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Orthodox Jews file lawsuit against Volusia County bar City Limits over noise complaint
Along a stretch of U.S. Highway 17 north of DeLand, agricultural businesses selling hay and gardening supplies share real estate with retro roadside motels. Nestled in between is a clustering of modest ranch houses inhabited by a small enclave of Hasidic Jews who relocated from New York and New Jersey for many of the same reasons others do: reasonable housing, a moderate climate and jobs in a range of industries. ...
DeLand woman wants to get free Narcan vending machines installed across Volusia County
VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. — A DeLand woman is on a mission to get free Narcan vending machines all across Volusia County. She put the first one up in April on South Ridgewood Avenue in Daytona Beach right outside an SMA Healthcare Facility. Jean Bailey founded her nonprofit organization Advocating...
James Guzman Given Death Penalty for ’91 Daytona Murder
59-year-old James Guzman, the man convicted in the 1991 murder of David Colvin in Daytona Beach, has been sentenced to death with unanimous recommendation from a Volusia County jury. The sentencing came after a week-long resentencing hearing resulting in a 12-0 decision by the jury to put Guzman to death.
Police bust alleged ‘street takeover’ in Volusia County, continue to search for suspects
EDGEWATER, Fla. - Edgewater police officers are searching for dozens of people believed to be involved in an alleged illegal street takeover. Early Sunday morning, an officer reported to Parktowne Industrial Center after he heard tires screeching and other commotion. Once on scene, according to the department, he saw upwards of 50 vehicles on site.
Ready for the weekend? Check out these fun things to do in Volusia, Flagler
A tribute to one of Florida’s most beloved rock ‘n’ roll sons will kick-off this weekend’s round of beachfront concerts at the historic Daytona Bandshell. The music of Gainesville native Tom Petty will be showcased in a performance by the Wildflowers Petty tribute act at Friday’s edition of the “Sounds of Summer” concert...
Restaurant news: New restaurant brings authentic Indian cuisine to Ormond Beach
Volusia County welcomed a brand-new restaurant earlier this month, serving traditional Indian cuisine with a dash of modern "American flair." Imli Indian Kitchen and Bar started serving guests just two weeks ago at 330 S. Atlantic Ave. in Ormond Beach, the former location of Millie’s North — which closed in the final weeks of 2023. For owners Sreeraj and Alexis Meleparambath, or "Mele," opening the serene new restaurant has been a long-time dream, well worth the wait.
Leaders in Volusia County celebrate completion of Sun and Surf Beach Park
VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. – Volusia County Chair Jeff Brower said he remembers the days of being a lifeguard on North Atlantic Avenue which is now home to the new “Sun and Surf” Beach park in Daytona Beach. “I worked at this beach. I sat towers here. I...
FAST assessment scores show marked improvement for Volusia, Flagler students
Volusia and Flagler county school districts showed notable improvement in math, according to the 2023-24 Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST) results released by the state Department of Education earlier this month. This is the second year Florida has conducted FAST testing. The progress monitoring assessments are conducted three times throughout the school year and are designed to drive student improvement by providing teachers, students and parents with immediate data at the beginning, middle and end of...
Flights canceled at Central Florida airports while worldwide technology outage forces ground stops
ORLANDO, Fla. – Several major airlines have delayed or canceled flights Friday due to a global technology disruption affecting Microsoft. Delta, United, American and Frontier were among the major U.S. airlines reporting ground stops Friday morning after an update pushed to Windows users by information security vendor CrowdStrike impacted access to Microsoft 365 apps and services worldwide.
Drowning of autistic toddler highlights deeper issue of recurring incidents in Florida
ORLANDO, Fla. - A little boy, missing for hours, was found dead Thursday afternoon in a body of water at the Sheraton Vistana Resort. Investigators say three-year-old Rakim Akbari, who was autistic, wandered off from his family and drowned. His mother confirmed to FOX 35 News the family was visiting...
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