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South Daytona police cite drivers who don't share roadway
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SOUTH DAYTONA - On any given day, traffic screams by at a pretty steady pace on Ridgewood Avenue. For pedestrians, it's a risky proposition crossing the busy thruway. Police say one of the reasons is too many drivers just don't know the rules when it comes to sharing the road with those on foot, bicycle ...
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Local pastor remembers forgotten children at holidays
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PORT ORANGE - It would be hard to find a truer version of Santa for miles around than Pastor Woody Keiser. For a dozen years now, the 75-year-old has been re-creating Santa's Workshop in and around his Port Orange home at 232 Sand Pebble Circle, not primarily for holiday gawkers and wonder-seekers, but for child...
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County may close Holly Hill library
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HOLLY HILL - Holly Hill Middle School teacher Robert Tyler said he gets upset when he hears the Holly Hill Public Library may close. He said both his students and children depend on the library. "I can't imagine them even considering closing this library down," he said recently. "I come in here after sch...
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Fire victims get an outpouring of support
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NEW SMYRNA BEACH - For 49 years Carletta English has lived at 412 Warren Avenue. But after fire destroyed her concrete block rambler home three weeks ago she is now homeless. And she's not alone. Also coping with the tragedy is her 22-year-old autistic grandson, Derek Booth. Derek, whose passion is NASCAR...
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Many local agencies seeking donations and volunteers for the holidays
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Several agencies are seeking donations and volunteers to help needy families. Dream-A-Wish Foundation, (386) 682-6404 Dream-A-Wish has several toy drop off locations including area Walgreens and Gateway Banks. They are looking for toys geared to children 3 to 17. Toys for Tots, Daytona Beach, Hol...
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Foes debate Amendment 4
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DAYTONA BEACH - Floridians face a decision next year that could have a profound impact on land development and the future of the state. Amendment 4, also known as the Hometown Democracy Amendment, will be on the ballot in 2010. If it passes, residents will be able to vote to approve or deny any developme...
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In the red
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Not every Thanksgiving celebrated around a table
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VOLUSIA COUNTY - While Thanksgiving usually brings to mind huge turkey dinners, football watching and maybe even some nap time, many local families go for a less traditional holiday. The Kowitz family of Ormond Beach alternate their Thanksgiving holiday between a day out in a local state park with a day spent ...
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Holly Hill reaches contract agreement with manager
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HOLLY HILL - The city has reached terms with its top pick for city manager, Oel Wingo, currently assistant city manager for Palm Coast. Next Tuesday, the commission will have a final vote on the contract in a regular city commission meeting. The vote on the final offer to Ms. Wingo was unanimous, and she...
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Fight not over, vows hotel opponents
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NEW SMYRNA BEACH - Baseball legend Yogi Berra once said, "It's not over until it's over." Now opponents of the proposed Flagler Avenue hotel project are stepping up to the plate for their bottom half of the ninth inning hoping to snatch a victory or, at the very least, send it into extra innings. "We did ...
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Reduced impact fees granted to restaurateur
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EDGEWATER - During these economic downturns, officials in Edgewater have made it their mission to stimulate new growth. Now a New Smyrna Beach restaurateur has become the first beneficiary of that foresight. Jeff and Paige Gehris, owners of The Garlic and PJs Sea Shack on Third Avenue in New Smyrna Beach,...
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New trail expands transportation options
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NEW SMYRNA BEACH - Biking, hiking and riding enthusiasts will be getting a new multi-use trail to enjoy. New Smyrna Beach has plans to construct a 2.2 mile long trail that will connect with the Cross-Volusia Trail west of the city at a cost of $1.1 million. Census figures show that of those who commute to...
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Behind the scenes and making a difference
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NEW SMYRNA BEACH - How does a man who was an orthopedic surgeon, a mayor of Pensacola Beach and an innkeeper in Honduras become an award-winning employee in the Volusia County Sheriff's Office? Dedication. Andrew Gygi of New Smyrna Beach was named volunteer of the quarter in October. He is an unpaid volun...
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Seabreeze finances athletic complex improvements
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ORMOND BEACH - Several improvements will be made to the Ormond Beach Sports Complex thanks to a check for $600,000 from Volusia County Schools. The payment is for utilization of the baseball and soccer fields by Seabreeze High School for a 10-year period, said Ormond Beach Leisure Services Director Rober...
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Opa!
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River walk idea examined
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ORMOND BEACH - The idea of building a restaurant, promenade, marina and other facilities at the northwest corner of the Granada Bridge has been working its way through advisory groups and residents will soon get a chance to have their say. Building a river walk has been talked about for several years, Pl...
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Local woman qualifies for Hawaii Ironman
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Port Orange resident Colleen Nicoulin will be heading to Hawaii next year, but not for vacation. Ms. Nicoulin finished second in her age group in the Ford Florida Ironman competition on Nov. 7, qualifying her for the Hawaii Ironman World Championship, the sport's most prestigious event. Only 1,800 athletes ma...
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Operation shoebox
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Stacked up
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Volusia County fire services encourages fire safety
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After an uncharacteristically quiet and dry hurricane season, fire officials in Volusia County are on alert for possible brush fires and are encouraging residents to practice fire safety. "We are close to 600 on the drought index throughout the county," said Volusia County Fire Services Deputy Chief Kathy Weaver. "What these n...
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FPL offers ways to save on utility costs
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In tough economic times and with holiday season slowly approaching, now is the perfect time for people to take stock of the energy usage in their homes and businesses and make simple changes that will make an impact on monthly bills. FPL's top ten tips to save energy (and money) include: No. 1- Clean or replace your air condit...
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Maildog
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In brief with Claire Metz
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Hi, Hometown News readers. Teens arrested for burglary Edgewater Police arrested three teenagers, two of them brothers, and said the teens burglarized more than half a dozen vehicles over one recent weekend. Police said a victim spotted the teens, 13, 14 and 15, rifling through his vehicle and briefly chased after them. Police caught up with ...
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