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Flagler’s Opioid Crisis Seen From Those Fighting It: A Severe Lack of Treatment Beds, Drug Court at Capacity, Jail as a Waiting Room

January 10, 2018 | FlaglerLive | 12 Comments

Members of Flagler County's Public Safety Coordinating Council opened their discussion this morning with a news clip on the opioid crisis in Florida. (© FlaglerLive)

The most comprehensive picture of the opioid crisis in Flagler County came to light today in a gathering of Flagler County judges, top cops, medical, social and government services. Here are the details.

Stark Revelations of a Broad Crisis at Domestic Violence Summit, and a Steep Challenge for Task Force

June 28, 2017 | FlaglerLive | 7 Comments

Corey Miller, who described himself as a perpetrator and a victim of domestic violence across generations, was among the speakers at today's summit at the Hilton Garden Inn. The summit was convened by Sheriff Rick Staly, right. (© FlaglerLive)

A summit convened by Sheriff Staly produced an unrelenting kaleidoscope of perspectives on one of the most persistent criminal and behavioral problems in Flagler County. It’s now up to a task force to find solutions.

Flagler’s Pot De-Criminalization Proposal Wilts, But Narrower Version Still Possible

May 17, 2016 | FlaglerLive | 20 Comments

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A work group meeting Tuesday to craft an ordinance raised more questions and objections than showed agreement, though the proposal is still moving forward in a much narrower version, and has many hurdles yet to cross.

For 1st Time in 9 Years, Bonding Out of Jail in Flagler Made More Expensive for Most Suspects

March 9, 2016 | FlaglerLive | 11 Comments

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The new bond schedule in some cases doubles bonds or eliminates them for many offenses, but the schedule applies for only a brief period between arrest and first appearance before a judge, when any amount bond (or no bond) can be set.

As Judge Calls Pot Laws “Harsh,” Sheriff and Public Defender Will Propose De-Criminalization Ordinance

February 15, 2016 | FlaglerLive | 10 Comments

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Flagler Sheriff Jim Manfre and Public Defender Jim Purdy will craft a proposal to de-criminalize pot and move to a civil citation program. The proposal will first be vetted by the Public Safety Coordinating Council before heading for the county commission.

As Sheriff Defends Cops’ Body Cams, Public Defender Warns Of Untenable New Work Load

April 8, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 3 Comments

Public Defender James Purdy agrees with Sheriff Manfre that cops’ body cams are a valuable addition, but he says neither his nor the state attorney’s office have the manpower required to review the data being generated by the cameras, and the Legislature isntt about to provide more money or attorneys to help.

State Attorney Larizza on Bunnell’s Ghetto Spy-Cams: Should Be a Cost-Benefit Thing

February 14, 2011 | FlaglerLive | 4 Comments

State Attorney R.J. Larizza echoed comments by Public Defender Jim Purdy and Bunnell Commissioner Elbert Tucker on the economics of spy cameras, though a majority of the commission appears sold on the idea.

Top Cops, Public Defender, Commissioners Pick Bulic as the Next Medical Examiner

January 19, 2011 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

State Attorney R.J. Larizza, Joel Bolante, chief of staff at the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office and Flagler County Sheriff Don Fleming, during a break between interviews for a new medical examiner. Interviews took place at the St. Johns County administrative building all day on Wednesday. (FlaglerLive)

Flagler, St. Johns and Putnam have been without a medical examiner–one of government’s least visible, most important positions–since Jan. 1. A high-powered committee is making its recommendation for a new examiner today following interviews of five candidates.

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