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Florida special prosecutor charges George Zimmerman with 2nd-degree murder in Sanford gunshot slaying of Trayvon Martin

NEW SMYRNA BEACH -- Florida special prosecutor Angela Corey announced in a Jacksonville press conference that her office is charging George Zimmerman with second-degree murder, which could land the 28-year-year-old Sanford man in prison for the rest of his life if convicted in the Feb. 26 gunshot slaying death of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin.

Corey made it clear this was not a case that would be tried in the media, but by application of the law, describing her mission as a "never ending search for the truth."

Trayvon's mom: 'Thank you Lord, thank you Jesus'

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George ZimmermanGeorge Zimmerman was booked on a charge of second-degree murder Wednesday in the Feb. 26 gunshot slaying of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin in the accused killer's gated community in Sanford. 

NEW SMYRNA BEACH -- Sybrina Fulton has been an emotional roller for 45 days since her 17-year-old son was gunned down in a Sanford gated community and after hearing the special prosecutor charging George Zimmerman with second degree murder, she was finally able to find some solace.

What we're working on going into the weekend

NEW SMYRNA BEACH -- It has been a very hectic week between dealing with the Trayvon Martin developments and continuing our rebuild of NSBNews.net with the umbrella Headline Surfer, but we'll have fresh content going into the weekend, including new segments in our investigative series "Show Me the Money: New Smyrna Beach," the return of blogger Ellen Darden, a new celebrity interview from super teen Pavlina Osta and a new Hukill's House blog wrap up on the Legislature session from State Rep. Dorothy Hukill.

We'll also have a feature spread on a recent American flag raising ceremony on the beachside, a new Making the Grade from blogger Sally Gillies and more analysis regarding the Trayvon Martin case and an update on efforts to improve beach driving safety. Our election coverage will look at the slate of announced candidates for public office and a unique look at how one Edgewater business owner is speaking his mind.

New Smyrna Beach Fire Chief Dave McCallister recipient of a 2012 distinguished service award by Volusia League of Cities

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NSB Fire Chief Dave McCallisterNEW SMYRNA BEACH -- Fire Chief Dave McCallister is being honored with the Volusia League of Cities' Distinguished Service Award for 2012.

McCallister was recommended by the VLOC nominating committee and voted in by the organization's executive committee.

This award is presented to outstanding individuals who have made their community, and Volusia County as a whole, a better place to live.