DELAND, Fla -- Nearly 200 trails enthusiasts gathered Friday at Lake Beresford Park in West Volusia to celebrate Florida’s designation as the Best Trails State in America, said Volusia County spokeswoman Pat Kuehn.
DEBARY -- Volusia County Sheriff’s investigators have filed felony charges against a 22-year-old man accused of masturbating several times while driving alongside a bus full of high school children. The incidents, which occurred over the past two weeks in DeBary, were brought to a halt on Monday when a concerned parent alerted the Sheriff’s Office after going on a morning stakeout in search of the suspect, Sheriff's spokesman Gary Davidson said this afternoon.
Editor's Note: One week after the New Smyrna Beach 'Cudas finished the 2008 football season with a convincing 21-13 victory over the DeLand Bulldogs, Peter Mallory, a member of the 1952 squad that triumphed in the miracle on the gridiron, was so thrilled by what the 21st-century team had done against their playoff-bound opponents that he was inspired to write this story:
The one thing you had to admire about first year Coach Pete Maman was that he showed absolutely no signs of the panic and despair that must have gripped him as he looked out over the practice field. No matter how many times he counted heads he could only find 12 candidates who had shown up for his first August practice session at New Smyrna High School in 1952. I was among them.
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.
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 -- 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.
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 -- 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."
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
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