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County nixes development moratorium, but promises action on flooding woes

Al Everson - January 16, 2025

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Lake Helen celebrates Arbor Day with third annual tree giveaway

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Jeremy Davies is the 2026 Teacher of the Year

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Public discourse in Deltona: The best free show — if you can see it

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DeLand ‘Bubble Guy’ recovering from injuries after fall

Barb Shepherd - January 11, 2025

Alan Ware, DeLand’s beloved “Bubble Guy,” is recovering from a fall from a ladder outside of the Athens Theatre in Downtown DeLand. Ware, the theater’s...

Public discourse in Deltona: The best free show — if you can see it

January 16, 2025

‘Lost’ DeLand child wasn’t lost after all

January 10, 2025

Lake Helen celebrates Arbor Day with third annual tree giveaway

January 16, 2025

Jeremy Davies is the 2026 Teacher of the Year

January 16, 2025

Opinions

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What were they thinking: Also, the planning staff are all wet

Tanner Andrews - January 14, 2025

The thing about 100-year floods is that they are supposed to be rare. If it happens every summer, it is not a 100-year flood....

Opinion

Look for bears before letting the dogs out

Special to the Beacon - January 14, 2025

Editor, The Beacon: I would like to comment on the story “He let the dogs out,” regarding the black-bear incident. The title explains why there...

Open letter to the School Board and the whole community

January 7, 2025

Grateful to Brian Young

January 7, 2025

GOP offered a reason for optimism

January 7, 2025

‘What Elephant?’ Volusia’s flood crisis and the elected who ignore it

December 30, 2024

PHOTO GALLERIES

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PHOTOS: It’s Beginning to Look A Lot Like Christmas in West Volusia

December 11, 2024

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PHOTOS: 24th Annual DeLand Original Music Festival

December 11, 2024

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PHOTOS: Honoring our Veterans around West Volusia

November 15, 2024

BUSINESS

Celebrate Creativity and Community at Bloom Endeavors’ Grand Opening, Jan. 18

Special to the Beacon - January 16, 2025

Bloom Endeavors, a unique boutique and creative hub, will celebrate its grand opening at 5 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 18, at 115 E. Rich Ave....

More work for military contractor

January 1, 2025

Bake Chop owner’s new restaurant is a tribute to Hunter’s

December 9, 2024

Liquid Gold Tattoo Studio and Art Gallery Ribbon Cutting Dec. 5

November 27, 2024

DeLand’s Artisan hotel under new ownership

August 20, 2024

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Volusia County Seeks Advisory Board Applicants

Community Information - December 11, 2024

If you would like to get involved with Volusia County Government, advisory board membership may be just what you’re looking for. The Volusia County...

Stabbing sends man to hospital following altercation

Community Information - December 11, 2024

DeLand police detectives are investigating a stabbing that happened Tuesday night. The preliminary investigation reveals there was a physical altercation between two males known...

Two seriously injured in rollover crash on State Road 44

Community Information - December 5, 2024

(DeLand, Florida) – Two people were taken to the hospital with serious injuries following a crash Wednesday afternoon on State Road 44. Around 3:13...

DeLand police seeking public’s help in reported hit and run

Community Information - December 5, 2024

DeLand detectives are seeking the community’s help as they investigate a reported hit and run crash in the Bent Oaks subdivision. On November 15,...

Volusia County to Distribute Thanksgiving Meals to Veterans

Community Information - November 15, 2024

Volusia County’s Veterans Services Division will celebrate Thanksgiving by distributing meals to 175 veteran families. Each box, which can feed a family of six, has...