Diane Coston
VCSO Looking For Dangerous Transient In Oak Hill Area
Oak Hill, FL – The Volusia County Sheriff’s Office is attempting to locate a man they say struck a male victim in the neck with a machete, causing serious injuries. Deputies say the man, 41-year-old Paul Thompson, is a transient who frequents Oak Hill riding a bicycle. The incident with the machete took place earlier […]
Stargazer Series Tonight At Daytona Beach Library
Daytona Beach, FL – If you’d like to learn more about astronomy and things you can see in the night sky, the Stargazer Series presented tonight at the Daytona Beach Regional Library, is the place to be. The program, presented by ERAU Associate Professor of Astronomy and Physics Dr. Jason Aufdenberg, begins in the library […]
Deltona Parks & Rec Hosts “Previously Owned Treasures” Event
Deltona, FL – The city of Deltona Parks & Recreation Department is holding their fourth “Previously Owned Treasures” sale on Saturday at City Hall. Assistant Director Mark Manning said that 15 vendors will be on hand outside of City Hall in the parking lot and inside in the air conditioning. Some of the vendors will […]
Deltona Citizens Water Committee Close To Putting Audit Out For Bid
Deltona, FL – The Deltona Citizens Water Committee is close to putting an audit for the city’s Water Department out for bid. Dana McCool, a member of the committee and executive director of Deltona Strong, said that they finished up the scope of what they will be asking auditors for during a meeting on Wednesday. […]
DeSantis Keep Up ‘Momentum’ On Water Issues
Tallahassee, FL – During an appearance in Bonita Springs Wednesday, Gov. Ron DeSantis encouraged advocates for clean water to keep pressing lawmakers to pass conservation measures in the upcoming 2020 legislative session. DeSantis, proudly noting that legislators this year exceeded his environmental funding request of $625 million by $55 million, said local voices are needed […]
Church Service On Sunday To Raise Money For B-CU Scholarship Fund
Daytona Beach, FL – A Daytona Beach church pastor says it’s “on his heart” to hold a special service this Sunday for Bethune-Cookman University’s need-based scholarship fund this coming Sunday. Pastor Wendell Webster of Mt. Zion African Methodist Episcopal Church said that the University is very sacred to the community and it’s really important to […]
DBPD Issues BOLO For Suspect In Shooting Incident
Daytona Beach, FL – Daytona Beach Police investigators are asking citizens to be on the lookout for a suspect in a shooting incident Tuesday morning on Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Boulevard. Public Information Officer Messod Bendayan said the incident happened near a car wash located near Garden Street at 10:52 a.m. Video shows a white […]
Safe Zone Still An Issue For First Step Shelter
Daytona Beach, FL – The anticipated opening of the First Step Shelter is set for October 1. Some Board members, including Chase Tramont, don’t think that is going to happen. He said that he’s walked through the building in the last week and even though he’s not a contractor, he doesn’t see the building being […]
Proposed Rural Area Special Exceptions Brings Out Opposition At VCC Meeting
DeLand, FL – Two property owners, one in Oak Hill and one in Ormond Beach, are both asking for special exceptions to build rural event centers on their respective properties. Residents from both areas were at yesterday’s Volusia County Council meeting, mostly to express their opposition to the rural event centers. The owner of what […]
Man Sexually Abused Girl While Living In Her Family’s Home
DeLand, FL – Volusia County Sheriff’s investigators say 37-year-old Scott McDermott is accused of sexually abusing a teen girl while he was living in her home. It started when she was learning to drive. Investigators say that McDermott told the girl she needed to learn to drive with distractions, touching her chest and lower body. […]
