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Judge congratulates latest graduate of veterans court on successfully completing program

Photo for Headline Surfer / Volusia County Judge Bryan Feigenbaum congratulates the latest graduate of the Judge David Beck Veterans Court. This program helps veterans in the criminal justice system by assisting them in getting treatment and other services, having other veterans as mentors, and reducing some costs.

Denny Hamlin avoids carnage to win his 2nd Daytona 500 in the longest race in nearly a decade

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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla -- With 12 cautions for 47 laps, the Daytona 500 dragged on for 3 and 3/4 hours before Denny Hamlin took the checkered flag to win his second Daytona 500 in a crash-marred race, that took two overtimes and 207 total laps to complete.

BREAKING NEWS: Volusia GOP Chair Tony Ledbetter succumbs to cancer

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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- Earl "Tony" Ledbetter, chairman of the executive committee of the Volusia County Republican Party and Central Florida's No. 1 Donald Trump fan, passed away earlier today, Feb. 13, 2019, surrounded by family members. He was 71.

A few walkers spotted on the beach Sunday morning in New Smyrna amid overcast skies

Headline Surfer / Shown above is a screenshot of the beach from the Volusia County beach cam at the Flagler Avenue beach ramp in New Smyrna Beach showing a few walkers amid overcast skies. 

Forecast for greater Daytona Beach calls for possible rain on Tuesday

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla -- Temperatures will remain seasonably warm over the next several days, but showers are more than likely on Tuesday in greater Daytona Beach, according to the National Warther Service in Orlando.

Breaking News: 11 injured in collision between van & Votran bus in Daytona

Photos for Headline Surfer / The aftermath of a crash between a van and a Votran bus early Tuesday in Daytona Beach resulted in 11 injuries, but no fatalities
 
By HENRY FREDERICK
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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla -- Eleven people were hurt early this morning when a stolen van crashed into a Votran bus in Daytona Beach, cops said.

A child on the bus was among the injured in the collision in the area of Orange Avenue and Lincoln Street.