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Sheriff's deputies, Animal Services respond to DeLand pet sanctuary

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DELAND, Fla. -- Volusia County Sheriff's deputies and animal control officers responded to Journey’s End on Mercers Fernery Road at approximately 9:30 a.m. Wednesday to begin executing a warrant giving authority to remove any animals from the property that are deemed to require immediate medical care.

Volusia County Council's Deb Denys to be honored as VCARD's Citizen of the Year

Create: Wed, 01/08/2020 - 15:06
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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- The Volusia County Association for Responsible Development and its Flagler County Chapter will honor District 3 County Council Member Deb Denys for her ongoing efforts to improve water quality and bring the aerospace industry to Volusia County.

Ormond Beach's Bill Partington wants to hear from you in 'Mondays with the Mayor'

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ORMOND BEACH, Fla. -- Come share your thoughts and ideas with Ormond Beach Mayor Bill Partington in the event series "Mondays with the Mayor” on Monday, Jan. 6, at 5 p.m. at the Ormond Garage,. 48 W. Granada Blvd.

The Rotary Club of Downtown Ormond Beach helps bring Christmas cheer to 40 residents at assisted living facility

Create: Sun, 12/29/2019 - 21:52
Author: Sera King
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ORMOND BEACH, Fla. -- The Rotary Club of Downtown Ormond Beach happily adopted 40 residents at the Gold Choice Assisted Living Facility this Christmas for its December Service Project. 

Votran to provide limited holiday service on Christmas, New Year’s in Volusia County

Create: Tue, 12/24/2019 - 06:16
Author: Sera King

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- Votran will operate on a limited service schedule on Christmas and New Year's in Volusia County for those who rely on the public buses to get to and from work, for shopping or other essential needs.

NASCAR CEO Jim France on Friday's passing of Hall of Fame racer & 1960 Daytona 500 winner: "Junior Johnson truly was the 'Last American Hero'"

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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – NASCAR Chairman and CEO Jim France remembered racer Junior Johnson, the 1960 Daytona 500 winmner, who died Friday at the age of 88, as the "Last American Hero," in refererence to his aura in the early days of racing as a moonshine outlaw away from the track.