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News Briefs: Would safety system have helped in NJ train crash? 

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Here's the latest for Thursday, Sept. 29: Lead item: Would a safety system have helped in the New Jersey train crash? Other news of note: The CDC is urging people to get their flu shots; US Olympians visit the White House and the Royal Family enjoys a children's party. 

Rape allegations against County Council candidate Willie J. Kimmons quietly dismissed - perm. protection hearing for alleged victim not until Nov. 9 - day after election

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By HENRY FREDERICK
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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla -- Brutal rape allegations against County Council candidate Willie J. Kimmons were quietly dismissed in June by the State Attorney's Office without ever reaching a circuit judge. And yet a temporary order of protection was granted to the alleged victim by a judge.

However, her request for a permanent order of protection won't be heard until Nov. 9, the day after the general elections.

Kimmons, accompanied by private counsel refused to speak to Daytona Beach police investigators -- his rights under the law. And he's certainly not talking now -- at least not to this media outlet, which is outlining the rape allegations while recognizing the presumption of innocence is afforded Kimmons unless or until tried and convicted in a court of law.

ACC football championship to be played in Orlando's Camping World Stadium; hosting WWE's Wrestlemania & NFL's Pro Bowl, too

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ORLANDO, Fla. -- The Atlantic Coast Conference football championship is leaving Charlotte for Orlando's Camping World Stadium, the ACC confirmed today.

And the ACC isn't the only sports entity coming to Orlando's venue. So too is the NFL's Pro Bowl game and the WWE's Wrestlemania. 

Volusia County's beach cam on Dunlawton in Daytona Beach Shores not working

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- One of Volusia County's two beach cams for online viewers is working.

The "Daytona Beach" beach cam at the Dunlawton approach in Daytona Beach Shores shows shows a blackened blackened screen with a brief message that reads: "We are havoing problems with playback. We apologize for the inconvenience."

The cam has been inoperable since last weekend. The audio is fine, but the video feed is off. The other county beach cam on the Flagler Avenue Beach ramp is working fine. 

MORE THAN MERE MORTAL: Mori Hosseini charting course for Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University's success beyond own lifetime

By HENRY FREDERICK
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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- More than ever, the future is dependent on what happens now with Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University if it wants to keep its competitive edge as one of the top aerospace institutions of higher learning not only in the US, but in an ever-expanding global marketplace where technology rules.

Nobody is more acutely aware of this than Mori Hosseini, who is doing everything he can to position the private unversity as a dominant force well beyond his lifetime.

 

Fall Cycle Scene at Daytona International Speedway during Biketoberfest

Create: Wed, 09/28/2016 - 13:38
Author: Henry
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DAYTONA BEACH, FLA. -- It will be motorcycles galore at Daytona International Speedway during Bketoberfest next month. 

There will be something special for everyone to see, check out or experience during the Speedways "Fall Cycle Scene," coinciding with greater Daytona Beach's fall motorcycle rally, Biketoberfest, held Oct. 13-16.

Margie Patchett: Hillary's personal attacks on Trump clouded debate

Create: Tue, 09/27/2016 - 20:53
Author: Henry
EDITOR'S NOTE: Margie Patchett, executive director of Volusia Tax Reform and a staunch supporter of Donald Trump for president, was asked to weigh in on the big debate between Trump and Hillary Clinton. Here are her observations.
By Margie Patchet
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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- While #Iamadeplorable and support Donald Trump, I believe there were some missed opportunties last night. The American people deserved to hear a real debate on the issues, however, Hillary kept attacking Trump personally as that is the only way she thinks she can win is by personal attacks.

Hillary Clinton wins post-conventions poll for president among Daytona Beach-Orlando voters

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By HENRY FREDERICK
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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- Hillary Clinton will win the presidency, Daytona Beach -Orlando voters decided in a Headline Surfer Insta poll that was created within days of the conventions closing and concluding with the first presidential debate.

DEBATABLE: No real consensus among Daytona Beach-Orlando-area citizens as to Clinton or Trump in the big debate

By HENRY FREDERICK
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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- So who won the (not-so) great debate between Democrat Hillary Clinton and Republican Donald Trump?