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Volusia County woman charged with neglect after child found alone on street by deputies: Officials
VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. - A woman in Volusia County has been charged with neglect after a 5-year-old child was found wandering along the street on Friday, deputies said. The child was found at the intersection of East New York Ave and Crystal Ave in DeLand with a tricycle and no shoes on.
'We tried to keep it for the locals': First Turn owner talks about decision to close
Owners announced via social media Wednesday morning that Daytona’s Original First Turn, Daytona’s Steakhouse and Gastro Pub at First Turn, and Someplace Else at First Turn would all soon be closing in Port Orange. The announcement further emphasized the rate at which restaurant closures are occurring locally, with Volusia-Flagler experiencing more than 20 closures this year alone. ...
Alarms Raised Over Beach Dredging Feared Close to Live Fishery Grounds, Endangering Soft Corals and Sea Life
Backed by GPS data, photographs, and eyewitness accounts from the ground and from a fishing vessel, four people–two of them key advocates of the beach renourishment project ongoing in Flagler Beach, two of them fishing-vessel owners–are warning in dire terms that the dredging of over 1 million cubic yards of sand from the sea bottom several miles offshore is raking up live sea life and getting dangerously close to damaging or destroying a unique fishing ground.
Deltona looking to expand sewer systems and draw more businesses to area
DELTONA, Fla. — The Water and Resources Development Act of 2024 was passed in the U.S. House this week, which would authorize funding for several cities, including Deltona. The bill has now gone to the Senate for approval. If it continues to move through, it could award the City...
Sayonara, Daytona Beach, you've been a dream come true | Ryan Pritt
At first, my 12-year-old daughter was against the idea. But it was because of her, I knew that we had to go. It's difficult, isn't it? Having to put what we preach into practice?. And in this house, I try to convey just two, simple values to our kiddo:. You...
Copa De La Diversion, Hometown Heroes Night to Highlight Upcoming Week at The Jack
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — The Daytona Tortugas are back at Jackie Robinson Ballpark Tuesday, July 30th to begin a seven-game series against the Dunedin Blue Jays, the Florida State League Single-A affiliate of the Toronto Blue Jays. Among the highlights of the seven contests is Hometown Heroes presented by Gary Yeomans Ford, Feel Good Friday honoring Take Stock in Children, and a unique Rumberos giveaway highlighting Copa de la Diversion!
Central Florida Toddler Tragically Found Dead in Canal on Rural Property
A 2-year-old boy who was reported lost on a 10-acre Osteen-area property was found dead in a canal in an apparent accidental drowning. Volusia County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a 911 call just before 6pm at the property on Flowing Creek Way in Central Florida. The parents of the 2-year-old toddler were already searching for him. Deputies arrived and assisted in an interior and exterior search.
Sanford police release 911 calls after online headphone sale turns deadly
SANFORD, Fla. — Newly released 911 calls offer insight into the chaos after a man wasshot and killed in Sanford. Police say Saturday night, around 9:30, 22-year-old Brandon Leo had pulled into the driveway of a home on West Third Street in Sanford. He intended to sell a pair of headphones in a transaction he arranged online, but it ended with shots fired after two people approached his pickup.
Florida HBCU partners with Influxer to launch NIL apparel line
Influxer is an officially licensed vendor, creating co-branded apparel customized with players' names and numbers. The post Florida HBCU partners with Influxer to launch NIL apparel line appeared first on HBCU Gameday.
Home located for 5-year-old found alone at DeLand intersection, guardian facing child neglect charges
VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. — A 5-year-old child was found alone at a DeLand intersection, riding a tricycle without shoes, according to the Volusia County Sheriff's Office. The child was found at E New York Ave and Crystal Avenue but was unable to provide any information about his identity or where he lives.
Mark Lane: Court puts panhandlers back at Daytona intersections
As any local motorist will tell you, the panhandlers are back at area intersections. Daytona Beach banned panhandling in selected areas, especially roadsides, back in 2019. That ban was challenged in federal court. Last August, a U.S. district judge temporarily blocked enforcement of the ordinance. And now, the court has voided the ordinance...
Police: 13-year-old in critical condition after 'accidental' shooting in Port Orange
A 13-year-old is in critical condition after a shooting in Port Orange. Police say based on preliminary investigation, the shooting appears to be accidental. Police say they were responding to a shooting call at Creekwater Boulevard just before 2 a.m. and they found the teen shot. He was taken to hospital and is in critical condition.
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