May Robin Williams rest in peace
EDGEWATER -- I was stunned as the nation was Monay when it was announced that Robin Williams was dead of a suicide. Then they went on to say he killed himself by asphyxiation and I fell apart.
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State Attorney's Office vindicates candidates in Waverly Media campaign probe
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County Council candidate Justin Kennedy: Incumbent Deb Denys & others on dais conducted duplicate witchhunt investigation in desperate attempt to hold onto seats
DAYTONA BEACH -- The State Attorney's Office exonerated all candidates who received in-kind advertising in the 2012 election cycle from Waverly Media of committing any crimes and officially closed the investigation Tuesday.
Children's programs continue at DeLand Public Library throughout the Fall
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DELAND -- Children can give their brains and bodies a workout during free programs at the DeLand Regional Library this fall.
Rotary clubs of New Smyrna Beach & Edgewater to host 'Cheeseburger in Paradise' at Brannon Center
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NEW SMYRNA BEACH -- The Brannon Center's the place to be Saturday night for the Jimmy Buffet-styled summer time party named after his restaurants – Cheeseburger in Paradise. The event is sponsored by the Rotary clubs of New Smyrna Beach and Edgewater as a significant fundraiser for their community good-works and charities.
Volusia County GOP Chair Tony Ledbetter uses Gov. Scott's 'face' on Facebook as proxy to push Waverly agenda
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Political consultant Jim Oddie: Unless governor consents to usage, it's misleading
DAYTONA BEACH -- The head of the Republican Party of Volusia County is using Gov. Rick Scott's photo on his exceutive committee's Facebook page as if the governor's speaking for that organization.
And the county's lead office holder and Republican thinks it's improper.
School year begins for Daddy's little girl and 61,000 other Volusia County students
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New Smyrna Beach siblings attend Burns Sci-Tech in Oak Hill
NEW SMYRNA BEACH -- Daddy's little girl returned to school Monday along with about 61,000 other Volusia County students.
It was the day of school for Ray Catheline's little princess, Olivia, who entered kindergarten at the Buns Sci-Tech Charter School in Oak Hill. Big brother, Nicholas entered second grade.
Misty Burris Catheline took one final snapshot of the kids at home in New Smyrna Beach before the drive to Oak Hill and a couple more photos with father and the children in their respective classes.
"(We're) missing our babies, but we have a little downtime now," the proud mom lamented.
Tom Clapsaddle rats out SVAA chair Palmer Wilson in email exchange with Councilwoman Deb Denys leading to ouster
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Ratting out episode leads to coveted chairmanship, free meal at taxpayer expense
DAYTONA BEACH -- It was the ultimate betrayal. An email sent by then-Southeast Volusia Advertising Authority Vice Chairman Tom Clapsaddle to County Councilwoman Deb Denys sitting on the dais with rumor and innuendo that led to the ouster of his colleague and board chairman, Palmer Wilson that October day.
Lot of fast-moving political news in greater Daytona
DAYTONA BEACH -- There is a lot of fast-moving political news and we are doing our best to try and keep with it, from the Waverly investigation fallout to beach driving and news leading up to Tuesday's primary.
We will do our best to give you updates via our Twitter and Facebook as we work diligently to develop full stories today ands over the weekend. We appreciate your patience and look forward to providing you with relevant news that matters. And hopefully, a few fun features and brights along the way.
ENDORSEMENTS: Angela Dempsey has jurisprudence for county judge in Tuesday primary
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Incumbent Peter McGlashan put up $100,000 campaign war chest, but concern about his Speedway-connected contributions
Headline Surfer® endorses Angela Dempsey over incumbent Peter A.D. McGlashan in the race for Volusia County judge.
DAYTONA BEACH -- County Judge Peter McGlashan early on put up a six-figure bounty hoping to dissuade any and all comers who would challenge him for his appointed seat on the bench in the current election cycle.
One candidate had the courage of her conviction to challenge him and that is Angela Dempsey, a DeLand-based private attorney. Dempsey has earned the endorsement of Headline Surfer® for her determination, grit and respect for the judiciary and the responsibility that comes with it.