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Published 16 hours agoThe Daily Cartoon and Live Briefing: Friday, October 2, 2026
6th Annual Rise Up Against Domestic Violence Conference, Lunch and Learn on Amendment 3: A panel discussion on Amendment 3, "Company," at City Repertory Theatre, First Friday in Flagler Beach, a look at the pier construction, Malcolm Gladwell.
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Published September 28As Ex-Commissioner Calls City Manager a ‘Liar,’ Disputed Claims And Political Maneuvers Continue To Plague Flagler Beach
Former commissioner Rick Belhumeur accused Flagler Beach City Manager Dale Martin of lying about plans to terminate an employee, reigniting tensions during a commission meeting last week. Martin denied building a case to fire the staff member and produced the original…
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Published September 28Cold-Weather Shelter May Move to New Hall at County Fairgrounds as Local Governments Increase Support
Flagler County’s only cold weather homeless shelter lost its previous location at Church on the Rock in Bunnell and is now evaluating two options--the county fairgrounds' Expo Hall, rent-free, or First United Methodist Church in Flagler Beach. The Sheltering Tree is leaning…
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Published September 25Governor Orders Flags at Half-Staff for Former Flagler Beach Mayor Alice Baker on Remembrance Day
Gov. Ron DeSantis has ordered the American and Florida flags to be flown at half-staff at the State Capitol and in Flagler Beach Saturday in honor of Alice Baker, the former Flagler Beach mayor. Baker died on July 15 at her home in Georgia. She was 95. The honor coincides with…
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Published September 25‘It Stinks’: Unhappy Flagler Beach Commission Approves 13% Water-Sewer Rate Increase and New Budget
Flagler Beach commissioners unanimously approved a 13 percent water and sewer rate increase to fund a new sewer plant and prevent severe utility reserve depletion. The decision mirrors past Palm Coast financial struggles. Officials acknowledged voter dissatisfaction regarding…
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Published September 24The Daily Cartoon and Live Briefing: Thursday, September 24, 2026
The Flagler Beach City Commission holds a trio of meetings, including a workshop to discuss a possible water and sewer rate hike and its tax and budget hearing, "Addams Family Musical," at Athens Theatre, a Bernard Malamud story.
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Published September 22Flagler Beach Must Raise Water and Sewer Rates 13% to Avoid Deficits as Debt’s Bill Come Due
A consultant Flagler Beach government hired to study its water and sewer rates is proposing a rate increase of 13 percent next year if the city is to stop losing $66,500 “for every month that implementation is delayed.” The typical Flagler Beach household consuming 3,000 gallons…
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Published September 22The Daily Cartoon and Live Briefing: Tuesday, September 22, 2026
The Flagler County School Board has a pair of meetings, the Flagler County Affordable Housing Committee meets, the Flagler Beach Library Writers’ Group, bikers' odd gynecological poses.
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Published September 20Flagler Beach Historical Museum Marks 25 Years with Sept. 29 Celebration
The Flagler Beach Historical Museum will celebrate its 25th anniversary with a special reception recognizing the people, stories and community support that have helped preserve Flagler Beach’s history for a quarter-century. The anniversary celebration will take place on Tuesday,…
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Published September 19The Daily Cartoon and Live Briefing: Saturday, September 19, 2026
"Company," at City Repertory Theatre, Bunco Night at Flagler Woman's Club, Chess Meet-Up At the Flagler Beach Public Library, "Addams Family Musical," at Athens Theatre, Bach's complete Partitas for keyboard.
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Published September 14Personnel Board Member Calls City Commissioner’s Accusation of Bias an Insult and ‘Slap in the Face’ of Volunteers
Flagler Beach City Commissioner John Cunningham accused unpaid the city's personnel board volunteers of bias after they upheld the city manager's decision to fire the fire chief, prompting sharp rebukes from an insulted board member and criticism from a fellow commissioner…
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Published September 11Flagler Beach Picks Paid Parking Vendor in Preliminary Step, Raising Possibility of Referendum
Flagler Beach commissioners voted to begin preliminary discussions regarding downtown paid parking with Laz Florida Parking, a leading force in the business, though officials repeatedly emphasized that a program remains undecided. Two commissioners raised the possibility of a…