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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- David Lee Davis, a veritable jack of all trades -- one-time Daytona cop, twice-failed candidate for elected office, political consultant, blogger, and substitute teacher -- also was a suspected pedophile, who used his local church ties to give the appearance of piety and kindness -- was arrested Wednesday at his workplace on a warrant by Volusia County sheriff's deputies and ordered held without bail, pending a first appearance.

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SANFORD, Fla -- Sanford cops are investigating an apparent murder-suicide that took place at a residence in the Carriage Cove neighborhood.  

SANFORD, FL -- A 3-month-old infant was kidnapped early today by her estranged father who apparently has had no contact with her since birth, Sanford cops said.

PALATKA, Fla – Jose Maldonado Sr. pleaded guilty to first-degree murder in the gunshot killing of his estranged girlfriend and was subsequently sentenced to life in prison earlier on this Friday, a spokesman for the State Attorney's Office announced.  

DELAND, Fla. -- Stetson University Professor Erik Kurlander will discuss his book, “Hitler's Monsters: A Supernatural History of the Third Reich,” from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 30, at the DeLand Regional Library, 130 E. Howry Ave.
 

PIERSON, Fla. -- A reminder from the Pierson town officials: Anyone wanting to vote in the Nov. 6 general elections must be registered by Tuesday, Oct. 9.

PIERSON, Fla. -- The Town Council meets twice this month -- on Tuesday, Oct. 9, and again on Tuesday, Oct. 23.

Photo for Headline Surfer / This recent sunset overlooking Lake George in Pierson, Florida, was shot by Pierson resident Wesley Carter and posted on his Facebook page.  

By HENRY FREDERICK
Headline Surfer

PORT ORANGE, Fla. --

I am proud to offer my support and endorsement for Lt. Col. Michael Waltz for United States Congress. Lt. Col. Waltz has served our country honorably in the some of the most dangerous parts of the world. I have no doubt he will take that toughness and servant leadership to Washington D.C. I stand with Michael.

This is not intended to create debate nor force my political beliefs on anyone. I am simply taking this opportunity to stand publicly and proudly for my friend Michael Waltz.

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla -- State Sen. Dorothy Hukill has died of cervical cancer, her family announced. She was 72.