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I always loved the game of Monopoly as a child. We would play for hours and hours. I never understood the philosophy behind it then, but I do now. It was created by a "Capitalist" and that suits me fine.

NSBNEWS.net photo by Sera Frederick. Kevin Fall, director of the New Smyrna Beach Community Redevelopment Agency, was charged Nov. 14, with speeding, driving with an open container of alcohol and driving a motor vehicle without his registration. Even though he identified himself as a city employee, he was not given special treatment, police said.

NEW SMYRNA BEACH -- Community Redevelopment Director Kevin Fall was not given a field sobriety test, even though he had an open container of alcohol when he was pulled over last weekend, police said.

NSBNEWS.net photos by Sera Frederick. Far left, 'Cudas quarterback A.J. Granger is thrilled with his team's 35-21 playoff win Friday over South Fork in the District 4A playoffs to advance. Near left photo, Mayor Adam Barringer, (sporting the 'Cudas cap) was on the sidelines rooting on the team.

NEW SMYRNA BEACH -- 'Cudas senior quarterback A.J. Granger was all smiles after his team defeated South Fork of Stuart, 35-21 Friday night in front of the home crowd. And why not? With the win, the 'Cudas advanced to the sweet 16 in the district 4A playoffs.

"We're all coming together," Granger said of the offense and defense, both of which dominated play for the first three quarters before allowing two late, but meaningless scores by the Dawgs.

"I expect to do a little better next week -- I have to do better next week," Granger said of the postseason.

Police activity from Wednesday Day (Charlie Squad)

Click the attached for overnight Wednesday police activity in New Smyrna Beach as reported by the Delta Squad.

NSBNEWS.net video by Sera Frederick.

NEW SMYRNA BEACH -- The City Commission and Planning Board approvals for the building of a hotel on Flagler Avenue are null and void because adjoining property owners were not properly notified of public hearings for the planning portion, Interim City Manager Pam Brangaccio said today.

"It's a do-over," Brangaccio said, "like in the movie Groundhog Day."

Open the attachment for a summary of police activity reported by the New Smyrna Beach Police, which NSBNEWS.net will post daily as it is made available for both the day and night shifts.

NSBNEWS.net photo by Sera Frederick. Community Redevelopment Director Kevin Fall addresses the City Commission on Nov. 11, regarding a proposed hotel for Flagler Avenue. Three days later, he was issued three tickets by police accusing him of speeding, driving with an open container and failing to produce registration.

NEW SMYRNA BEACH -- Kevin Fall, director of the city's Community Redevelopment Agency has been charged with speeding, driving with an open container of alcohol and failing to produce his motor vehicle registration, police confirmed shortly before noon.

Fall was stopped 6:53 p.m. Saturday in the 3300 block of Saxon Ave., near East 226th Avenue by police officer Joe Hunchard on a charge of driving 51 mph in a 35 mph zone. At the scene, an open container of alcohol was spotted on the passenger side of his car and he did not have his registration with him, police said.

Fall identified himself as a city employee, but that had no bearing on the issuance of tickets, police said.

NEW SMYRNA BEACH -- A woman staved off an attempted purse snatching earlier tonight in a parking lot at 1401 S. Dixie Freeway, against a man who ended up running off empty handed,, New Smyrna Beach police said.