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Timekeepers of West Volusia: how our historic clocks keep up with daylight saving time

Special to the Beacon - March 14, 2025

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Central FLavors: Sapori di Casa (Flavors of Home)

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Osteenites object to urban incursions

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Centenarian ‘jock’ loves shuffleboarding in DeLand

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A wartime love story retold and remembered

Al Everson - March 11, 2025

Disasters and tragedies bring out the worst and the best in people. Eighty-two years after the story played out, American Legion Post 255 in Deltona...

Sky show coming Thursday night

March 13, 2025

Central FLavors: Sapori di Casa (Flavors of Home)

March 14, 2025

Timekeepers of West Volusia: how our historic clocks keep up with daylight saving time

March 14, 2025

Lighting the way: PFLAG Volusia marks one year of support for LGBTQ+ families

March 12, 2025

Opinions

Opinion

Springs Protection Zone not the answer

Special to the Beacon - March 11, 2025

The request for implementing a Springs Protection Zone (SPZ) at nearby Silver Glen Springs is a hot topic. This idea was proposed by the...

Opinion

Getting out of Dodge, or at least Deltona

Tanner Andrews - March 11, 2025

The mayor of Deltona has stirred discussion, simply by leaving town. Yes, it was temporary, but at least once again we get a free...

Déjà vu about Smart Growth … again?

March 11, 2025

What were they thinking? Nothing to sneeze at

March 5, 2025

Suggestions sought for 250th anniversary of Declaration of Independence

March 5, 2025

DOGE lacks legal authority to close agencies

March 5, 2025

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O’Neill Strong: Cancer Survivor Kicks Off MeStrong Race

February 10, 2025

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PHOTOS: Blue Spring Manatee Festival 2025

February 4, 2025

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PHOTOS: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day festivities 2025

January 24, 2025

BUSINESS

Business

Bernard’s Market brings a fresh new flavor to DeLand

Special to the Beacon - February 13, 2025

BY ROBIN MIMNA On Feb. 6, the DeLand and Greater West Volusia Chamber of Commerce hosted a special ribbon-cutting ceremony at Northwest Square to welcome...

Beloved Tom’s Pizza celebrates 40th anniversary

February 12, 2025

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

January 16, 2025

More work for military contractor

January 1, 2025

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

December 9, 2024

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COMMUNITY INFORMATION

Driver injured in collision with dump truck

Community Information - March 6, 2025

A woman suffered life-threatening injuries when the vehicle she was driving collided with a dump truck Thursday afternoon. Police responded to the crash at about...

Volusia deputies searching for armed homicide suspect

Community Information - February 11, 2025

Deputies are actively looking for a suspect wanted in a double homicide in Binghamton, New York. Scott C. Mitchell (DOB 1/6/1975) should be considered...

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...