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DAYTONA BEACH -- Attendance was sparse for Saturday's inaugural Red Bull Global Rallycross at Daytona International Speedway. But the spectators who dared challenge the hot Florida sun in two bleacher sections saw Rhys Millen take the checkered flag in this high-flying race on dirt and asphalt, even as his engine failed on the final lap.

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.

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.

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.

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.

DELAND -- Children can give their brains and bodies a workout during free programs at the DeLand Regional Library this fall.

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.

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- Tony Stewart struck and killed a 20-year-old driver on a half-mile dirt track in upstate New York on Saturday night after spinning him out on lap 14 of the 25-lap race, according to officials with the Ontario County Sheriff's Office, which is investigating it as a "tragic accident."