Nearly 800 Sea Turtle Nests Reported In Volusia County
Daytona Beach, FL – Volusia County could reach 1,000 sea turtle nests on the beaches this year according to Volusia Forever Activity Manager Rob Walsh. As of yesterday (July 22) the count is 747 Loggerheads, 41 Greens, 3 Leatherbacks, and 3 Kemps Ridleys. Walsh said the nesting season continues through the month of August which […]
FWC Enhancing Boat Patrols
Daytona Beach, FL – The Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission is stepping up their patrol efforts to keep boaters and manatees safe. And it’s not just for Volusia County, it’s also for Lee and Brevard as well. According to the FWC, these three counties have reported higher numbers of boat strikes on manatees so far […]
$15k-20k Stolen From Daytona Boutique
Daytona Beach, FL – Two thieves caught in the act apparently stole around $20,000 worth of merchandise from a Daytona Beach boutique. Messod Bendayan, the public information officer for the Daytona Beach Police Department, says DBPD was called to Bossy Boutique off of Aviation Center Parkway around 8 a.m. on July 3rd in reference to […]
LPR Hit Beginning Of The End For Man With 19 Different Aliases
Palm Coast, FL – A License Plate Reader hit on a stolen Porsche leads to the arrest of 40-year-old Damien Dennis, a man with 19 different aliases, six social security numbers and six different birthdays. A Flagler County Sheriff’s sergeant located a stolen 2013 Porsche Panamera at a gas station on Palm Coast Parkway at […]
Dropped Motel Key Leads To Suspect’s Arrest In Holly Hill
Holly Hill, FL – Holly Hill Police have arrested 21-year-old Kelix Moon after his motel room key was found at the scene of the crime. Officers were called to a home in the 700 block of State Avenue around 6:14 a.m. today (July 22). The victim told them that he saw Moon in his garage […]
AAA: State Gas Prices Headed Down Again
Daytona Beach, FL – After rising a total of seven cents last week, Florida gas prices are headed down again. AAA’s latest gas report shows that Florida’s gas prices are hovering around $2.67 per gallon (regular unleaded), which is four cents more than this time last week and 23 cents more than a month ago. […]
IDignity Offering Free ID Assistance
Port Orange, FL – Residents who need help getting their hands on a valid Florida ID will have their chance later this week. IDignity Volusia is hosting a free client event this Friday (July 26th) at the Port Orange Presbyterian Church off of Clyde Morris Boulevard. There, the Florida Licensing On Wheels bus will be […]
58th Rolex 24 Tickets On Sale Soon
Daytona Beach, FL – Tickets for North America’s most prestigious sports car race and IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship season opener are on sale soon. The sale starts tomorrow (July 23rd) at 9 a.m. An international field of drivers from multiple disciplines will meet at the World Center of Racing in exotic sports cars to battle […]
Council Of Aging Of Volusia County In Need Of Volunteers
Daytona Beach, FL – The Council on Aging of Volusia County is in need of volunteers for all the services they provide but right now they really need drivers for the Meals on Wheels program. Gladys Lacen, who manages the Meals on Wheels program, the Senior Centers and the Respite Program, said that more than […]
Fried Says Review Time Cut For Concealed Weapons Licenses
Tallahassee, FL – Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried said review times for applications for concealed-weapons licenses have been reduced. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, which Fried heads, said review times for people with no prior issues have been reduced from 50 days when Fried took office in January to one day in July. […]
