Bernier & Fahlberg Talk First Step Shelter
Daytona Beach, FL – In about a month, Daytona Beach’s newest homeless shelter will host its grand opening. But, before then, WNDB host and political analyst Marc Bernier sits with First Step Shelter’s Executive Director, Victoria Fahlberg, to talk more about the facility and what’s to come before it’s opening on December 11th. Fahlberg, who […]
Truck Chase Ends When It Burst Into Flames
DeLand, FL – Volusia Sheriff’s deputies say the truck 38-year-old Robert Bradley was driving burst into flames at the end of a chase. He’s facing multiple charges. Deputies attempted a traffic stop on Bradley early Sunday (November 10) morning but he sped away. Other deputies deployed Stop Sticks in Bradley’s path several times before his […]
Tax “Holidays” Start Rolling In Senate
Tallahassee, FL – Tax breaks on hurricane and back-to-school supplies, expected to be in the mix for any tax package lawmakers cook up during the 2020 legislative session, drew initial support Tuesday in the Florida Senate. The Commerce and Tourism Committee unanimously backed separate measures that would offer a 10-day sales tax “holiday” on school […]
Fifth Annual ShORE Symposium Happens Friday
Daytona Beach, FL – A free research symposium on the Indian River Lagoon and its watershed, sponsored by Daytona State College, takes place at the News-Journal Center on Friday. Online registration closes today but event day registration will be available. The agenda for ShORE or Sharing Our Information with Everyone on the Indian Lagoon includes […]
Family Disturbance Ends With Fatal Shooting
DeBary, FL – A 32-year-old DeBary man, Cory Johnson, is dead after an argument over a family car with his mother and father on Monday (November 11). Sheriff Mike Chitwood said that his deputies were called to the family’s home on Hollow Pine Drive around 3 p.m. According to reports, Johnson was arrested in Daytona […]
Woman Who Swindled Veteran Out Of More Than $50,000 In Court Tomorrow
DeLand, FL – The woman the Volusia Sheriff’s Office says swindled an 82-year-old DeLand veteran out of more than $50,000 is in court today The State Attorney’s Office says 32-year-old Jessica Henry told the victim she needed money to feed her kids and for her probation officer, who wasn’t real and impersonated by her boyfriend, […]
Police: Practice Safe Online Shopping
Daytona Beach, FL – We’re just weeks away from the busiest shopping season of the year. And since we’re so close, local police departments want to remind you how to be safe when you’re buying or selling online. “If you’re going to do this type of thing, make sure you’re doing it in an area […]
Florida Gas Prices Fall by A Nickel Since Last Week
Daytona Beach, FL – In the past week, Florida saw the largest decline, five cents, in gas prices in the country. The current average is $2.40 for a gallon of regular gasoline. The state average has fallen for the past 10 consecutive days for a total of seven cents. The average price today in Volusia […]
Man Facing Several Sexual Assault Charges In Court Tomorrow
Daytona Beach, FL – A man charged with several counts of sexual battery, felony battery and attempted sexual battery with a deadly weapon, 45-year-old Markeith Martin, is in court tomorrow. Tomorrow is a private pre-trial hearing. Martin was arrested on April 26, 2019, by Daytona Beach Police in connection to an August 2018 rape case. […]
‘Operation Extended Stay’ Nets Large Amount Of Drugs & Cash
Daytona Beach, FL – Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood, along with members of the Volusia Bureau of Investigation, the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Florida Attorney General’s Office are reporting the dismantling of a methamphetamine and pill distribution organization that was being led from a prison cell in Georgia. The multi-jurisdictional effort, known as […]
