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Daytona International Speedway & General Motors announce multi-year extension to keep Chevrolet as a founding partner Henry Frederick Fri, 10/09/2026 - 22:22
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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Daytona International Speedway and General Motors have announced a multi-year extension to keep longtime NASCAR founding partner Chevrolet in the fold.

BREAKING NEWS - Sanford Cops: 8 people shot - 2 critically - at family gathering on Poplar Avenue; gunmen on the loose

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SANFORD, Fla. -- Sanford Police are investigating a Saturday night shooting on Poplar Avenue that resulted in a minimum of six to eight people being shot on the street -- two listed as critical -- with one or more gunmen on the loose, cops said.

'Washback' sea turtle hatchling rescued by Volusia County Beach Safety lifeguard Sera King Wed, 09/16/2026 - 13:05
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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- One tiny sea turtle got a little extra help this morning after its journey into the ocean brought it back onto the beach and into the arms of Volusia County Beach Safety lifeguards.

Life Happens: 5 months to early 60s, intensity of facial expression the same

LAKE MARY, Fla. -- Who is this inquisitive baby in the studio portrait photo with big almonnd-shaped hazel eyes and reddish brown hair? Yes, it was yours truly taken in July of 1962 when I was 5 months old.

Henry Frederick Wed, 09/16/2026 - 07:48

1 YEAR AGO TODAY: Off-duty Edgewater cop gunned down in cold blood at the Circle K in Ormond-by-the-Sea

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EDGEWATER, Fla. -- Today marks one year since the Edgewater Police Department lost one of its own: Officer David Jewell: a husband, a father, a friend, was gunned down in cold blood while off duty and buying a hot dog at the Circle K gas station in Ormond-by-the-Sea.

Central Florida Weather: Daily mix of rain & sunshine with highs in the low 90s forecasted this week in Orlando, Sanford & Daytona Beach

Create: Mon, 09/14/2026 - 11:22
Author: Sera King
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ORLANDO, Fla. -- A daily mix of rain & sunshine with highs in the low 90s is forecasted this week along the Interstate 4 corridor in Orlando, Sanford, and Daytona Beach.