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Volusia Sheriff Mike Chitwood has a message to Volusia County parents and students

Chasidy Ruth - September 13, 2024

Columns

Outdoors with Joe: Seasoned river shrimp are here for eating

News

Again? County Council ponders meeting times

News

The best free show in Deltona? Expect the unexpected

Featured

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Land developer keeps his word on conservation property

Chasidy Ruth - September 11, 2024

The DeLeon Springs conservation property, located on State Road 11 and Blackwelder Road in Deleon Springs was approved on the consent agenda at the...

Is this fare fair? County bus and ride charges going up

September 11, 2024

The best free show in Deltona? Expect the unexpected

September 13, 2024

Class Notes: Elementary schools’ schedule of open houses

September 10, 2024

West Volusia Tourism director to receive award in public relations

September 11, 2024

Opinions

Opinion

Trump is a patriot

Special to the Beacon - September 10, 2024

Editor, The Beacon: In response to the letter “Trump presents a threat to democracy,” it should be noted that there are no facts nor rationale...

Opinion

Who did this?

Special to the Beacon - September 10, 2024

Editor, The Beacon: In a Fox News interview, Mr. Trump warned us about transgenders: “Your kid goes to school and comes home a few days...

Pioneer Trail interchange bad for environment

September 10, 2024

Weed smell not a real problem

September 10, 2024

Is the Great Outdoors Initiative the Natural Florida?

September 10, 2024

Residents are poorly served by Votran

September 3, 2024

PHOTO GALLERIES

Multimedia

PHOTOS: DeLand Elks Lodge 1463 Cornhole Tournament

July 3, 2024

Multimedia

Juneteenth in DeLand!

June 21, 2024

Multimedia

PHOTOS: The DeLand Black Heritage Trail dedicates first stop on a journey to honor local African American history

May 22, 2024

BUSINESS

Business

DeLand’s Artisan hotel under new ownership

Special to the Beacon - August 20, 2024

BY SOLOMON GREENE The Artisan Downtown, the historic hotel located in the heart of DeLand’s award-winning downtown, is under new ownership. The Patel family, who...

New Dunkin’ Donuts to Replace Car Wash on Orange City’s Main Street

August 8, 2024

Conn’s HomePlus files for bankruptcy

July 31, 2024

Deltona renews Halifax Humane Society contract

June 26, 2024

SMA Healthcare breaks ground for outpatient mental health, substance use and primary care services in DeLand

May 31, 2024

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COMMUNITY INFORMATION

Upcoming Community Programs in the City of DeBary

Community Information - July 26, 2024

Kick off the fall season with the City of DeBary's Fall 2024 recreation programs. Whether you're an adult looking to stay active or a...

Make a Difference by Participating in Volusia County’s International Coastal Cleanup

Community Information - July 26, 2024

Volusia County’s Environmental Management Division will host this year’s International Coastal Cleanup (ICC) on Saturday, Sept. 21, from 8 to 11 a.m. Residents can...

DeLand Mayor’s Backpack Giveaway set for July 27

Community Information - July 22, 2024

As students and parents get ready for the upcoming school year, the City of DeLand is here to help. The 14th Annual Mayor’s Backpack Giveaway aims...

Marine Science Center to Release Loggerhead Sea Turtle

Community Information - July 9, 2024

After three months of rehabilitation at the Marine Science Center’s turtle hospital, a subadult loggerhead sea turtle will return to the sea this week. Pepper...

Free Mosquito-Reducing Fish Available to Volusia County Residents

Community Information - June 21, 2024

Volusia County residents annoyed by mosquitoes may be eligible for free mosquito-reducing fish provided by the County's Mosquito Control Division. As part of its...