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NEW SMYRNA BEACH -- The Little Theatre of New Smyrna Beach will hold auditions for "Out of Order," a comedy by playwright Ray Cooney, at 7 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 23 and Monday, Nov. 24.

Auditions are held in the Little Theatre rehearsal hall and are open to everyone and no experience is necessary. Readings will be from the script and
a copy is available for viewing at the reference desk of the New Smyrna Beach Library.

The show will run two weekends: Jan. 9 & 10 and Jan. 15, 16 & 17 at 8:00 p.m. Matinee performances are on Jan. 11, and Jan. 18, at 2 p.m. The director is

DELTONA -- A Deltona man was killed Saturday when a vehicle crossed into the path of his motorcycle, the Volusia County Sheriff's Office reported.

Jose Garcia, 48, was transported by EVAC ambulance to Florida Hospital-Fish Memorial in Orange City where he was later pronounced dead.

At approximately 12:21 p.m., a 2003 Ford Explorer driven by Michael Pentz was traveling southbound on North Normandy Boulevard in Deltona. Pentz, a 41-year-old

NEW SMYRNA BEACH -- General gun season is now open in the Central Zone, which is where we are located, through January. It is legal to take deer having one or more antler at least 5 inches in length visible above the hair line, wild hogs, rabbits, raccoons, opossums, coyotes, nutrias, skunks and beavers. All legal rifles, shotguns, muzzleloaders, crossbows, bows, and handguns may be used.

If using a center-fire, semi-automatic rifle, it cannot have a magazine capacity exceeding five rounds. Fully automatic or silencer equipped rifles are illegal as are non-expanding, full metal case ammunition for the taking of deer. Using rim-fire ammunition is illegal to hunt deer. Antlerless deer season started Saturday and runs through Nov. 21. Limit is two deer daily regardless of sex. Shooting hours are 30 minutes before sunrise to 30 minutes after sunset.

Dear Friends,

This week we celebrated those who have answered the call to protect, defend and preserve the freedoms and liberties that we as Americans enjoy today.

We must always remember the nearly 1.8 million veterans who call the Sunshine State home. They have risked their lives to serve their country – and we are proud they have chosen to live in Florida.

This summer, I was proud to sign legislation that creates a preference instate contracting for small businesses owned by service-disabled
veterans. This law encourages veterans to start businesses and achieve their dreamsafter their service. By helping them rebuild their lives, we show
them we arebehind them 100 percent.

This week I was pleased to honor Lt. Colonel Alton Yates – from Jacksonville – with the Medal of Merit Award. The medal is the
highest military honor I can bestow – and he is much deserving of it. Colonel Yates has dedicated his life to public service and to ensuring
our freedom. He is an Air Force pioneer whose bravery helped advance our country’s space exploration efforts.

His record ofmilitary and community service are a reminder of why Florida is so fortunate to have so many men andwomen who serve so that all of us
can enjoy the freedoms we hold so dear.

God bless you and God bless Florida.

Charlie Crist

NEW SMYRNA BEACH -- The Volusia County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a robbery of a taxi driver that happened early this morning near New Smyrna Beach, Sheriff's spokesman Brandon Haght said.

"The assailant was a customer who during the ride pulled out what the driver believed to be a gun and demanded money," Haught said. "The driver handed over some cash and the suspect then jumped out of the vehicle and fled. There were no injuries or shots fired."

DAYTONA BEACH -- Daytona Beach International Airport recently was awarded the Federal Aviation Administration Safety Mark of Distinction Award, Volusia County spokeswoman Vickie Pleus said.

The award recognized DBIA staff for dedication, exemplary effort and support to improve airport safety.

Airport staff was praised by FAA’s Airports Division Manager Robert B. Chapman for improving procedures through programs such as the Graphic Notam System and Wildlife Hazard Management. Chapman also noted the airport’s “impressive operations during NASCAR races.”

NEW SMYRNA BEACH -- Here are video highlights of the 'Cudas' season-finale win over the DeLand Bulldogs, 21-13 at the New Smyrna Beach sports complex.

The NSBNEWS.net video was shot by Sera King. See previous story for game highlights.

NEW SMYRNA BEACH -- The 'Cudas family is comprised of much more than the football team. The cheerleaders, the Show Dolls and the Band all contribute to the festive atmosphere of New Smyrna Beach High School football.

Enjoy the video shot by Sera King of NSBNEWS.net at Friday's season finale at the New Smyrna Beach sports complex, won, of course by the 'Cudas over the visiting DeLand Bulldogs, 21-13.

You can read our previous story for game highlights.

NEW SMYRNA BEACH -- The New Smyrna Beach Regional Library will present “Solid Gold Country Classics” with singer Bobby Meeks at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, said Volusia County spokeswoman Pat Kuehn.

The concert is free and open to the public.

Meeks has been a local singer and songwriter for several years, performing at festivals, amphitheaters and nursing homes. He was second runner-up in a “Daytona Discover” contest for his original song “Whiskey Bottles.”

This “Live in the Library” performance is sponsored by the Friends of the New Smyrna Beach Regional Library.