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New Smyrna Beach Firefighters volunteer their time during the Labor Day weekend to help raise money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association with their boot drive,  for donations as shown in these photos shot Saturday on S.R. 44, with eastbound traffic coming off the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Bridge and onto the South Causeway and the beach.

NEW SMYRNA BEACH -- Despite the hot mid-day sun, several New Smyrna Beach firefighters stood tall Saturday as they held out their traditional "boot" to raise money for the annual Labor Day weekend Muscular Dystrophy Association.

The Green Crab September 3, 2010 The green crab, Carcinus maenas, is a common littoral (of or along the shore) crab and an invasive species, listed among the 100 “world’s worst alien invasive species.” It is native to the north-east Atlantic Ocean and Baltic Sea, but has colonized similar habitats in Australia, South America, South Arica and both the Atlantic and Pacific coasts of North America.

DELAND -- Stetson University has again been recognized for its academic excellence by being included in the 2011 revised and updated edition of The Fiske Guide to Colleges, which is in bookstore shelves.

Stetson is one of eight Florida colleges and universities and more than 300 nationwide included in this year's guide. Publishers of the Fiske Guide say they include "the country's best and most interesting colleges and universities." An overview for each school is given, covering subjects including student body, academics, social life and financial aid.

NEW SMYRNA BEACH -- Two surfers were bitten by sharks Friday morning near the South Jetty, bringing to four the number of such attacks so far this year, the Volusia County Beach Patrol confirmed.

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If you recognize the men in each of these surveillance photos, then you are asked to please call the New Smyrna Beach police at 424-2248. They are wanted by police in the Aug. 3 beating and robbery of a city man.

NEW SMYRNA BEACH -- A 41-year-old city man was beaten and robbed early last month resulting in treatment at Bert Fish Medical Center for head injuries and police are asking the public's help in capturing his three attackers whose images were captured on surveillance video from a local business.

NEW SMYRNA BEACH -- Congresswoman Suzanne Kosmas, D-New Smyrna Beach (FL-24), will continue her "Congress on Your Corner" program Saturday morning at the New Smyrna Beach Farmers' Market, 110 Canal St.

"Congress on Your Corner" is Kosmas' community outreach program developed to help her stay in touch with constituents throughout Florida's 24th Congressional District. She will be at the Farmers' Market from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- The crew from Lane Construction began the most challenging aspect of the 2010 Daytona Repave on Thursday morning - putting new asphalt on the steep 31-degree high banks of Daytona International Speedway. Workers paved the drainage layer in Turns 3 and 4, the first of four layers that will make up the 2.5-mile tri-oval.

NEW SMYRNA BEACH -- The City of New Smyrna Beach and Waste Pro are sponsoring a city-wide cleanup on Sept. 18-19.

For the convenience of the residents, Waste Pro will provide dumpsters at various locations. The dumpsters will be designated lawn and tree debris, and bulk items and appliances. The dumpsters will be monitored and replaced as needed.

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Chad Michael Johnson, 38, of New Smyrna Beach, is being held at the Volusia County Branch Jail on an armed burglary charge.

NEW SMYRNA BEACH -- A 38-year-old city man was arrested Tuesday on armed burglary charges after he was caught stealing copper from the former New Smyrna Beach High School, New Smyrna Beach police said.