All Else

Commerce Parkway Slated for August Opening. But Why Is a County Release Snubbing Bunnell?

Another great day in Bunnell? Not so fast, Alvin Jackson. Flagler County government, upstaging Bunnell–and the Bunnell city manager’s reflexive incantation about his city–is ...

|

As Pier Construction Begins in Flagler Beach, Major Changes to Pedestrians, Traffic, Boardwalk, Parking and Beach Access

Significant restrictions to beach-goers, pedestrians, boardwalk buffs and parking are about to change the complexion of two and a half blocks near the Flagler ...

|

Here’s How Government Silences Opponents Without Censorship

By Gregory P. Magarian When most people think of how governments stifle free speech, they think of censorship . That’s when a government directly ...

|

Florida School Appeals to U.S. Supreme Court to Allow Christian Prayer Over Stadium Loudspeakers

Arguing the case “presents issues of utmost importance for religious liberty in this country,” a Tampa Christian school wants the U.S. Supreme Court to ...

|

Ex-Council Member Ed Danko’s Ethics Complaint Against Mayor Norris Found ‘Legally Insufficient’

The Florida Ethics Commission on Friday tossed out a complaint by former Palm Coast City Council member Ed Danko against Mayor Mike Norris, finding ...

|

Taxable Property Values Rise 9% Over Last Year, But Rate Is 3rd Decline in a Row in Cooler Housing Market

Annual taxable property value increases local governments depend on to fuel growth in their budgets have continued their descent from a post-crash high of ...

|

Coaches in All Local Sports Organizations Will Need Higher-Level Criminal Background Checks; Palm Coast Seeks Standards

Palm Coast government wants to align city policy with a new state law requiring more detailed criminal backgrounding of youth athletic coaches and others ...

|

Gutting USAID Is Musk’s Deadliest Legacy

By David Douglas Elon Musk has left the White House, leaving a trail of destruction in his wake. But of all the actions Musk ...

|

The Authoritarian Message Behind Military Parades

By Irene Gammel Born on June 14, 1946, United States President Donald Trump turns 79 in 2025 — the same day that the U.S. ...

|

Abandoning Most Public Responsibilities, But Not Pay, Palm Coast Mayor Norris Forces Council Members to Pick Up Slack

Attending and chairing most meetings aside, a piqued and vengeful Palm Coast Mayor Mike Norris is no longer fulfilling basic public and administrative council ...

|