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Academian & Civic Giant in Daytona's African-American community seeking countywide political office investigated for alleged 'brutal' rape

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By HENRY FREDERICK
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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- Willie J. Kimmons, an academian and civic giant in Daytona Beach's African-American community and a candidate for countywide office in the November elections was investigated on allegations by a woman that he "brutally raped" back in February, but because she didn't report her claim for several days and Kimmons represented by legal counsel would not answer questions by cops investigating it, the State Attorney's Office "no info'd" the case in June.  

Edgewater PD Chief Dave Arcieri On Recovery Of Teen's Body: Hoping forensic pathologist can give family some closure

By HENRY FREDERICK
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EDGEWATER, Fla. -- With the body now positively identified as that of missing 18-year-old Ashlyn Bowman, Edgewater's top cop is looking to science for clues as to the manner and cause of death.

AP News for Sept 26

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Here are the top AP stories for Monday, Sept. 26: Man shoots at drivers in Texas; Mall shooting suspect in court; Debate preperations underway in New York; Washington Monument closed indefinitely.

-- Henry Frederick, Headline Surfer, YouTube vido download, photo shows cops in after math of Texas man shooting at drivers.

Mike Chitwood's successful run for sheriff included an ex con who volunteered briefly on his campaign

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- Volusia County Sheriff-elect Mike Chitwood apparently wasn't the only candidate for office apparently fooled into accepting the political consulting services of one Gregory Fournier, also known by Texas penitentiary officials as Gregory Noll.

Latest on NYC Explosion: No link yet to terrorism, though pressure cooker found nearby

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YouTube video upload / Lien Cory, an eyewitness gives the Associated Press an accounting of what she saw in the immediate afermath of Saturday's explosion in New York City.

By HENRY FREDERICK
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The explosion Saturday in a Mangattan neighborhood that injured 29 people -- none life threatening -- so far is not being linked toterrorisam, officials have said from the scene on this Sunday afternoon.
 

Volusia County Council District 4 candidate Heather Post racks up endorsements

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ORMOND BEACH, Fla. -- Volusia County candidate Heather Post sent out a press release Tuesday in which she stated she and her opponent, Al Smith, interviewed with several associations for endorsements and she "received them all."

Attendance light along World's Most Famous Beach in Daytona & in NSB, though sharks plentiful Sunday near South Jetty where 3 surfers bitten

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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- While things have been calm so far this week along the World's Most Famous Beach in Daytona and further south in Daytona Beach Shores, Ponce Inlet and New Smyrna, the flying of the red flag Sunday was apropos, considering a rare instance of  three shark bite victims on the same day near the South Jetty on the New Smyrna Beach side.

Plus there was the rescue of a man in a boat that was overwhelmed by choppy waters and a teen swimmer injured when he was caught by surprise by a strong wave that slammed him head first into the bottom.

Primary Endorsement

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Volusia News Now
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HEADLINE SURFER ENDORSEMENTS for Volusia County voters in Tuesday's Primary: US Senate (R): 1. Marco Rubio, inc... US Senate (D): 1. Patrick Murphy or 2. Alan Grayson... US Senate Libertarian: No recommendation... Rep. in Congress dis 6 (R): 1. Ron DeSantis, inc... Rep. in Congress dis 6 (D): 1. Dwayne L. Taylor... State Rep. dis 26 (D): 1. Patrick Henry... Rep. State Committeeman: 1. Paul W. Deering... Rep. State Committeewoman: 1. Dana Christina Dougherty... Prec. Committeeman 218 (D): 1. Terrell Wayne Bailey... Prec. Committeeman 625 (D): No recommendation... Prec.