DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- Former Volusia County GOP Chair Stanley Escudero has thrown his support behind the candidacy of of Dana Dougherty of Deltona in her quest for a third four-year term as Republican state committeewoman over her challenger, Marilyn Chandler Ford in the Aug. 30 primary.
DELAND, Fla. -- The School District of Volusia County and FUTURES Foundation have announced the principals of the year.
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- Having already secured seven partnerships for its planned research park, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University administrators appeared Thursday in front of the Volusia County Council asking for $1.5 million and to purchase county-owned land for half its value adjacent to the Daytona Beach campus.
And they brought a businessman to make the pitch. Not just any every-day businessman, mind you, but one of the most powerful and passionate, who happens to be the chairman of the board for ERAU -- Mori Hosseini of ICI Homes. And Hosseini delivered a promise on their behalf: $1.8 billion value in economic development and creation of jobs with salaries as high as $100,000, as the return on their investment down the line.
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- Monday is the deadline to register to vote or update your party affiliation in Volusia County and elsewhere across the Sunshine State in order to participate in the Aug. 30 primary.
"Voters are encouraged to double check their voter registration information, update their signatures, and be aware of the following deadlines in advance of the 2016 Primary Election on Tuesday, Aug. 30," Volusia County Supervisor of Elections Lisa Lewis stressed in a public service announcement emailed to Headline Surfer.
Dana Dougherty of Deltona, a Florida state committeewoman & political columnist for Headline Surfer, is among the delegates at the 2016 Republican National Convention in Cleveland, Ohio. She is filing exclusive video snapshots for the Daytona Beach • Sanford • Orlando online news outlet aptly named 'Dana's Daily Diary.' Dougherty also will share insights and analysis on the goings-on from the convention floor when time permits.CLEVELAND -- Dana Dougherty of Deltona, FL, is among some 2,472 delegates nationwide attending the 2016 Republican National Convention in Cleveland, Ohio, for three days, beginning Monday to select the party's presidential nominee. -- Donald J. Trump, who has chosen Indiana Gov. Mike Pence as his running mate.
SANFORD, Fla. -- Dennis Lemma went through the motions of running for sheriff of Seminole County, but it was a forgone conclusion the job would be his once the incumbent, Don Eslinger, decided to retire.
Editor's Note: The InterviewSANFORD, Fla. -- Dennis Lemma was appointed Sheriff-Elect of Seminole County on June 24, when he stood alone in submitting qualifying papers by noon of that Friday Friday's deadline to run in the 2016 elections.
An earlier opponent dropped out and when all was said and done, Lemma had no opposition.
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- NASCAR is recognizing the shooting victims of the Pulse gay nightclub with a special decal on the 40 Sprint Cup Series race cars under the lights at Daytona International Speedway.
SANFORD, Fla. -- The award-winning internet news provider will interview Seminole County Sheriff's-elect Dennis Lemma on camera today for its upcoming "Sunday Conversation" segment with a focus on violent crime and public safety.
