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Flags for the Fourth honor our fallen
A sea of American flags were on full display at Veterans Plaza on Beach Street in Daytona Beach on Monday in anticipation of the upcoming Fourth of July celebrations across Volusia and Flagler counties. Attached to the flags were the names of those who served their country and made the...
2 Volusia County beach ramps to temporarily close
VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. - Two beach access ramps in Volusia County will temporarily close starting next week for repairs. Both closures go into effect on July 8. Here's what we know:. Daytona Beach: Riverview Boulevard beach access, parking area. The Riverview Boulevard beach access and parking area will be closed...
Ready for July 4th weekend? Check out these fun things to do in Volusia-Flagler
A big holiday weekend means plenty of ways to celebrate in Volusia-Flagler. With the July 4th holiday on Thursday this year, the stage is set for a tantalizing, long weekend. What will you do? Here are some ideas to consider:. Fourth of July fireworks abound. Obviously, there will be fireworks...
Mr. And Ms. Mentoring in Holly Hill helping kids overcome hurdles
VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. — A nonprofit organization in the city of Holly Hill in Volusia County is working to make a difference in helping the youth. The Mr. And Ms. Mentoring organization started as an intervention study to reduce recidivism rates among young people. Now, because of its success, it has grown into a weekly program that also addresses mental health issues the youth faces.
Tips to stay safe, and get great fireworks photos
The July 4th holiday promises to be another busy time for area hospital emergency rooms, fueled in large part by those who mishandle fireworks or ignite them while impaired by alcohol or drugs. “We’ll see injuries caused by firecrackers that explode in close range and from sparklers that, when mishandled,...
Need a reason to go to Oviedo’s fireworks on July 6? Because you’re paying $46K for them
OVIEDO, Fla. – You’ve probably picked which fireworks show you’re going to this Fourth of July, or in the case of Oviedo, on July 6. Many Oviedo residents are not happy Oviedo is hosting a fireworks show at taxpayer’s expense two days after the holiday at a mall that will be closed.
GIVEAWAY — Heartshaped Box (Nirvana Tribute Band) at Tuffy’s Music Box Sanford (Aug 3)
Heartshaped Box, the ultimate Nirvana cover band, is set to rock Tuffy’s Music Box in Sanford on Saturday, August 3rd. This isn’t just a concert; it’s an experience that will transport you back to the grunge-filled ’90s with the raw energy and authentic sound of Nirvana! Enter To WIN TICKETS BELOW or SECURE TICKETS HERE.
Sanford community activists come together to address youth violence
SANFORD, Fla. — In the wake of recent shootings involving teens, the Sanford community is determined to find solutions to the escalating violence. In the spring, someone fatally shot a 17-year-old boy during a drug deal gone wrong and another shooting at Cabana Live left 10 people with non-life-threatening injuries. In that incident, a 16-year-old boy was arrested and charged, according to authorities.
Florida dog beaten with chain leash adopted by new family: 'She’s definitely scared'
PALM BAY, Fla. - A Florida dog who was allegedly attacked and beaten by a man with a chain at a Deltona gas station in February has a new family – and is healing and getting stronger each day, according to her new family. Four-year-old "Bella" is now known...
Pizza worker punched in DeLand over delayed order
DELAND, Fla. — It all started Friday morning when a customer went into a Marcos Pizza in DeLand. Deputies tell us a 61-year-old worker was punched by a customer. The victim was working when someone made a call, looking to place an order for pizza. That's when the victim told the suspect there was a 15-minute wait, and deputies said the suspect got mad.
Independence Day: Is the American Dream of homeownership still alive?
For many, the 4th of July is about independence, freedom and self-reliance, and little embodies those values better than homeownership. It is the American Dream – buy your own home and raise a family in it. But that dream is falling out of reach for many average Central Floridians because of the mounting housing crisis in the region.
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