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Volusia Sheriff Mike Chitwood levied criticism against a local judge over the release of an alleged drug trafficker. Circuit Judge Randell H. Rowe III of the Seventh Judicial Circuit Court of Florida …
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Chris Gollon
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1/30/26
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Daytona Beach resident Trevin Smith has been arrested for manslaughter in connection to the overdose death of an Ormond Beach woman last year. Smith was already arrested once in connection to this …
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Chris Gollon
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1/29/26
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An investigation into Flagler Beach City Manager Dale Martin by the Florida Commission on Ethics concluded that there was no probable cause that legal wrongdoing was committed. The investigation was …
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Chris Gollon
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1/29/26
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Lieutenant Karl Froling of Flagler County Fire Rescue has been named the Search and Rescue Responder Officer of the Year by the Florida Fire Chiefs Association, according to an announcement by the …
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Chris Gollon
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1/28/26
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The Orange City Police Department on Tuesday shot a man said to be holding a knife inside of a Truist Bank. The man was hospitalized after the shooting, but as of Wednesday morning it remains unclear …
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Chris Gollon
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1/28/26
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Hollywood icon Kurt Russell has been named the honorary pace car driver for the Daytona 500 next month, per an announcement from Daytona International Speedway. The famed actor will drive the pace …
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Chris Gollon
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1/27/26
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The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Palm Coast resident on Friday after he allegedly ran over an e-bike rider and fled the scene. 38-year-old Andrea Matranga was arrested on three …
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Chris Gollon
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1/27/26
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The 2026 Rolex 24 wrapped up at Daytona International Speedway on Sunday, with a familiar victor taking home the overall victory. Porsche Penske Motorsport's No. 7 Porsche 963 won their third …
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Chris Gollon
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1/26/26
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The people moving Volusia County into the future will have an opportunity to display their drive and ingenuity at an upcoming community event. The Volusia Innovation Challenge is coming up in March, …
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Chris Gollon
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1/26/26
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The longstanding business partnership between Daytona International Speedway and Rolex has been extended even further, the speedway announced on Thursday. Under this new extension, the prestigious 24 …
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Chris Gollon
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1/23/26
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47 acres of land owned by the Volusia County school district are being put up for sale. The school district is listing a parcel of land purchased in 2024 and located in DeBary.
The listed …
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Chris Gollon
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1/23/26
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The Flagler County Sheriff's Office now has a helicopter. That's thanks to Sheriff Rick Staly's acquisition of a 2018 Bell 505 from Dan Newlin, the Orlando-based personal injury attorney. Newlin and …
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Chris Gollon
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1/23/26
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The Edgewater City Council this month voted not to renew the contract of City Attorney Aaron R. Wolfe. The vote took place during a meeting on January 5, in a 3-2 vote.
The majority vote …
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Chris Gollon
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1/22/26
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Ormond Beach Mayor Jason Leslie is running for the state legislature in 2026. He's a filed candidate for the 29th district, currently held by Republican Webster Barnaby.
As Barnaby himself is …
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Chris Gollon
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1/22/26
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Lexi Thompson, one of the foremost female golfers in the United States, will serve as the honorary grand marshal for the Rolex 24 this weekend at Daytona International Speedway. Thompson will give …
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Chris Gollon
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1/21/26
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The State Attorney's Office has decided to charge 15-year-old Hastings resident Junior Bishop as an adult in connection to a December 31st police chase in Flagler County. Bishop is accused of leading …
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Chris Gollon
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1/21/26
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Jill Woolbright, a former member of the Flagler School Board, has filed to run for another term in office in the 2026 election. Woolbright represented District 1 on the School Board from 2020 to …
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Chris Gollon
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1/20/26
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The Daytona Beach International Airport (DAB) experienced significantly higher traffic in 2025, according to data released last week. The amount of passengers who came in and out of the airport was …
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Chris Gollon
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1/20/26
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Jane Gentile-Youd, a longtime participant in Flagler County’s local political scene, passed away on Thursday at the age of 82. She had reportedly been battling health issues for years, according to …
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Chris Gollon
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1/19/26
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A new study from the labor market intelligence firm Lightcast finds that Daytona State College accounts for almost a billion dollars in economic impact between Volusia and Flagler counties. This …
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Chris Gollon
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1/19/26
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