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Votran to provide limited holiday service on Christmas, New Year’s in Volusia County

Create: Tue, 12/24/2019 - 06:16
Author: Sera King

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- Votran will operate on a limited service schedule on Christmas and New Year's in Volusia County for those who rely on the public buses to get to and from work, for shopping or other essential needs.

Volusia County: Rare Kemp’s ridley sea turtle spotted on the beach in Ponce Inlet

PONCE INLET, Fla -- A rare Kemp’s ridley sea turtle was spotted on the beach Thursday, and based on photos, it's believed the nesting turtle was initially tagged in 2005, revisited Volusia County in 2010, 2012, twice in 2017, and yet again here in 2019.

Dorothy Hukill resigns from Fla Senate; entering hospice after return of cervical cancer

PONCE INLET, Fla. -- Dorothy Hukill has resigned from the State Senate and will not seek re-election in November, deciding instead to enter hospice for the return of cervical cancer.

Far cry from monster in movie Jaws: Mount Dora fisherman bitten by 3-foot lemon shark after freeing it from hook in Ponce Inlet; boy, 12, bitten in Daytona
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Henry Frederick Tue, 05/29/2018 - 08:54

PONCE INLET, Fla.  -- So much for kindness: a 3-foot Lemon shark turned around and nipped a Mount Dora man on the foot after the fisherman went through the trouble of releasing it from his fishing hook on Sunday, the second of two shark-bite incidents reported over the Memorial Day weekend.

Marine Science Center in Ponce Inlet hosts Turtle Day April 28; free event includes seabird rehabilitation exhibit

PONCE INLET, Fla. -- Enjoy some close encounters with endangered sea turtles and other marine life during the 16th annual Turtle Day from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 28, at the Marine Science Center, 100 Lighthouse Drive.