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Headline Surfer Endorsement: Don Dempsey for re-election to District 1 seat on the Volusia County Council
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Henry Frederick Mon, 10/26/2026 - 10:58
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DELAND, Fla. -- Trusted leadership and proven results on the dais in the Frank T. Bruno County Council chambers have been the legacy of Don Dempsey in the District 1 seat.

Volusia County Supervisor of Elections Lisa Lewis addresses sample ballot mailing delay 
City
Henry Frederick Tue, 10/20/2026 - 08:02
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DELAND, Fla. -- The Volusia County Supervisor of Elections office is informing voters that sample ballots for the November 3, 2026, General Election have been mailed and should be arriving in mailboxes  soon following a delay by the office’s printing vendor.

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.

Rain in the forecast with chance of Sunshine for Columbus Day in Central Florida
City
Sera King Thu, 10/08/2026 - 22:15
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ORLANDO, Fla. -- Rain is in the forecast through Columbus Day weekend along the I-4 tourism corridor from Orlando to Sanford and Daytona Beach, though the sunshine is expected closer to the holiday.

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

Create: Wed, 09/16/2026 - 13:05
Author: Sera King
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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.

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.