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NSBNEWS.net photos by Henry Frederick. At far left, architect renderings of the proposed Hampton Inn & Suites for Flagler Avenue, New Smyrna Beach. At left, Diane Hughes speaks against the112-room, three-story hotel. In the center photo is David Swenton, the developer and at right is Southeast Volusia Chamber of Commerce President Robert Lott, who supports the hotel.

NEW SMYRNA BEACH -- The proposed $15 million hotel for Flagler Avenue moved closer to reality tonight with City Commission approval on a pair of land-use ordinances, despite two no votes, including that of City Commissioner Randy Richenberg, who is up for re-election in Tuesday's general election.

NEW SMYRNA BEACH -- Volusia County’s Solid Waste Division is hosting a household hazardous waste collection event for materials such as paint, used oils, pesticides, fluorescent lamps, car batteries and cleaning chemicals.

These materials could contaminate ground water if disposed of improperly or pose a threat to the owner if kept too long.

County residents may drop off household hazardous wastes without charge at the New Smyrna Beach Public Works Department, 124 W. Industrial Park, from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14.

Oct. 24, 2009: Robert K. Finch, New Smyrna Beach, and Linda L. Johnson, DeLand; William C. Picardi, Edgewater, and Alexise P. Wright, New Smyrna Beach; Mark S. Morrissette and Michelle M. Crossman, Edgewater.

Courtesy photo. Zone 1 City Commissioner Randy Richenberg's Website, Randyrichenberg.com, was back up shortly after NSBNEWS.net announced its endorsement of challenger Judy Reiker, pointing out that the incumbent's own Web site was no longer accessible because he had allowed the domain name for it to expire on Oct. 12, a full 10 days before it was renewed.

NEW SMYRNA BEACH -- Shortly after NSBNEWS.net posted its endorsement in favor of Judy Reiker, pointing out that Zone 1 City Commissioner Randy Richenberg had allowed his campaign Web site to expire, the incumbent had the Web site back up again.

Richenberg did not explain to those who view his Web site or even on his MySpace page why he had allowed it to expire, which begs the question: If Richenberg can't even stay on top of his own campaign Web site, how can he expect prospective voters to have any confidence in him for a second term in office?

NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Fla -- 'Cudas quarterback A.J. Granger had his own version of the Wildcat offense in the 'Cudas 21-14 victory tonight over Palm Bay: The especially boisterous home crowd.

NSBNEWS.net video by Sera Frederick. New Smyrna Beach firefighters rescued a cat trapped 40 feet high in a tree for more than a day.

NEW SMYRNA BEACH -- A dog may be a man's best friend, but a cat's best friend is a firefighter. In this case, New Smyrna Beach firefighter Clayton Crain.

I have two children living in Europe and I have had many visits during the Bush years. We were hated!

My daughter, Jennifer Glasse, who is a journalist with Voice of America, has a very good Norwegian journalist friend, Asne Seierstad, who wrote “ The Book Seller of Kabul.” You should read the book.I was invited to have lunch with my daughter and Asne and during our conversation she said this of George Bush: “He is a dangerous Cowboy.”

That about says it all regarding our perception throughout the world for the Bush and Cheney years.

There was no reason for this. None!

DAYTONA BEACH -- Volusia County’s Human Services Advisory Board will meet at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday at the United Way of Volusia-Flagler Counties, 3747 W. International Speedway Blvd., Daytona Beach. Members will discuss the application and outcome for the Community
Services Block Grant offered through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.

This advisory board to the Volusia County Council assists in developing Community Service Block Grant program goals and objectives, identifying community needs, and evaluating program effectiveness.

PIERSON -- The Volusia County Health Department is offering an H1N1 swine flu vaccination clinic intended only for students, teachers, and school staff in northwest Volusia County -- Pierson, Barberville, Seville, DeLeon Springs -- on Saturday.

DELEON SPRINGS -- A 75-year-old man was assaulted in his DeLeon Springs home early today by two men, one of whom had a gun, who tied him up and took off with his safe, the Volusia County Sheriff's Office said.

The 11:20 a.m. armed robbery occurred at 5060 Central Avenue, when two men barged in through the back door and held the victim at gunpoint while they tied him up. Sheriff's officials did not release the victim's name.