Ponce Inlet
GOVERNMENT
Daytona Beach panhandling ordinance declared unconstitutional
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – A federal judge this week declared Daytona Beach’s ban on panhandling unconstitutional and permanently blocked the city from enforcing the ordinance. U.S. Judge Wendy Berger released the order Thursday in a partial summary judgment. Berger had temporarily blocked the ordinance in August of 2023.
Volusia, Flagler Democrats praise President Joe Biden for putting country ahead of himself
Disappointment, pride, resolve. News of Joe Biden's decision to drop out of the presidential race with just more than three months before the 2024 election was met locally with a mix of emotions Sunday afternoon. "It's kind of shocking, even though you knew this is what they were talking about,"...
DeSantis endorses 23 Florida school board candidates, including 2 in Volusia, Flagler
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis endorsed 23 school board candidates Friday afternoon, according to a post on X, formerly known as Twitter, which included candidates from both Volusia and Flagler counties. DeSantis endorsed Derek Barrs, who is running for District 3 in Flagler County, and Donna Brosemer, who is running for District 4 in Volusia County. ...
Volusia County Legal Services to host free tenants’ rights workshops at local libraries
Representatives from Volusia County’s Community Legal Services department will be at three Volusia County Public Libraries in August for free legal learning workshops on tenants’ rights.
At candidate forum, Volusia chair calls for lifeguard pay boost to make beach safer
Former Volusia County lifeguard and current Volusia County Council Chairman Jeff Brower called for higher pay for lifeguards to help boost staffing and beach safety at a candidate forum on Thursday night. Brower was visiting the coast near the Daytona Beach Pier recently with a news outlet tagging along and...
Incumbent Joe Villanella faces challenge from Jair Kessler in Ponce Inlet Town Council race
In addition to state and county elections, Ponce Inlet residents are also voting in a Town Council race this year. The primary is Aug. 20 when voters will decide whether incumbent Joe Villanella will continue to serve as their councilman, or if they want to give challenger Jair Kessler a chance at the job.
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.