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Weather: Mostly sunny with a 20 percent chance of showers. Highs in the upper 60s. Monday Night: Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s.
- Daily weather briefing from the National Weather Service in Jacksonville here.
- Drought conditions here. (What is the Keetch-Byram drought index?).
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- Tropical cyclone activity here, and even more details here.
Today at a Glance:
The three-member East Flagler Mosquito Control District Board meets at 10 a.m. at District Headquarters, 210 Airport Executive Drive, Palm Coast. Agendas are available here. District staff, commissioners and email addresses are here. The meetings are open to the public.
The Flagler County Beekeepers Association holds its monthly meeting from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Flagler Agricultural Center, 150 Sawgrass Rd., Bunnell (the county fairgrounds). This is a meeting for beekeepers in Flagler and surrounding counties (and those interested in the trade). The meetings have a speaker, Q & A, and refreshments are served. It is a great way to gain support as a beekeeper or learn how to become one. All are welcome. Meetings take place the fourth Monday of every month. Contact Kris Daniels at 704-200-8075.
Nar-Anon Family Groups offers hope and help for families and friends of addicts through a 12-step program, 6 p.m. at St. Mark by the Sea Lutheran Church, 303 Palm Coast Pkwy NE, Palm Coast, Fellowship Hall Entrance. See the website, www.nar-anon.org, or call (800) 477-6291. Find virtual meetings here.
The Bunnell City Commission meets at 7 p.m. at the Government Services Building, 1769 East Moody Boulevard, Bunnell, where the City Commission is holding its meetings until it is able to occupy its own City Hall on Commerce Parkway in 2025. To access meeting agendas, materials and minutes, go here.
Babylonian Craptivity Day 35: Something our vulgar dictator works hard to overlook. From Statista: “According to a recent survey by Pew Research Center, Ukraine has its steadfast allies who vehemently oppose Russian President Vladimir Putin. However, there are also countries among the 53 surveyed by the organization that trust Putin more than Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, mistrust both politicians or seem complacent on the issue. Nations where almost all respondents have no confidence in Putin are found in Europe, including Eastern Europe. The United States, Japan, South Korea, Israel and Australia are also on that list, but beyond these nations, support wanes. While Latin American countries at least mistrust Putin more than they do Zelensky, suspicion of the latter surpasses that of the former in countries like Hungary, Malaysia, Greece, Thailand and Tunisia. Malaysia was also the country where most people in the survey saw Russia positively (57 percent), followed by Bangaldesh (53 percent), Tunisia and Thailand (52 percent each) as well as Peru (47 percent). While many African nations have split opinions on the issue, complacency reigns supreme in South Asia, with respondents from India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh refusing to answer or answering “don’t know” most often in the survey. The same is true for South Africa, another of Russia’s BRICS allies. India, along with China (which wasn’t surveyed) has been one of the biggest buyers of Russian oil above price caps throughout the war, thereby funding the Russian military.”
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April 2025
Flagler Beach Farmers Market
Flagler Beach All Stars Beach Clean-Up
Coffee With Flagler Beach Commission Chair Scott Spradley
Spring Festival and Plant Sale
Grace Community Food Pantry on Education Way
17th Annual Turtle Fest
Sunshine and Sandals Social at Cornerstone
‘Sense and Sensibility’ at St. Augustine’s Limelight Theatre
‘Something Rotten,’ at the Daytona Playhouse
Random Acts of Insanity Standup Comedy
ESL Bible Studies for Intermediate and Advanced Students
Grace Community Food Pantry on Education Way
Palm Coast Farmers’ Market at European Village
‘Sense and Sensibility’ at St. Augustine’s Limelight Theatre
Daytona State College Spring Orchestra Concert
For the full calendar, go here.
The past week has been the bleakest in Europe since the fall of the Iron Curtain. Ukraine is being sold out, Russia is being rehabilitated and, under Donald Trump, America can no longer be counted on to come to Europe’s aid in wartime. The implications for Europe’s security are grave, but they have yet to sink in to the continent’s leaders and people. The old world needs a crash course on how to wield hard power in a lawless era, or it will fall victim to the new world disorder. Speaking in Munich last week, America’s vice-president, J.D. Vance, offered a taste of how the home of fine wines, classical architecture and welfare cheques faces humiliation, when he ridiculed Europe as decadent and undemocratic. Its leaders have been excluded from peace talks between the White House and the Kremlin, which began officially in Riyadh on February 18th. However, the unfolding crisis goes far beyond insults and diplomatic niceties. Mr Trump appears ready to walk away from Ukraine which he falsely blames for the war. Calling its president, Volodymyr Zelensky, a “dictator”, Mr Trump warned him that he had “better move fast or he is not going to have a country left”. America may try to impose an unstable ceasefire on Ukraine with only weak security guarantees that limit its right to re-arm. That is bad enough, but Europe’s worst nightmare is bigger than Ukraine. Mr Trump intends to rehabilitate Russia’s president, Vladimir Putin, ditching a long-standing policy to isolate him. Without any obvious geopolitical benefit to America, he is angling to restore diplomatic relations. He may soon be feted at a glitzy summit. Offering up concessions in Riyadh, Marco Rubio, the secretary of state, gushed about co-operation and “historic economic and investment opportunities”. (Trump Tower Red Square?)
–From an Economist editorial, Feb. 20, 2025.
Pogo says
@A good example
…and urgent warning.
“Warren Buffett, warning of ‘scoundrels’ and ‘fiscal folly,’ slashes his exposure to U.S. stocks
Story by Brett Arends
It surely says nothing cheerful that Warren Buffett, the world’s most famous and successful investor, now holds more than half of his company’s net assets in cash and Treasury bills.
Or that the legendary chairman of the Berkshire Hathaway conglomerate now has more in cash than he does in traded U.S. stocks…”
https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/savingandinvesting/warren-buffett-warning-of-scoundrels-and-fiscal-folly-slashes-his-exposure-to-u-s-stocks/ar-AA1zAmHf?ocid=nl_article_link
Me?
What he said.
Kennan says
As shown by the obedient “show pony “ JD Vance…. Whose allergies to the truth are only surpassed by his boundless and blind lock step faith in President Donald Trump.
“1984” is here. The “shock and awe” campaign begins. We have to remember this. These are attempts at Dictatorship and Autocracy.
Trump’s playbook. A steady diet of alternate reality. Ukrain started the war?? Among many many other hits. Hits that somehow resonate with his base.
Don’t fold up like a chair. Push back at every turn. Otherwise; everything goes away.
The U.S. has become a “ non negotiator”. A “Dead Sea” in an otherwise current driven river of thoughts,ideas, and debate that drive negotiations.
Trump dictates and now expects the rest of the world to comply. No matter what.
Scary stuff.
Pogo says
@Just because
Jim says
What any American sees in Donald Trump that makes them follow him and believe he is going to “Make America Great Again” is absolutely beyond me.
He now suddenly says that Ukraine started the war with Russia; it’s Ukraine’s fault they were invaded and Zelenskyy is a dictator with a 4% approval rating.
Not a single statement made is true or even in the same universe as truth. Yet Trumpers kiss the ring (and other parts of his anatomy) as is he spouts fountains of the gospel. And if you don’t think we’re living in a failing democracy, watch the sycophants he’s surrounded himself. They are falling in line as fast as they can. No one dares correct the dear leader.
None of this is right. Absolutely none of it. Elon Musk is not the solution to government’s failures. He is the pathway to failure on a level “no one has seen before” (sound familiar?).
Our allies in Europe (and elsewhere) are looking at us like we’ve got three heads (and no brain in any of them) while Russia and China (and, I guess North Korea) all are watching in disbelief and glee at the disgusting and completely un-American trashing of our friends. Trump is no genius; he’s far from it. He is leading this country into an abyss that we may never climb out of.
And I belief that his followers will not see the cliff even after they’ve been thrown over the edge. What a sad statement on the citizens of this country.
BillC says
Trump is the king of corruption!
Skibum says
Don’t forget about drumph further spreading the outright lie, right before the election, that immigrants in Springfield, OH were “eating the pets” of residents! Mysteriously, not one word from him, JD Vance or any other maga mush brains have spoken about that supposed horror since the election… probably, in my view, because RFK Jr. is not the only village idiot with brain worms eating away the mush between their ears.
Endless dark money says
Haha the r cons love false information they propagate it and push it endlessly. The media is owned by the extreme right wing. It’s how amerikkka became fascist. One thing is for sure the cons hate accountability and will destroy nations to prevent it.
Ed P says
Jim,
Follow the Ukraine/Russian negotiations a lot closer. Watch the Macron/Baier interview. Acknowledge the recent Zelenskyy snubs and public comments.
Hopefully, these tips will explain some of your confusion.
Trump is unorthodox and speaks openly. This type of transparency is normally not part of international negotiations. However, it is an everyday occurrence behind the scenes.
Europe and the U.K. will now step up, increase their military spending, provide peacekeepers and Zelenskyy will eat a “shit” sandwich and a long term peace agreement will occur. Be patient. Zelenskyy is not the saint you believe.
The whole world is finally engaged.
Laurel says
I know, Jim, it’s constantly stunning.
Trump sided with Russia, North Korea and Iran over our European allies at the United Nations. Most Americans never thought they would ever see such a thing, or even imagine it.
Our best allies are finding other trade solutions, and no longer trust us.
We have no idea of our personal, private finances are, or will continue to be safe.
We have no idea if our personal beliefs, and freedom, will be safe.
All because a sizable portion of our society actually believes a lying felon. A man with a lifelong history of grifting.
This is not the United States of America. It’s not what we were raised with, and not what we have believed in and supported all our lives. It’s a blatant overthrow of our once, NEAR perfect union.
And civilian Musk plays with our country like it’s a toy.
Sherry says
So happy to see the vast majority of comments are from people who have been warning all the readers here about trump for many years now. The current internal corruption and destruction of our federal government and our democratic processes was foretold. trump has “always” been a lying, cheating, womanizing “Con Man”! Did any of you really think that such a completely despicable character would suddenly somehow become a healthy, up standing, law abiding President? Really?
CHARACTER Really Does Matter!
Ed P says
Just an observation. There is still a segment of anti-Trumpers who seemingly appear to rally against the current administration. Wondering if any of these “pundits” realize that they are railing against the success of our country and the American people. Or are they really?
Because anyone with an ounce of intellectual honesty and integrity would see that the federal government needs an over haul.
Who doesn’t want better efficiency, less waste and abuse of our tax dollars?
Who doesn’t want the Gaza conflict and Ukrainian war resolved?
Who doesn’t want future generation to prosper and not to be burdened with a nearly 37 Trillion debt?
Who doesn’t want criminals off the street and illegal criminals deported?
Who doesn’t want to slow the drug scourge? Human trafficking?
Who doesn’t want America First? Our veterans, homeless, mentally ill, working poor, disabled, and elderly taken care of first?
Who would want the Trump administration to fail in solving these problems?
Who? Ask the question.
To the naysayers who are trying to gain traction about the cost of living. FOOLS.
You know it will take time for the economics of potential increased energy production or economic investments announced by Apple, Bank One, or Mercedes plus hundreds of others to take hold. Inflation and price increases didn’t happen overnight nor did it happen in a vacuum. The world economy is massive and complex. Give it a chance.
Investors are stepping up. The fools know this. Maybe the public doesn’t? We know.
At least suspect or theorize why the left has been relatively quiet, unorganized and ineffective in regrouping while effectively maintaining the “broken status quo?”
Could it be that they “believe “ all this is necessary and the path forward will actually end up improving our country?
The smoke screen that they are unorganized, off message, or don’t have a leader is just that, smoke and mirrors. They are smarter than that. They are allowing Trump to do the heavy lifting and the dirty work while insincerely complaining every step of the way.
It’s not defeat but the plan. They are enjoying the “cover “ being provided and maybe if a few mistakes are made, they can champion a cause and regain the wheel.
Laurel says
Ed P.: “The smoke screen that they [the left] are unorganized, off message, or don’t have a leader is just that, smoke and mirrors. They are smarter than that. They are allowing Trump to do the heavy lifting and the dirty work while insincerely complaining every step of the way.
It’s not defeat but the plan. They are enjoying the “cover “ being provided and maybe if a few mistakes are made, they can champion a cause and regain the wheel.”
Why is it when I read your comments, these lyrics keep coming to mind?
“Come on baby
Let’s do the twist
Come on baby
Let’s do the twist
Take me by my little hand
And go like this
Ee-yah twist
Baby, baby twist
Ooh yeah, just like this
Come on little miss and do the twist
My daddy is sleepin’
And mama ain’t around
Yeah, daddy just sleepin’
And mama ain’t around
We’re gonna twisty twisty twisty
Till we tear the house down
Come on and twist
Yeah, baby twist
Oooh yeah, just like this
Come on miss and do the twist
Ee-yah
(‘Round and ’round and ’round and ’round)
(‘Round and ’round and ’round and ’round)
Yeah, you should see my little sis
You should see my my litlle Sis
She really knows how to rock
She knows how to twist
Come on and twist
Yeah, baby twist
Oooh yeah, just like this
Come on little miss and do the twist
(‘Round and ’round and ’round and ’round)
(‘Round and ’round and ’round and ’round)
Yeah, rock on now
Yeah, twist on down
Twist
(‘Round and ’round and ’round)”
“The Twist”
Writer(s): Hank Ballard
AZLyrics C Chubby Checker Lyrics
Ed P says
Laurel,
I guess you are in the left camp who wants to sing in front of federal agencies? Super effective!
You asked.
Laurel says
I’m a lifelong Independent, who these days, has to lean towards the left since the right has gone off the rails, and supports some of the craziest, illogical behavior I have seen in my lifetime. I cannot, in full conscience, and plenty of intelligence, support the crazy anti-American shit that is happening now.
Yeah, I’ll sing, when you come up with the incredible nonsense of spinning the absolute insane idea that the left in this country are “…allowing Trump to do the heavy lifting and the dirty work while insincerely complaining every step of the way.” So, damned many excuses; they never end.
In my opinion, you are disingenuous, and I wonder if you live in this county. You don’t have to, of course, but it appears you are far more interested in spreading disinformation, while showing no other interest or involvement in this area.
Yep, I’ll sing.
Ed P says
Laurel,
I have made a few mistakes (never purposely) in posting but never once have I engaged in misinformation. In fact 90 % of my posts are to shine the light on misleading opinions, hyperbole, gullibility, and errors from the left. There are always 2 sides to every story. Most readers probably don’t agree with me.
To quote you. Facts matter. However at times even when confronted with absolute truth, you pivot and deflect.
I don’t participate in name calling or wild accusations about individuals .
To address the question of my location, I absolutely live in Flagler county.
As to me ever being disingenuous, I made a fortune in life being me. Being brutally honest and always striving to do the right things. Sometimes people can’t accept the truth because they allow an ideology to cloud their judgement. I’m quite different in that I believe in truth, choosing to live in Realville.
I have never besmirched anyone behind their back, saying anything I would not say directly to their face.
Lying requires you remember, never lying is so much easier.