolled down 2-3 stories and found out that Meta will settle with Trump for banning him after J6 25 million
    ABC is setting another $15 million
    And paramount, owners of 60 minutes is rumored to be trying to settle a 10 billion suit for election interference. They did edit the Harris interview? What?

    All monies going to the Trump foundation for a possible facility similar to Obama’s
    Legacy media has been a bit tight lipped about these 3 events

    I could have missed if not for your post

    1
  3. Pogo says

    February 1, 2025 at 1:24 pm

    @What’s that smell

    …with trump, the odor is the same — from both ends.
    https://www.google.com/search?q=mafia+coercion+trump

    7
  4. Endless dark money says

    February 1, 2025 at 2:04 pm

    Haha you elected a bunch of pedofiles who could care less about anything but stuffing their pockets and avoiding accountability. Enjoy the rumpflation caused by a single child molesting Nazi.

    4
  5. BillC says

    February 1, 2025 at 5:14 pm

    Trump is angry at the whole world for cheating him of the praise that he thinks he deserves. He always frames his actions as “historic” and “record breaking”, no matter how trivial, meaningless and destructive. How many hot dogs can Trump eat to break the record of Joey Chestnut who ate 76 hot dogs in 10 minutes? We can all see Trump’s sick motivation – anyone who does not sing his praises is fired as retribution. Impeach Trump 2025! PS: Joey Chestnut- you’re fired!

    7
  6. Sherry says

    February 2, 2025 at 10:49 am

    Regarding the cartoon. . . Maga says “Hell No, We Don’t Need No Woke Honesty, Ethics or Integrity”!

    2
  7. James says

    February 3, 2025 at 12:25 pm

    Speaking of hand gestures.

    I was genuinely taken aback by the momentary military salute given by Brian Mast(?) at the beginning of his interview on Face The Nation to Margaret Brennan. Don’t think she noticed, since she didn’t salute back.

    Perhaps she’s of a higher rank? Don’t know.

    Then the interview began and I really was perplexed.

    Just an opinion.

  8. James says

    February 3, 2025 at 12:53 pm

    And after consulting wikipedia and reading his bio do sincerely apologize and appreciate his service.

    Such are the times in which I live.

    This truly must be the end.

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