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Today at a Glance:
The Public Safety Coordinating Council meets at 8:45 a.m. at the Emergency Operations Center in Bunnell, 1769 E. Moody Blvd., Bldg. 3, Bunnell. The council, chaired by Sheriff Rick Staly, is a statutorily required panel that assembles law enforcement, judicial, social services and local government representatives to discuss public safety and direct related grants to the appropriate agencies. The council meets roughly quarterly.
Conversations in Democracy: An open, freewheeling discussion on topics here in our community, around Florida and throughout the United States, noon to 1 p.m. at Pine Lakes Golf Club Clubhouse Pub & Grillroom (no purchase is necessary), 400 Pine Lakes Pkwy, Palm Coast (0.7 miles from Belle Terre Parkway). Call (386) 445-0852 for best directions. All are welcome! Everyone’s voice is important. For further information email [email protected] or call Merrill at 804-914-4460.
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Notably: I was going to write a few words about the vomitory parade of white-masked cowardice in Washington on July 4 by that neofascist nationalist group, but images are enough (see the imbeciles in the video below), and here it’s more interesting to glimpse the progress of Fire Station 51 on County Road 305:
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July 2026
Flagler Beach United Methodist Church Food Pantry
Flagler County School Board Information Workshop
Flagler County Affordable Housing Committee Meeting
Weekly Chess Club for Teens, Ages 10-18, at the Flagler County Public Library
Flagler Beach Library Writers’ Club
NAACP Flagler Branch General Membership Meeting
Flagler County School Board Meeting
Random Acts of Insanity Standup Comedy
Conversations in Democracy
For the full calendar, go here.
At this moment, Zagreus had opened the small chest which touched the fireplace and revealed a large burnished steel chest with its key. On the trunk there was a white letter and a big black revolver. To Mersault’s involuntarily curious look, Zagreus responded with a smile. It was very simple. On the days when he felt too strongly the tragedy that had deprived him of his life, he placed in front of him this letter, which he had not dated, and which expressed his desire to die. Then he placed the weapon on the table, brought the revolver closer and placed his forehead against it, rolling his temples there, soothing the cold of the iron for a long time like this, the fever in his cheeks. He then remained, letting his fingers wander along the trigger, handling the switch, until the world fell silent around him and, already drowsy, his whole being was nestled in the sensation of a cold, salty iron from which death could emerge. To feel thus that it would be enough for him to date his letter and to print, to experience the absurd ease of death, his imagination was lively enough to represent to him in all its horror what the negation of life meant for him, and he carried into his half-sleep all his desire to burn again in dignity and silence. Then, waking up completely, his mouth full of already bitter saliva, he licked the barrel of the weapon, inserted his tongue and finally moaned with impossible happiness.
–From Camus’ A Happy Death (La Mort Heureuse, 1938).
Laurel says
Cheat, bully, cheat, bully, cheat…
Very unappealing.
Dennis C Rathsam says
Instead of your constant TRUMP bashing daily, why not report on former disgraced, & almost the Fl governor Andrew Gillum? Arrested in Alabama for 3 grams of methamphetamine, 8 pre rolled marijuana joints, 4 straws, 3 pipes & a bong! We dodged a bullet, here in Fl. Thanks to Ron DeSantis!
The dude says
Gillum runs what country, state, county, or city again???
Other than your constant inane ranting, and deflecturbation, how is he even relevant again???
Folks like you continuing to gargle the orange balls is much more relevant, and a far greater threat to our nation.
P Spagnolia says
You have my sincere condolences for being infected with Trumpism. Your head is obviously up your ass, you can’t see or hear well. Apparently, you will need to have a glass stomach installed so you can see what is really going on in the world of Trump.
Skibum says
Don’t feel bad for Dennis. As the saying goes… “Fool me once – shame on you. Fool me twice – shame on me.” He is a volunteer, NOT a victim. The best we can do is simply dismiss his as someone who’s thoughts and incessant rants are completely irrelevant.
Laurel says
How’s that East Wing ballroom, Reflection Pool, “concept of a plan” and war with Iran coming along? Oh, and how about those pesky Epstein files?
Pogo says
100%
Is Camus irony personified?
https://www.google.com/search?q=death+of+camus
Pogo says
Elsewhere
As stated
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/putin-s-toxic-new-anthrax-tactic-revealed-kills-in-about-90-percent-of-cases/ar-AA27nVec?ocid=nl_article_link&cvid=6a4e6e7adccf413cabe24d1c18874079
Coming soon — last stop. Everybody off.
Sherry says
In the Maga trumpian world dishonesty, cheating and bullying is SOP (“Standard Operating Procedure”). . . so, what’s the problem???
Sherry says
Unless you are completely brainwashed, this speech by President Bill Clinton will be very important and meaningful to you:
Laurel says
Thank you Sherry, I do miss REAL speeches.
It is sad to me that so many people, who should know better, still remain attached to a person who has no respect for them, for us as citizens of this country, and for our country and constitution. The lies and the ego is so overblown, how can it possibly be misunderstood?
Have we learned nothing in our public schools, our private schools and our own experiences? Do we not see danger when it is smack in front of our faces? Is our wonderful country being sold to the highest bidders? Is greed, grift and ignorance the end all?
“I love the poorly educated.” – Trump
I understand that human beings can be the best, can be the worst, but most of all, be unnatural. In the long run, I’m not sure our species will not be “shook off like fleas” from our planet, as George Carlin said. To have such spectacular brains, yet to be so underutilized, is still stunning to me.
I remain skeptical, but still hopeful.
Sherry says
Me too, Laurel, me too!
Bob says
Talking about cheats and bullies. Let’s talk about the Democratic Party and what they did to Biden. Look at the socialist in Maine with the Nazi tattoo they are supporting Not to mention the fraud in Minnesota. Also, let’s not forget the socialist mayor in Seattle. New York and California are lost causes
Sherry says
Ok bob. . . Get educated please:
A democratic socialist is a left-wing political advocate who believes that both the economy and society should be run democratically to meet public needs rather than maximize corporate profit. They seek to replace capitalism with a decentralized, socially owned economy, utilizing electoral processes and grassroots organizing rather than revolution to achieve their goals.
Core Philosophy and Goals: Democratic socialists view traditional capitalism as fundamentally exploitative, creating a huge gap between the wealthy and everyone else.
They advocate for placing the means of production of “public serving” industries —such as energy health and transportation under collective ownership and management by the workers and the public. A vital distinction is their commitment to political liberty; they reject authoritarian or dictatorial models of centralized state control.
So bob. . . you object to this how?
Specifically how has your life improved under trump?
Do tell me how it is OK with you that trump is a “Guilty” Sexual Assaulter and “Convicted Felon” for “37 counts of criminal lying”? Specifics beyond Fox “talking points” please.
Laurel says
Bob threw out a lot of unsubstantiated Fox Entertainment buzz words.
What both Bob and Dennis fail to understand is what Trump is doing has definite communism tendencies. In communist countries, the government controls businesses. Trump is sticking his communistic, authoritarian nose in manipulation of several businesses. Bob and Dennis don’t see that, they advert their eyes.
Trump continues to meddle in different businesses, and is actively investing using insider information. He is busy telling businesses what they can and cannot do, and strong arming sales.
The Republican concept of “free enterprise” has been tossed by the wayside.
Enjoy, comrades!
Kenneth says
you are ate up with it !! you poor thing you !! just sayin !
P Spagnolia says
Bob,
Looks like you are a solid candidate for a Frontal Lobotomy procedure! That’s a medical procedure when they put a glass stomach in your body, as it is obvious that your head is so far up your ass you can’t BS that Trump is causing throughout the world.
Kenneth says
wasting your time all they see hear and think is orange man BAD !! i just read this stupid post and LOL poor DEMON-KKK-RATS !!! just sayin !!
Sherry says
@ken. . . “name calling” the last resort for those whose intellect is so low they cannot express themselves in decent society. You have my compassion. Please get the help you so obviously need.
Laurel says
Gee, Kenneth, I guess it’s hard to come up with logical comments with actual backup of facts, when you make no sense. It doesn’t look good on you. Just sayin’.
Sherry says
Gestapo ICE arrested a “LEGAL immigrant” Catholic Nun on her way to mass! OK Maga. . . “this SH$%” is what you have created in our country:
A nun, Sister Leticia Ugboaja, has been released from immigration custody following her Sunday arrest by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers while walking to Mass in her habit in McAllen, Texas, just miles from the U.S.-Mexico border.
Neither the Department of Homeland Security nor ICE has commented since Sunday.
Her detention gained traction after parish officials posted on social media, prompting intervention from Congress members, including U.S. Rep. Monica De La Cruz.
“As I have repeatedly said, our immigration enforcement should target violent criminals. A Catholic nun on her way to church is not a threat to our community,” De La Cruz said on Facebook.
Members of Congress representing South Texas intervened with federal officials
Members of Congress representing South Texas intervened with federal officials (Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images)
The nun is part of the Daughters of Mary Mother of Mercy and volunteered as an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, according to Brenda Riojas, a spokesperson for the Diocese of Brownsville.
Ugboaja is also a registered nurse at South Texas Health System and worked previously for 10 years as a certified nursing assistant at DHR Health in Edinburg, Riojas confirmed.
Members of Congress representing South Texas intervened with federal officials. As of Monday, Ugboaja was back in her home.
“We are grateful for the quick response of local representatives who reached out to the Department of Homeland Security to get her released from custody,” Riojas added in her statement.
Democrat Bobby Pulido also called on elected officials to help Ugboaja.
“They detained her. She did not have her papers on her but she’s in the country legally,” Pulido said. “This should not be happening. I call on all the elected officials that have the power to go do something to get her out and also bring attention to this because there’s a lot of people like Sister Letty that are getting detained needlessly just by how they look or how they talk. Please, this has to stop.”
Kenneth says
it GREAT I KNOW !!!
Sherry says
@ken. . . Perhaps I was wrong. . . you are beyond help!
Laurel says
Oh well.
Skibum says
Now we have a “new” global threat, according to the brain dead, crepid, cankled old pedophile in the WH. Yesterday, he said that the Islamic Republic of Japan was firing missiles at U.S. ships!!!
Can we PLEASE get rid of this insane scab on our nation already… yes, Congress and administration fools… we are looking at YOU!
Sherry says
One of my favorite songs for the usual suspect Maga Trolls who have nothing “Factual” to say, so they rely on low life name calling, mudslinging, and Fox BS “talking points”
Everybody now:
To the tune of “Rawhide”. . . Trollin’ Trollin’ Trollin’. . . Keep Maga Lies a Rollin’. . . Keep Maga Lips a Smoochin’, Trump’s Ass! LOL! LOL! LOL! Absolute Fools!
Pogo says
MAGA trolls: roadkill of the information super highway — stinking up the air and smeared around where ever they are; it’s what they are — and why they are. 🔥☢️☣️😞
Dennis C Rathsam says
Like I said…Call me anything you want, make fun of me, call me names. Do you really think I care about the dozen or so fools here on Flagler Live,suffering from TDS. Oh you cry like babies at every little thing! The more you bash our president, the more I know he,s doing a great job. Instead of worrying about TRUMP…. You should concern yourself with the socialist take over of the Democrat party. TRUMP will be here for 2 more yrs, more deportations & lower taxes. Looks to me the whole Middle East is in agreement with TRUMP! They want Iran gone. They to are tired of Irans regime, they have had enough bullshit from these sick people. Middle East countries want peace, & they know the only way there gonna get it is without Iran.