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Two Local Students to Compete in Underwater Robotics Competition
Two students at Palm Coast's Buddy Taylor Middle School have earned entries into an underwater robotics competition taking place across the country next month. The International SeaPerch Challenge is …
DeSantis at the bill-signing on Friday in St. Augustine.
DeSantis Signs Bill Banning Civilian Investigations of Law Enforcement
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis on Friday signed a series of bills that have been passed by the Florida legislature, multiple of which pertain to law enforcement. One, HB 601, bans civilian police …
Marcus Chamblin Sentenced to Life for 2019 Palm Coast Murder
Marcus Chamblin, the convicted killer in an October 2019 murder at a Circle K station in Palm Coast, has been sentenced to life in prison for his crimes by Judge Terence Perkins. Chamblin was …
Flagler Tiger Club to Feature Flagler County Attorney Al Hadeed at May Luncheon
The Flagler Tiger Bay Club has announced the featured guest for its May 2024 luncheon: Flagler County Attorney Al Hadeed. Speaking with firsthand experience on the subject, Hadeed will be unpacking …
Clockwise from top left: Jahmall Collins, Sean Ramberg, Paul Mellette Jr., Donathan Evans, Clinton Golden, and James Stevens.
6 Arrested in Holly Hill Drug Bust
Six people were arrested in Holly Hill late last week in a drug bust, the Volusia Sheriff's Office announced. The East Volusia Narcotics Task Force seized multiple types of illegal drugs at a house …
A photo of the suspect provided by the VSO.
Suspect Named in December DeLand Murder
An arrest warrant has been issued in connection to the December 2nd shooting death of a DeLand resident, the Volusia Sheriff's Office announced Thursday. 36-year-old Joel Alonzo-Cisneros is wanted …
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Deltona City Commission to Interview City Manager Candidates Saturday

The Deltona City Commission is set to interview the top candidates for City Manager at a special meeting on Saturday. The meeting will start at 5:30 pm at the City Hall Chambers. Here, residents will …

Woman Injured in Rough Landing at Skydive DeLand

A woman was injured skydiving at Skydive DeLand Tuesday morning, leading to relatively minor injuries according to city officials. The injury, which was first reported in the Daytona Beach …

Man Found Dead in Woods Near DeLand

A man was found deceased in a wooded area near the city of DeLand last week, according to a statement released by the Volusia Sheriff's Office. Little is currently known about the case, but the VSO's …

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State News
One expense for business owners in Florida is set to ease up in the near future: the state tax on rent for businesses is set to decrease from 4.5% to 2.0% by June 1st. The drop is in accordance with …
A bill increasing the penalties for exposing a law enforcement officer to fentanyl has been passed by the Florida state legislature, sending it to Governor Ron DeSantis' desk for a signature. The …
Leading forecasters are predicting one of the busiest hurricane seasons on record for 2024, a prediction that could prove chaotic for Florida. Hurricane forecasters with Colorado State University …
The Florida Supreme Court has approved two proposed ballot initiatives, giving them the green light to appear before the state's voters in the 2024 election. One would legalize recreational marijuana …
Gas prices in Florida are at the highest level they've been at any point in 2024, according to newly released data from AAA. The new statewide average cost of one gallon was listed at $3.62 as of …