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DELEON SPRINGS -- One person was found dead inside a mobile home near DeLeon Springs that caught on fire early this morning, Volusia Sheriff's spokesman Brandon Haught said.

Firefighters along with Volusia County Sheriff's deputies were dispatched to 47 Valley Drive after a 911 call about the fire was received at approximately 3 a.m.

The structure was fully engulfed in flames when deputies and Volusia County Fire Services got on scene.

DAYTONA BEACH -- The man who terrorized a mother and her children during an armed home invasion robbery Saturday night turned out to have been staying at a home across the street the past four days, Volusia Sheriff's spokesman Brandon Haught said earlier tonight.

The mother spotted the suspect, Jonathan Pearson, across the street midday Sunday and recognized him as her assailant, Haught said.

NEW SMYRNA BEACH -- Volusia County’s beach recycling program, already in full swing in New Smyrna Beach, has been expanded to the beach south of Dunlawton Avenue in Daytona Beach Shores and north of Granada Boulevard in Ormond Beach, Volusia County spokeswoman Pat Kuehn said.

"More than 200 recycling containers were placed next to trash cans this morning," Kuehn said.

County officials plan to expand the recycling program to all Volusia County beaches early next year. The goal is to promote the sustainable use of county resources and educate the public about the benefits of recycling.

NEW SMYRNA BEACH -- A 17-year-old Edgewater boy who had been drinking vodka last night died early this morning at a friend's house on Corbin Park Road just outside the city limits despite efforts by paramedics to revive him, Volusia County Sheriff's spokesman Gary Davidson said.

The victim, Jamie Gibson, spent the night at 1160 Corbin Park Road in New Smyrna Beach, where he's friends with two teenage brothers who live at the residence.

Photo by Sandi Carroll for NSBNEWS.net. Cutline: Ken Guilbeault (pictured left) plays interim pastor Justin Waverly and Violet Stoll plays Gina Go Dubberly in an "Away in the Manger" scene.

NEW SMYRNA BEACH -- The Little Theatre of New Smyrna Beach presents the holiday comedy "Christmas Belles," starting 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, at 726 Third Ave.

The play can also be seen Dec. 7 and 14 at 2 p.m. and on Dec. 11, 12, 13 at 8 p.m.

Christmas Belles is a holiday journey into the small town of Fayro, Texas, as the Futrelle sisters attempt to present the annual Christmas program at the Tabernacle of the Lamb Church in spite of chaos and squabbling.

For ticket information, please call (386) 423-1246.

Photos by Jill Danigel for NSBNEWS.net. Cutline: Edgewater fire personnel respond to a fully-engulfed recreational vehicle fire Monday night on U.S. 1 in Edgewater.

DELAND -- A gun-wielding man robbed a clothing store near DeLand Wednesday night and forced the store owner to strip off his pants and lock himself in a bathroom, the Volusia County Sheriff's Office reported.

Once the victim handed over cash and complied with the robber's demands, the robber fled. The owner was the only person in the store at the time.

No shots were fired and no one was injured. Volusia County Sheriff's deputies and DeLand Police officers combed the area but, did not find the suspect, Sheriff's spokesman Brandon Haught said.

DELTONA -- A 24-year-old pedestrian who reportedly had been drinking, sustained serious injuries when he walked into traffic along Deltona Boulevard early Thursday morning and got clipped by a passing tractor trailer, the Volusia County Sheriff's Office reported.

"According to a witness, the man had been drinking at a local lounge prior to the incident and was horsing around and dodging traffic when he walked into the road and collided with the side of a large truck equipped with a flatbed trailer," Sheriff's spokesman Gary Davidson said.