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Retired lawman Jim Gillum to provide analysis on crime & politics for investigative reporting project

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DELAND, Fla. -- Retired lawman Jim Gillum is going to provide analysis on crime and politics for Headline Surfer's investigative reporting project - "Volusia County's Venality: A Decade of Abuse."

Daytona Beach International Airport receives $500,000 federal grant to recruit new nonstop service to the Chicago area

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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- Daytona Beach International Airport has been awarded a small community air service development program grant from the U. S. Department of Transportation.

Tractor-trailer carrying 10,000 frozen turkeys catches fire on I-4 in Sanford early Thursday

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SANFORD, Fla. -- A tractor-trailer carrying 10,000 frozen turkeys caught fire on westbound Interstate 4 in Seminole County early Thursday morning, causing the frozen fowl to spill onto the highway.

National Weather Service: Mostly sunny skies Friday, but rain likely this weekend in greater Daytona Beach

Create: Thu, 08/04/2022 - 18:26
Author: Sera King
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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- Look for mostly sunny skies Friday at the World's Most Famous Beach in Daytona and other nearby coastal cities with a high near 90 and only a 20 percent chance of rain, according to the National Weather Service in Melbourne.

Longwood Mayor Matt Morgan thanks police department for 'record-setting' back-to-school event Henry Frederick Mon, 08/01/2022 - 20:58
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LONGWOOD, Fla. -- If there's one thing that puts Longwood Mayor Matt Morgan head and shoulders above dozens of municipal leaders, besides the fact that he's close to 7 feet tall, is his graciousness.

Florida Bar: Orlando attorney among 6 in the Sunshine State disciplined by Florida Supreme Court Henry Frederick Sun, 07/31/2022 - 19:32
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ORLANDO, Fla. -- The Florida Bar has issued an emergency suspension of an Orlando attorney effective 30 days following a July 14 court order.

Supervisor of Elections Lisa Lewis: Volusia County Canvassing Board meeting Thursday in DeLand draws dozens of citizens in advance of Aug. 23 primary

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DELAND, Fla. -- Record attendance was set when the Volusia County Canvassing  Board, met Thursday to conduct the Public Logic and Accuracy Test for the 2022 August  Primary Election.