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Orlando Magic Jameer Nelson winner of Rich & Helen DeVos Community Enrichment Award

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Through Orlando Magic Youth Fund, a McCormick Foundation fund, $1 million-plus distributed 3rd straight year to 17 Central Florida non-profits organizations

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Orlando Magic Capt. Jameer Nelson is a winner on and off the court for his community endeavors.

ORLANDO -- The Orlando Magic's Jameer Nelson was named winner of the 2012-'13 Rich & Helen DeVos Community Enrichment Award Saturday night at the 23rd Annual Orlando Magic Youth Foundation (OMYF) Black Tie & Tennies Gala presented by FAIRWINDS Credit Union held at the Amway Center.

College Baseball: Stetson rallies for 6-4 win at DeLand's Melching Field over Mercer

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Stetso Hatters beat Mercer in college baseball / Headline SurferPhoto by David S. Williams for Stetson Univ. / Headline Surfer /
Kevin Fagan had three hits, scored two runs and picked up the save at home for the Stetson Hatters on Saturday against Mercer.

DELAND -- The Stetson Hatters used a four-run rally in the eighth inning on Saturday at Melching Field to rally for a 6-4 victory over Mercer, snapping a five-game losing skid with their first conference win of the year.

Study: Daytona State College has local economic impact of nearly $710 million

DAYTONA BEACH – A new study attributes a powerful impact on the local economy of nearly $710 million generated by Daytona State College, its students and alumni.

The study verifies the strength and value of the college’s service to the communities, businesses and individuals in Volusia and Flagler counties and beyond, top administrative officials stressed in announcing the study's findings this afternoon.

Rachel's Law: Death of young woman led to stricter guidelines in use of confidential informants

Enacted in 2009, 'Rachel's Law' requires Florida law enforcement agencies to institute stricter policies, procedures and training relating to confidential informant operations. 

Rachel Hoffman of Rachel's Law / Headline SurferNEW SMYRNA BEACH -- Rachel Hoffman's 2008 murder in a botched undercover drug buy while deployed as a confidential informant by the Tallahassee Police Department led by Police Chief Dennis Jones was the impetus for the Florida Legislature's passage of "Rachel's Law."

Former Daytona Beach PD top cop and current Tallahassee police chief semi-finalist to lead New Smyrna Beach

NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Fla -- Dennis Jones, one of the Sunshine State's top cops, wants to come home. The Tallahassee police chief and former Daytona Beach police chief is among seven semi-finalists to become New Smyrna Beach's next police chief.

Daytona Beach man shot to death near Oak Tree Circle residence

Third gun-related homicide in the city since November

DAYTONA BEACH -- A 28-year-old man was shot to death Sunday around the corner from his Oak Tree Circle home while apparently on his bicycle, Daytona Beach police said in a press release with scant few details.

The victim, identified as Joseh A. Rufffing, was found crumbled in the roadway on Forest Glen Boulevard. He was shot once in the stomach with the bullet exiting his back, police said.

St. Patrick's Day part of Main Street Bike Week scene

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Bike Week Irish T-shirts on sale / Headline SurferIrish-clad bikers / Headline SurferHeadline Surfer photos by Henry Frederick / St. Patrick's Day T-Shirts were being offerred for sale Sunday on the final day of Bike Week. A couple wih green headbands check out Main Street on their green crotch rocket motorcycle.
DAYTONA BEACH -- The final day of Bike Week on Main Street had a distinctively Irish flare with bikers awash in green.
From hats to T-shirts to beads, there was plenty of green.

Big Engine in concert at the Iron Horse Saloon

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Headline Surfer videos produced by Multimedia Editor Serafina Frederick / Big Engine in concert during Bike Week 2013 at the Iron Horse.

ORMOND BEACH -- As Bike Week 2013 comes to a close on the 10-day rally, Headline Surfer wants to give you this concert from the Iron Horse Saloon featuring the classic rock of Jacksonville-based "Big Engine."

Bike Week Racing: Pole sitter Cameron Beaubier takes checkered flag in Daytona 200 at the speedway

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The Daytona 200 bike race at Daytona International Speedway / Headline SurferPhoto for Headline Surfer / Two bikes streak down the homestretch of Daytona International Speedway early on in the Daytona 200.

DAYTONA BEACH -- Graves Yamaha rider Cameron Beaubier delivered a dominating performance on Saturday at Daytona International Speedway leading leading all but seven of the 57 laps to take the checkered flag for the 72nd Daytona 200 AMA Pro GoPro Daytona SportBike race.