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John Anderson Drive home sells for $1.38 million in Ormond Beach
The house at 401 John Anderson Drive was the top real estate transaction for May 9-15 in Ormond Beach and Ormond-by-the-Sea. The home sold on May 14 for $1,380,000. Built in 1960, the house is 5/4 and has a pool and 2,885 square feet. It sold in 2021 for $770,000.
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...
Late-night rocket launch before July 4th fireworks: Where to watch in Daytona, New Smyrna
Get your coffee or favorite caffeinated drink ready − there's a very late-night, or possibly early morning, rocket launch scheduled this holiday week. Just before July Fourth, SpaceX has planned another Starlink mission from Cape Canaveral, and the launch window is when most people will be sleeping. However, the...
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.
United Flagler Fourth Celebration Slated for July 4th
Flagler County’s largest July 4th celebration is slated for this coming Thursday. United Flagler Fourth, a cooperative event with the county’s cities and the county itself is taking place on Independence Day, with a series of events in different locations around the county. Organizers of the event are hopeful it will regain the county’s footing as a destination for Fourth of July festivities, after years-long issues with Flagler Beach’s city firework show at the pier. First it was the pandemic, then a city manager who didn’t contact the vendor in time, and now it’s the demise of the pier itself at the hands of successive hurricanes. United Flagler Fourth kicks off with a parade presented by the Rotary Club of Flagler Beach. It will range from North 6th Street to South 6th Street on SR-A1A in Flagler Beach, starting at 9:00 am. It will be followed by live music and entertainment in nearby Veterans Park at 10:00 am. From there, attendees will get a break to cool off, barbecue, and rest up for the evening’s festivities. At 5:00 pm, gates will open at the Flagler Executive Airport for the firework show later in the night. Parking will be situated off of Fin Way, with no parking at Flagler Palm Coast High School across the street. At 7:00 pm, the Declaration of Independence will read by selected dignitaries, followed by the National Anthem. Finally, at 9:00 pm, Fireworks Over the Runways will begin. There will be no cost for parking at any of the day’s events, though parking may be especially difficult in Flagler Beach for what’s likely to be a heavily attended parade. The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office will be on-scene for security, and the Palm Coast Public Works Department and Flagler County Assist volunteers will help to facilitate things. Multiple vendors will be present at the airport, in addition to a beer garden, kids’ activities, and more according to the event website. Port-a-potties will be on-site, and guests are encouraged by the organizers to bring their own lawn chairs to watch the fireworks if they wish.
Florida Man Swims to Island After Assaulting Girlfriend Arrested by Police
A Florida man who swam to an island after assaulting his girlfriend has been apprehended, authorities report. Jeriel Joiner, 42, was detained on June 23 and faces charges including aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, domestic battery by strangulation and felony battery, as stated by the Port Orange Police Department on Facebook.
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.
Former Reds infielder Alex Blandino reinvents himself as Daytona Tortugas knuckleballer
DAYTONA BEACH — Alex Blandino’s dad didn’t let him throw a breaking ball. That’s where this story begins. A kid in love with baseball who was pretty good at it, too, for 10 years old, and his dad wanting to protect the young boy’s arm.
Bethune-Cookman University celebrates 149th Birthday of Founder, Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune on July 10
Bethune-Cookman University (B-CU) is making plans to celebrate the 149th birthday of its beloved Founder, Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune, on Wednesday, July 10, at 1:00 p.m. at the Carl S. Swisher Library. The public is invited to join the B-CU community for this free event. “Each year, we celebrate the...
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