POLITICS

OUR ENDORSEMENTS in New Smyrna Beach: Russ Owen for mayor; Peggy Belflower for zone 1 city commissioner

NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Fla. -- Russ Owen has pledged that if elected on Nov. 6, he will do everything possible to fight over-development as the new mayor of this tourism-driven city where preserving the charm appears to be more than just a slogan.

The key word is "over" as in excess development, and based on that campaign pledge Headline Surfer is endorsing Russ Owen for mayor over Lisa Martin. In the other contested race for zone 1 city commissioner, Headline Surfer is endorsing Peggy Belflower over Michael Kolody.

Headline Surfer Endorsements for Nov. 6 elections in Central Florida (Volusia, Orange & Seminole counties)

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- Headline Surfer provides its endorsements for races at stake in the Nov. 6 elections at the federal, state, county and municipal levels in the Central Florida counties of Volusia, Orange and Seminole as follows:

Fla gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum wows Dems in Deltona: Touts Nancy Soderberg for Congress, Heidi Herzberg for mayor & State Rep Patrick Henry of Daytona for re-election

DELTONA, Fla. -- Florida gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum wowed Democratic supporters at a campaign stop in Volusia County's largest city Friday night with the partisan Deltona crowd chanting his signature phrase, "Bring It Home!"

Port Orange Councilman Chase Tramont endorses Republican Michael Waltz for Congress

By HENRY FREDERICK
Headline Surfer

PORT ORANGE, Fla. --

I am proud to offer my support and endorsement for Lt. Col. Michael Waltz for United States Congress. Lt. Col. Waltz has served our country honorably in the some of the most dangerous parts of the world. I have no doubt he will take that toughness and servant leadership to Washington D.C. I stand with Michael.

This is not intended to create debate nor force my political beliefs on anyone. I am simply taking this opportunity to stand publicly and proudly for my friend Michael Waltz.

BREAKING NEWS: Florida State Sen. Dorothy Hukill has died in hospice of cervical cancer at age 72 Henry Frederick Tue, 10/02/2018 - 16:42

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla -- State Sen. Dorothy Hukill has died of cervical cancer, her family announced. She was 72.

Dorothy Hukill resigns from Fla Senate; entering hospice after return of cervical cancer Henry Frederick Sat, 09/29/2018 - 15:10

PONCE INLET, Fla. -- Dorothy Hukill has resigned from the State Senate and will not seek re-election in November, deciding instead to enter hospice for the return of cervical cancer.

Post Primary: Fred Lowry wins re-election to Dis 5 Volusia County Council seat despite sitting out Daytona Beach News-Journal debate

DELTONA, Fla. -- Despite sitting out a planned Daytona Beach News-Journal debate with his opponent, Fred Lowry easily won re-election to a second four-year term on the Volusia County Council in Tuesday's primary.