Colleen Michele Jones

St. Augustine

Staff Reporter at The Daytona Beach News-Journal

Jacksonville Business Journal reporter covering finance, technology and healthcare. [email protected]

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Articles

Partisan politics take centerstage at meeting on Palm Coast ethics investigation

1 week ago | news-journalonline.com | Colleen Michele Jones

Palm Coast Mayor Mike Norris is under investigation for alleged ethical misconduct, unprofessional behavior, and attempting to force resignations. A special meeting to review the investigation devolved into partisan arguments and personal attacks. The investigation will be further discussed at a future city hall meeting. Contentious bordering on hostile might be the words to describe the tenor at Palm Coast City Hall on Thursday afternoon.
Bunnell mayor says growth is inevitable but managing it will be the trick

1 week ago | news-journalonline.com | Colleen Michele Jones

Bunnell, known as a folksy, tight-knit rural community, is on the precipice of change —and if large developments currently being built or reviewed move forward, that change could be major. But in the end, change will be needed to maintain a certain quality of life. That was the message Mayor Catherine Robinson kept coming back to as she outlined the past, present and future in her "State of the City" address Monday evening.
Candidate for Palm Coast city manager withdraws, leaving one man standing

1 week ago | news-journalonline.com | Colleen Michele Jones

Paul Trombino withdrew his application for Palm Coast city manager, leaving only one candidate remaining. The Palm Coast City Council had been unable to reach a consensus on either Trombino or the remaining candidate, Richard Hough. The city manager search has been difficult, with many applicants withdrawing. And then there was one.
Candidate for Palm Coast city manager withdraws, leaving one man standing

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Colleen Michele Jones

And then there was one. Paul Trombino, a public works director from Wisconsin and one of two applicants remaining for the Palm Coast city manager position has withdrawn his name from consideration. His decision comes a day after the Palm Coast City Council could not come to a consensus to appoint him or the other candidate, Richard Hough, a public works director from Colorado, to the position. Hough is still in the running, according to Brittany Kershaw, a spokeswoman for the city.
Palm Coast City Council pick Dave Sullivan to fill empty District 3 seat

4 weeks ago | news-journalonline.com | Colleen Michele Jones

Dave Sullivan, a retired U.S. Navy captain and former Flagler County commissioner, was appointed to the Palm City Council. The council deadlocked 2-2 before Vice Mayor Theresa Pontieri cast the deciding vote for Sullivan. Public comment favored Candace Stevens, highlighting a divide between experience and enthusiasm. At one point in Tuesday's meeting, it appeared the Palm Coast City Council might not come away with a vote to install a new council member.
Palm Coast City Council pick Dave Sullivan to fill empty District 3 seat

4 weeks ago | usatoday.com | Colleen Michele Jones

FLAGLERDave Sullivan, a retired U.S. Navy captain and former Flagler County commissioner, was appointed to the Palm City Council. The council deadlocked 2-2 before Vice Mayor Theresa Pontieri cast the deciding vote for Sullivan. Public comment favored Candace Stevens, highlighting a divide between experience and enthusiasm. At one point in Tuesday's meeting, it appeared the Palm Coast City Council might not come away with a vote to install a new council member.
Centennial celebration: Flagler Beach set to mark 100 years of history

1 month ago | news-journalonline.com | Colleen Michele Jones

Flagler Beach, Florida, will celebrate its centennial anniversary on April 16. The town's iconic pier's A-frame entrance is not original and has been replaced multiple times. Notable figures in Flagler Beach's history include George Moody, Pal Parker and George Wickline, who contributed to the town's development. With 100 years in the books, a city's got to have some pretty cool stories to tell.
Centennial celebration: Flagler Beach set to mark 100 years of history

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Colleen Michele Jones

With 100 years in the books, a city's got to have some pretty cool stories to tell. Surely, many of these "fun facts" and other good old-days tales will get tossed around as Flagler Beach celebrates its 100th birthday on Tuesday, April 16. For example, did you know? Flagler Beach's iconic A-frame entrance to its pier is not the original. It was first built in 1928 and again in 1962 when the original was demolished. Since then, it's been reconstructed several times.
Then there were 3: Palm Coast council whittles down candidates for District 3 seat

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Colleen Michele Jones

The Palm Coast City Council is making progress to find a successor for Ray Stevens who resigned his council seat representing District 3 in late February due to health issues. From a field of 13 candidates, three withdrew and five were interviewed publicly. Of those, the top three vote getters — Dave Sullivan, Dave Ferguson and Candace Stevens (no relation to Roy) — will compete for a majority decision of the council on April 15. That new member will be sworn in the same day.
Citing residents' concerns, Palm Coast mayor Norris now rejects controversial fuel depot

1 month ago | news-journalonline.com | Colleen Michele Jones

Palm Coast Mayor Mike Norris withdrew support for the Belvedere Terminals fuel storage facility project due to significant community opposition. Residents expressed concerns about potential fire hazards, health risks, and the company's lack of experience. Belvedere Terminals had previously sought approval in Ormond Beach but was rejected. Palm Coast Mayor Mike Norris has pulled the plug on his support of Belvedere Terminals proposed fuel depot before the train even left the station.