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5 a.m. Update: Tropical Storm Isaias located 60 miles east of Daytona heading north towards Florida-Georgia line about sunrise

Create: Mon, 08/03/2020 - 05:12
Author: Henry
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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla, - Here is the latest on Tropical Storm Isaias from the National Weather Service for greater Daytona Beach as of 5 am: TS Isaias is currently centered about 60 miles east of the Volusia County coast as it continues to move northward offshore towards the Florida-Georgia line about sunrise.

Volusia County closes shelters, Votran suspends operations in preparation for Tropical Storm Isaias as it continues moving up the Florida coastline

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Headline Surfer photo illustration / Screenshot from Volusia County beach cam on Dunlawton Avenue ramp shows a nearly empty beach save for a few walkers in anticipation of Tropical Storm Isaias’ arrival off the Central Florida coastline overnight tonight with rain and winds gusting between 65-75 mph.

By HENRY FREDERICK / Headline Surfer

Volusia’s County’s Votran transportation system temporarily suspended service at 3 p.m. today to prepare for Tropical Storm Isaias’ continued movement up the Florida coast.

Tropical Storm Isaias to reach Florida tonight: Volusia County calls for 'voluntary evacuation' of beachside & mobile home areas 8 a.m. Sunday

Create: Sat, 08/01/2020 - 21:10
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Headline Surfer video / 5:15 p.m. Saturday Volusia Couny storm update.

By HENRY FREDERICK / Headline Surfer 

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- A voluntary ecacuation order will be issued 8 a,m. Sunday for beachside residents and those living in mobile homes near the coast, Volusia County officials said.

Volusia County Beach Safety: "All port-o-lets and most waste receptacles removed in anticipation of Hurricane Isaias this weekend

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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- IIn preparation for the inclement weekend weather due to approaching Hurricane Isaias this weekend with a hurricane watch now in effect, Volusia County’s Beach Safety and Coastal divisions are securing all assets on the beaches.

Volusia Beach Safety: Sanford woman, 22, bitten on foot by shark in New Smyrna surf; treated on scene

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NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Fla. -- A little after 5 o'clock this evening a 22 year old womanm from  Sanford, FL was on her surfboard in chest deep water when she was bitten on the foot by a shark in the 4600 block South.

Volusia County Beach Safety: Boy, 11, bitten on foot by shark in waist-deep water in vicinity of Daytona-New Smyrna; treated on scene

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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - An 11-year-old Lake Wales boy was standing in waist deep water when he was bit on the foot by a shark Thursday afternoon, which was not seen, an official with Volusia County Beach Safety said Thursday night.

Beach Safety: Dozen rescues on Friday the 13th with 'large Spring Break crowds' in Daytona

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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- Volusia County Beach Safety flew the red flag on Friday the 13th - rescuing 12 swimmers without incident with Spring Breakers soaking up the sun and surf, according to Volusia County beach safety officials.