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Daytona Beach, FL – A man who was shot dead during dinner with his family makes a total of three homicides in Daytona Beach in just 10 days. According to Daytona Beach police, 36-year-old Fausto Flores-Hernandez was eating with his family at his Franklin Street residence when they heard gunshots come from outside. The report says that he got up ... Read More »

Daytona Beach, FL – A man who was shot dead during dinner with his family makes a total of three homicides in Daytona Beach in just 10 days. According to Daytona Beach police, 36-year-old Fausto Flores-Hernandez was eating with his family at his Franklin Street residence when they heard gunshots come from outside. The report says that he got up ... Read More »

Stetson Mansion( Jan Spisar) DeLand, FL – Once again, the historic Stetson Mansion is up for USA Today’s Top 10 Historic Holiday Home Tour and voting for the top spot will end soon. Last year, Stetson Mansion was ranked as #5 nationwide in that same list by USA Today, making it the #1 historic holiday tour in the state of ... Read More »

Daytona Beach, FL – Magic of Lights is back again for its third year at Daytona International Speedway. As they have done in the past, the speedway will donate a portion of the proceeds generated throughout the event, which ends on January 1st, to AdventHealth facilities throughout Volusia and Flagler. And, from December 2nd to December 8th, AdventHealth will instead ... Read More »

Daytona Beach, FL – Snow in Daytona Beach might sound a bit crazy. But, thanks to a little bit of preparation, the merchants on Main Street will pull it off. Merchants will flip the switch tomorrow (November 30th) and light up over 40 palm trees that have been adorned with bright white lights. And the trees won’t be the only ... Read More »

Denny Hamlin after winning the 2019 Daytona 500(Daytona International Speedway) Daytona Beach, FL – Looking to score tickets for you or a loved one to the Rolex 24? Thinking about getting a special stocking stuffer for the race fans in your family? The staff at the World Center of Racing might have a deal for you. From the leading events ... Read More »

Travis Archer(Volusia County Jail) Ponce Inlet, FL – A judge hands down a sentence for a man accused of beating and killing a young labrador back in 2017. That’s the news from the courtroom after Circuit Judge Sandra C. Upchurch sentenced Travis Archer to a full year in Volusia County Jail, followed by three years of probation. Archer was accused ... Read More »

Meth, Prescription Drugs Among Items Seized Ashley Phillips, Garrett Puckett, Rory Gamberg(Volusia Sheriff’s Office) DeLeon Springs, FL – A trio now finds themselves in jail after a raid seizes a slew of narcotics and other accessories. Early yesterday morning (November 26th), members of the Volusia Sheriff’s Office, VSO SWAT and the West Volusia and Deltona Narcotics Task Forces set out ... Read More »

Daytona Beach, FL – Seasonal jobs are available now with UPS in Daytona Beach. Director of Learning Technology Jon Bowers says that UPS will hire 100,000 people across the country. They need about 500 people in Volusia county. Bowers said there are numerous positions available, from part-time package handlers to drivers and drivers helpers. The pay range goes from $14 ... Read More »

Daytona Beach, FL – AAA is teaming up with Budwesier again this year to bring a safer alternative to driving impaired on the streets of Florida. The alternative is “Tow to Go,” which is a free transportation service for drivers and their cars to get them both home or somewhere safe within a 10 mile radius. And it’s not available ... Read More »