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PRICELESS PIC: World's Most Famous Beach in Daytona perfect backdrop for snowy egret

Snowy Egret in Central Florida / Headline SurferPhoto by Steven Bibeault for Headline Surfer / This Snowy Egret was photographed near along the shoreline on Jan. 11, 2017, in Daytona Beach, Florida. At left is a map showing the terrain of the snowy egret, which is seen year-round along the Florida coastline.
 
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Embry-Riddle Worldwide named No. 1 online educator by U.S. News & World Report 

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – In recognition of its high-quality education focused on student engagement and world-class faculty, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide has been ranked No. 1 in US News & World Report’s 2017 list for best online bachelor’s degrees in the nation. 

Headline Surfer stands behind Orlando Police Chief John Mina & his cops on a tragic day for law enforcement with the murder of Master Sgt. Debra Clayton

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ORLANDO, Fla. -- This 24/7 award-winning internet-based news outlet serving the I-4 corridor counties of Volusia, Seminole and Orange counties, pledges its ongoing support for Orlando Police Chief John Mina and his cops in their sworn mission to serve and protect the public, even at their own peril as witnessed by the ultimate sacrifice made by Master Sgt. Debra Clayton, shot and killed earlier today by a lone gunman still on the lose.

Half of 50 homeless folks turned away from Daytona shelters were elderly, some in early 80s, with temps at 28, factoring in wind chill

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla -- With overnight temperatures hovering at freezing, at least 50 of Daytona's chronic homeless had to fend for themselves with the bitter cold and a wind chill that made it feel like 28 degrees. Sadly, half those homeless folks were elderly, among the most susceptble to the bitter cold temps, with ages ranging from 60s to early 80s.

995. Audi crash at 2011 LeMans stays within retaining wall

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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- During the 2011 running of the 24 hours of Le Mans, driver Allan McNish destroyed the No. 3 Audi in a spectacular crash early on, careening into a retaining wall, and though some debris from the shattered car went over, it didn't cause any injuries to nearby spectators.

BONE-CHILLING FORECAST: Daytona Beach's homeless will fight wind chills overnight near freezing

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla -- While much of the Southeastern US saw a winter blast with upwards of 8 inches of snow and 21 inch of sleet in the last 24 hours, Florida escaped the white stuff, but not the rain. Now there's a more deadly element for Daytona Beach's homeless overnight: Bone-chilling temps near freezing.

996. Biggest pile-up in racing history in 1960 at Daytona

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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- Right from the onset, the 1960 Daytona Modified Sportsman race at Daytona International Speedway was a disaster with the biggest collection of cars caught up in a single crash at a NASCAR-sanctioned racing event -- 37 of them. Fortunately, though, there were no casualties.