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Correy Warren, 32, who has previously served time in prison for selling drugs, was charged with trafficking in cocaine Wednesday night with $32,000 worth of cocaine seized.

DELTONA -- Agents with the West Volusia Narcotics Task Force seized more than two pounds of cocaine early Wednesday evening worth an estimated $32,000 on the streets during a traffic stop in Deltona prompted by an anonymous tip that led to the arrest of Correy Warren, 32, who was driving the vehicle and admitted that the narcotics were his, a Volusia County Sheriff's spokesman said.

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DeLand resident Robert Gorman, 84, reported missing by his family Thursday has been found safe on Friday.

DEBARY -- Missing 84-year-old man Robert Gorman was found safe and sound this morning in Hillsborough County, a Volusia County Sheriff's spokesman said.

NEW SMYRNA BEACH -- Congresswoman Suzanne Kosmas, D-New Smyrna Beach (FL-24), will continue her "Congress on Your Corner" program Saturday morning at the New Smyrna Beach Farmers' Market, 110 Canal St.

"Congress on Your Corner" is Kosmas' community outreach program developed to help her stay in touch with constituents throughout Florida's 24th Congressional District. She will be at the Farmers' Market from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.

April 19, 1970 - Aug. 31, 2010

David Steven Duke, 40, of Deltona, died August 31 at home. Mr. Duke, who came to this area in 2005 from Atlanta, Georgia, was a chef, and enjoyed fishing, reading, and hanging out with friends.

Sept. 4, 1922 - Aug. 31, 2010

Mass of Christian Burial for Charles Michael Shawen, age 87, of New Smyrna Beach, who died Tuesday, August 31, 2010 at Ocean View Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, New Smyrna Beach, will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, September 4 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, New Smyrna Beach. Burial will follow at Edgewater-New Smyrna Cemetery, Edgewater. Calling hours will be 6:00-8:00 p.m. Friday, September 3 at Settle-Wilder's New Smyrna Beach chapel.

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If you recognize the men in each of these surveillance photos, then you are asked to please call the New Smyrna Beach police at 424-2248. They are wanted by police in the Aug. 3 beating and robbery of a city man.

NEW SMYRNA BEACH -- A 41-year-old city man was beaten and robbed early last month resulting in treatment at Bert Fish Medical Center for head injuries and police are asking the public's help in capturing his three attackers whose images were captured on surveillance video from a local business.

NEW SMYRNA BEACH -- Two surfers were bitten by sharks Friday morning near the South Jetty, bringing to four the number of such attacks so far this year, the Volusia County Beach Patrol confirmed.

DELAND -- Stetson University has again been recognized for its academic excellence by being included in the 2011 revised and updated edition of The Fiske Guide to Colleges, which is in bookstore shelves.

Stetson is one of eight Florida colleges and universities and more than 300 nationwide included in this year's guide. Publishers of the Fiske Guide say they include "the country's best and most interesting colleges and universities." An overview for each school is given, covering subjects including student body, academics, social life and financial aid.

The Green Crab September 3, 2010 The green crab, Carcinus maenas, is a common littoral (of or along the shore) crab and an invasive species, listed among the 100 “world’s worst alien invasive species.” It is native to the north-east Atlantic Ocean and Baltic Sea, but has colonized similar habitats in Australia, South America, South Arica and both the Atlantic and Pacific coasts of North America.

NSBNEWS.net photos by Henry Frederick.

New Smyrna Beach Firefighters volunteer their time during the Labor Day weekend to help raise money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association with their boot drive,  for donations as shown in these photos shot Saturday on S.R. 44, with eastbound traffic coming off the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Bridge and onto the South Causeway and the beach.

NEW SMYRNA BEACH -- Despite the hot mid-day sun, several New Smyrna Beach firefighters stood tall Saturday as they held out their traditional "boot" to raise money for the annual Labor Day weekend Muscular Dystrophy Association.