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Kevin Harvick wins Sprint Unlimited under the lights at Daytona International Speedway
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Photos by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images for NASCAR / Headline Surfer Kevin Harvick, driver of the #29 Budweiser Chevrolet, crosses the finish line to win the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Sprint Unlimited at Daytona International Speedway on Saturday.
DAYTONA BEACH -- Kevin Harvick made his No. 29 Budweiser Chevrolet as wide as he could in the final laps, holding off repeated challenges for the lead on his way to victory Saturday night in The Sprint Unlimited at Daytona International Speedway.
On the last lap, Harvick blocked both Greg Biffle and Tony Stewart to win his third career Sprint Unlimited, NASCAR's fan-favorite non-points event that featured the debut of the Gen-6 race car. Harvick's previous Sprint Unlimited wins came in 2009 and 2010.
John Wes Townley wins 50th annual Lucas Oil 200 Arca race at Daytona International Speedway
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DAYTONA BEACH -- John Wes Townley started on the pole and finished in Gatorade Victory Lane Saturday capturing the 50th annual Lucas Oil 200 presented by MAVTV American Real at Daytona International Speedway.
The race marked Townley's eighth start at the "World Center of Racing," and his first career pole and win in the ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards. His previous best finish in the series also came at DIS when he finished third in 2010.
Daytona Beach holding workshop on wayfinding signage
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DAYTONA BEACH -- The public is invited to a workshop about the City of Daytona Beach's wayfinding signage program, 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 21 in City Hall, 301 S. Ridgewood Ave.
The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the master plan process and receive the public's comments regarding purpose, benefits and schedule of the program, city spokeswoman Susan Cerbone said.
"The workshop will provide attendees the opportunity to give comments for the three-phased project which will create a plan to guide vehicular and pedestrian traffic to venues of interest within the city and create distinct signage," Cerbone said. "City commissioners in August 2012 approved an agreement not to exceed $120,000 with Lassiter Transportation Group to produce a wayfinding master plan."
Actor James Franco named grand marshal for 55th running of the Daytona 500
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Courtesy photo / James Franco, shown here at , is the grand marshal for the Daytona 500. Last year's grand marshal was swimsuit model Kate Upton. The 2012 Daytona 500 was won by Matt Kenseth. The video highlights the first two laps.DAYTONA BEACH -- The Daytona 500 is going Hollywood. James Franco, star of the Disney adventure "Oz The Great and Powerful," which is scheduled for release on March 8, will serve as grand marshal for the 55th running of the Daytona 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race on Sunday, Feb. 24 at Daytona International Speedway.
Palm Coast-based Intracoastal Bank promotes Richard Luce to senior management position
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Banker active in Daytona Beach-area civic and charitable organizations
Photo for Headline Surfer / Richard Luce, a veteran banking manager shown here at left, has been promoted to a senior management position with Intracoastal Bank. Luce also is active in several Daytona Beach-area civic and charitable organizations.PALM COAST -- Bruce Page, president and chief executive officer of Intracoastal Bank, announced the addition of Richard Luce as vice president/portfolio manager.
In this capacity, Luce will oversee all aspects of Intracoastal's loan risk management function and will provide a wide range of credit and sales support services to the bank’s lending group.
“We are thrilled about Richard joining our team," Page said Thuesday. "As a lifelong resident of this area and his vast experience in banking, Richard will continue to play a vital role within the bank.”
Internet newspaper and Daytona Kennel Club & Poker Room ink advertising and marketing partnership
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DAYTONA BEACH -- Headline Surfer, Central Florida's 24/7 award-winning Internet newspaper, has signed an exclusive 18-month advertising and marketing agreement with the Daytona Beach Kennel Club & Poke Room that begins today.
Nothing released by Daytona cops on child bringing ammo to elementary school
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Lack of public information continuing pattern of Police Chief Michael Chitwood
DAYTONA BEACH -- A 9-year-old boy brought 23 rounds of ammo Tuesday to Ortona Elementary School at 1265 N. Grandview Ave., but the Daytona Beach Police Department did not post any information about the incident on its "press release" website.
Some area media outlets are being provided information on a regular basis while a news blackout continues against Headline Surfer on orders of Police Chief Michael Chitwood in retaliation for the 24/7 Internet newspaper's awards from the Florida Press Club for its story on Chitwood's promotion of a patrol supervisor last spring despite allegations of mistreatment of women cops under his command.
Review of County Council driving records shows some pushing pedal to the metal
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Headline Surfer photo /Adam Barringer acknowledged during his 2009 campaign for mayor that he received a DUI when he was in his early 20s.DAYTONA BEACH -- New Smyrna Beach Mayor Adam Barringer is far from alone among past or present elected officials in Volusia County with less than stellar driving records.
In the wake of his latest run-in with a New Smyrna Beach cop, Headline Surfer looked at driver-related offenses of County Council members.
Volusia County Sheriff's deputy arrested on charges of battering his wife
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DAYTONA BEACH -- Volusia County Sheriff's deputy David Fuller has been placed on administrative suspension with pay following his arrest Friday night that resulted from a domestic disturbance with his wife.
Deputies responded to the disturbance and arrested Fuller on two misdemeanor offenses, battery and assault, Sheriff's spokesman Gary Davidson said.
Fuller, 41, was off-duty at the time of the incident. He has worked for the Sheriff's Office since March 2004 and is assigned to court security at the Daytona Beach Courthouse Annex.