• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
MENUMENU
MENUMENU
  • Home
  • About
    • Contact Us
    • FlaglerLive Board of Directors
    • Comment Policy
    • Mission Statement
    • Our Values
    • Privacy Policy
  • Live Calendar
  • Submit Obituary
  • Submit an Event
  • Support FlaglerLive
  • Advertise on FlaglerLive (386) 503-3808
  • Search Results

FlaglerLive

No Bull, no Fluff, No Smudges

MENUMENU
  • Flagler
    • Flagler County Commission
    • Beverly Beach
    • Economic Development Council
    • Flagler History
    • Mondex/Daytona North
    • The Hammock
    • Tourist Development Council
  • Palm Coast
    • Palm Coast City Council
    • Palm Coast Crime
  • Bunnell
    • Bunnell City Commission
    • Bunnell Crime
  • Flagler Beach
    • Flagler Beach City Commission
    • Flagler Beach Crime
  • Cops/Courts
    • Circuit & County Court
    • Florida Supreme Court
    • Federal Courts
    • Flagler 911
    • Fire House
    • Flagler County Sheriff
    • Flagler Jail Bookings
    • Traffic Accidents
  • Rights & Liberties
    • Fourth Amendment
    • First Amendment
    • Privacy
    • Second Amendment
    • Seventh Amendment
    • Sixth Amendment
    • Sunshine Law
    • Third Amendment
    • Religion & Beliefs
    • Human Rights
    • Immigration
    • Labor Rights
    • 14th Amendment
    • Civil Rights
  • Schools
    • Adult Education
    • Belle Terre Elementary
    • Buddy Taylor Middle
    • Bunnell Elementary
    • Charter Schools
    • Daytona State College
    • Flagler County School Board
    • Flagler Palm Coast High School
    • Higher Education
    • Imagine School
    • Indian Trails Middle
    • Matanzas High School
    • Old Kings Elementary
    • Rymfire Elementary
    • Stetson University
    • Wadsworth Elementary
    • University of Florida/Florida State
  • Economy
    • Jobs & Unemployment
    • Business & Economy
    • Development & Sprawl
    • Leisure & Tourism
    • Local Business
    • Local Media
    • Real Estate & Development
    • Taxes
  • Commentary
    • The Conversation
    • Pierre Tristam
    • Diane Roberts
    • Guest Columns
    • Byblos
    • Editor's Blog
  • Culture
    • African American Cultural Society
    • Arts in Palm Coast & Flagler
    • Books
    • City Repertory Theatre
    • Flagler Auditorium
    • Flagler Playhouse
    • Flagler Youth Orchestra
    • Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra
    • Palm Coast Arts Foundation
    • Special Events
  • Elections 2024
    • Amendments and Referendums
    • Presidential Election
    • Campaign Finance
    • City Elections
    • Congressional
    • Constitutionals
    • Courts
    • Governor
    • Polls
    • Voting Rights
  • Florida
    • Federal Politics
    • Florida History
    • Florida Legislature
    • Florida Legislature
    • Ron DeSantis
  • Health & Society
    • Flagler County Health Department
    • Ask the Doctor Column
    • Health Care
    • Health Care Business
    • Covid-19
    • Children and Families
    • Medicaid and Medicare
    • Mental Health
    • Poverty
    • Violence
  • All Else
    • Daily Briefing
    • Americana
    • Obituaries
    • News Briefs
    • Weather and Climate
    • Wildlife

terence perkins

As Jury Trials Are Set To Finally Resume for Good in Flagler, Judge Perkins Sends Reassurances to the Covid Leery

April 5, 2021 | FlaglerLive | 1 Comment

trial court flagler

Potential jurors being are being reassured by Circuit Judge Terence Perkins, the senior and administrative judge in the county, that “every court process and procedure” has been reviewed “to ensure that your jury service is safe.”

Appeals Court Orders New Bova Murder Trial: Judge ‘Abused’ Discretion By Denying Him Right to Represent Himself

February 5, 2021 | FlaglerLive | 9 Comments

Joseph Bova, flanked by his attorneys--Joshua Mosley, left, and Matt Phillips--as he strenuously argued with Circuit Judge Perkins that he wanted to represent himself. Perkins denied the request. Bova eventually won the argument as an appeals court today ruled that the judge was wrong to deny his right to self-representation. (© FlaglerLive)

The Fifth District Court of Appeal today ordered Joseph Bova re-tried for murder, 17 months after a jury found Bova guilty and a judge sentenced him to life in prison. The court ruled that Judge Terence Perkins was wrong to deny Bova his right to fire his attorneys and represent himself, no matter how much of a mess Bova would have made for himself.

Flagler Courtroom Holds 1st In-Person Criminal Trial in Florida With Conviction of Car Thief, Masks and New Exclusionary Rules

August 25, 2020 | FlaglerLive | 2 Comments

A hand sanitizer was front and center at the entrance to Courtroom 401 at the Flagler County Courthouse, site of Florida's first criminal trial this week since the covid-induced closure of courthouses across the state in spring. (© FlaglerLive)

A socially distanced jury found Brian Johnson, 22, guilty of car theft and fleeing police in a 2019 incident in which Sheriff Staly was involved, after a two-day trial that excluded the public and press but was entirely webcast on YouTube for the first time ever.

Judge Sets Stern Ground Rules Ahead of Keith Johansen Murder Trial in Shooting Death of Brandi Celenza

March 2, 2020 | FlaglerLive | 2 Comments

Keith Johansen in court Friday. He faces a first-degree murder charge in a trial that starts in two weeks. (© FlaglerLive)

The trial judge admonished the families of both Brandi Celenza and Keith Johansen after a hearing where he’d ruled on admitting or limiting variously disturbing evidence-and prohibiting prejudicial courtroom antics in the gallery.

Why Dorothy Singer, Convicted of Murdering Her Husband, Was Back In Court Today, Set for Re-Trial

December 18, 2019 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

dorothy singer

Dorothy Singer was convicted in a trial last year of murdering her husband Charles at their West Flagler home, but an appeals court granted her a new trial because of an error trial judge Dennis Craig committed.

Rare Look at Minefield of Self-Representation as Judge Perkins Defends Decision to Deny Murder Suspect’s 6th Amendment Right

October 30, 2019 | FlaglerLive | 4 Comments

Circuit Judge Terence Perkins. (© FlaglerLive)

Circuit Judge Terence Perkins for the second time in five weeks on Tuesday defended his decision to deny Joseph Bova the right to represent himself during his trial on a first-degree murder charge at the end of September. Bova was found guilty and Perkins sentenced him to life in prison. The case is on appeal.

Judge Perkins on Flagler County’s Drug Court: Celebrating Lives Reclaimed and Empowered

May 30, 2019 | FlaglerLive | 5 Comments

Circuit Judge Terence Perkins speaking at Flagler County's drug court graduation in March, when four participants graduated. (c FlaglerLive)

More than 88 percent of Flagler County Drug Court graduates do not reoffend. Since drug court began locally, 175 participants have made it through its rigorous demands, writes Judge Perkins.

Judge Craig Is Out, Judge Perkins Is In As Flagler’s Felony and Civil Benches Again Flip

March 28, 2018 | FlaglerLive | 7 Comments

Judge Terrence Perkins will take over the felony docket in Flagler County, for Judge Dennis Craig, and the civil docket previously handled by Scott DuPont. (© FlaglerLive)

Circuit Judge Terence Perkins will replace Dennis Craig, who’s headed back to Volusia, becoming the sixth judge in eight years to preside over Flagler County’s felony court.

Unprecedented Flagler Forum With 7 Judges Has Some Make News and Others De-Mystify The Bench

March 27, 2018 | FlaglerLive | 2 Comments

Ed Fuller of the Flagler Palm Coast Forum hosted what may be the only judges' forum of the 2018 election season Tuesday evening at Palm Coast's Hilton Garden Inn. Some 80 to 90 people attended the event, not counting bailiffs. (© FlaglerLive)

Seven local judges appeared at the Flagler Palm Coast Forum Tuesday evening, the Ed Fuller group devoted to civic and electoral discussions featuring candidates running for office.

Flagler Veterans Court Pitch Framed in Crude Attack on Court System by DeSantis Envoy

August 17, 2016 | FlaglerLive | 18 Comments

flagler county veterans court

Randall Stapleford, a part-time staffer for Rep. Ron DeSantis, questioned the veracity of a Flagler County judge and leveled repeated attacks at Chief Judge Terence Perkins for allegedly delaying information related to a potential veterans court during a Flagler County Commission workshop Monday.

Primary Sidebar

  • grand living realty
  • politis matovina attorneys for justice personal injury law auto truck accidents

Recent Comments

  • Pierre Tristam on The Daily Cartoon and Live Briefing: Sunday, June 29, 2025
  • Richard Fay on Gregory Smith, 45, of Palm Coast, Faces at Least 7 Felonies from Years of Sexually Assaulting Adolescent
  • Sherry on The Daily Cartoon and Live Briefing: Monday, June 30, 2025
  • Ron on Flagler County Attorney Al Hadeed Awarded State Association Honor for ‘Outstanding Contributions to Local Government Law’
  • Endless dark money on Gregory Smith, 45, of Palm Coast, Faces at Least 7 Felonies from Years of Sexually Assaulting Adolescent
  • JimboXYZ on Gregory Smith, 45, of Palm Coast, Faces at Least 7 Felonies from Years of Sexually Assaulting Adolescent
  • T on Gregory Smith, 45, of Palm Coast, Faces at Least 7 Felonies from Years of Sexually Assaulting Adolescent
  • Mr. David on Yummy: Palm Coast Residents Get Behind-the-Scenes Look at Water and Sewer Plants
  • Joe D on Environmental Groups Sue in Federal Court to Stop Everglades Stockade for Migrants
  • Ray W, on The Daily Cartoon and Live Briefing: Monday, June 30, 2025
  • FROGGY on Sarasota County Officials Downplayed Flood Risk. Tropical Storm Debby Exposed their Failures.
  • Protest hate on Sarasota County Officials Downplayed Flood Risk. Tropical Storm Debby Exposed their Failures.
  • Ray W, on The Daily Cartoon and Live Briefing: Monday, June 30, 2025
  • Skibum on The Daily Cartoon and Live Briefing: Sunday, June 29, 2025
  • Skibum on The Supreme Court Doesn’t Want You To Choose Your Own Doctor
  • Joe D on Sarasota County Officials Downplayed Flood Risk. Tropical Storm Debby Exposed their Failures.

Log in