Regressive anti-abortion movement in states like Alabama disheartening
EDGEWATER, Fla. -- Alabama has joined other states that have recently passed stricter anti-abortion laws.
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With the likes of Jacob deGrom & Corey Kluber making it big in MLB, Stetson Univ. has built its own field of dreams
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DELAND, Fla. -- New York Mets pitcher Jacob deGrom won the National League Cy Young Award in 2018. Not to be undone, Cleveland Indians pitcher Korey KIuber won the American League Cy Young award in 2014 and 2017.
Volusia County: Rare Kemp’s ridley sea turtle spotted on the beach in Ponce Inlet
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PONCE INLET, Fla -- A rare Kemp’s ridley sea turtle was spotted on the beach Thursday, and based on photos, it's believed the nesting turtle was initially tagged in 2005, revisited Volusia County in 2010, 2012, twice in 2017, and yet again here in 2019.
New Smyrna Beach City Manager Pam Brangaccio has resigned after 10 years on the job, but will continue as a paid consultant until Oct. 4
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NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Fla -- After a decade on the job as New Smyrna Beach's city manager, Pamela Brangaccio has resigned, but she'll continue to receive her paycheck until Oct. 4 in her new role as a consultant until Oct. 4.
Maitland Cops: Small plane makes emergency landing on I-4 on-ramp just north of Orlando during height of Thurs evening commuter rush
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MAITLAND, Fla -- A small plane made an emergency landing during the height of Thursday evening's commuter rush on Interstate 4 just north of Orlando, clipping a car in the process, cops said.
Turnout Abysmal: Marilyn Ford's quest to succeed late husband on Port Orange council now hinges on June runoff after falling short of threshold for outright win Tuesday in crowded field
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PORT ORANGE, Fla -- Though he finished a distant second, upstart newcomer Lee Barriero garnered just enough votes to prevent Marilyn Ford from winning today's special election and forcing a June runoff to determine which of the two will take the district 1 seat that opened up with the death of Ford's cancer-stricken husband, Robert Ford back in December.
Headline Surfer Endorsement: Marilyn Ford rightful choice in special election to succeed late husband on Port Orange City Council
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PORT ORANGE, Fla -- Marilyn Ford should be given the nod over four other candidates by the voters in a special election to succeed her late husband, Robrt Ford, for the district 1 seat he held on the Port Orange City Council because she's the most experienced and she wants to continue his conservative approach to municipal spending while ensuring essential services likes public safety are provided.
Shady in Daytona: Beatdown at the mall captured on video gone viral
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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- A large fight eight days ago at the Volusia Mall involving upwards of 20 people taking turns assaulting a store emploee near an inside entranceway was captured in a raw video that went viral in social media.
County Chair Ed Kelley visits Ormond Beach Middle School for Arbor Day
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ORMOND BEACh, Fla -- Volusia County Chair Ed Kelley took some time from his busy schedule to check out the Arbor Day Festivities at Ormond Beach Middle School on Friday, including the planting of three new trees.
BREAKING: Circuit judge agrees with Councilwoman Heather Post in issuing 1-year stalking injunction against Deltona man the elected politician alleged was harassing her on Facebook & in person
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DELAND, Fla -- Alvin Mortimer, a Deltona resident with a lengthy criminal record who has repeatedly baited County Councilwoman Heather Post in Facebook rants apparently got too close for comfort in confronting her in an aggressive manner during a break in a recent public meeting that convinced a judge earlier today to slap him with a year-long restraining order.
