DeLand Woman Dies Of Injuries Sustained In Vehicle Deliberately Set On Fire
DeLand, FL – Update: (9/25/17): Tracy Adams, the 39-year-old woman who was inside a vehicle that was intentionally set on fire in DeLand on August 27, has passed away from her injuries. Officials say the investigation is still ongoing. Earlier Reporting (8/27/17): Police say a woman was severely burned in DeLand when a vehicle was set on […]
Daytona Airport Traffic Up 11%, Expected To Fall Due To Canceled Flights During Irma
Daytona Beach, FL – According to the latest report, passenger traffic at Daytona Beach International Airport (DAB) increased 11% in August. Compared to numbers from August 2016, August 2017 saw 10.9 percent jump in the number of individuals flying in and out of the airport. 65,781 passengers traveled through DAB this August and 59,307 passengers […]
Smyrna Dunes Boardwalk Project Continues Despite Being Stalled By Irma
New Smyrna Beach, FL – Construction on the Smyrna Dunes Boardwalk renovation project in New Smyrna Beach continues even though Hurricane Irma stalled the project’s progress. The renovations continued this week, and there is now improved boardwalk access to the dog-friendly inlet shoreline and observation tower on the west side of the park, according to […]
New Smyrna Beach Opens Debris Drop-Off Site For Residents
New Smyrna Beach, FL – The City of New Smyrna Beach is now offering a citizen debris drop-off site for those residents who need to get rid of their debris after Hurricane Irma. This debris drop-off site is for City of New Smyrna Beach residents only and is located at 1294 Industrial Park Ave. in […]
Stetson To Add New Major, Minors & Leadership To Entrepreneurship Program
DeLand, FL – This fall, new areas of study and leadership will be added to Stetson University’s Prince Entrepreneurship Program. Stetson’s School of Business Administration has announced a new major, two minors, a new assistant director and an advisory board for the Entrepreneurship Program, which is one of the school’s fastest-growing undergraduate programs. The Bureau […]
Officials Identify Victim Of Possible Homicide At A Daytona Beach Shores Hotel
Daytona Beach Shores, FL – Update: Officials have confirmed the identity of the 34-year-old woman who died at the Hawaiian Inn. Olympia Cerruti was identified as the deceased woman and her next of kin have been notified. The investigation is ongoing and at this time, no arrests have been made. Earlier Reporting: Daytona Beach Shores Department of […]
Road Closures For Annual DeLand Craft Show
DeLand, FL- MainStreet DeLand will be holding the annual Craft Show from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday in downtown DeLand. Woodland Boulevard from Howry Avenue to Wisconsin Avenue will be closed to vehicular traffic and will reopen after the event concludes on Sunday. New York Avenue […]
Halifax Health-Hospice Seeks Volunteers For Meal Prep Assistance
Daytona Beach, FL–Halifax Health – Hospice seeks caring, supportive and dedicated volunteers to provide assistance with patient meal preparation at any one of its four Care Center locations which include Orange City, Edgewater, Port Orange and Ormond Beach. Those interested in volunteering must complete an orientation and a Level 2 background screening. Please contact Tammy […]
County Council Discusses Storm Recovery; 2 Members Clash Over Irma Information
Volusia County, FL – A report on Hurricane Irma recovery efforts at the Volusia County Council meeting on Thursday turned into a heated discussion between Council members over how County staff responded with information during the storm. During a briefing from County officials on restoration efforts, Councilwoman Heather Post criticized County Manager Jim Dinneen because […]
Woman Pulled Motionless From Ocean In Daytona, Death Possibly Due To Health
Daytona Beach, FL – The 72-year-old woman that was pulled from the ocean after she was found motionless on Wednesday has died. At around 5:20 PM on Wednesday, a lifeguard, and two beachgoers pulled Diane Bell, 72, out of the ocean after she was found floating motionless in 3 ft., waist-deep water. The lifeguard said […]
