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Volusia County Supervisor of Elections Lisa Lewis addresses sample ballot mailing delay 

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DELAND, Fla. -- The Volusia County Supervisor of Elections office is informing voters that sample ballots for the November 3, 2026, General Election have been mailed and should be arriving in mailboxes  soon following a delay by the office’s printing vendor.

Daytona International Speedway & General Motors announce multi-year extension to keep Chevrolet as a founding partner

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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Daytona International Speedway and General Motors have announced a multi-year extension to keep longtime NASCAR founding partner Chevrolet in the fold.

BREAKING NEWS - Sanford Cops: 8 people shot - 2 critically - at family gathering on Poplar Avenue; gunmen on the loose

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SANFORD, Fla. -- Sanford Police are investigating a Saturday night shooting on Poplar Avenue that resulted in a minimum of six to eight people being shot on the street -- two listed as critical -- with one or more gunmen on the loose, cops said.

'Washback' sea turtle hatchling rescued by Volusia County Beach Safety lifeguard

Create: Wed, 09/16/2026 - 13:05
Author: Sera King
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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- One tiny sea turtle got a little extra help this morning after its journey into the ocean brought it back onto the beach and into the arms of Volusia County Beach Safety lifeguards.

1 YEAR AGO TODAY: Off-duty Edgewater cop gunned down in cold blood at the Circle K in Ormond-by-the-Sea

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EDGEWATER, Fla. -- Today marks one year since the Edgewater Police Department lost one of its own: Officer David Jewell: a husband, a father, a friend, was gunned down in cold blood while off duty and buying a hot dog at the Circle K gas station in Ormond-by-the-Sea.

Central Florida Weather: Daily mix of rain & sunshine with highs in the low 90s forecasted this week in Orlando, Sanford & Daytona Beach

Create: Mon, 09/14/2026 - 11:22
Author: Sera King
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ORLANDO, Fla. -- A daily mix of rain & sunshine with highs in the low 90s is forecasted this week along the Interstate 4 corridor in Orlando, Sanford, and Daytona Beach.