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Headline Surfer photos® / Crossing guard Donna Bryant helps second grader Tyrek Colley, 7, cross Ronnac Lane at Palm Street in front of the Chisholm Elementary School in New Smyrna Beach to open the 2011-'12 school year in Volusia County. 

DAYTONA BEACH -- They're out there every day with their green uniforms, and flourescent orange and yellow vests with the Volusia County Sheriff's emblem on their backs, ensuring students have a safe journey to and from the nearby elementary schools.

"Yet many residents may not take the time to thank Volusia’s school crossing guards for their service to the community," Sheriff's spokesman Gary Davidson told Headline Su4rfer®. "This Friday, however, is a day to do just that as the annual school crossing guard appreciation day is observed here in Volusia County and throughout the state."

Their first priority is making sure that young students safely get across bustling roadways as they walk and bike to and from school each day. However, being a school crossing guard is much more than that.

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DELTONA -- I am absolutely against the legalization of marijuana, period.

There isn't an argument in the world that will change the fact that psycho-active substances produce emotionally-crippled adults. We are living in a “lack of personal responsibility” country where young people, especially, are actively seeking out new and creative ways to self-medicate.

Parents remain behind bars on no bond status; four children in care of DCF

Photos for Headline Surfer® / Marko Capers and Keyanta Capers, were jailed on no bond status over the weekend after their arrests Friday on multiple drug dealing charges.

SANFORD, Fla. -- The Seminole County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Sanford husband ad wife for trafficking prescription drugs, drug possession and even involving their own 13-year-old son in one of the illicit drug sales.

Agents with the City County Investigative Bureau began investigating in September after receiving information about illegal drug activity occurring at 817 Windtree Court. 

Agents then conducted a series of undercover operations and made controlled purchases to identify Marko Capers, 32, and Keyanta Capers, 35, as the persons involved with the drug deals, a Seminole County Sheriff's spokeswoman said.

Sheriff Don Eslinger ecstatic for employees;  2nd time honored in three years

Photo for Headline Surfer® / Florida Department of Transportation representative Dana Crosby, shown at podium, presents the top Florida school safety award award to Seminole County Crossing Guard Supervisor Jojo Sturm.  At far left, Carl the Crossing Bear is near and dear to Seminole County school children in this Halloween pose as part of emphasis on pedestrian safety.

SANFORD, Fla. -- When it comes to the safety of children in the crosswalks, Seminole County's crossing guards are all business.

And for the due diligence of the dedicated personnel to that end, the Seminole County Sheriff's School Crossing Guard Program has been named 2013 “Florida School Crossing Guard Program of the Year” by the Florida Department of Transportation.

Other major News in Works: NSB mayor to announce statehouse run, but ethics issues continue to dog him; latest on Waverly Media 

Headline Surfer photos / Southeast Volusia Advertising Authority Chairman Tom Clapsaddle, shown here at left, continues to make news since the politically-motivated ouster of his predecessor, Palmer Wilson, in October.

DAYTONA BEACH -- "Who's the rat?" was the mantra of Gene Sheldon, a member of the Southeast Volusia Advertising Authority during the holidays in asking who the source was behind leaking the free lunch credit card scandal to the media.

DAYTONA BEACH -- Headline Surfer® is unable to access Yahoo mail, the first time this has happened in the internet newspaper's 5 1/2 years.

The lack of accessibility began shortly after 2:30 p.m. Headline Surfer alerted its contacts on Twitter and Facebook and is doing so here as well.