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5 Florida Beaches With The Most Shark Attacks
The State of Florida is placed right between the Atlantic and the Gulf of Mexico. Consequently, it has numerous beaches stretching hundreds of miles. Florida’s beaches are notorious for shark attacks, and this isn’t because shark attacks occur so frequently. According to the International Shark Attack File, the state sees an average of 25 bites […]
New observation platform on Turnbull Creek now open to the public
A new observation platform on Turnbull Creek accessible via the city's multi-use trail near Holland Park is now open to the public. It represents the first of a three-phase plan that includes a nature trail, interpretive signage, and expanding the nearby disc golf course at 357 Otter Blvd. This project...
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...
Former police lieutenant running for District 27 Florida House seat
Former police Lt. Beckie Sirolli will face two opponents in the Republican primary election in August in an attempt to win the District 27 seat of the Florida House of Representatives. Sirolli describes herself as a Conservative Christian and grassroots Republican putting “America First.”. She is opposed by Richard...
'One Bad Mother': Daytona Beach, Flagler fireworks stores show off July Fourth wares
If you are planning on shooting off fireworks this July 4, you can stick with boring old sparklers and firecrackers, sure, but how about cutting loose with "One Bad Mother?" a 16-shot, multi-blooming display of crackling flowers with a three-shot finale, each blasting as high as 200 feet in the air and breaking up to 150 feet wide?
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...
Meet the candidates vying for City Council District 3 seat in Port Orange
On Aug. 20, the Port Orange government will undergo a major shift as voters choose a new mayor and elect two new City Council members. With Mayor Don Burnette running for the Volusia County chairman's job, current Vice Mayor and City Council District 4 representative Scott Stiltner is vying for the post, running against Derek LaMontagne. ...
County staff to meet with IUPA representatives
Volusia County’s Negotiations Team will discuss collective bargaining with representatives from the International Union of Police Associations Local Union 6039, which represents the county’s Beach Safety Division, from 2 to 4 p.m. Wednesday, July 3. The meeting will be in the second-floor training room of the Historic Courthouse,...
Art lovers: Downtown Daytona Beach hosting First Friday Art Walk event
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Downtown Daytona Beach is inviting people to participate in the 'First Friday Art Walk.'. The event is taking place on Friday, July 5 and people will be able to meet artists and explore local galleries for free. Those who attend will be able to enjoy...
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