It occurs to me that Governor Scott must be experiencing such traumatic doubts about his masculinity that he has to prove himself virile by bullying women.
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NEW SMYRNA BEACH -- The sea surface temperatures around the surf and the adjacent inlet waters of Volusia County have been in the 80s. Menhaden and large mullet are holding in these waters as are some tarpon but there have been no reported catches of tarpon. Catches of bluefish, pompano, and sharks provided the most action in these waters.
VCARD’s Citizen of the Year award is honoring a Mayor who is new to politics but big on achievements since being elected less than 2 years ago.
In the words of his city’s manager, the mayor presents a fresh face within the community, Volusia County, and all of the cities within Volusia. He has refocused this city’s dialogue to the “future” and what is POSSIBLE to accomplish. He believes in Big Hairy Audacious Goals for his city and is disappointed when others can’t see them.
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Courtesy photo / Joshua Lee Groves is being held without bond after his Tuesday warrant arrest by Holly Hill police accusing him of sexually molesting three children earlier this month.HOLLY HILL -- A 30-year-old Magnolia Avenue man accused of sexually abusing three children in their Holly Hill home and while swimming in a neighbor's pool home, was arrested earlier today after police secured a warrant.
Although police investigators are not releasing details of Joshua Groves' association with the victims, they did say he was in a custodial position over the children -- ages 9, 11, and 12 -- during at least some of the assaults. The investigation determined that the crimes occurred at various times during the months of March, April, May and June, police said.
Courtesy photo / Reckless gun play led to the Tuesday arrest of 20-year-old New Smyrna Beach resident Marcus White in his father's June 7 shooting death, a complete change of story over what he initially described as an accidental shooting, according to Sheriff's investigators.SAMSULA -- Scared that an intruder was trying to break into his family's camper, 20-year-old Marcus White initially said he armed himself for protection with a pistol that accidentally discharged and killed his father earlier this month. But during a follow-up interview with Volusia County Sheriff's investigators, a different story emerged and the son was charged with manslaughter.
"White told investigators that he lied about a possible intruder and instead was playing with the gun out of curiosity when he inadvertently fired the fatal shot into his father's back," Sheriff's spokesman Gary Davidson said.
"White told investigators that he lied about a possible intruder and instead was playing with the gun out of curiosity when he inadvertently fired the fatal shot into his father's back," Sheriff's spokesman Gary Davidson said.
Based on the follow-up investigation and White's admission, the June 7 killing inside a camper in Samsula was determined to be the result of White's negligent handling of the gun, Davidson said. After consulting with prosecutors at the State Attorney's Office about the change of story, the decision was made to charge White with manslaughter, a second-degree felony, he added.
The shooting occurred in a rural area of the county, on Alligator Ranch Road off of State Road 415.
NSBNews.net video and photos by Henry Frederick / Oak Hill City Hall had a courtroom feel to it Monday night with Police Chief Diane Young and suspended Sgt. Manuel Perez airing their differences before the Personnel Board with a happy ending. Perez, was represented by attorney David Hood, former Ormond Beach mayor. Young is shown at left with Personnel Board member Jeff Bracy. The video has highlights from both sides. NSBNews.net was the only media outlet present.OAK HILL -- Suspended Sgt. Manuel Perez is returning to the police force after an intense hearing Monday night before the city's Personnel Board where he and Chief Diane Young were able to iron out their differences.
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NEW SMYRNA BEACH -- I was driving my son to his baseball game and we were chatting about various topics, his batting average (not so great), his FCAT Scores (awesome), his birthday that just passed (14, where did the freakin time go), his father (a subject for another day) and the weather.
At one point I really did not think he was paying any attention to me so I asked him if he was listening.
"Yes Mom, I heard you."
So I said, "So, what do you think?"
