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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla -- When he was Daytona Beach PD's top cop for a decade, Mike Chitwood's arsenal of vulgarities for alleged lawbreakers and others he didn't like was limited to scumbag, thug, and knucklehead.

PONCE INLET, Fla. -- Nobody is certain whether it was the toddler, Haven, or her baby sister, Hazel, in the stroller with an assist from dad, as to who was actually first through the door.

In the grand scheme of things, it's the Kolluri family of Monroe, La,. officially counted as the 1 millionth visitor Wednesday through the doors of the Marine Science Center in Ponce Inlet.

By HENRY FREDERICK
Headline Surfer

PORT ORANGE, Fla. -- Joyce Harris, known locally as the "herbal gourmet," will give an overview of 12 herbs and their uses for cooking, aroma, tea and health at 2 p.m. Friday, Aug. 25, at the Port Orange Regional Library, 1005 City Center Circle.

By HENRY FREDERICK
Headline Surfer

DELTONA, Fla. -- With daily temperatures hovering around 90 degrees, it’s hard to think about working outside. But it’s already time to start laying the groundwork for your fall vegetable garden.

Joe Sewards will offer tips on getting ready for the fall vegetable season from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday at Lyonia Environmental Center, 2150 Eustace Ave., Deltona.

DELAND, Fla. -- Men and women interested in a career in public protection have an opportunity to join Volusia County’s Division of Corrections.

The division will host a career fair at 8 a.m. Saturday, at the Volusia County Branch Jail, 1300 Red John Drive, Daytona Beach.
 

NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Fla. -- Visions of the upcoming total solar eclipse are getting astronomers and everyday stargazers revved up for an astronomically good time.
 

ORMOND BEACH, Fla. -- Do you love curling up with a good book? Check out the used book sale at the Ormond Beach Regional Library, 30 S. Beach St., from noon to 4 p.m. Friday, and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday.