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Into the dark
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DELAND - It was a few hours past dusk last week, at the edge of a dense tract of undeveloped land near the border of Orange City and DeLand. Volusia County Councilman Andy Kelly and his wife Missy leave their truck in a vacant parking lot and climb a sandy hill into the pitch-black woods. Their aim: find the city's most disadvantaged citizens and make sure they're still alive. ...
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Local historian, storyteller honors contributions of African Americans to Civil War
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DAYTONA BEACH - Throughout her career as a librarian in Volusia County schools, Mary Fears never fully understood the contribution made by former slaves during the Civil War, which was fought, at least in part, to gain their freedom. It wasn't until after her retirement, in 2001, that her eyes were ope...
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Doris Leeper's legacy continues at Atlantic Center for the Arts
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NEW SMYRNA BEACH - Interior designer Charlotte Everbach is excited. She'll soon be journeying from her home in the Orlando area to New Smyrna Beach where she'll be celebrating the 35th Anniversary of the Atlantic Center for the Arts. "Dot Leeper was a marvelous friend," Ms. Everbach said of the ...
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Court costs alternative could save county money
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VOLUSIA COUNTY - Every year, police officers in Volusia County stop about 4,000 people for minor offenses like disorderly conduct or public intoxication and give them tickets instead of taking them to jail. Those folks then get notices by mail telling them when to appear at court to face the charges. Sim...
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Greyhound closing terminal; looking for new location
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DAYTONA BEACH - As the city prepares to welcome hundreds of thousands of visitors to town for Speedweeks, Bike Week and Spring Break, Greyhound has announced that it will be closing its facility in Daytona Beach on U.S. 1, with plans to open at a different location closer to the interstate, according to a compa...
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Holly Hill residents can save on prescription drugs
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HOLLY HILL - Residents can save money on prescriptions, which might help the city reduce its expenses, too. Holly Hill recently joined the National League of Cities, so residents could get free prescription discount cards. "It saves our citizens up to 23 percent on prescription drugs, so it seemed like a...
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Black Heritage Museum renamed to honor founder
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NEW SMYRNA BEACH - Jimmy and Mary Harrell are nearly as old as the tall-steepled St. Rita's Colored Catholic Church on North Duss Street, where their Black Heritage Museum has been housed for a dozen years. Like the building, the couple is still standing strong. Though they've publicly stated in recent y...
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Dive into art
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Thousands of art lovers attended the 36th annual IMAGES: A Festival of the Arts in New Smyrna Beach Saturday. The festival was presented by the Atlantic Center for the Arts....
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First job fair to focus on local workers
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NEW SMYRNA BEACH - Calling all businesses needing workers and all adult workers needing a job: A special event on Feb. 11 is aimed at bringing these interests together. Sponsored by the city's Community Redevelopment Agency, the Concerned Organized Men in Action - or COMA - and the local Concerned Citi...
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Home for the Holidays parade winners
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On Jan. 17, the Ormond Beach Department of Leisure Services Community Events staff assisted with presenting awards to the 2011 Home for the Holidays parade winners at the City Commission meeting. Best of Show Ormond Beach Elementary Presidents Cup Award Ormond Ace Hardware Floats 1st Place . Holly Hill PTSA 2nd Place . Sparkle & Shine Car W...
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Sheriff's captain recommended for police chief job
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PONCE INLET - A new police chief will take the reins here as early as next month. Town Manager Jeaneen Clauss said she selected Frank Fabrizio, a 29-year veteran of the Orange County Sheriff's Office who currently holds the rank of captain, for the police chief job. Mr. Fabrizio, 51, would succeed Chief Wayn...
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Ponce Inlet town manager receives rave reviews
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PONCE INLET - Council members resigning, lawsuits pending, residents and businesses fighting - all this may have been too much for some town managers, but not Jeaneen Clauss. She handled all that and more with patience and grace, according to a recent evaluation by town officials. "I don't know how you can d...
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Organization supports dog park improvements
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PORT ORANGE - On an overcast morning last week at Seemor Dog Park, Stephanie Martin watched her dogs romp around a big open area, keeping an eye out for the rain. Looking out at the vacant area, she thought about how nice it's going to be once the pavilion she has envisioned for so long goes up. On this inev...
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Art projects
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Ian Hunter Bartholomew, 4, and his two sisters Shelby Lynn, 6, and Larajane Munar, 9, stay busy at the Creative Education tent during the 36th annual IMAGES Festival of Arts in New Smyrna Beach Saturday. The festival was presented by the Atlantic Center for the Arts....
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Park renamed to honor citizens
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SOUTH DAYTONA - A newly renamed city park will commemorate people who made a difference in the community. The City Council approved a resolution renaming Sensory Park to the South Daytona Park of Honor as a way to recognize individuals who made "significant contributions to the betterment of the community." ...
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Serial hit-and-run driver set to go on trial
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VOLUSIA COUNTY -After nearly two dozen continuances over the span of more than three years, serial hit-and-run suspect Jana Grant finally has a trial date. Ms. Grant, 50, will face trial Feb. 6 for the vehicular homicide of 42-year-old Glen Scott Gagnon, as well as several other charges. Police say thi...
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National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day events planned
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DAYTONA BEACH - This is the 12th year of the National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, an HIV testing and treatment community mobilization initiative recognized on Feb. 7 and designed to encourage blacks to get educated, get tested, get treated and get involved with HIV/AIDS. It is estimated that more than 1,400 people are living...
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Romney wins state and Volusia County
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VOLUSIA COUNTY - It was a surprisingly large turnout of Volusia voters Tuesday, and they favored Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney. With 38.5 percent of the county's registered Republicans casting ballots in the presidential primary, Mr. Romney pocketed just more than 44 percent of the vote. ...
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DNC chair makes stop in Daytona to rally faithful
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DAYTONA BEACH - Four days before the Florida Republican primary, the Democratic National Committee Chairwoman made a pit stop in Daytona Beach to kick off President Barack Obama's re-election campaign. The city and Volusia County is the eastern end of the I-4 Corridor that stretches 132 miles west to Tampa and...
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Are you ready for some pizza?
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America's national football holiday is like many others in that it is all about the food. Super Bowl weekend is now and has always been pizza time. You can't watch football and eat salad. Nope, this is a pizza weekend, and meat and cheese must be heaped on in copious amounts. Any discussion about where to get the best pi...
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Be kind to your heart this month
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With American Heart Month and Valentine's Day in February, consider putting more focus on your heart this month. It's an opportunity to give loved ones a heart-healthy treat or engage in a heart-smart activity. But matters of the heart aren't just reserved for this month. Take Off Pounds Sensibly, a nonprofit weight-loss suppo...
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Volusia schools looking at ways to combat bullying
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VOLUSIA COUNTY - Schoolyard bullying has been going on since there have been schoolyards. Now, however, emerging technologies have given bullies power that extends well beyond the borders of the school. "I think cyber bullying is a huge issue," said Cindy Fisher, Volusia County Schools' coordinator for s...
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Daytona Beach Home & Garden Show returns
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The new Daytona Beach Home & Garden Show will return to the Ocean Center March 2, 3 and 4. The show will feature area contractors exhibiting everything for in and around the home and landscape displays by area landscape designers. There will be special guest appearances by Krista Watterworth from HGTV shows Save My Bath and Sp...
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Election results
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Please click to see the results.
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