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NSB cops: 2 critically injured when pick-up truck crashes head-on into tree on US 1 near three bridges area
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NEW SMYRNA BEACH -- A motorist and his passenger were critically injured early this morning when he lost control of his small pick-up truck while southbound on US 1 near Creekside Circle, just south of the three bridges area, crossed into the northbound lanes and smashed head on into a tree, police said.
Here is a synopsis of the 2:11 a.m. Tuesday crash as described by Sgt. Shane Riggle in his report: "The driver lost control of the vehicle and crossed the median into the northbound lanes. The vehicle continued across the roadway until it struck several signs and a large tree head on. The male driver and a male passenger were seriously injured in the crash."
Free education programs offered to kids and adults at NSB's Babe James Center
Henry Frederick
Tue, 08/14/2012 - 01:40
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NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Fla -- Children and adults alike Youth and adults soon will have a convenient avenue to success. The City of New Smyrna Beach is partnering on two education programs to make it easier for youth and adults to receive their GED.
Utilities Commission doesn't have figures on how many customers lost power Saturday night in thunderstorm
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This message alert from the Utilities Commission of New Smyrna Beach's website during Saturday night's power outage has not been updated.New Smyrna Beach -- An official with the Utilities Commission of New Smyrna Beach this afternoon was unable to provide information on how many customers lost power with Saturday night's lightning strikes that impacted a transmission line or even when it was fully restored.
Co-endorsement for Volusia County Judge group 4: Dustin Havens and Chris Kelly
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Headline Surfer photos and videos by Sera Frederick / Dustin Havens, far left, and Christopher Kelly, are two of the five candidates in Tuesday's primary vying for Volusia County Judge, group 4.NEW SMYRNA BEACH -- Dustin Havens and Christopher Kelly are the cream of the crop in Tuesday's crowded field for Volusia County Judge, group 4.
If this were the general election, we'd have to pick one of them. But with five altogether in the race and no incumbent, unless one candidate gets 50 percent of the votes plus one vote, then the top two vote getters will move on to the general election in November. With that said, we are endorsing Havens and Kelly for your consideration.
No response from New Smyrna Beach Utilities Commission regarding Saturday power outage
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NEW SMYRNA BEACH -- Just how many people were without power or for how long resulting from Saturday night's thunderstorm is anybody's guess because media inquiries went unanswered.
As Headline Surfer reported exclusively, lightning from a fast-moving thunderstorm rolling through the city, struck a substation transmission line and knocked out power for customers in parts of the city.
The Dream Team: Romney and Ryan
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ORMOND BEACH -- You know Mitt Romney made the right pick for vice president because the liberal left is already going bananas trying to discredit and smear Paul Ryan.
Thank God Primary Day is almost here in Volusia County
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NEW SMYRNA BEACH -- Mitt Romney may try to come off as an average Joe with a jacket and no tie in introducing VP running mate Paul Ryan, with jacket and no tie as well. How boring.
Let us show you how candidates for office In Volusia County go about making an impression. A big impression! With Facebook, anything is possible.
Take County Council dist. 2 incumbent Joshua Wagner, for example. Why wait for the water to break? After all, the primary is less than 72 hours away.
Sexual dysfunction: The escalating price of abusing porn
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NEW SMYRNA BEACH -- The Typical Story: Peter is a married, 35-year-old. His wife, Susan, is a sales rep., who spends several days each week on the road. Both report that their sex life was great until just a few years ago, and Peter is not sure what happened.
Getting your driver's license renewed nowadays is a nightmare
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EDGREWATER -- Have you had to renew your driver’s license lately? If not beware.