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Former South Daytona Mayor Joe Piggotte dies at 81

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NSBNEWS.net: Volusia County / State

SOUTH DAYTONA -- Former South Daytona Mayor Joe Pigotte died Tuesday evening at the Hospice Care Center in Port Orange. He was 81.

The South Daytona "Coach" Joe Piggotte Community Center, 504 Big Tree Road, is named for the former coach at Mainland High School in Daytona Beach and then Spruce Creek High School in Port Orange.

Piggotte, a native of Alabama was a South Daytona councilman before becoming mayor, 1988 to 2005. He was the father of Circuit Judge Juliane Piggotte and Spruc CrekkHigh SchoolAsst. Principal Joey Piggotte.

Sheriff: Elderly husband charged in Deltona wife's murder earlier today -- accused says wife no longer had will to live with illness

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NSBNEWS.net: Volusia County / State
DELTONA -- The Volusia County Sheriff's Office this afternoon arrested Robert Benjo of Deltona on a charge of second-degree murder in the shooting death of his 76-year-old wife.
 
The 82-yer-old husband was transported to the Volusia County Branch Jail in Daytona Beach, where he was booked in at 5:10 p.m. and is being held without bond.

State Rep. Hukill recognizes outstanding NSB High graduating senior

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School

NEW SMYRNA BEACH -- State Rep. Dorothy L. Hukill, R-Port Orange, whose district includes Southeast Volusia, presented the 2008 District 28 Student Leadership Award to Andrew Hart, a graduating senior at New Smyrna Beach High School at the school's senior awards ceremony.

There are two good programs to help start a business

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Business

If you are a business owner you know that there are many obstacles to overcome and if you are a new business owner you might even have more.

When a person has a vision to start a new business he needs a partner to help him make it a reality.

SCORE and the SBA are good ways to gather information to help you start your new business.

SC breaks ground on new headquarters

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Business
– International Speedway Corporation had a groundbreaking for its new headquarters last week. The new 200,000-square-foot building will be a cornerstone for “Daytona Live!”, a 71-acre, mixed-use entertainment destination across from Daytona International Speedway. The project will house more than 1,100 NASCAR and International Speedway Corporation personnel. The remainder of the Daytona Live! complex will feature a hotel, movie theater, retail shops and a selection of housing options.

Business workshops

Hillary continues push with big win in Puerto Rico

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Community Bloggers

Hillary Clinton's impressive victory today in Puerto Rico reinforced the fact that she is a very popular candidate among the latino population. Keep in mind, the latino population represents a substantial group of voters nationally.

When you combine this with her impressive following of middle and lower income voters and women voters, she seems to be the more viable candidate.This is supported by the fact that she is leading in the popular vote.

We need to change our arrogant standing in the world

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Opinion

Not too long ago, the United States was revered as a world leader for democracy and compassion. We were always among the first to provide aid to the downtrodden and helpless, especially throughout our own continent. We Americans were admired and respected for always reaching out wherever needed.

This is no longer the case. Americans are now looked upon as war mongers. Other countries feel that we are determined to force our opinions and actions on world affairs without their consultation or approval.