Henry Rollins: Good to See You 2022 at Ponte Vedra Concert Hall
On the Good To See You 2022 tour Henry will faithfully recount the events of his life in the brief pre-COVID period since the last tour and when things got even stranger over the last several months. It’s been an interesting time, to say the least, and he’s got some great stories to tell.
In describing Henry Rollins, the tendency is to try to squeeze as many labels as possible into a single sentence. “Rollins is many things,” says The Washington Post, “diatribist, confessor, provocateur, humorist, even motivational speaker…his is an enthusiastic and engaging chatter.” Entertainment Weekly’s list includes “Punk Rock icon. Spoken word poet. Actor. Author. DJ. Is there anything this guy can’t do?” TV Guide has more concisely called him a “Renaissance Man” but if Henry Rollins could be reduced to a single word, that word would undoubtedly be “workaholic.” When he’s not traveling, Rollins prefers to keep a relentless schedule full of work, with gigs as an actor, author, DJ, voice-over artist, and TV show host to name a few of the roles that keep his schedule full. Rollins has toured the world as a spoken word artist, as frontman for both Rollins Band and Black Flag, and as a solitary traveler with insatiable curiosity, favoring road-less-traveled locales in places such as Nepal, Sri Lanka, Siberia, North Korea, South Sudan, and Iran.
Doors open at 7 PM, the show begins at 8 PM
Tickets are $34-$44 and can be purchased here. The concert hall box office remains closed at this time.
Coming Soon: Luke Winslow-King Releases New Single ‘Watch Me Change’
Luke Winslow-King upcoming new album “If These Walls These Talk” (due out May 6, 2022) solidifies his ability to mold his surroundings and influences into a unified sound that is uniquely his own; bitter but sweet, soulful, inclusive, and comforting. Winslow-King’s work is an eclectic mix that combines delta blues, folk music, traditional jazz, and roots rock & roll and his upcoming album is a testament of that. Winslow-King’s songs blend contemporary ideas with styles from bygone eras, producing a sound that is both familiar and original.
Following the release of three heart-felt love songs, Luke Winslow-King has returned with a new single ‘Watch Me Change.’ The song is a mournful, bluesy, lament about removing pieces of yourself to become what you ought to be for somebody else. It focuses on discovering your inner truth and undergoing transformation for the sake of love; posing the question what would you do for love and not what love does for you.
“I don’t love no other but you……..you know how much I try, so don’t you forget.”
This single is also proof of how Luke Winslow-King’s rustic and comforting voice, accompanied by Roberto Luti’s impressive musicianship, will always deliver a hit.
In anticipation of his upcoming album Winslow-King will return to the United States for the first time in over two years to begin his Spring/Summer tour in Florida on May 13, then route up through the mid-west and back down throughout the southeast.
Winslow-King has recorded four solo albums with acclaimed Chicago label Bloodshot Records and has appeared on recordings with George Porter Jr., Little Freddy King, Blue Gene Tyranny, and Dr. John. His seventh full-length album “If These Walls Could Talk” is slated to be released on May 6, 2022 on Memphis label Ghost River Records and will continue to propel rugged roots to the vanguard of modern artistic sensibility.
Luke Winslow-King will perform at The Golden Lion on May 13th in Flagler Beach and The Green Lion in Palm Coast on May 14th.
Media Release: Blonde Ambition PR
MetroNet Announces Expansion of 100 Percent Fiber Optic Network to Daytona Beach and Surrounding Communities, Construction to Begin this Summer
Daytona Beach, Fla.— Metronet announced last week that the company will soon bring ultra-high-speed 100 percent fiber optic internet service directly to homes and businesses of Daytona Beach, Holly Hill and Ormond Beach. Metronet, the nation’s largest independently owned, 100 percent fiber optic provider, will fully fund the project through a private multimillion-dollar investment.
Metronet’s two-year construction process will begin this summer, with the first customers able to receive service before the end of 2022. Once completed, Daytona Beach, Holly Hill and Ormond Beach will all become Gigabit Cities, with Metronet’s fiber optic network widely available. Only about 40 percent of households in the U.S. have access to symmetrical upload and download gigabit (1,000 mbps) speeds that only fiber optic networks can provide.
“Metronet is thrilled to provide Daytona Beach and its neighbors with a 100 percent fiber optic internet infrastructure that will allow residents and businesses to improve their online lives,” said John Cinelli, Metronet CEO. “As the home of the Daytona 500, they know a little something about speed and understand the impact this will have on the city’s continued growth and economic development.”
Residents and businesses interested in Metronet services may visit MetronetInc.com/iwantfiber to indicate interest and to receive construction updates.
When pre-construction activities begin, Daytona Beach area residents will see Metronet trucks throughout the area. Residents will receive communication by mail about construction activity in their neighborhood 30 days prior to starting. Additional messaging, such as yard signs, will also be provided to notify residents when construction is beginning in their neighborhood. Metronet crews are identified by ID tags and branded Metronet vehicles.
Metronet plans to hire local market management positions, sales and customer service professionals, and service technicians to support the Daytona Beach area. Those interested in joining the Metronet team can visit MetronetInc.com/careers to search available positions and to submit applications.
About Metronet:
Metronet is the nation’s largest independently owned, 100 percent fiber optic company headquartered in Evansville, Indiana. The customer-focused company provides cutting-edge fiber optic communication services, including high-speed Fiber Internet and full-featured Fiber Phone with a wide variety of programming. Metronet started in 2005 with one fiber optic network in Greencastle, Indiana, and has since grown to serving and constructing networks in more than 120 communities across Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, Florida, North Carolina, Virginia, Texas, Wisconsin, and Missouri. Metronet is committed to bringing state-of-the-art telecommunication services to communities — services that are comparable or superior to those offered in large metropolitan areas. Metronet has been recognized by PC Mag as one of the Top 10 Fastest ISPs in North Central United States in 2020 and Top 10 ISPs with Best Gaming Quality Index in 2021. Broadband Now has recognized Metronet as the Top 3 Fastest Internet Providers and Fastest Fiber Providers in the Nation in 2020, and #1 Fastest Mid-Sized Internet Provider in two states in 2020. In 2020, Metronet was awarded the Vectren Energy Safe Digging Partner Award from Vectren. For more information, visit www.Metronetinc.com.
Media Release: RunSwitch PR
Admiral Linda L. Fagan Nominated to be the First Female Commandant of the United States Coast Guard
WASHINGTON, DC — Chair of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Peter DeFazio (D-OR) issued the following statement following President Biden’s nomination of Admiral Linda L. Fagan as the 27th Commandant of the United States Coast Guard. Commandant Fagan would be the first woman to ever hold the office.
“I applaud President Biden for his historic choice of Linda L. Fagan to be the 27th Commandant of the United States Coast Guard and the first woman Commandant,” Chair DeFazio said. “Admiral Fagan has served our country ably on all seven continents throughout her decades of service, and would be the first female service chief to serve in the nation’s armed forces. I congratulate her on her nomination and look forward to working with her in this new role once she is confirmed.”
Media Release: House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Democrats
Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Bill to Guarantee Visitation Rights for Patients and their Families
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed SB 988, the No Patient Left Alone Act, to guarantee Florida families the fundamental right to visit their loved ones who are receiving care in hospitals, hospices, and long-term care facilities. No health care facility in Florida may require a vaccine as a condition of visitation and every health care facility must allow their residents and patients to be hugged by their loved ones.
“Throughout the pandemic, the federal government has waived protections for families to visit their loved ones in hospitals and long-term care facilities. That is unacceptable,” said Governor Ron DeSantis. “Here in Florida, we recognize that family and human connection is one of the most important aspects of physical, mental, and emotional well-being and we are ensuring Floridians are never again denied the right to see their relatives and friends while in hospitals or nursing homes.”
“It is wonderful to see the rights of hospital and nursing home patients protected and signed into law,” said First Lady Casey DeSantis. “Patients shouldn’t be denied the right to see their loved ones, especially during life’s difficult moments. Thank you to Governor DeSantis and the Florida Legislature for prioritizing this important issue. Hopefully, this law will bring much peace, comfort, and clarity to Floridians.”
Although the Federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) reinstated federal visitation protections for long term care facilities in late 2020, CMS continues to waive visitation policies for hospitals enabling them to not allow visitors for patients. With the signing of this legislation, Florida law now guarantees this right.
“Understanding firsthand the emotional toll of caring for my father during the pandemic, this bill is a necessity not only for patients, but also family members that desperately want to play an active and in-person role in their loved ones’ care,” said Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez.
“Over the past year, I have seen the struggles that residents have experienced in hospitals and long-term care facilities where they were unable to visit with their family,” said Agency for Health Care Administration Secretary Simone Marstiller. “I applaud the Governor and Florida Legislature for taking this very important step to guarantee visitation as a fundamental right for these residents. As Florida’s health care regulator, we take these matters seriously and stand ready to investigate any violations of this law.”
SB 988 states health care facilities must allow in-person visitation in all of the following circumstances, unless the resident, client, or patient objects:
- End-of-life situations.
- A resident, client, or patient who was living with family before being admitted to the provider’s care is struggling with the change in environment and lack of in-person family support.
- A resident, client, or patient is making one or more major medical decisions.
- A resident, client, or patient is experiencing emotional distress or grieving the loss of a friend or family member who recently died.
- A resident, client, or patient needs cueing or encouragement to eat or drink which was previously provided by a family member or caregiver.
- A resident, client, or patient who used to talk and interact with others is seldom speaking.
- For hospitals, childbirth, including labor and delivery.
- Pediatric patients.
Additionally, the bill allows a resident, client, or patient the option to designate a visitor who is a family member, friend, guardian, or other individual as an essential caregiver. The provider must allow in-person visitation by the essential caregiver for at least 2 hours daily in addition to any other visitation authorized by the provider.
“The No Patient Left Alone Act is about protecting human dignity and compassion,” said Senator Ileana Garcia. “It makes clear that in Florida, at a person’s greatest hour of need, there will be a loved one by their side. During the pandemic I heard from so many families who were heartbroken and frustrated because they could not be with a relative who was hospitalized. We all know of people who sadly died alone, unable to feel the warmth of a loved one’s touch or a final goodbye. That is unacceptable, and this law makes certain that will never happen again. It was an honor to successfully shepherd the No Patient Left Alone Act through the legislative process and I’m very grateful to Governor DeSantis for his support and leadership.”
“I am so pleased that Gov. DeSantis signed SB 988 today,” said Senator Gayle Harrell. “It makes sure our patients are able to have the comfort of their loved ones when they are isolated in our nursing homes or health care facilities during a health emergency such as the pandemic. I have talked with and worked with so many family members over the past two years who experienced many difficulties in seeing and supporting their loved ones during this time. This bill will make a huge difference for them.”
“COVID showed us that while a virus can be deadly, depression and loneliness can be just as deadly,” said Representative Jason Shoaf. “We all have heard and experienced the heart wrenching stories of those in facilities cut off from their loved ones. This law will be a large step toward preventing this problem.”
By May 6, all Florida hospitals, hospices, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and intermediate care facilities for the developmentally disabled must adopt and publicly post their visitation policy in an easily accessible format on the home page of their website. These policies should outline hours for visitation and any health or safety procedures that visitors are subject to.
Providers are authorized to request a visitor to agree to the policy and procedures in writing.
If you or your loved one have been met with resistance from a hospital, hospice, or long-term care facility when attempting to visit with loved ones, you may file a complaint with the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) for further review and action online at www.ahca.myflorida.com/
Media Release: Office of Florida Governor Ron DeSantis
FCSO Takes Part in Interstate Car Fire Rescue
Flagler County, FL – An off-duty Flagler County Sheriff’s Office (FCSO) detective was the first on the scene of a fiery two-car crash on Interstate 95 North just after 9 p.m., Monday.
Just moments after the late-night collision at the weigh station near mile marker 287, FCSO Detective Adam Gossett, who had been out having dinner with his family, was the first to arrive on the scene. As flames had just begun to roar through the Ford Eco Sport SUV, Gossett ran into action just moments after the occupants began to exit the vehicle.
Gossett discovered two children leaning against the car, both with injuries from the wreck. Gossett and the father both grabbed a child and carried them to safety, moving them away from the fire, off of the Interstate and onto a grassy area near the weigh station entrance.
Gossett started to assess the condition of the children as other first responders from the FCSO and Flagler County Fire Rescue quickly arrived to provide treatment. Gossett took off his shirt and used it to help stop the bleeding of one of the patients. Arriving deputies used their fire extinguishers in an attempt to knock down the fire.
“I’m very proud of Detective Gossett and everyone that responded,” said Sheriff Rick Staly. “A Deputy Sheriff is never off duty and this is a great example of responding to an emergency even while technically ‘off duty’.”
The children were transported for medical treatment. Six people were involved in the accident, four of which suffered minor injuries. The case is being investigated by the Florida Highway Patrol.
Watch video from FCSO first responders as they assist in the rescue: https://youtu.be/YoiEvpiE-0U
Palm Coast Chief of Staff Lauren Johnston Appointed to Assistant City Manager
Palm Coast – Palm Coast City Manager Denise Bevan has appointed Lauren Johnston to Assistant City Manager for the City of Palm Coast. Johnston will advance the City’s strategic action plan process, coordinate interdepartmental planning to continue high levels of service, and align short and long-range capital improvement plans.
“Over the last ten-plus years, I have had the honor of watching Lauren put others before herself, improve communication throughout the organization, set a clear vision for the future, and mentor and develop members of the organization into leadership roles,” Bevan said at the April 5 City Council meeting. “She has the skills, talent and fortitude needed to help lead our City into the future.”
Bevan explained the focus of succession planning throughout the organization, the City Manager’s office not excluded. She added, “Each department within the City of Palm Coast is working to outline the succession plan needed to maintain the level of service to our community that is expected. As we move forward through the budget process, these strategies will be the focal themes of organization alignments and development. At the forefront, depth of leadership should be in place and, with that, a City Manager Designee should be appointed.”
Johnston had served as Director of Parks and Recreation before being appointed Chief of Staff in 2021. As Chief of Staff, she provided unification, interoperability, and oversight of Parks, Communications, and the Clerk’s Office. In February of 2022, following the appointment of Denise Bevan to the role of City Manager, Johnston took on the added role of integrating day-to-day operations of various additional departments to continue high levels of service to the citizens of Palm Coast.
“I have grown with the City of Palm Coast and feel a deep connection to the people and the quality of life that we enjoy here,” Johnston said. “I have a passion for this organization and I feel grateful to be able to continue to support our team here as well as work towards an even better future.”
Johnston holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration from Flagler College. She has joined leaders in the 2022 Northeast Florida Regional Council Regional Leadership Academy, has served as a community pillar of excellence for 10 years, and has over a decade of institutional knowledge with the organization.
Media Release: City of Palm Coast. Brittany N. Kershaw
