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DeLand Man, 40, sentenced to 30 years in prison followed by a lifetime of sexual predator probation for raping a child

Photos for Headline Surfer / Jail mugs above and below of Jacob DeLeon, convicted on three felony counts of sexual battery on a child.
 
By HENRY FREDERICK
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DELAND, Fla. – A 40-year-old DeLand man was sentenced today to 30 years in prison followed by a lifetime of sexual predator probation for repeatedly raping a 12-year-old led to his arrest in 2016 after the mother found out about the situation and called the cops.

Toronto Raptors defeat Golden State Warriors for first NBA championship

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YouTube download / AP video / The Toronto Raptors are NBA champions for the first time. The Raptors defeated the Golden State Warriors 114-110 in Game 6 of the NBA Finals on Thursday night. The Raptors won the series 4-2. Kawhi Leonard was the Finals MVP (June 14). 

Daytona Beach Mayor Derrick Henry on Toronto Raptors winning NBA title: 'Will, determination, and teamwork demanded that you be champions'

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- Like millions of NBA fans across the US, and indeed throughout Canada as well, Daytona Beach Mayor Derrick Henry was glued to the ABC TV broadcast that had the Toronto Raptors prevail over the Golden State Warriors for the league champioinship.

When it comes to having fun, Florida 2nd to California; among U.S. cities, only Las Vegas ranks ahead of Orlando

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ORLANDO, Fla. -- A new study says Florida is the nation’s second most fun state behind only California. And in terms of cities, Les Vegas is tops followed by Orlando.

Headline Surfer Endorsement for Port Orange City Council: Marilyn Ford remains rightful choice in runoff election today to succeed late husband

PORT ORANGE, Fla -- Marilyn Ford should be given the nod by the voters today in the runoff special election to succeed her late husband, Robert Ford, for the district 1 seat he held on the Port Orange City Council.