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Weather: Sunny, with a high near 85. Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 63.
- 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.
- Tropical cyclone activity here, and even more details here.
Today at a Glance:
Free For All Fridays with Host David Ayres, an hour-long public affairs radio show featuring local newsmakers, personalities, public health updates and the occasional surprise guest, starts a little after 9 a.m. after FlaglerLive Editor Pierre Tristam’s Reality Check. Today’s guests: See previous podcasts here. On WNZF at 94.9 FM, 1550 AM, and live at Flagler Broadcasting’s YouTube channel.
The Flagler County Cultural Council (FC3) meets at 11 a.m. at the Tourism Development Office, 120 Airport Road, Palm Coast, in the 3rd-floor conference room. The meetings are open to the public. Contact [email protected] for additional information. See: “Over Mayor’s Objections, Palm Coast Signals It’ll Extend Agreement with Cultural Council to Manage $100,000 in Grants,” and “How Peter Johnson’s ‘Bullshit’ Trespass Led to Sunshine on FC3 Cultural Board and Its Accountability to Palm Coast.”
The Friday Blue Forum, a discussion group organized by local Democrats, meets at 12:15 p.m. at the Flagler Democratic Office at 160 Cypress Point Parkway, Suite C214 (above Cue Note) at City Marketplace. Come and add your voice to local, state and national political issues.
“Godspell,” Limelight Theatre, 11 Old Mission Avenue, St. Augustine. 7:30 p.m., except Sunday, 2 p.m. Godspell is a vibrant, contemporary musical inspired by the Gospel of Matthew. Framed as a group of strangers who come together to form a joyful community, the show blends storytelling, comedy, and song to explore themes of love, compassion, forgiveness, and faith. Through energetic ensemble numbers and heartfelt moments, the characters share parables that illuminate timeless moral lessons, culminating in a moving portrayal of sacrifice, hope, and the enduring power of unity.
“The Sound of Music” at Athens Theatre, 7:30 p.m. except Sunday, 2:30 p.m., 124 North Florida Avenue, DeLand, (386) 736-1500. Cost: Adult $37, Senior $33, Student/Child $17, groups of 8 or more $30 per ticket, all including processing charge. Book here. As the world begins to change, one woman brings something the von Trapp family hasn’t known in a long time—joy. When Maria steps into their lives, she brings laughter, music, and a renewed sense of connection—just as the world outside their home begins to shift in dangerous ways. In a time of rising fear and uncertainty, their bond becomes an anchor—and their courage, a quiet form of resistance. The Sound of Music is a timeless story of love, family, and standing up for what truly matters, brought to life with one of the most beloved scores in musical theatre history. Music by Richard Rodgers, lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II, book by Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse. Run time: 2 hours and 45 minutes with a 15-minute intermission
Notably: I am not a sadomasochist, though sometimes I like to test the idea by looking at the Fox News or Washington Times web pages to see to what extent they outdo The Onion in absurdist fabulism. I did that the morning of April 9, as the country was still taking stock of Trump’s surrender in Iran and Israel was upgrading its demolition of Lebanon to genocidal proportions. Fox’s lead story, in huge, bold type? “Massive Minnesota fraud sees another guilty plea and it is bad news for AG Ellison.” Other stories above the fold: “Debra Messing says anti-Israel movement ‘proved it was a fraud’ on Iran,” whatever that means, and “Cause of death revealed for Oscar-nominee and ‘Superman’ star Valerie Perrine: report.” Also: “Iran warns US of dealbreaker that could collapse entire ceasefire deal.” Six other top stories include “Augusta National’s $1.50 sandwiches go viral as fans rage over stadium gouging” and “Battleground Dem called his home state ‘stolen land’ in resurfaced video.” Over at the moonies’ site, the top story: “Scheme to defund ICE sets a precedent that could come back to bite Democrats.” (I am, as you can see, sparing you the live links.) Another Onion peel: “ICE buys Kristi Noem’s luxury jet for deportations, Cabinet officials.” One surprise in the opinion section, a column by Joseph Curl: “The art of the real: Is Trump actually trying to tank the midterms?” If you have to ask…
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April 2026
Free For All Fridays With Host David Ayres on WNZF
Flagler County Cultural Council (FC3) Meeting
Friday Blue Forum
Community Chorus of Palm Coast Free Concerts
“Godspell,” at the Limelight Theatre
“The Sound of Music,” at Athens Theatre
Flagler Beach Farmers Market
Coffee With Flagler Beach Commission Chair Scott Spradley
Democratic Women’s Club
Grace Community Food Pantry on Education Way
Flagler Schools Jon Fair for Teachers
Chess Meet-Up At the Flagler Beach Public Library
“The Sound of Music,” at Athens Theatre
“Godspell,” at the Limelight Theatre
“The Sound of Music,” at Athens Theatre
For the full calendar, go here.
As he struggled to remember how his remarks on sending more troops to the Middle East had digressed into a tangent on the blockbuster movie franchise, President Donald Trump reportedly became unsure Monday how his rambling speech on Iran had veered off into a ranking of the Pirates Of The Caribbean films. “The first one is undeniably a classic, number one with a bullet, truly the best,” the president said during a press conference, furrowing his brow as he tried to recall how his forceful rhetoric about the Strait of Hormuz had slowly given way to praise of Javier Bardem’s “totally underrated” performance in the fifth film of the series. “Number two is either Dead Man’s Chest or At World’s End, hard to say, but Davy Jones—who’s actually a tremendous character, really great—Davy Jones made that franchise what it is. Unlike the crooked Jack Sparrow. I have all the DVDs. I have the best DVDs. You know, it’s a shame they stopped after five movies. If I got Jerry Bruckheimer and Keira Knightley in the same room, I could make a deal on a sixth. I’d do it in five minutes, maybe less.” After agreeing to take a few questions from reporters, Trump responded to an inquiry about the Iran war’s timeline by humming Hans Zimmer’s iconic theme music from the films for three uninterrupted minutes.
–From The Onion, March 30, 2026.
Ed P says
The majority of people see the water glass as either half empty or half full.
They are missing the point.
It’s refillable, it doesn’t matter. Focus on the action- there is water to be drunk and potential to refill it, regardless of its current level.
Dennis C Rathsam says
Howdy, all you TRUMP haters !!!! How was your tax day? So far 53 million Americans have gotten an average refunded of 3.500! Up 11 % Thank TRUMPS on big beautifully bill. ( the one the democrates wanted to kill) This years TAX DAY makes it unmistakable that one party is commited to insuing that Americans get to keep more of their hard earned money! The other one thinks your dollars belong in politicians hands!!!! The bowling trophy is so spot on, TRUMP bowled strike after strike in Iran killing most of their leaders the 1st day, & wiping out most of the country. Now TRUMPS making them poor! The bolckaid masterminded by TRUMP has IRAN over a ( HAHAHA) barrel! P.S The USA exported more oil last week than ever before! The stock market is on a roll…. Soon prices will come down, you have to give a little to get a lot.
Skibum says
As the convicted felon pedo prez has bragged about previously, he could march out onto 5th Avenue in Manhattan, shoot a person dead in the street, and what Dennis would take away from that is to be grateful there is one less person in the U.S. to take food that could be eaten by Dennis instead of someone else.
This despicable being in the WH could literally stand on the grass directly in front of the Statue of Liberty, drop his pants, take a big, smelly shit, rub his bulbous ass cheeks around on the ground in front of lady liberty and walk away smirking to the world, and Dennis would bow in reverent adoration, grateful that his daddy was thoughtful enough to want to add some fertilizer to the soil to keep the grass green.
There is nothing that this man, one of the very worst examples of humanity to ever plop his fat ass down on the furniture in the WH, could ever do to disappoint or sway Dennis from adoring and worshiping him like a puppy dog. Dennis could have the fat ass’ cankled legs squish him on the cement intentionally, and all Dennis would be able to whisper from his bloody mouth would be a barely heard “thank you, master.”
Some people are just lost and need to be dismissed as completely irrelevant… or insane.
Dennis C Rathsam says
TDS FUSTRATION…. Poor bum, Hasnt had a great day since November! Poor Poor pitafull Jackass! In 8th grade we went to the S of L, Sorry I just piss there! Why s such mean spirited attacks on me? Am I under your skin yet? The more TRUMP wins the more our countrys better off! WOW was your tax rebate? Now you can fill your refrigerator, thanks to TRUMP. & Cry me a river. So Im insane, So,s TRUMP! & all his policies that are working.My facts are real, TRUMP continues to win, and puts your panties in a bunch. All you can do is attack an American patriot for disagreeing with a irreverent Jackass.
The dude says
Once again Palm Coast’s very own version of Baghdad Bob is here yelling at the clouds and slaughtering the English language… hopefully he remembered to put on his pants this time.
My orange shit stain tax day was just as painful as last year. No larger refund, no big tax break. Paid almost exactly the same as last year and the year before.
Chris says
And we took that money to pay to fill our gas tanks when we go to the food store and pay higher prices for EVERYTHING there ! Oh sorry Dozy Don did take credit for lower egg prices. Even though they were high because of the bird flu that killed ALOT of chickens. So now that sickness is gone and more chickens have hatched and produced eggs, he will take all the credit for it and a trophy for his golf mantle !
Laurel says
They’re eating the dogs. They’re eating the cats. They’re eating the pets of the people that live there.
Trump said he didn’t know what Project 2025 was. He said he didn’t want to know what Project 2025 was. 53% of Project 2025 has been implemented under Trump.
Does he lie to the American people? Is the corruption so blatant that it blinds people, or is it the halo and energy emitting from his head and hands?
While he continues to divide us, how is his family’s wealth increasing while we’re asked to endure a little pain? Trump’s sons invest in drones and their father starts a war. Many members of Congress, and the Presidential cabinet, just seem to know when to invest in oil, and are becoming multimillionaires, while schools and hospitals are closing.
The war will end when he figures out how to get a piece of the oil going through Hormuz. If American soldiers die in the process, well that’s just how it is.
Pogo says
The entire human race is the loser.
Ray W. says
Good news! The half-full cup refills!
President Trump says the Strait of Hormuz is open and that Netanyahu has agreed to a halt in the rocketing and shelling and bombing of Lebanon.
Israel says IDF forces will retain Lebanese soil it has seized.
Iran, through its news agency, say the Strait of Hormuz is open, so long as shipping vessels follow designated ingress and egress routes, so long as the ships report to Iranian authorities for permission to continue moving through the Strait, and so long as Israeli forces stop bombing and shelling and rocketing Lebanon.
Iran also says the Strait transit deal lasts until the end of any existing ceasefire announcements.
No word on whether insurance companies are prepared to insure transit. No word on whether ship owners are prepared to risk their crews and vessels in the volatile region.
CNBC reports that, today, video obtained from ship tracking company, Kepler, shows a number of ships starting toward the Strait, but many of them soon turned around.
Make of this what you will so long as it lasts. Hopefully, full shipping normality will resume.
Let’s face facts. I don’t know how this will turn out. Neither do so many others. All I can do is present reporting from as many reliable sources as I can find. Then, I ask the FlaglerLive community to accept or reject or synthesize the news as each is willing to perceive it.
I believe that no matter what has happened over the past seven weeks, at some point in time in the future, unfettered travel across the Strait will return to normal conditions. Today? Next week? A month from now? Who knows when? Maybe I am wrong.