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Endeavor space shuttle launch scrapped

Well, you can forget about getting up for the 7 a.m. launch of the space shuttle Endeavor. It has been scrubbed by NASA because of a hydrogen leak, according to the space agency.

And that means the North and South Causeway bridges won't be snarled by motorists looking to park and catch a glimpse of the early Saturday morning launch, though traffic will likely be heavy regardless because it's going to be a sunny weekend ands a lot of people will be heading to the beach.

NSB fire officials: Man critically burned while installing insulation in attic; house sustains $50K in damages

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NEW SMYRNA BEACH -- A man installing insulation in an attic that caught fire suffered serious burns this afternoon and had to be airlifted to Orlando Regional Medical Center, an official with the New Smyrna Beach Fire Department said.

The victim suffered burns over at least 30 percent of his body and was in critical condition in the hospital's burn unit after the Volusia Sheriff's helicopter flight from the scene at 699 Fairway Drive, said Randy Wright, fire department division chief. Wright did not have the victim's name, but said he was approximately 40 years old.

Blogger: Capt. Budd Neviaser: Extremely large dolphin catches lately; plus, federal concern over red snapper depletion

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Courtesy photo. Connie Tippins holds her first-place  26.7-pound dolphin caught during the Halifax Sport Fishing Club Tournament held June 6.

The Halifax Sport Fishing Club held its annual ladies tournament – Bruce Tippins put his wife, Connie on the first-place dolphin, which weighed 26.7 pounds. Angela King got first place Wahoo overall winner, and Susan Cloer landed the largest kingfish.

The junior angler award went to Kaitlyn Bumpass. With the good weather recently, the dolphin bite offshore remained quite hot with many fish weighing up to 40 pounds being brought to the dock.

Sheriff's Office: Motorist shot during apparent case of road rage on S.R. 44 in Samsula

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SAMSULA -- A motorist was shot in the stomach Saturday afternoon on State Road 44 during an apparent case of road rage, with the alleged gunman claiming he had been cut off, the Volusia Sheriff's Office said.

The victim, Jeremy Wiener, no address given, underwent surgery at Halifax Health Medical Center in Daytona Beach and was reported in stable condition later in the day. William Alvarado, 48, of Altamonte Springs, the alleged gunman, was admitted to Florida Hospital Fish Memorial in Orange City for observation after complaining of chest pains. The Sheriff's Office is charging him with attempted murder, aggravated assault and shooting into an occupied vehicle.

Saturday's rain real yawner compared to recent drenching

Can you believe it? We got more rain, thanks to a line of thunderstorms that passed through Volusia County on an otherwise sticky-hot Saturday afternoon

The National Weather Service issued a series of thunderstorm warnings throughout the region, including one for East Central Volusia that read kind of scary, though when all was said and done by the warning's expiring time of 5:45 p.m. was plain old rain -- and not more than an inch. After last month's week-long drenching that gave us nearly 20 inches of rainfall and lots of flooding, a day like today was no big deal. A real yawner.

No real stimulus in Obama spending programs

The socialist policies and stimulus spending programs of Barack Obama and the Democratic party have conservatives, entrepreneurs and others like retired New Smyrna Beach businessman John Mullennex, throwing up their hands and saying, "This is the first time in my life that I am afraid for my government.”

Mullennex's concerns are echoed by many, if not most conservatives, who see the present actions of President Obama and the present Democratic party as a major threat to our freedom, prosperity and way of life.

Obituaries

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Nancy Jo Wood, 72, of New Smyrna Beach, who co-owned Beachside Photo in New Smyrna Beach with her late husband was a member of Coronado Community United Methodist Church and former member of Smyrna Yacht Club, died Friday, June 12.

Kathy May Flynn, 60, of Edgewater, who enjoyed collecting coins and was active in the VFW and American Legion Post 285 in Edgewater, died Thursday, June 11, 2009.

SBA business loans available for flooding victims

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HOLLY HILL -- The U.S. Small Business Administration has opened a Business Recovery Center to help businesses affected by the recent storms and flooding. Businesses and nonprofits of any size can borrow up to $2 million for physical losses. The SBA also offers Economic Injury Disaster Loans to help meet working-capital needs. Interest rates are as low as 4 percent for businesses, with terms up to 30 years. The Business Recovery Center is in the Holly Hill Community Recreational Center, 1046 Daytona Ave., Holly Hill, and is open from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

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Beverly Ann Graham, 74, of New Smyrna Beach, a former data entry specialist for the transportation industry, died Wednesday, June 10, 2009.

William Alva Hughes, 61, of Edgewater, a machine shop supervisor for Microflex in Ormond Beach for 27 years, who enjoyed woodworking, collecting guns and knives, died Wednesday, June 10, 2009.