Republicans have a sense of humor: Just ask Stan Lee
ORLANDO, Fla. -- Republicans like myself battle the stereotype that we have no sense of humor. That we are stuffed shirts.
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Volusia County Council to leave New Smyrna Beach CRAs alone - at least until mid-summer vote on controversial hotel
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Headline Surfer® photos & videos / NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Fla. -- Volusia County Councilwoman Deb Denys won re-election to her district 3 seat in 2014, in part by pledging to convince her colleagues on the dais in DeLand to approve new Community Redevelopment Agencies for New Smyrna Beach and Edgewater.
And soon after the election, she did just that, getting CRA passages for both cities in 6-1 votes with only County Chair Jason Davis dissenting each time.
Daytona Gator Nation reaction to verdict: Ex-New England Patriots TE Aaron Hernandez guilty of 1st-degree murder
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Headline Surfer® / YouTube download / Raw video feed of former New England Patriots star tight end in a Boston courtroom Wednesday where a jury verdict of 'guilty' to first-degree murder was announced before he was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for the July 2013 gunshot slaying of semi-pro football player Odin Lloyd, 28.
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- Catching a glimpse of the live proceedings on an overhead-TV in his Gator Beach & Sports apparel store across from the Ocean Walk on A1A, Paul Politis wasn't surprised University of Florida and ex-New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez was found guilty of murder Wednesday in a Fall River, Mass. courtroom.
Oak Hill politician's death threats against journalist laughable, but same edict for spouse no laughing matter
SANFORD, Fla. -- Now I truly understand how Trayvon Martin's parents -- Sybrina Fulton and Tracy Martin -- felt about the way the investigation of their slain son's homicide was handled by the Sanford cops and local prosecutors until Gov. Rick Scott intervened by naming a special prosecutor leading to the trial of the century.
70. VCSO: 56-year-old man found dead in water-filled pit in Osteen
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Headline Surfer® graphic / The locator map at left shows the area south of the 500 block of Osteen-Maytown Road where the body of a man was found floating in shallow water on Aug. 1, 2014. OSTEEN, Fla -- A body found floating in a water-filled pit on a Saturday afternoon on the first day of August turned out to be that of a homeless man who was spotted by a bystander.
The victim was identified as 56-year-old Robert Lewis Williams, a Volusia County Sheriff's spokesman said.
Witnesses said they saw Willims going into the shallow water, perhaps to cool off from the hot Florida sun the afternoon before.
"Williams (had) family who live close by where the body was found, but he had no known permanent address," Sheriff's spokesman Gary Davidson said.
71. Florida racer Ryan Hunter-Reay wins Indy 500 in nail-biter
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Videos by IndyCars for Headline Surfer® / 1st video: Highlights of the 2014 running of the Indianapolis 500, including several crashes and the dramatic finish that saw the Ryan Hunter-Reay take the checkered flag in the second-closest finish ever. 2nd video: Post-race interviews with Hunter-Reay and several other drivers. INDIANAPOLIS -- A Florida racer, Ryan Hunter-Reay, driving the No. 28 for team owner Michael Andretti, won the Indianapolis 500 in a nail-biter over Helio Castroneves.
72. NSB firefighters use boot on SR 44 to collect $8,651 for Muscular Dystrophy Assn
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Photo for Headline Surfer® / New Smyrna Beach Fire Department Battalion Chief Chris Dymond stands at the ready to take donations from passing motorists on State Road 44 just east of the Denny's restaurant on Labor Day weekend.
NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Fla. -- Firefighters in this seaside city raised $8,651 during the Labor Day weekend to support the Muscular Dystrophy Association.
As part of the annual Muscular Dystrophy Association’s charity boot drive, firefighters braved the heat and stood at the intersection of Old Mission Road and State Road 44 on Aug. 30-31, with their boots at the ready. And passing motorists graciously donated money to help children and families who have been affected by muscular dystrophy.
73. NSB cops: Motors officer takes top prize again
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Photo for Headline Surfer® / New Smyrna Beach motors officer Josh Holloway navigates the Space Coast Rodeo course.
NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Fla. -- For the second year in a row, New Smyrna Beach Police Motor Officer Josh Holloway earned top honors at the annual Space Coast Motorcycle Rodeo the weekend of Oct. 11 in Melbourne.
Holloway walked away with several awards including “Mr. Rodeo” – the top rider award.
The New Smyrna Beach motors cop's riding achievements skill comes in at No. 73 in the HeadlineSurfer.com countdown of the top 100 local stories of 2014.
Palatka woman among 3 Florida citizens appointed by Gov. Scott to council for deaf & hard of hearing
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PALATKA, Fla. – Gov. Rick Scott announced the appointment of Lois “Darlene” Laibl-Crowe of Palatka and two other Florida citizens on Wednesday to the Florida Coordinating Council for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing.
Tree trimming in Ponce Inlet begins April 13
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PONCE INLET, Fla. -- Tree trimming begins Monday, April 13, with clean-up along the streets throughout the town and at the Ponce Preserve, including the removing of dead bay trees.