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    Lightsey case shocks friends  Nov 23, 2008
    At least on the outside, it seemed like the pieces of Melissa's life were coming together: She had a husband and two children whom she adored and recently was accepted to Flagler College. At 36, she was going to start on her bachelor's degree to become a special-education teacher. (The St. Augustine Record)

    NEEDED: More black male teachers on the First Coast  Nov 19, 2008
    The veteran educator, who was also an adjunct professor at Flagler College, saw a huge need for minority teachers - men or women. When teachers in St. Johns County sponsored interns from the college, the teachers received college credit to use for classes at Flagler. (Florida Times-Union)

    Once a Marine: Holliston veteran ready to settle down after seeing the world  Nov 18, 2008
    After he returned in 2001, he applied to maritime academies, but opted to attend Flagler College in St. Augustine, Fla. However, higher education "didn't really take.". (Holliston Tab, MA)

    Steep Learning Curve for Knights  Nov 18, 2008
    Rompza received some acclaim from Knights team leader and superstar following the Knights 76-56 exhibition victory over Flagler College in which he dished out eight assists. I think he played real good, Taylor explained. (KnightsNews.com)

    Flagler changes, yet remains the same as it approaches 40th anniversary  Nov 17, 2008
    Provided by Flagler CollegeStudents gather in the courtyard of Flagler's Ponce Hall, once the Hotel Ponce de Leon. Provided by Flagler CollegeThese students, chatting in a lounge, were among the first to attend Flagler when it opened as an all-girls college in 1968 ... Provided by Flagler CollegeStudents march in the first convocation in September 1968. (Florida Times-Union)

    Trial 'awkward' as incoming prosecutor wraps defense cases  Nov 15, 2008
    DAYTONA BEACH -- Prosecutor Steve Nelson stood in the courtroom arguing that truck driver Miguel A. Leon should go to prison because of a crash that killed two Flagler College students while the trucker's defense attorney watched from a few feet away ... Leon was convicted of two counts of vehicular homicide in the deaths of Jessica Kaufman, 18, and Lindsay Chain, 20, both students at Flagler College in St. Augustine, and two counts of reckless driving with serious injury involving two others,... (Daytona Beach News Journal)

    City staff to discuss FPL deal  Nov 14, 2008
    The city also collects the fee from churches and schools such as Flagler College and Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind, some of the city's biggest electricity users. Churches and schools are exempt from other city taxes. (The St. Augustine Record)

    Woman's 'suspicious' death ruled homicide  Nov 14, 2008
    Bryan said Lightsey had been accepted to Flagler College and was going to start taking classes there next year. Children seemed to be her passion. (The St. Augustine Record)

    Truck driver charged in 2 deaths gets probation  Nov 13, 2008
    Miguel A. Leon, 58, of St. Augustine had faced a minimum of 23 1 2 years in prison after a jury convicted him in July of two counts of vehicular homicide in the 2005 deaths of Jessica Kaufman, 18, and Lindsay Chain, 20, both students at Flagler College. The jury also convicted him of reckless driving with serious injury because the wreck injured Stephanie Estes, 22, and her boyfriend, William Anderson, 22, both of St. Augustine. (Daytona Beach News Journal)

    UCF Basketball Begins With Exhibition Win  Nov 13, 2008
    The UCF Knights won their preseason exhibition over Flagler College Tuesday night, 76-56, in front of an enthusiastic yet small crowd of 2,016 at the UCF Arena. began the game in sluggish fashion as they let the Division II Flagler College Saints hang around, never gaining more than a four-point advantage through the first ten minutes of play ... It was a less than stellar performance for the Knights as they worked some of the bugs out against a very motivated, game Flagler College team with... (KnightsNews.com)

    Jacksonville Journal  Nov 12, 2008
    Chris Moser, assistant director of the pre-law program and assistant professor at Flagler College, has been elected as president of the St. Johns County Bar Association for 2009 ... Holocaust survivor Agi Geva, 78, will discuss her experience Nov. 19 at Flagler College ... Tina Jaeckle, assistant professor of social and behavioral sciences at Flagler College, arranged the visit as a part of her class "Sociology of Evil," which discusses the Holocaust and other genocide issues. (Florida Times-Union)

    Wright eeks out victory  Nov 8, 2008
    A former school principal, Key now works for Flagler College and was not on hand for the recount. "I will support her 100 percent," Key said. (The St. Augustine Record)

    Wright stays on St. Johns board  Nov 8, 2008
    1 percent, and 7,709 for challenger Lionel "Skeeter" Key, a former elementary school principal who now is an official of Flagler College. Election night, Wright had a lead of three votes before the provisional ballots were examined and the acceptable ones tabulated Friday. (Florida Times-Union)

    New shopping comes to town  Nov 8, 2008
    Flagler College graduate Amy Waers, 25, who works as a buyer for Wal-Mart Stores in Bentonville, Ark. was back in St. Augustine visiting this weekend and didn't know the town had gained new high-end outlet stores, including offerings from Saks Fifth Avenue and Gucci. (Florida Times-Union)

    School board vote requires recount  Nov 6, 2008
    School Board Chairwoman Carla Wright outpolled Flagler College director of academic advising and retention Lionel "Skeeter" Key by a mere three votes in unofficial returns reported Tuesday. Wright received 7,667 votes to Key's 7,664. (Florida Times-Union)

    Taylor wins open seat; incumbents returned to state House  Nov 5, 2008
    Democrat Doug Courtney, a 54-year-old Palm Coast businessman, lost to Republican Bill Proctor, the 75-year-old incumbent and chancellor of Flagler College in St. Augustine, who took 60 percent of the vote. Florida House District 21. (Daytona Beach News Journal)

    Wright, Key race close  Nov 5, 2008
    He now works for Flagler College. He cited his outside-the-box thinking, energy and management experience as strengths he could bring to the job. (The St. Augustine Record)

    Stock market struggles felt by higher education  Nov 4, 2008
    Flagler College, which uses Trusco Capital Management as its brokerage firm, is down 28 percent compared with the last fiscal year. As a result, Flagler College President William Abare said the school has not taken any of its regular quarterly withdrawals - about 5 percent of the value for the past four years - from its endowment for the past six financial quarters. (Florida Times-Union)

    Hopefuls suggest different strategies  Oct 31, 2008
    He is now director of academic advising and retention at Flagler College. "I believe I'm more knowledgeable than she is in most aspects of education," he said. (Florida Times-Union)

    Miles of tile and new Flagler railings  Oct 30, 2008
    A tower of a Flagler College building, which was built in 1888, is pictured from another tower across the campus. Rhett Davis of the A.D. Davis Construction Company said his firm is repairing and replacing the terra cotta railings on the top two levels of the towers. (The St. Augustine Record)

    Fountain of Youth's role in history honored  Oct 30, 2008
    One is a bright and free map called "Explore Archaeology" put out by the Florida Public Archaeology Network, Flagler College and St. Augustine Archaeological Association ... You may pick it up at Flagler College and the Fountain of Youth. (The St. Augustine Record)

    Halloween calendar  Oct 27, 2008
    War of the Worlds radio drama by H.G. Wells, 8 p.m. Thursday-Friday, Flagler College radio station, WFCF-FM 88. 5. (Florida Times-Union)

    Key hopes to help school district through experience  Oct 22, 2008
    Today he is director of academic advising and retention for Flagler College, a job he has held since 2007. For a number of years he's been an adjunct with the college and continues teaching there. (The St. Augustine Record)

    T&D Sports: Quick Hits  Oct 21, 2008
    The South Carolina State women s soccer team played Flagler College to a 0-0 tie in a non-conference match up in the Oliver C. Dawson Bulldog Stadium. The Lady Bulldogs (1-8-2) goalie Alechia Brothers had an excellent defensive outing as she recorded 12 saves on 12 shots on goal. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)

    FAU Men's Golf Finishes Sixth at Nova Southeastern Invite  Oct 15, 2008
    Flagler College - 302, 300 - 602 8. Valdosta State University - 304, 304 - 608 9. (Fausports.com)

    Education top issue for House hopefuls  Oct 10, 2008
    Proctor, chancellor at Flagler College, said the boards at the state's public universities need to have the power to set tuition rates to determine the needs at their own institution. At a time when projections have the state finances facing further tightening and many Northeast Florida legislators leaving Tallahassee because of term limits, Proctor, 75, said his experience in Tallahassee is key. (Florida Times-Union)

    This duo has danced their way to the top - twice  Oct 4, 2008
    - Rosemary Tutt, Flagler College assistant professor of communication, was honored with the 2008 Bob Myers Lifetime Achievement Award from the Jacksonville-area chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association ... The recipients are: Kenny Anaya-Solano,Adriana Hernandez and Oscar Rodriguez, University of North Florida; Sarah Conde, University of Florida; and Sharron Reyes, Flagler College. (Florida Times-Union)

    Happy Birthday, Flagler College  Sep 25, 2008
    Flagler College students play volleyball as they take advantage of a day without classes during the schools 40th anniversary celebration Wednesday, September 24, 2008 ... Mike Charrie jumps over the head of fellow senior Sam Aintablian, winning the Cannon Ball Contest during Flagler Colleges 40th Anniversary Celebration Wednesday, September 24, 2008 ... Flagler College celebrated its 40th anniversary Wednesday by giving its students the best birthday present possible: no classes. (The St. Augustine Record)

    Charges dropped in murder case  Sep 24, 2008
    A San Diego man is on his way back to California after the state on Tuesday dropped a charge alleging he had taken part in the 2006 killing of a Flagler College student. Ariah Curtis Minnifield, 20, originally had been charged with being an accessory after the fact to first-degree murder and tampering with evidence in the death of Thomas Hugh Graber III.. (The St. Augustine Record)

    Fun Things To Do in Florida: St. Au...  Sep 23, 2008
    Other fun activities include strolling the streets of Old St. Augustine and the Colonial Spanish Quarter, touring the Ponce de Leon Hotel (now Flagler College), ghost tours, climbing the St. Augustine Lighthouse, taking the boat to Fort Matanzas National Monument, river Eco Tours and dolphin encounters at Marineland. For more information about St. Augustine history and activities, contact , (800) 653-2489. (Suite101.com)

    Colleges: Good values still  Sep 22, 2008
    Among best baccalaureate colleges in the South, Flagler College in St. Augustine ranked No. 19. The University of Central Florida and Florida State University were listed as producing graduates with little debt. (Florida Times-Union)

    Professor's work led her into a new world  Sep 14, 2008
    Tina Jaeckle, assistant professor of sociology at Flagler College, has witnessed some sad stories. As a social worker for the past 19 years, she's helped people deal with crises such as Hurricane Katrina, fires, floods and murder-suicides. (Florida Times-Union)

    Melrose People: Lindsay Sampson Doran  Sep 13, 2008
    After graduating from Melrose High School, I went to Flagler College in Florida. That s where I met my now-former husband; he was in military, so we stayed down there until 2002. (Melrose Free Press, MA)

    'Cookie' O'Brien cared about St. Augustine, Spanish history  Sep 12, 2008
    During the early 1940s, Cookie and her husband, Raymond, were instrumental in converting the Hotel Ponce de Leon, now Flagler College, to a U.S. Coast Guard training site. The hotel contents were moved across the street to the Hotel Alcazar, and when World War II was over, the two helped move everything back to the Ponce de Leon Hotel. (The St. Augustine Record)

    Arts Calendar: Classical Music  Sep 5, 2008
    Flagler College Auditorium. 14 Granada St., St. Augustine. (Florida Times-Union)

    Girls basketball league in works for Melbourne  Aug 27, 2008
    Curry now plays for Seminole Community College, while Jones plays for Flagler College. Nelson competes for the Florida Tech womens basketball team. (Florida Today)

    Cencellations Announced  Aug 22, 2008
    Flagler College offices will be closed today and reopen on Monday. Students who reported early for the fall semester are being housed in Ponce de Leon Hall through the storm where all regular services continue. (The St. Augustine Record)

    Two fights at bar investigated  Aug 15, 2008
    He then ran into a coquina wall outside Flagler College on Cordova Street. His vehicle caught on fire and he fled on foot, Mathis said. (The St. Augustine Record)

    Chase Ends In Fiery Crash In St. Augustine  Aug 15, 2008
    -- A man running from police in St. Augustine early Thursday morning crashed a car into a barrier at Flagler College, and abandoned the flaming vehicle before disappearing ... The man drove across the Bridge of Lions and sped westbound down Cathedral Street before crashing into a barrier outside the Hotel Ponce de Leon, which houses women's dormitories at Flagler College. (News4Jax.com, FL)

    LAW & DISORDER: Man accused of killing pit-bull pup  Aug 15, 2008
    Police chased the vehicle, which ended up crashing into a concrete wall at Flagler College and catching fire ... The damage to Flagler College property is about $10,000. (Florida Times-Union)

    Local man part of 'American Idol'  Aug 14, 2008
    Smith spent time in St. Augustine with his mother, Diana, his brother, Trevor, and his father, Bob, who run the book store in Flagler College. Smith said it's strange that he's been thrown into the business of pop culture in "Idol" since that really isn't his interest. (The St. Augustine Record)

    Pet calf excavated downtown  Aug 13, 2008
    Halbirt and his crew found the animal under a parking lot owned and across the street from Flagler College while searching for the Rosario Line, a wall that once protected the citys west and south sides ... Flagler College now owns the lot and wanted to get the mandatory archeological dig out of the way before it builds on the site. (The St. Augustine Record)

    Lake's fish go belly up  Aug 6, 2008
    Looking north with Flagler College in the distance, birds flock to Lake Maria Sanchez in downtown St. Augustine as masses of dead fish float on the water Tuesday morning, August 5, 2008. By DARON DEAN, daron. (The St. Augustine Record)

    Lionel 'Skeeter' Key seeks School Board District 5 seat  Aug 1, 2008
    These days he is director of academic advising and retention for Flagler College, a job he has held since 2007. He has taught education courses at the college as an adjunct professor for a number of years and continues to do so. (The St. Augustine Record)

    Flagler on good, bad lists  Jul 31, 2008
    Flagler College was again included in The Princeton Review's book of the best colleges in the country. The New York-based education services company's 2009 edition profiled 368 of the top four-year institutions. (The St. Augustine Record)

    Second chances: Local coach to give college another try  Jul 27, 2008
    John Radford, at age 26, figured his basketball dream was over in 2000, after a single season at Flagler College ... Things didn't work out at Flagler College with basketball. (Daytona Beach News Journal)

    Law & Disorder: Woman at fish camp is homicide victim  Jul 26, 2008
    A St. Augustine man was convicted Thursday of two counts of vehicular homicide for driving his tractor-trailer rig recklessly on Interstate 95 and slamming into a Volkswagen Beetle, killing two Flagler College students. Jessica Kaufman, 18, and Lindsay Chain, 20, were killed in the crash in Flagler County on Nov. 17, 2005, when the fast-moving truck slammed into the rear of the bright yellow Beetle, which had slowed in a construction zone. (Florida Times-Union)

    Truck driver found guilty in deaths of students  Jul 25, 2008
    BUNNELL -- A St. Augustine man was convicted of two counts of vehicular homicide on Thursday for driving his tractor-trailer rig recklessly on Interstate 95 and slamming into a Volkswagen Beetle, killing two Flagler College students. Kaufman. (Daytona Beach News Journal)

    Estate sale draws crowd  Jul 25, 2008
    Both were members of the President's Council at Flagler College; the Crisp-Ellert Museum was opened on campus in 2007. "She was very well-loved around here," said Jena Baker, proprietress of Great Expectations Auction Co., which is in charge of the estate sale. (The St. Augustine Record)

    Trucker On Trial In Double-Fatal I-95 Crash  Jul 25, 2008
    2 Flagler College Coeds Killed In November 2005 Wreck ... -- The trial of a trucker charged with killing two Flagler College students on Interstate 95 continues ... Prosecutors say he slammed his tractor-trailer rig into the back of a Volkswagen Beetle, killing two Flagler College students sitting in the backseat. (News4Jax.com, FL)

    Witness testifies trucker braking before fatal I-95 accident  Jul 24, 2008
    BUNNELL -- Miguel A. Leon applied the brakes at least twice before his tractor-trailer rig slammed into the back of a Volkswagen Beetle, killing two Flagler College students in a crash on Interstate 95, another trucker testified Wednesday. Prosecutors have charged Leon with two counts of vehicular homicide, saying he drove recklessly when his truck -- going between 57 and 64 mph -- didn't slow down and ran into the bright yellow Volkswagen, which had slowed for congestion in a construction zone. (Daytona Beach News Journal)

    Prosecutor calls I-95 crash a crime  Jul 23, 2008
    BUNNELL -- When two Flagler College students died after a tractor-trailer plowed into the back of a Volkswagen Beetle in an Interstate 95 construction zone, the collision was more than an accident -- it was crime, a prosecutor argued in court Tuesday. Truck driver Miguel Leon, 57, Ponte Vedra, is charged with two counts of vehicular homicide and two counts of reckless driving resulting in serious bodily injury in the crash on northbound I-95 in Flagler County just after 11 p.m. on Nov. 17, 2005. (Daytona Beach News Journal)

    Flagler College receives awards  Jul 19, 2008
    Flagler College recently received two awards from the Florida Trust for Historic Preservation, bringing the number of preservation awards the college has received to seven ... Since its opening in 1968, more than $30 million has been invested in Flagler College's historic campus facilities. (The St. Augustine Record)

    Local mayors agree to 10-year homeless plan  Jul 17, 2008
    Michael German, an Atlanta-based regional coordinator for the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness, told the crowd of about 150 at the Flagler College Auditorium that the typically cold-hearted, profit-driven private sector could benefit from the warm-hearted work of housing homeless people. To make his point, German told the story of "Million-Dollar" Murray, who was the subject of a 2006 New Yorker piece that chronicled the problem in Reno, Nev. (The St. Augustine Record)

    Chuck McCuen Named Clemson Head Men's Tennis Coach  Jul 8, 2008
    "I am grateful that the Clemson Tennis Program has given me the venue that I can accomplish this goal. I am also grateful to President Jim Barker, Athletic Director, Dr. Terry Don Phillips and Associate Director of Athletics, Phil Grayson for instilling in me this responsibility of continuing the great tennis heritage that has already been established at Clemson. I am looking forward to working with the Clemson family. I am thankful to Coach Chuck Kriese for his mentorship for the last six... (Clemsontigers.com)

    Sleepless Cavanagh takes lead  Jul 8, 2008
    "My wife had a baby girl [Sunday], so I was just happy she let me go play," said Cavanagh, an instructor at the First Tee of St. Johns County and women's golf coach at Flagler College. "I haven't slept much in the last few days.". (Florida Times-Union)

    College Honors  Jul 7, 2008
    Clinton M. Imsand of Mobile graduated from Flagler College in St. Augustine, Fla. with a Bachelor of Arts degree. (AL.com)

    Murderer to get 40 years  Jun 24, 2008
    A California man will get 40 years in prison for stabbing a former Flagler College student to death. Emmanuel Axavier Head, 21, pleaded guilty Monday morning to second-degree murder and second-degree arson in the death of Thomas Hugh Graber III, originally from Greenville, Ohio. (The St. Augustine Record)

    Questions abound in St. Johns FBI probe  Jun 22, 2008
    Tracey Eaton, a former reporter for the Houston Chronicle and the Dallas Morning News, is a journalism instructor at Flagler College. He can be reached at maninhavana@yahoo. (Florida Times-Union)

    Martinez touts city's 450th  Jun 18, 2008
    Where: Flagler College Auditorium. Both events are open to the public. (The St. Augustine Record)

    Women's soccer: Rebounding with recruits  Jun 18, 2008
    Hogberg is a transfer from Flagler College where she was named player of the year after her premiere season, in which she scored 18 goals and six assists. Napoli comes to the Huskies by way of Newport, R.I. At her high school, The Prout School, she amassed 128 career goals and 50 career assists to become the all-time leading scorer. (Northeastern News, MA)

    Lagasse leaves JTC Racing  Jun 16, 2008
    But it's still too early to tell what they would be for the 27-year-old St. Joseph Academy and Flagler College alumnus. "I've had a fair amount of interest at this point ... I just didn't want to overstep the boundaries of my contract," Lagasse said. (Florida Times-Union)

    Tax swap praised, blasted  Jun 15, 2008
    Tracey Eaton is an instructor of journalism at Flagler College and has worked as a reporter for the Houston Chronicle and Dallas Morning News, where he was that newspaper's one-man bureau in Havana. He may be reached at maninhavana@yahoo. (The St. Augustine Record)

    CAMPUS CLICKS: Celeb student slackers; wimpiest mascots  Jun 13, 2008
    A 25-year-old Flagler College student will be Who knew a communications major and art history minor were the ticket to Bunny-dom. "FN MTV" Explained. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)

    Flagler student Laura Croft stars in 'Playboy'  Jun 12, 2008
    For Flagler College student Laura Croft, shedding her clothes for a Playboy centerfold seemed almost natural ... How classy Flagler College administrators think it is wasn't clear ... "And now that she's making some money, hopefully she'll remember Flagler College," Halcomb said, noting the department is aiming to construct a new building on campus. (The St. Augustine Record)

    Former Blue Devil's rookie season a slam  Jun 12, 2008
    McLane points back to an early match against Flagler College as perhaps being the turning point of his season. "It was a very tough match because my opponent started out dominating me and went up 3-0 in the first set pretty easily," he said. (Florida Times-Union)

    Man seeks dismissal of charges in Flagler traffic deaths  Jun 5, 2008
    The crash killed Flagler College students Jessica Kaufman, 18, a freshman from Plantation, and Lindsay Chain, 20, a sophomore from Bay Minette, Ala. The collision sent Stephanie M. Estes of Jacksonville and William E. Anderson, of Key West, both 19 at the time, to Halifax Health Medical Center in Daytona Beach where they underwent treatment for their injuries. (Daytona Beach News Journal)

    Colleges seek ways to raise donations in tight economy  Jun 4, 2008
    2 million Flagler College 2005-06 $6 million 2006-07 $16 million 2007-08 $5 million (Flagler College was able to increase its fundraising in 2006-07 because of a capital construction campaign ... John Stewart, vice president of institutional advancement at Flagler College, said it all comes down to creating a great learning environment and then donations will follow. (Florida Times-Union)

    A 2007 Fort White High School senior celebrates after graduation in May 2007. Fort Whites class of 2008 will graduate at 7 tonight. JASON MATTHEW WALKER/Lake City Reporter  May 30, 2008
    Lydia, the 18-year-old daughter of Dennis and Sharon Hayes, plans on attending Lake City Community College in the fall and then transferring to Flagler College in. St. Augustine to study history and political science. (Lake City Reporter, FL)

    Sales brisk before herb banned  May 28, 2008
    Tracey Eaton is an instructor of journalism at Flagler College. He has worked as a reporter for the Houston Chronicle, where he was that newspaper's one-man bureau in Havana, and for the Dallas Morning News, where he covered Latin American issues. (The St. Augustine Record)

    St. Augustine's Loveday starts life quickly  May 24, 2008
    Kayla will attend Flagler College in the fall and study communications and advertising ... Plans for the future: Attend Flagler College and UF and then open her own advertising firm. (The St. Augustine Record)

    $1,000 in cash, prizes on the line in Longboard Classic  May 24, 2008
    A Flagler College grad with a 23-year coaching resume, Beech will also serve as the school's dean. Pete Molinaro will assume the role of head golf coach at PVHS. Molinaro, who led the Nease boys golf team to the 2007 state championship, will continue his role of physical education instructor and will be the department head at Ponte Vedra. (Florida Times-Union)

    Local college president to retire  May 23, 2008
    Augustine, was the third president and still chancellor of Flagler College. "The college has grown under his leadership," Proctor said. (The St. Augustine Record)

    Homelessness and injustice in the Nation's Oldest City  May 18, 2008
    While fellow classmates were drinking their afternoons away on the beach during Flagler College's spring break, I was taking the week-long vacation to answer a question: What's it like to be homeless in St. Augustine ... " Dragon was right. They are treated like cockroaches. I had to get away. I had to ride my bike out of there. I went a mile down the road, sweating in the midday heat. I looked frantically for a water fountain or a public restroom to wash my face of the dirt and grime I had... (The St. Augustine Record)

    31 seniors let ink dry on college futures  May 3, 2008
    n Juliana Anderson and John Taylor were accepted to Flagler College. n Armenteros Paola was accepted to Florida Southern College. (Lake City Reporter, FL)

    Health care comes last on many students' lists  May 3, 2008
    UNF, Edward Waters College, Flagler College and Jacksonville University all offer student health care plans ... Flagler College immediately enrolls its students with a health insurance plan unless they show they have other coverage or sign a waiver to go without insurance ... Flagler College Requirement: Students can opt out with proof of insurance or a waiver, otherwise they will be automatically billed. (Florida Times-Union)

    Nease takes shot at tennis state title  Apr 23, 2008
    Sandalwood softball player Kristen Chapman has signed with Flagler College. Clay softball pitcher Crystal Chesser has signed with FCCJ.. (Florida Times-Union)

    Turnout for Earth Day event 'fantastic'  Apr 21, 2008
    "I've been out here most of the day, and the people I've met have been great," said Jessica Minch, 23, a Flagler College graduate who also happens to be the reigning Miss St. Augustine. Minch was there representing Keepers of the Coast, a newly formed non-profit organization devoted to building a community of active participants dedicated to preserving our beaches for future generations. (The St. Augustine Record)

    City decides on hotel project, home demolitions today  Apr 15, 2008
    "With the redevelopment of the historic San Sebastian area of your City, and particularly with the Florida East Coast Railway buildings coming under the stewardship of Flagler College, the retention of the Model Land Company buildings is important to this entry corridor to the City of Saint Augustine," Trust President Mark Tarmey wrote in the letter. The city's Historic Architecture Review Board has already turned down the demolitions, and the commission also will determine today if that should... (The St. Augustine Record)

    Programs attract Hispanics  Apr 13, 2008
    I'm proud to report that Hispanics comprise 15 percent of the total students attending the 28 Independent Colleges rsities of Florida institutions, which include Jacksonville University, Edward Waters College and Flagler College in Northeast Florida. Many of our member institutions aggressively recruit Hispanic students, faculty and administrators. (Florida Times-Union)

    Beach to pay $100K over arrests  Apr 12, 2008
    St. Augustine Beach has agreed to pay $100,000 to three young women, all Flagler College athletes, arrested without legal merit for underage possession of alcohol, a misdemeanor ... The three women went to a house party in St. Augustine Beach on Sept. 3, 2006, after playing in a volleyball game for Flagler College, according to the suit filed Dec. 6 by the Jacksonville law firm of William J. Sheppard. (The St. Augustine Record)

    College Women Settle Strip-Search Lawsuit  Apr 12, 2008
    Police arrested Flagler College students Kelly Boese, Jessica Wedemyer and Leah Melton in 2006 at a party at a private residence on Oak Road in St. Augustine Beach, where a call to police led to a total of 14 arrests of people accused of possession of alcohol by a minor. Nearly a year and half later, the three women filed a lawsuit naming the St. Augustine Beach police, the sheriff who runs the jail and two law enforcement officers. (News4Jax.com, FL)

    Higher Education: Strategic plan for colleges  Apr 9, 2008
    "The only way we're going to progress as a nation will be based on what is coming out of the universities," said William Abare, president of Flagler College. An investment in college is an investment in Florida's future. (Florida Times-Union)

    Aviles, Spain, delegation visits city  Apr 6, 2008
    He'll be working with the administration from Flagler College to try to set up an exchange program. Local high schools already have a summer exchange in place. (The St. Augustine Record)

    Featured headline: Historic structure restored  Mar 22, 2008
    After 1885 - Henry Flagler bought the Sunnyside site, divided the house into sections and moved it to make room for the Ponce de Leon Hotel (now Flagler College). Franklin Smith used it as a boarding house in Cordova Street for a period of time. (The St. Augustine Record)

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