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Hundreds of thousands protest against Donald Trump's radical politics

DW News / Apr 6, 2025 / Hundreds of thousands of Americans have joined nationwide protests against President Donald Trump's trade tariffs and his administration's radical shake-up of US politics. Hands-off rallies have been held in all 50 states. There's growing public anger at Trump's policies and Elon Musk's cost-cutting campaign.

Habitual criminal gets life in prison after latest failed bank robbery - this time the Bank of America in Edgewater
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Henry Frederick Sun, 04/06/2025 - 10:38
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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- This bad guy played cops and robbers one too many times, and thanks to two Edgewater police detectives, Henry Collier's days of playing games are over.

Central Florida forecast: Sunny skies with possibility of showers latter part of the week

Create: Sun, 04/06/2025 - 13:39
Author: Sera King
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NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Fla. -- Mostly sunny skies this Sunday afternoon will continue through the early part of the week before the possibility of showers on Thursday before returning to sunny skies before the weekend.

Steve Phelps named NASCAR’s first-ever commissioner; Steve O’Donnell elevated to president

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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- NASCAR on Monday announced the appointment of Steve Phelps as Commissioner of NASCAR, the first to be named to this newly created role overseeing all aspects of America’s top motorsport, including the International Motorsports Association (IMSA) and all 15 NASCAR-owned or operated tracks.

Dwight Howard elected to Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2025, along with ex-teammate Carmelo Anthony, Sue Bird, Billy Donovan & others

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ORLANDO, Fla. -- Dwight Howard, a former Orlando Magic player and first overall pick in the 2004 NBA Draft, has been elected to the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame as a first-ballot inductee and was recently inducted into the Orlando Magic Hall of Fame. 

Ormond Beach motorist cited for careless driving after backing onto sunbather near beach ramp in Ormond; Ocala man, 33, hospitalized with injuries to arm & thigh Henry Frederick Mon, 04/07/2025 - 17:09
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ORMOND BEACH, Fla. -- A beachgoer was injured Saturday after he was run over by a Jeep attempting to back up into a parking spot in Ormond Beach, a Volusia Sheriff's Office spokesperson said.

Tariff chaos 'leads people to wonder "do we have thoughtful people in charge?"', researcher says

FRANCE 24 English / April 7, 2025 / "One of the reasons that the markets are so unsettled is that this seems kind of chaotic and irrational and it leads people to wonder whether we have thoughtful people in charge", David Wessel, Senior fellow in Economic Studies at Brookings and director of the Hutchins Center on Fiscal and Monetary Policy, tells FRANCE 24.

Halifax Health and community partners unveil World Class Falls Prevention and Assessment Program Henry Frederick Tue, 04/08/2025 - 15:33
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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- Halifax Health announces the launch of the region’s most comprehensive Falls Prevention and Assessment Program, now available at local YMCA locations.