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DELTONA Volusia County Sheriff's investigators nabbed a 21-year-old Deltona man earlier today, accused of exposing himself to four people in the past month, including three teenage girls.

Two of the episodes occurred last week, including one that was just a few blocks from the suspect's home. The other incident took place in March. The suspect, Winston Garwood, is
facing three counts of indecent exposure and one count of lewd or lascivious exhibition, Sheriff's spokesman Gary Davidson said.

The Volusia County Health Department sent out two messages through the school district's parent telephone system today alerting the public about the swine flu outbreak elewhere in the country and encoraging hand washing and covering mouths while coughing.

The Volusia County Web site makrs no specific menion locally of efforts to educate the public, but a statewide health advisdory was posted and reads as follows:

Helen Lashway Adams, 78, of New Smyrna Beach, former owner and operator of the Islander Beauty Salon, died Friday, April 24, 2009.

Franklin Tyrie Miller, 89, of New Smyrna Beach, who served in the U.S. Navy during WWII, retired after 45 years of service as a locomotive engineer with Pennsylvania Railroad, Conrail and Amtrak, and was a member of First United Methodist Church, Hidden Lakes Country Club and New Smyrna Beach Men's Garden Club, died Wednesday, April 22, 2009.

DELAND -- The outbreak of swine flu in New York City and the potential for a nationwide pandemic caught the attention of Volusia County officials this afternoon.

"The Volusia County Health Department has been monitoring this situation over the weekend,"said Dr. Thomas Coleman, director of the Volusia County Health Department, in a statement released Sunday. "Our senior leaders and public health preparedness team will meet on Monday to assess this situation and plan accordingly."

There are reportedly 20 such cases in New York City.

NEW SMYRNA BEACH -- The New Smyrna Beach Regional Library will celebrate spring with a “Magical Tea Party” at 3 p.m. Wednesday.

Children in grades K - 5 are invited to wear party clothes or dress up as their favorite magical creature, superhero or book character. Snacks will be served, and children are asked to bring their own cup and saucer for the tea party.

NEW SMYRNA BEACH -- A graveside service wiill be held 2 p.m Saturday for Jeannette Baker-Nichols, of Milford Place, mother of NFL player Dallas Baker and the author of a song recorded by Otis Redding, who passed away on April 17, 2009. She was 68.

The service will be held at Glencoe Geiger Cemetery with Suffragan Bishop Robert B. Thomas officiating. Interment will take place at Glencoe-Geiger Cemetery. There are no calling hours.

NSBNEWS.net photo by Sera Frederick. Night detours are in effect for repairs to the North Causeway Bridge through Saturday, part of a $690,000 project.

NEW SMYRNA BEACH -- Work began last night on repairs to the North Causeway Bridge that is expected to keep the span inoperable at night through Saturday, forcing motorists and pedestrians alike to rely soley on the South Causeway Bridge for access to and from the beachside.

DAYTONA BEACH -- A woman nude from the waist down when she was struck and killed by a motorist Tuesday while walking along U.S. Highway 92 after her release from jail has been identified as 41-year-old Dawn Marie Abraham of DeLand, the Florida Highway Patrol said.

DELAND -- The Volusia County Grievance Adjustment Board will meet in the Personnel Division’s second floor conference room, 230 N. Woodland Blvd., Suite 262, DeLand, at 9 a.m. Friday, April 24.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Florida Statutes, persons with disabilities needing special accommodation to participate in the meeting should request assistance before the meeting.

For more information or to request assistance, please call (386) 736-5951.