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DeBary native among NASA’s newest astronaut candidates

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Luke Delaney, 42, is a retired Marine Corps pilot and a former DeBary resident. He’s also on track to realize his lifelong dream of traveling...
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New plans for Putnam unveiled

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It’s been a tumultuous few years for the Hotel Putnam. But the historic DeLand hotel may soon house 64 one- and two-bedroom apartments. “Everyone’s really...
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Upcoming memorial luncheon for murdered civil rights activists

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The West Volusia Branch NAACP and the African American Association of Deltona will host a memorial luncheon in honor of Harry T. and Harriette...
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DeLand gets new public-safety PIO

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Ava Hanner is the new spokesperson for the Police and Fire departments in the City of DeLand. Hanner started on the job Nov. 29. As...

West Volusia Chamber moves weekly networking event

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The West Volusia Regional Chamber of Commerce now meets every Tuesday morning at The Center at Deltona for AM Connection. The business networking event —...

School Board member receives statewide recognition

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Volusia County School Board Member Linda Cuthbert was among two statewide school-district leaders in Florida recognized for their exemplary leadership by the Consortium of...

DeLand man is president-elect of Physician Associates group

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The American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) is pleased to welcome Folusho E. Ogunfiditimi, DM, MPH, PA-C, DFAAPA, as president-elect. Ogunfiditimi, a resident of DeLand,...

Spectre Powerboats drops anchor in DeLand

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Spectre Powerboats, a high-performance pleasure-boat design-and-manufacturing company, has relocated to DeLand from central Ohio. Spectre is currently configuring a 26,000-square-foot facility on the DeLand...

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City of DeLand conducting survey on trash and recycling service

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DeLand is talking trash with residents – literally. Throughout the month of December, the city will be surveying residents seeking input on what they want...

Volusia Schools: Westside School Choice Fair Tuesday, Nov. 30

DeLand Regional Library and Pierson Public Library to close temporarily

Florida Department of Health in Volusia County issues rabies alert for Edgewater

Southeastern Grocers expands recall on some Fisherman’s Wharf shrimp

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DeLand Cyclery opens new location

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A Downtown staple for more than 15 years, DeLand Cyclery has moved to a new location at the corner of North Delaware Avenue and...

Holiday pie event at CERTUS Premier Memory Care Living in Orange City

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On Tuesday Nov. 23, CERTUS Premier Memory Care Living in Orange City will be hosting their first open house and pie pickup event. “We’re hoping...

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With more than 25 years of knowledge and experience, Beery Roofing & Redesign has been improving Central Florida homes one roof at a time. “I...

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Off the Beat: Dumb argument and violence lead to father and mother getting arrested

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A gentleman who lives in Deltona heard his adult neighbors — a man and a woman, who have two children together — yelling at...
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Off the Beat: Shoplifter hopes to win the lottery

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A guy sought to buy $120 in lottery tickets at a gas station in Deltona on Oct. 27. He tried to pay with a...

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Off the Beat: He took the cash (and the register)

Off the Beat: Forget the ice; you’re getting this drink neat

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Shoestring Theatre presents comedy “Never Too Late”

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Never Too Late, a comedy written by Sumner Arthur Long, opens at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 9, at Shoestring Theatre in Lake Helen. In the...

West Volusia Playlist: Geoff Scott — Burarum Records

Lucas Bohn and The Kingston Trio perform at the Athen s...

A Billy Joel and The Doors ultimate tribute at the Athens...

Artist Krystle Lemonias to speak Nov. 12 in DeLand

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