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Edgewater cops: 75-year-old resident struck and killed by hit-and-run driver

Pedestrian killed in Edgewater / Headline SurferThis snapshot graphic shows the location in the 2300 block of Ridgewood Avenue in Edgewater where a 75-year-old pedestrian was struck and killed Monday.

EDGEWATER -- Edgewater cops are looking for a hit-and-run motorist who struck and killed a 75-year-old person walking north in the 2300 block of South Ridgewood Avenue at 6:55 p.m. Monday.

Just a teenager who wishes people were nicer

“No matter what happens in life, be good to people. Being good to people is a wonderful legacy to leave behind.” ~Taylor Swift

NEW SMYRNA BEACH -- The spirit of the holidays brings people together, makes everyone a little more charitable and makes life more than bearable.

Taking care of family and living American dream

Henry Frederick, editor/publisher / Headline SurferNEW SMYRNA BEACH -- People ask me all the time why I make so many personal and financial sacrifices to report the news in this electronic medium called the Internet. After all, it's a challenge being a one-man band writing stories and selling ads.

Those who know me understand that I believe in the sanctity of journalism and it's really the only thing I know how to do that I truly enjoy. And with print media's slow death, I had to find a way to re-invent myself after more than 20 years of reporting for daily newspapers.  

Ida Duncan Wright prevails in Tuesday runoff for zone 2 seat on Volusia County School Board

Volusia School Board election results give win to Ida D. Wright / Headline SurferPhotos for Headline Surfer / Ida Duncan Wright, shown here from a photo on her Facebook page, along with voter totals from Tuesday's special runoff election for the zone 2 seat on the Volusia County School Board, won easily and pledged to represent the voters with a 'high degree of integrity.'
 
By HENRY FREDERICK

New Smyrna Beach cops: Man apprehended in Daytona after alleged violent rape in NSB

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'Female' hospitalized with injuries

James L. Smith arrested on rape charge by NSB cops / Headline SurferNSB arrest locatorJames Smith was booked into the Volusia County Branch Jail early Thursday on aggravated rape charges.

NEW SMYRNA BEACH -- A 34-year-old man apprehended in Daytona Beach was arrested early this morning on rape charges involving violence on a female victim Wednesday night who had to be hospitalized for her injuries.

Trayvon Martin's parents present scholarship in slain son's memory to local student at MLK banquet in Daytona

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Sylvester Covington, III, receives the T. Martin Mem. Scholarship in Daytona / Headline SurferDAYTONA BEACH -- Mourning the loss of their 17-year-old son, Trayvon Martin slain 11 months ago, Sybrina Fulton and Tracy Martin, presented an inaugural scholarship in his memory to Sylvester Covington III, an Atlantic High School senior who plans to attend the University of Central Florida with career plans to become a psychologist.

Plenty of NFL playoff excitement

NEW SMYRNA BEACH -- There's nothing more distracting when you're trying to get work done than during the NFL playoffs, especially the NFC and AFC championships with the winners going to the Superbowl.

Earlier, the SanFrancisco 49ers knocked off the Atlanta Falcons, 28-24, and are waiting to see if they'll play the Baltimore Ravens or the New England Patriots. That game is midway through the third quarter, with the Ravens leading 14-13.

I'm hoping the Patriots advance because I grew up in Southern New England, but truth be told, I'm a New York Jets fan.