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Short stuff Purdue did a nice job with four-star receiver (Daytona Beach, Fla. Mainland) during his official visit and is a serious challenge to North Carolina. (ESPN -- Recruiting)
Lifeguard remains jailed; bail at $250,000 Oct 22, 2009
DAYTONA BEACH -- The Volusia County Branch Jail is no beach, but that's where veteran Beach Patrol Officer Robert "Bobby" Tameris will have to stay the next several days until a bail hearing, the suspect's attorney said Wednesday. When the 44-year-old Tameris came out to face County Judge Dawn Fields at his first appearance hearing at the jail, he quickly learned he would be staring at the jail walls instead of the ocean. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Airport hopefuls all from out of state Oct 22, 2009
One is a business development director of an airport in Daytona Beach, Fla. a position he has held for 11 years. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Business briefs Oct 22, 2009
DAYTONA BEACH -- Consolidated-Tomoka Land Co. reported $209,662 in net income in the third quarter, nearly double the $105,246 earned in the third quarter of 2008. In its SEC filing Thursday, the company reported net income of $719,677 for the first nine months of the year, compared to $2. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Business)
Officials approve agreement for water line extension work Oct 22, 2009
The Rev. James King paid the $200 application fee in August, requesting the special use permit after the church's location at 955 Orange Ave., Daytona Beach, was flooded in May and church officials were forced to look for another facility. The city's Land Development Review Board unanimously approved the special request on Sept. 16, as long as the requirements are met prior to a certificate of occupancy being issued. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
ERAU grad killed in midair collision of F-16s Oct 21, 2009
DAYTONA BEACH -- Authorities said an Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University graduate -- described as "one of the best" by a former instructor -- had no opportunity to eject from his F-16 Fighting Falcon when it collided with another F-16 offshore near Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., on Thursday. Capt. Nicholas Giglio of the 20th Fighter Wing, who graduated and received his Air Force commission in 2003, was killed when his aircraft collided with another Shaw F-16 in midair over the Atlantic Ocean. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Lifeguard charged in 2nd complaint of sex with minor Oct 21, 2009
It's not the first time Tameris, who routinely patrols Daytona Beach, has been accused of having sex with an underage girl. Along with two other Beach Patrol employees, Tameris was the subject of a Florida Department of Law Enforcement investigation following accusations earlier this year from a former part-time lifeguard. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Lodging owners see trouble in new law Oct 21, 2009
DAYTONA BEACH -- Area lodging operators are concerned a new law designed to streamline regulation of their industry could become a public relations nightmare for them. Under the change, which started Oct. 1, lodging establishments are no longer required to post rates and other information on the inside of room doors. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Business)
Oviedo counterpunch drops FPC Oct 21, 2009
KICKOFF: Friday, 7 p.m., Municipal Stadium, Daytona Beach. RECORDS: FPC (3-3, 0-0 in District 2-5A) Seabreeze (4-2, 0-1 in District 2-5A). (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
Mainland's Linkenheimer shocks with colossal punts, kicks Oct 21, 2009
DAYTONA BEACH -- "A freak.". That's what coaches say when describing Mainland senior kicker and punter Jonathan Linkenheimer. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Sports)
Bicycle helmets for kids being given away Oct 21, 2009
Bicycle helmets for children will be given away in Daytona Beach and Deltona on Thursday as long as they last, according to the Volusia County Sheriff's Office. The Sheriff's Office will team up with Amscot Financial Partners to distribute the free helmets at two of the business' branches, 2177 Howland Blvd., Deltona, and 2405 N. Atlantic Ave., Daytona Beach. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
Governments cooperate on Nova Canal study Oct 21, 2009
DAYTONA BEACH -- Six local governments will partner on a $700,000 engineering study of the Nova Canal, hoping to prevent a repeat of the May disaster that flooded nearly 2,000 structures. The group includes Volusia County and the cities of Daytona Beach, Holly Hill, Port Orange, Ormond Beach and South Daytona. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
Challenger has financial lead in NSB mayoral race Oct 21, 2009
New Smyrna Beach; MacDuff America, Daytona Beach; Florida Intracoastal Underwriters, Sunrise; Brown and Brown, Daytona Beach; Risk Management Association, Daytona Beach; Preferred Governmental Claim Solutions, Lake Mary; and New Smyrna Beach Professional Firefighters. Mackay -- Sandra Walters, Enterprise; Heidi Cambata, New Smyrna Beach; Sandra Read, New Smyrna Beach; and Gary Stotz, New Smyrna Beach. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Politics)
Witness describes scene of guard's murder Oct 21, 2009
DAYTONA BEACH -- A veteran supervisor at Tomoka Correctional Institution winced on the witness stand Tuesday when asked to view a crime-scene photograph of the murdered colleague he was the first to find. "That's the face of Officer Fitzgerald," Capt. Shannon Wiggins said, turning his eyes away from the bruised, lifeless face. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Daytona pier to drop fee but close for repairs Oct 20, 2009
DAYTONA BEACH -- There's some good news and bad news for those who enjoy a breezy stroll now and then along the historic Daytona Beach Pier ... Daytona Beach's submerged lands lease took effect in January 2004. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Ohio biker critically injured Oct 19, 2009
Shannon Bullen was flown to Halifax Health Medical Center in Daytona Beach where she was listed in serious but stable condition Sunday, a nursing supervisor said. Troopers said they were waiting for blood alcohol test results to determine if the accident is alcohol related. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Public records for Oct. 17, 2009 Oct 18, 2009
F. Douglas Wilhite, 56, Ormond Beach, lewd and lascivious conduct (3), lewd and lascivious exhibition (2), showing obscene materials to a minor (4); Irma Santiago, 27, DeLand, violation of probation; Larrisa Marie Whipper, 22, Ormond Beach, aggravated battery; Shawna Madson, 27, Ormond Beach, failure to appear; Tracy Shirel Singh, 19, Palm Coast, aggravated battery; Alice Fae Favors, 40, Daytona Beach, possession of cocaine, tampering with evidence; Diane Carole Weber, 38, Daytona Beach,... (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
Deeds recorded Sept. 28-Oct. 2, 2009 in Volusia Oct 18, 2009
The Daytona Beach News-Journal publishes deed recordings supplied by the Volusia County Clerk of Court ... DAYTONA BEACH SHORES ... Dimucci Development Corp. of Daytona Beach Shores to James D. and Barbara S. Fowler, Building South, Unit 206, Dimucci Twin Towers, $500,000. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Business)
Click to read:Caylee Anthony: The Untold Story Oct 18, 2009
Sheriff's deputies found him in a Daytona Beach motel after hed sent family members text messages saying he didnt want to live anymore. "Knowing that my granddaughter was gone, knowing where my daughters at and what shes facing for the possibility of her life, how much its hurting Cindy I couldnt take it no more," George told Rodriguez. (CBS News)
Permits filed Oct. 7, 2009 in Volusia, Flagler Oct 18, 2009 Rubio chides big government at GOP event Oct 18, 2009 Reddick of Bartow Housing Authority Joins FAHRO Board Oct 18, 2009 Debate rages on Hometown Democracy amendment Oct 17, 2009 Basketball Tigers hold first practice Oct 17, 2009 B-CU finds dynamic linebacker duo Oct 17, 2009 Patrick Carney » Oct 17, 2009 Deltona woman dies after cosmetic surgery Oct 17, 2009 Area, state jobless rate on the increase Oct 17, 2009 Fungus invading, killing trees in laurel family Oct 16, 2009 MEAC ANNOUNCES PRESEASON BASKETBALL HONORS Oct 16, 2009 UCF now biggest university in the state Oct 16, 2009 Motorcyclist, ejected and run over, in critical condition Oct 16, 2009 Cubs Ready to Welcome Back Some Players Oct 16, 2009 Foreclosures continue to drag down area economy Oct 16, 2009 Man accused of trying to sell 'fake' cocaine Oct 15, 2009 Reward offered in murder investigation Oct 15, 2009 Drug raid nets 19 Oct 15, 2009 Pricey device offers high-tech tuning Oct 15, 2009 Matanzas runners tame ERAU course Oct 14, 2009 FAU Men's Golf Shoots Low Round to Finish Third in Strong Florida Gulf Coast Invitational Oct 14, 2009 Two new five-star prospects in the Rivals100 Oct 14, 2009 News-Journal wins top award from Florida Bar Oct 13, 2009 Meek works AFL-CIO crowd in race for U.S. Senate Oct 13, 2009 Ex-Spruce Creek teacher fined for movie choices Oct 13, 2009 FHP: Biker couple injured when vehicle cuts into path Oct 13, 2009 2 Hurt in St. Johns County RV Crash Oct 13, 2009 Local 50-somethings craft their own brands of guitars Oct 13, 2009 Suit charges DeLand bar served teen crash victim Oct 13, 2009 Intoxicated 21-year-old takes ambulance in Kansas Oct 12, 2009 At your service Oct 12, 2009 Free bike helmets offered Oct 12, 2009 2 B-CU students honored as standouts Oct 12, 2009 Women's Golf Team Finishes 12th in Xavier Invitational Oct 12, 2009 Deeds recorded in Volusia County Sept. 21-25 Oct 11, 2009 What's/Who's new Oct 11, 2009 Permits filed in Volusia and Flagler counties Sept. 30 Oct 11, 2009 Business events Oct 11, 2009 Wedding is on! Oct 11, 2009 Good weather, lower gas prices may boost Biketoberfest Oct 11, 2009 Vendor transition Oct 11, 2009 Women's Golf Team Stands 12th After First Day Of Xavier Invitational Oct 10, 2009 Tar Heels on top for Florida WR Oct 10, 2009 UCF Hero Returns Homes Oct 10, 2009 Public records for Oct. 9, 2009 Oct 10, 2009 Workers accused of dumping wash water Oct 10, 2009 Veterans join, benefit from unusual charity groups Oct 10, 2009 Actress relates teaching to improv Oct 10, 2009 Issues plague same-sex pairs who separate Oct 10, 2009 Blind pedestrians gather for driver awareness Oct 10, 2009 Latest HeadlinesThe TickerThe Wire';var SSN14163 = 'The DungeonMessage Board Index';var SSN14164 = ' Football Front PageScoresScheduleRoster Depth ChartStatisticsTickets';var SSN14165 = 'Football Recruiting Front PageCommitment ListRecruit Search & DatabaseRankingsThe Rivals100Visit DatesVideos';var SSN14166 = 'Basketball Front PageScoresScheduleRosterStatisticsTickets';var SSN14167 = 'Basketball Recruiting Front PageCommitment ListRecruit Search & DatabaseRankings2009 Rivals1502010 Rivals150Videos';var SSN25813 = 'Baseball Front Page';var SSN14168 = 'Volleyball';var iSSN = 14161;document.write(eval('SSN' + iSSN));Latest HeadlinesThe TickerThe WireThe DungeonMessage Board Index Football Front PageScoresScheduleRoster Depth ChartStatisticsTicketsFootball Recruiting Front PageCommitment ListRecruit Search & DatabaseRankingsThe Rivals100Visit DatesVideosBasketball Front PageScoresScheduleRosterStatisticsTicketsBasketball Recruiting Front PageCommitment ListRecruit Search & DatabaseRankings2009 Rivals1502010 Rivals150VideosBaseball Front PageVolleyball DIV.mainstory { padding-left: 5px; width: 408px; } DIV.mainstory P.abyline {color:#666666;} DIV.mainstory IMG.mainphoto { border-right: black 1px solid; border-top: black 1px solid; margin-bottom: 6px; border-left: black 1px solid; border-bottom: black 1px solid; } DIV.mainstory TABLE.mainstory { width: 398px; background-color: #FFFFFF; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; } DIV.mainstory P {margin: 0px 0px 0px;} DIV.mainstory TD { padding-right: 6px; font-size: 8.5pt; vertical-align: top; } var flashHeight = 80; var sAlt = 'Taylor appreciative of Orlando crowd Oct 10, 2009 Area postal facility could lose jobs Oct 10, 2009 B-CU fight aftermath heats up Oct 9, 2009 $5 million in renovations planned at veterans nursing home Oct 9, 2009 Golden Torch Gala... Oct 9, 2009 Business briefs Oct 9, 2009 Men's health summit planned for friday Oct 8, 2009 Titusville Terriers score four wins on the road Oct 8, 2009 Viera 283rd-best sports town Oct 8, 2009 UCF gets $1.5 million grant for business aid Oct 8, 2009 NAACP calls for investigation of Daytona police chief Oct 7, 2009 Attorney disbarred over property scam Oct 7, 2009 Heat warning issued for Central Florida Oct 7, 2009 4 injured when prisoner transport rear-ended Oct 7, 2009 M Basketball Oct 6, 2009
Business ology - newsjournalonline. SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2009. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Business)
With profits down, couple may be out -- of U.S. Oct 18, 2009
Diego Handel, a Daytona Beach attorney who specializes in international and immigration law, said more people with E2 visas are struggling to stay in the United States because of the recession's impact on their businesses. He does not represent the Spavins. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
DAYTONA BEACH -- Republican U.S. Senate candidate Marco Rubio tried to build support in Volusia and Flagler counties Saturday, criticizing "big government" solutions to the nation's problems. "We are at a proverbial crossroads as a people," Rubio told hundreds of Republicans at the Volusia County GOP's annual Lincoln Day dinner at the Ocean Center. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Politics)
Other members-at-large include Kevin Cregan, CEO of the Broward County Housing Authority; Laurel Robinson, executive director of the West Palm Beach Housing Authority; Jerome Ryans, CEO of the Tampa Housing Authority; Maria Burger, executive director of the Housing Authority of the City of Stuart; Pete Gamble, executive director of the Daytona Beach Housing Authority; and Miguell del Campillo, executive director of the Miami Beach Housing Authority. Article Rating. (Bartow Polk County Democrat, FL)
DAYTONA BEACH -- Florida voters are still more than a year away from an election showdown about how to manage the state's growth ... The meeting, sponsored by the Volusia League of Cities, The Chamber, Daytona Beach Halifax Area and the Volusia County Association for Responsible Development, featured a panel discussion that included a regional planning official, two lawyers, a longtime environmental leader and the head of a group spearheading opposition to the amendment. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Lebo welcomed seniors , , , and and sophomore. "Being able to start a little bit earlier, we are a little bit ahead of things,* said Lebo. "I think the one thing that we can use these practices for, we have to spend a little bit extra time teaching for the new guys. (Auburn Sports -- Rivals.com)
DAYTONA BEACH -- They both played high school football in South Florida. They met on a recruiting trip at Morgan State. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Sports)
High School and Daytona Beach Speed swim club, as well as going to the same school as his Olympian older brother, Devon is determined to find his own path toward success in the pool. That success must start on the collegiate level in Gainesville. (ESPN -- College Sports)
A Daytona Beach News-Journal review of the medications listed on the sheriff's report revealed they included regulated painkillers, anti-inflammatories, muscle relaxers and anti-depressants. A cardiovascular drug was also in the mix. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
DAYTONA BEACH -- Beth Freshour doesn't need statistics to tell her about the sad state of the economy ... Bene said he was swamped with applicants for one defense-industry project with a six-month contract in the Daytona Beach area that was advertised on Monster. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
A piece of wood a Daytona Beach man picked up in Jacksonville and brought back to his beachside home has infected at least two trees in the neighborhood, Jarrett said. Local residents who suspect they have a sick redbay can call the local Cooperative Extension Service or the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Senior Neal Pitt named to Preseason All-MEAC First Team. Senior Neal Pitt was recently selected for All-MEAC First Team Honors. (Umeshawks.com)
UCF, which has a Daytona Beach branch campus, has a record 53,537 students, surpassing the University of Florida for the first time, the school announced Thursday. The Orlando-based university is expecting to be the third-largest university in the nation behind Arizona State and Ohio State. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Partridge suffered critical injuries and was taken to Florida Hospital-DeLand but later transferred to Halifax Health Medical Center in Daytona Beach, Montes said. He remained in critical condition Thursday, a nursing supervisor said. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
At Daytona Beach, first Florida State League home run was all the offense the Cubs (54-60 overall, 20-27 second half) would need in the victory Sunday. RF (2-4) led the team in hits. (TitanCentral.com)
DAYTONA BEACH -- Foreclosures continue to be a heavy drag on the two-county real estate industry and are expected to remain a hindrance to local economic recovery. There were 1,612 default notices, scheduled auctions and bank repossession filed in September, according to the California firm RealtyTrac. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Business)
The following information was compiled from reports filed with the South Daytona, Port Orange and Daytona Beach Shores police departments ... Clarence O. Hall, 41, of Daytona Beach was arrested Oct. 2 and charged with grand theft and counterfeit of a controlled substance ... The tag matched the vehicle, but came back as stolen out of Daytona Beach on Oct. 25. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
DAYTONA BEACH -- A reward is being offered for information in the murder of a man whose throat was slashed in August ... Now police and Crime Stoppers are offering $2,500 for any information in the killing, said Daytona Beach Police spokesman Jimmie Flynt. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
DAYTONA BEACH -- Major drug dealers and buyers in West Volusia were put out of business Wednesday when local, state and federal agents raided their operations, authorities said ... Sheriff's Offices from Flagler, Lake and Putnam counties, along with SWAT teams from Orange City, New Smyrna Beach, Daytona Beach and Port Orange were brought in to ensure safe entry by the search teams, Davidson said. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
While riders generally can find mobile dynos set up at various venues during Bike Week and Biketoberfest, DynoJet representatives say there are only 33 permanent facilities in Florida and just two in Volusia County -- one at Crank and Chrome and the other at Carl's Speed Shop in Daytona Beach -- although there are other brands of dynamometers in the area. DYNO' MIGHT BOOST BIKE'S PERFORMANCE. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
DAYTONA BEACH -- Success at the Embry-Riddle Asics Cross Country Invitational often rests with conquering course conditions, and Matanzas runners Christina Marcano and Anthony Sullivan did that Saturday morning. The Pirates gathered their third straight top-five performances on one of the more challenging courses in Florida to help their teams to top-10 finishes in the girls and boys races. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
The Owls are scheduled to return to the links on October 23 at the three-day Bethune-Cookman Tournament in Daytona Beach, Fla. Team Scores. (Fausports.com)
" LUC NO LONGER A FIVE Port St. Lucie (Fla.) Treasure Coast linebacker dropped from the No. 12 spot to No. 25, and also slid from five stars to four. The 6-1, 230-pounder remains one of the nation's most elite players, but a senior evaluation by Rivals.com analysts showed a few small flaws in his game. "Luc struggled to get off blocks and it was apparent that his inability to make plays versus Daytona Beach Mainland was hampered by stiffness issues," Every said. "The bottom line is a five-star... (Florida Sports -- Rivals.com)
The Daytona Beach News-Journal received top honors from The Florida Bar Association during its 54th media awards Monday night in Tallahassee. Circelli. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
DAYTONA BEACH SHORES -- A half-dozen students from the University of Central Florida strolled in with petitions to The Shores Resort & Spa on Sunday night where U.S. Rep. Kendrick Meek of Miami was scheduled to speak to about 225 AFL-CIO members from around the state. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Politics)
DAYTONA BEACH -- A retired Spruce Creek High School teacher has been fined $400 by the Florida Education Practices Commission for allowing students to watch inappropriate movies and a basketball game in class and talking to them about taking "happy pills.". The commission recently approved a settlement agreement with Stephen Scott Coleman to resolve charges of unprofessional conduct filed against him in 2007. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
Virgil Wright was airlifted to Halifax Health Medical Center in Daytona Beach in critical condition while Sharon Wright was taken by EVAC ambulance in serious condition to Halifax, Montes said. Virgil Wright and his wife were not wearing helmets, Montes said. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
The FHP said the Severinos are residents of Daytona Beach. Copyright 2009 by News4Jax. (News4Jax.com, FL)
His guitars are displayed on , and he's brought them to expos and events, including a 2007 jazz festival in Miami and a recent guitar show at The News-Journal Center on Beach Street in Daytona Beach ... "I knew Dave from when I first got to Daytona Beach in 1990 and he was working (a local music store)," Keel said in a phone interview from Lee in Madison County. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Business)
He is no longer listed as a patient at Halifax Health Medical Center in Daytona Beach. Repeated troubles at HalfTime, which promotes heavy drinking and has been busted for underage drinking more than any other nightspot in the city, prompted leaders to pass an ordinance that took effect last month, targeting owners and bartenders. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Ambulance company spokesman Mark O'Keefe says 47-year-old Dean Allen Fultz suffered "serious burns." Daytona Beach police Chief Mike Chitwood told the Daytona Beach News-Journal that Fultz was drinking in a home's backyard when the fight broke out Saturday afternoon. Chitwood said that during the scuffle, 42-year-old John Harper dragged Fultz into a wooded area, poured gasoline on his face and lit a fire. (Fresno Bee)
Begin Again Children's Grief Centers Support Group: Daytona Beach, 386-258-5100; DeLand, 386-822-4852 ... Daytona Reserve Readiness Group: Support for families of Daytona Beach Army Reserve soldiers ... Daytona Beach, 386-255-2102; West Volusia, 386-738-4080 or 800-500-1119. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
In Volusia County, the giveaways will be at 2405 N. Atlantic Ave., Daytona Beach, and 2177 Howland Blvd., Deltona. -- Staff Report. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Business)
Pamela Hunter is one of four students honored by the Florida Association of Teacher Educators at its conference in Daytona Beach over the weekend. Hunter, an elementary education major, received the Fanchon Funk Scholar Award, recognizing her potential as an outstanding future educator. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
The Florida Atlantic University women's golf team matched its best round of the season by shooting a 308 in the second round as it finished in 12th place in a strong field during the 54-hole Xavier Invitational in Daytona Beach, Fla. FAU shot a 316 in the opening and final rounds to finish four strokes behind Jacksonville University on the par 72 6,087-yard layout. (Fausports.com)
The Daytona Beach News-Journal publishes deed recordings supplied by the Volusia County Clerk of Court ... DAYTONA BEACH SHORES. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Business)
Businesses that have newly opened, physically enlarged locations or new or changed ownership are invited to send details to What's New, Business Desk, The News-Journal, P.O. Box 2831, Daytona Beach, FL 32120 or fax to 386-252-4428 ... Kimberly Reiter, professor of history at Stetson University, was elected president-elect of the Interdisciplinary Environmental Association, a global environmental organization, at its annual conference on the environment in July at Daytona Beach Shores ... The... (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Business)
The Daytona Beach News-Journal publishes building permit listings with values of more than $50,000 (not including swimming pools) from Your Builders Exchange ... City of Daytona Beach, 1481 Lagoni Circle, single-family residence, $176,883 ... City of Daytona Beach, 1473 Lagoni Circle, single-family residence, $139,059. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Business)
FLORIDA PUBLIC RELATIONS ASSOCIATION Volusia Chapter meeting, 11:30 a.m., Volusia Room, Daytona Beach International Airport, 700 Catalina Drive, Daytona Beach ... VOLUSIA MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION breakfast meeting, 7:45 to 9 a.m., Volusia Room, Daytona International Airport, 700 Catalina Drive, Daytona Beach ... EXECUTIVE ASSOCIATION OF DAYTONA BEACH breakfast meeting and exchange of business leads, 7:15 a.m., Sunset Harbor Yacht Club and Conference Center, 861 Ballough Road, Daytona Beach. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Business)
Jasmine Marsden, 24, drove four hours from Daytona Beach. It was a trip worth making after she picked a white silk dress valued at $1,100 for her August 2010 wedding. (The Palm Beach Post)
DAYTONA BEACH -- Tourism officials are hoping pent-up demand will translate into an outpouring of dollars and cents into the cash registers of area businesses when Biketoberfest 2009 rolls into town this week. The four-day event officially is Oct. 15-18, but some promoters started early with special activities this weekend, such as Bruce Rossmeyers' Boggy Creek Camp Ride for Children and the Daytona Beach Blues Festival on Manatee Island ... Reservations at the 744-room Hilton Daytona Beach... (Daytona Beach News Journal)
N-J/ A couple walk down the beach past a new vendor, Mid Florida Golf Carts, south of the International Speedway Boulevard approach in Daytona Beach recently ... DAYTONA BEACH -- Shaded from the blazing sun by a rented umbrella, the couple looked up from their novels for a moment to smile at the young girl squealing as she ran past them into the rolling surf with a sand bucket in hand. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
The Florida Atlantic University women's golf team stands in 12th place after the opening day of the 54-hole Xavier Invitational on Friday in Daytona Beach, Fla. FAU recorded a 316 team score on the par 72 6,087-yard layout. (Fausports.com)
O.J. Ross is a four-star wide receiver prospect from Daytona Beach Mainland High School. Ross, 5-10 and 175 pounds, has 10 receptions for 192 yards and four touchdowns this season. (North Carolina Sports -- Rivals.com)
When asked what were the exact words of wisdom the former Daytona Beach native and all-NBA selection gave, Taylor gave a simple answer. "He was just telling me to play my game, play hard, and keep the drive.". (KnightsNews.com)
criminal mischief, domestic battery; Cassandra D. Butler, 25, Daytona Beach, fraudulent use of a credit card; Victoria Lynn Lao, 44, New Smyrna Beach, violation of probation; Sharonda Lashawn Johnson, 32, Port Orange, possession of cocaine; Ruth Marie Johnson, 49, Ormond Beach, possession of marijuana over 20 grams; Joseph Nicholas Hagg, 28, Port Orange, forgery; Adam Joseph Schultz, 25, Palm Coast, fraudulent use of a credit card; Michael Robert Pierce, 44, New Smyrna Beach, burglary of a... (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
DAYTONA BEACH -- Two employees with Weston Coatings Group face charges for illegally disposing of 100 gallons of contaminated wash water ... Florida Department of Environmental Protection officials said they were tipped to the investigation by a citizen complaint about liquids being dumped behind the business at 1901 Mason Ave. in Daytona Beach. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
Following his tour of duty in Vietnam, Hanger spent most of his life in marketing and accounting, including at ITT Community Development Corp. in Palm Coast, and at two charitable organizations -- the Conklin Center and the former Act Corp. in Daytona Beach ... The operations, founded by Brandon Williams of Daytona Beach, are registered corporations in Florida, but the charity does not appear on the Internal Revenue Service list of charities yet because it's new. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
N-J/ Cheryl Hines, an actress from HBO's "Curb Your Enthusiasm," speaks at the Florida Council for Exceptional Children's state conference at the Hilton Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort ... DAYTONA BEACH -- Comic actress Cheryl Hines has an electric smile but an ethic of sharing the spotlight ... Cheryl Hines strode up and down the aisles of a ballroom in the Hilton Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort, discussing how improvisational acting techniques can improve communication with co-teachers,... (Daytona Beach News Journal)
DAYTONA BEACH -- Donald Pelkey was just a shy, awkward sixth-grader when he found his soul mate back in 1976 ... Pelkey wound up going to Daytona Beach attorney Douglas Kneller for help. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Sponsors include the Halifax Council of the Blind, Greater Daytona Beach Chapter of the National Federation of the Blind, Handicapped Adults of Volusia County, and the city of Holly Hill. Holly Hill Mayor Roland Via and County Chairman Frank Bruno donned blinders and grabbed canes to experience the challenge of sightless street crossing. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Carter, who graduated from Mainland High School in Daytona Beach, said he always tries to reach out to the top basketball players from the area. He was complimentary of Taylor's game. (UCF Sports -- Rivals.com)
The U.S. Postal Service is studying consolidation of operations at the Daytona Beach Processing & Distribution Facility into the Mid-Florida Processing & Distribution Center in Lake Mary, according to Daytona Beach Postmaster Frank Stephens. The study will review mail processing and transportation operations as well as mail volume, and determine whether consolidation will increase efficiency and improve productivity, a letter from Stephens indicated. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Business)
DAYTONA BEACH -- The war of words between Police Chief Mike Chitwood and Bethune-Cookman University President Trudie Kibbe Reed heated up Thursday as the controversy surrounding a campus fight escalated ... Norma Bland, a member of the local chapter of the NAACP and also president of the Citizens Coalition to Improve Race Relations in Greater Daytona Beach, said the chief is doing his job. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
DAYTONA BEACH -- Emory L. Bennett State Veterans Nursing Home is due for a makeover, and Congress has given the nod for a $5 million upgrade. Renovations and improvements planned for the 120-bed facility, opened in 1993, will include an upgraded nurse call system and new fixtures and furnishings in residents' rooms. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
The women s track & field Golden Torch Award winner is , a sprinter from Daytona Beach, Fla. Smith earned All-American honors in 2007 as a part of the women s 4x400 meter relay team. (Seminoles.com)
This year the Official Holiday Ornament of Daytona Beach will be the Right Whale, designed by Sang Roberson and produced by individuals with disabilities at UCP's Daytona Beach location. Ornaments will be available soon at area stores, including Inkwell Home, Inspirations Cards & Gifts, Granada Gourmet, Tom Cook Jewelers and Marguerite's Florist as well at UCP at 1100 Jimmy Ann Drive, Daytona Beach. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Business)
Dr. Ernest Cook, a lecturer, will speak in the Lucille O'Neal Lecture Hall at the B-CU School of Nursing, 739 W. International Speedway Blvd., Daytona Beach. The university's Odessa Chambliss Wellness Center, in the nursing building, will offer free health screenings from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
The Space Coast Sharx's results from its games against Daytona Beach Buccaneers were not reported to the Mid-Florida Pop Warner Youth Football Conference. In games Saturday, North Brevard hosts Space Coast, and Merritt Island entertains the Palm Bay Rockets. (Florida Today)
Daytona Beach is 220th, and Viera, home of the Washington Nationals' spring training at Space Coast Stadium, is 283rd. Vero Beach is 311th of 399. (Florida Today)
DAYTONA BEACH -- A $1. 5 million state grant to the University of Central Florida will launch a pilot program to help small businesses. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Business)
DAYTONA BEACH -- The Florida branch of the NAACP asked federal authorities Tuesday to investigate the city police chief's "misconduct" and "racially tinged" comments after students and dormitory workers clashed on the Bethune-Cookman University campus last week. Chief Mike Chitwood responded by saying the university's spokeswoman attempted to muzzle him from talking to the media after the melee. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
DAYTONA BEACH -- For a couple of years before the real estate market came crashing down, a Daytona Beach attorney was hired to handle more than a dozen high-ticket real estate closings for an up-and-coming gas station owner and real estate investor ... The scam involved rigged sales between affiliated companies and created legal problems over ownership of one of downtown Daytona Beach's tallest office buildings ... As far as local gasoline distributors go, Abraham's wasn't the biggest, but his... (Daytona Beach News Journal)
The thermometer climbed to 91 degrees at Daytona Beach International Airport on Tuesday and temperatures in Volusia and Flagler counties may reach 93 to 94 degrees today, forecasters said. But it's the high humidity that makes conditions dangerous. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Five of six prisoners, including Monquise Green -- sentenced to life in prison last week for shooting a man to death -- were taken in separate ambulances to Halifax Health Medical Center in Daytona Beach after the crash Monday, DeLand police said. Three ambulances were used for security reasons to transport the prisoners who suffered minor injuries, said EVAC Ambulance spokesman Mark O'Keefe. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
MWC OFFICIAL ATHLETIC SITE - Men's Basketball. 2008-09 MWC Men's Basketball Composite Schedule. (Themwc.com)
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