Opinion
Republican Club updated on Congressional races
Republicans need to take care of their incumbents across Florida, including Congressman Tom Feeney, whose district includes Southeast Volusia, a party executive told the Southeast Volusia Republican Club at its April luncheon at the New Smyrna Yacht Club.
We need to focus on getting our incumbents re-elected, getting them funded," said Russell Peck, director of Congressional Affairs for the Republican Club of Florida.
The school board's reasoning for closing schools weak at best
Making The Grade: F
By HENRY FREDERICK / Headline Surfer
DELAND, Fla. -- There are a number of powerful reasons for not closing small schools in the Volusia County system. First of all, education goes better in small schools. The fact that everybody knows everybody gives a number of advantages.
Meaning of life can be summed up in four-letter word: L-o-v-e
EDGEWATER, Fla. -- In every day life, we scurry here and there hoping to get where ever it is we are going. And of course, we must be on time. And sure enough, we eventually get there.
NASA cuts too deep
Earlier this week, NASA released a sobering employment forecast that reflects the magnitude of the challenge ahead of us with thousands losing their jobs on Florida’s Space Coast.
The April 2 vote to send $50 billion of foreign aid to Africa shows how out of touch this Congress is with hardworking American families, especially those dedicated to keeping NASA flying.
Maintaining America’s space preeminence – including human spaceflight -- is vital to our national security and for sustaining economic growth. America's space and aviation endeavors must remain second-to-none.
Feeney warns of local Dems tax increases
NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Fla. -- At a recent talk to Republican supporters at the home of Erik and Marie Halleus, Congressman Tom Feeney made some remarks that are significant for residents of Volusia County.