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OUR ENDORSEMENT: GOP Congressman Michael Waltz for re-election on Nov. 3

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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- Congressman Michael Waltz, a combat-decorated veteran, former White House and Pentagon advisor, and small business owner, has proven himself a strong, compassionate and effective representative to his constituents in Florida's 6th congressional district since his election in 2018.

Volusia County Council allocates $1.25 million in COVID-19 funds to school district for protective equipment

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By HENRY FREDERICK / Headline Surfer

DELAND, Fla. -- In this age of COVID-19, it’s a big and expensive job outfitting a school district the size of Volusia’s – 61,000 students, 7,700 employees and 4,200 classrooms – with personal protective equipment (PPE).

On Tuesday, the school district got a little help from a friend – the Volusia County Council.

BREAKING NEWS: LA Lakers defeat Miami Heat for league championship in the NBA Bubble in Orlando

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LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- The Los Angeles Lakers easily dispatched of the Miami Heat in six games for the league championship in the NBA Bubble in Orlando, with LeBron James taking MVP honors.