DELAND -- Volusia County’s public libraries will close at 5 p.m. Thursday, and remain closed through Christmas, county spokeswoman Pat Kuehn said.
DELAND -- The U.S. Census Bureau released population counts based on the 2010 census Tuesday, showing the nation’s population grew from 281,421,906 in 2000 to 308,745,538 in 2010, a 9.7 percent growth rate.
Florida, the fourth most populous state, will gain two congressional seats as a result of population increases. According to the Census Bureau, Florida's population increased from 15,982,378 in 2000 to 18,801,310 in 2010.
(Courtesy photo). Albert Edward Gilner, 74, of New Smyrna Beach, has been arrested on federal warrants charging him with multiple counts of wire and mail fraud as well as money laundering.NEW SMYRNA BEACH -- A New Smyrna Beach man wanted by U.S. Postal Service on fraud charges has been apprehended with the help of a police detective here,
The feds were able to track down 74-year-old Albert Edward Gilner, arresting him 9:20 a.m. Friday at his residence, 1412 S. Riverside Drive, on warrants charging him with four counts of wire fraud, three counts of mail fraud, and one count of money laundering.
New Smyrna Beach Police Detective Lisa Gundrum was instrumental in making the arrest happen, having worked with federal investigators since 2008.
All too often people complain about the cost of police and fire services until they need a cop or a firefighter. Sera and I experienced this firsthand overnight Sunday when we were awakened by my son's screams of huge sparks coming from an empty kitchen outlet closest to the outside panel box when he went there to get a bowl of cereal.
I grabbed my cell phone, ran outside and shut down the breakers to the fuse box while calling 9-1-1 as Sera got herself and my son and our two dogs and mini-macaw out of the house.
While the apparent national mood of “throw the bums out” resulted in sweeping changes in Congress and in states across the nation last month, Volusia County voters opted to maintain the status quo with party labels hidden with non-partisan races.
While I have another editorial ready for posting, I think it is more important to send a message of peace for the holiday season. While we have concerns about the manner in which we are governed and the fiscal survivability of our little town, we are at the same time blessed with the benefits of its small-town characteristics and natural resources.
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