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Today in History, June 28: Assassinations of Archduke Ferdinand & wife in Europe sparks WW1

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Highlights of today in History for June 28: An assassination in Europe sparks World War I; Elian Gonzalez and his father leave for Cuba; Boxer Mike Tyson disqualified for biting Evander Holyfield's ear; Richard Rodgers and Mel Brooks born. 

New Smyrna Beach Mayor Jim Hathaway pleased with housing improvement project on Railroad Street recognized with a state planning award

NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Fla. – The City of New Smyrna Beach Railroad Street Affordable Housing Development has been selected as the 2017 Outstanding Redevelopment project by the Florida Planning and Zoning Association.

Daytona-area Bank of America awards $15,000 to United Way of Volusia-Flagler Counties

Photo for Headline Surfer / Sam Willett, a United Way board meber and Bank of America representative, shown in the middle, presents this over-sized acheck to United Way CEO Dennis Burns and Christina Greenwald, the not-for-profit agency's resource development manager, in this photo opp. 
 
By HENRY FREDERICK
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Kaboom! Consider the noise your terrified dogs and cats will feel from fireworks this Fourth of July weekend

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SANFORD, Fla. -- If you think a thunderstorm is scary, consider the impact on your pets, especially dogs, when lighting fireworks during this Fourth of July holiday weekend.