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It’s All About Landing UNF as Palm Coast Rallies Cities and County in Show of Unity Before Legislative Delegation

November 21, 2019 | FlaglerLive | 2 Comments

Palm Coast Mayor Milissa Holland addressing the county's legislative delegation this afternoon in Bunnell, flanked and backed up by Flagler Beach Mayor Linda Provencher, Bunnell Mayor Catherine Robinson, Palm Coast City Manager Matt Morton, Bunnell City Manager Alvin Jackson, Flagler Beach City Manager Larry Newsom (behind Morton), and County Administrator Jerry Cameron. The topic was the University of North Florida's initiative in Town Center and its partnership with Palm Coast. (© FlaglerLive)

Local cities and the county joined Palm Coast in an unprecedented show of unity and common goals at Thursday’s annual legislative delegation meeting, to press Rep. Paul Renner and Sen. Travis Hutson for support in bringing the University of North Florida to Palm Coast’s Town center.

School Board’s Trevor Tucker Mulls Run for Tax Collector, Nate McLaughlin Eyes House Seat

January 4, 2017 | FlaglerLive | 9 Comments

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School Board member Trevor Tucker confirmed he was considering a run for tax collector in four years, and if so would not run for school board again in 2018, while Commissioner Nate McLaughlin has his eyes on Paul Renner’s House seat in 2022.

Where Flagler’s Democrats Go From Here: A Roadmap to Reclaiming Relevance

December 23, 2016 | FlaglerLive | 68 Comments

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It’s time now to turn anger and disappointment into resolve, into commitment, into action, argues Mike Cocchiola, whose five-point plan proposes a way forward for Flagler County Democrats.

Flagler’s Humiliated Democrats Try To Regroup, Only to Expose the Dysfunctions At Their Core

November 25, 2016 | FlaglerLive | 37 Comments

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Some 60 people had turned up at the All Flagler Democratic Club eager for guidance and strategy only to hear vague and at times bewildering proposals that have little to do with finding local Democrats to run, or get them elected.

Flagler’s 20-Point Margin For Trump a 28-Year High as Blue-Collar Counties Power Trump

November 10, 2016 | FlaglerLive | 22 Comments

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Not since George Bush defeated Michael Dukakis had a Republican presidential candidate performed so well in Flagler County, a stark difference reflected across many other, larger blue-collar counties.

Flagler’s Early Voting Only Slightly Ahead of 2008 Pace; Republicans Winning Turnout Race

October 31, 2016 | FlaglerLive | 11 Comments

Early voting in Flagler, as at the public library location above, has been brisk through seven days, but if it will break records, it will not shatter them: the pace is only slightly ahead of that of 2008. (© FlaglerLive)

The numbers in Flagler County look grim for Democrats looking for a strong turnout: it’s not happening for them as it is for Republicans, and what is taking place will only slightly exceed turnout in 2008.

Flagler’s Most Civilized Local Political Race in Years

October 26, 2016 | FlaglerLive | 5 Comments

The Last Supper by half: From left, Jason DeLorenzo, Charlie Ericksen, Barbara Revels, Dave Sullivan, George Hanns and Donald O'Brien, last night at the Flagler Votes forum. (© FlaglerLive)

The six candidates and incumbents for the Flagler County Commission stand out sharply from other local races for the collective civility and substance-oriented campaigns, and their impatience with partisanship. It’s a rarity worth taking note of in a year of slime.

Capping 2 Weeks of Record-Breaking Early Voting, Final Day of Primary Ends at 7pm

August 30, 2016 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

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Some 18 percent of registered voters had already cast a ballot in early voting or by mail by the time polls opened at 7 this morning. But that means 82 percent of registered voters had not cast a ballot. Go vote.

6 Local Unions Show Electoral Power as 16 Candidates For School Board, Palm Coast and County Match Mettle

May 20, 2016 | FlaglerLive | 2 Comments

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The United Public Employees of Flagler County, representing 6 local public unions, hosted the largest simultaneous political forum in the county’s recent history, yielding a few insights into three races.

Flagler Voter Registrations Surge to 90%, Aiding GOP as Democrats Fall to Historic Low

February 22, 2016 | FlaglerLive | 26 Comments

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Flagler County’s voter registration rolls have surged by 21 percent since 2009, resulting in a 90 percent registration rate, with Republicans riding a 4,500-voter advantage over Democrats.

Dueling On, State Recommends $19,000 Fine and Public Reprimand Against Manfre, Who Maintains Innocence

February 9, 2016 | FlaglerLive | 22 Comments

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The dueling recommendations in the long-standing ethics case against Sheriff Manfre are awaiting an administrative law judge’s decision, further dragging on an issue that has clouded the sheriff’s term into his re-election year.

Supreme Court Approves Congressional Districts; Flagler’s Stays Whole, Inching Left

December 2, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 2 Comments

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The congressional district the Supreme Court approves keeps Flagler County whole, shedding Putnam and moving it south to take in more of Volusia County, which will help Democrats slightly.

Citing “Blasphemy,” “Libel” and “Smears,” County Will Seek Legal Fees From Attackers

November 2, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 17 Comments

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In an extraordinary move, county government approved County Attorney Hadeed’s request to pursue John Ruffalo and Dennis McDonald for fees resulting from the two men’s invalidated ethics commission complaints.

Recovering From Major Cancer Surgery, County Chairman Meeker Addresses REC Expulsion

April 10, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 16 Comments

The Flagler County Republican Executive Committee’s expulsion of County Commission Chairman Frank Meeker may not be legal, and reflect the REC’s intention to put clubbish concerns ahead of county interests.

Reagan Assemblies’ “Watchdogs” Can’t Take Defeat: As One Suit Is Tossed, a Pledge to File Another

September 4, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 22 Comments

Just after a judge threw out a lawsuit this afternoon, the attorney for an obscure “Watchdogs” group said he’d file a new lawsuit alleging illegal conversations outside of meetings by county commissioners.

Watch Out, I’m an Arab! How I Changed My Name and Pledged a Take-Over of Flagler County.

September 3, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 158 Comments

Two local ex-candidates–Dennis McDonald and Mark Richter–have been insinuating to government officials that FlaglerLive Editor’s Arab background and name change are a security risk, and his failure to recite the pledge proof of his sinister sympathies.

Flagler and St. Johns Untouched But District 6 Loses Much of Putnam in Redistricting

August 12, 2014 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

Flagler County was unaffected, but District 6 had previously included most of Putnam County. It now includes only the southeastern quadrant of Putnam. The changes are not likely to change the ideological make-up of the district, which tilts Republican.

Ex-Judge Candidate Josh Davis Resigns Clerk of Court Post to Start His Own Palm Coast Law Firm

October 2, 2013 | FlaglerLive | 7 Comments

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Josh Davis, a former assistant state prosecutor and candidate for county judge last year, has resigned as manager of criminal courts for Flagler County Clerk of Courts Gail Wadsworth and will soon be opening his own legal practice in Palm Coast.

Flagler Chamber Signals More Political Engagement With New Government Affairs Director

September 3, 2013 | FlaglerLive | 7 Comments

In the latest signal of the Flagler County Chamber of Commerce’s growing political profile, the chamber on Tuesday announced that it was creating the position of government affairs director, and appointing Gretchen Smith to fill it. Smith has been the chamber’s communications director since joining the chamber five years ago.

As Democrats Dither, Local Republicans Hail Scott’s 4th Visits to Flagler in 2 Years

July 9, 2013 | FlaglerLive | 18 Comments

It wasn’t long ago that Flagler County Republicans were an embarrassment of internecine warfare as fringes and factions threatened to tear the party apart. Dave Sullivan, chairman of the Republican Executive Committee, has kept the local party cobbled together, capping the achievement with Scott’s visit for a fund-raising dinner this evening. Meanwhile, Democrats continue to be a non-entity.

John Thrasher, Travis Hutson, Plus One: Airing Out Flagler’s Legislative Delegation

January 11, 2013 | FlaglerLive | 11 Comments

The inaugural guests on Milissa Holland Live Friday on WNZF will be Holland’s ex-opponent Rep. Travis Hutson, and Sen. John Thrasher, as Holland hosts an informall follow-up to December’s at-times contentious legislative delegation meeting on short-term rentals and other issues of local concern.

From Poughkeepsie to WNZF: The Evolution Of a Campaigner for Flagler County

January 2, 2013 | FlaglerLive | 14 Comments

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In her debut column for FlaglerLive, Milissa Holland traces the journey that brought her from New York to Palm Coast and her father’s influence, in life and death, on a career still defined–as it will be in writings and on her radio talk show–by her passion for Flagler County.

Milissa Holland Live: Former Commissioner Launches WNZF Show and FlaglerLive Column

December 27, 2012 | FlaglerLive | 26 Comments

Never at a loss for words or ideas, Milissa Holland will host a weekly hour-long talk show on WNZF every Friday, and write a related weekly column every Wednesday on FlaglerLive, starting in the new year. (© FlaglerLive)

Milissa Holland Live begins airing Fridays at 10 a.m. on WNZF on Jan. 9, and Holland’s FlaglerLive column begins running on Jan. 2 (every Wednesday) as the ex-commissioner aims to foster serious and sustained conversations on the most important state and local issues of the day.

Democrats Outpacing Republicans In Florida Registrations, But Not in Flagler

June 19, 2012 | FlaglerLive | 10 Comments

More Democrats than Republicans registered to vote in Florida in May, driven by women and Hispanics, but Independents continue to make the biggest gains, and in Flagler County, Republicans have widened their registration lead to a full percentage point.

Milissa Holland Will Run For Florida House, Energizing Flagler’s Chances For a State Voice

May 17, 2012 | FlaglerLive | 35 Comments

Ending months of speculation and rumors, Milissa Holland, a county commissioner for the past six years, will run for the newly drawn 24th District House seat, giving Flagler County its strongest chance of direct representation in Tallahassee in half a century.

John Pollinger’s GOP Ballot Status In Question Over Dual Registration

May 4, 2012 | FlaglerLive | 109 Comments

John Pollinger, a Democrat in New Jersey until his move to Palm Coast, blames a small cabal of local Republicans for attempting to derail his candidacy for Flagler County Sheriff, but Florida law appears to support the claim that his previous registration disqualified his bid as a Republican.

Flagler Tea Party Frets As Numbers Dwindle And Excitement Appears Elusive

February 16, 2012 | FlaglerLive | 59 Comments

Flagler tea party meetings once reliably drew 200 to 300 people. Thursday’s drew 86, and provoked soul-searching from members wondering how to revive the excitement in an election year they considers crucial.

Big Opportunities, and Potential Losses, for Flagler Power in State and Federal Redistricting

February 7, 2012 | FlaglerLive | 2 Comments

Between redistricting and term limits, Flagler County for the first time in years could have its biggest chances at direct representation in Tallahassee and Washington–depending on who runs. Some big names are counting themselves out.

Florida Redistricting: More Transparent Than Fair

January 20, 2012 | FlaglerLive | 1 Comment

Floridians truly have a meaningful voice in the actions taken by the Florida Senate? Paula Dockery, in her last term as a Republican Senator, thinks not, particularly when it comes to redistricting.

Florida House Releases Redistricting Lines Tuesday, Mapping Out Flagler’s Political Future

December 5, 2011 | FlaglerLive | 10 Comments

The House of Representatives panel charged with redrawing the state’s political boundaries will unveil a slate of options for the state’s congressional and state House districts Tuesday, setting the stage for discussions that could affect the balance of power in Florida for a decade.

Citing School Board Flux, Conklin Opts Out of Taking on Thrasher Or Others Until 2012

June 14, 2010 | FlaglerLive | 1 Comment

Her eyes set on higher office in 2012, School Board member Colleen Conklin said she came close to running against John Thrasher but will let a Duval Democrat take him on.

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