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Gov. DeSantis calls special legislative session targeting vaccine mandates

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The Florida Legislature will tackle COVID-19 vaccine mandates in a November special session announced today, Oct. 21. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said the decision to...
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Stetson University Christmas Candlelight Concert tickets on sale Oct. 27

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The joy and magic of the holiday season comes alive each year during Stetson University School of Music’s four Christmas Candlelight Concerts. Tickets cost...
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DeLand’s grand Minnesota Ave. Halloween tradition

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For more than three decades, Minnesota Avenue in DeLand has been the unofficial place to be on Halloween. Parents brought their children from miles around,...
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October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month

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Cyberattacks are a growing threat for small businesses and the U.S. economy. According to the FBI’s Internet Crime Report, the cost of cybercrimes reached...

FUTURES Foundation elects new board members

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FUTURES Foundation for Volusia County Schools recently elected four area business and civic leaders to its board of directors. The new board members are Justine...

Extension offers pesticide training

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Pesticide workers can earn up to six continuing education units (CEUs) during Pesticide CEU Day from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, Oct. 29,...

Sparton creates employee Wall of Fame

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When Sparton CEO Bill Toti and Chief Procurement Officer Stephen Leisenring visited the Fort Worth, Texas, headquarters of Sparton’s parent company, they saw something...

Cress chef is promoted

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Chef Phil Pierce has been promoted to executive chef at Cress Restaurant in Downtown DeLand. Chef Phil has led the culinary experience at Cress for...

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Volunteer group plans events at Deltona library

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From baubles to books, the Friends of Deltona Library group is planning a variety of holiday events at the Deltona Regional Library, 2150 Eustace...

Second Harvest expands retail product line

Volusia County: Volusia County unveils series of proposed redistricting maps

City of DeLand Parks & Recreation hosting Halloween Trail this Friday

DeLand Police Department: Seeking public help to identify suspect vehicle in shooting at 7/11

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We need to stop doing the same old thing

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Editor, The Beacon: That was an excellent feature in the Oct. 7-13 Beacon on growth perspectives. I think a few points should be made about...

Imagine West Volusia: ‘The bad, the good and the possible’

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Retired first responder: COVID vaccine is safe and effective

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Change is underway at West Volusia Habitat for Humanity in DeLand

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A DeLand staple since 1988, West Volusia Habitat for Humanity is making changes to its staff, ReStore, and overall societal impact. “Change is good, change...

BakeChop Market

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The popular DeLand restaurant BakeChop has recently expanded to include a market. Opened in May, BakeChop Market was previously known as The Old Town Butcher...

The best wings in town!

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The search is over because the best wings can be found at Bethune Grill of Stetson in DeLand, located next to Sunshine Bowling Center...

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Off the Beat: Fight with Dad gets son’s nose out of joint

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The Volusia County Sheriff’s Office received an anonymous phone call late at night Oct. 1. The caller said some kind of elderly abuse seemed...
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Off the Beat: Costly porn

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A 25-year-old DeLand woman was going through her live-in boyfriend’s phone the night of Sept. 1, and learned that he had been watching adult...

Off the Beat: Smokin’ down the highway (on a silver bicycle)

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OFF THE BEAT: Pour a little sugar on me — not in my gas tank

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Stetson University Christmas Candlelight Concert tickets on sale Oct. 27

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The joy and magic of the holiday season comes alive each year during Stetson University School of Music’s four Christmas Candlelight Concerts. Tickets cost...

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‘On the Road’ exhibit features sculptures by Cindy Leung

Take a thrilling ride at the ‘Dark Carnival’

Plein Air Paint Out in New Smyrna Beach

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