Observer asks court to unseal France records Nov 18, 2009
AP NASCAR Chairman and CEO, Brian France answers questions at a news conference at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla. Friday, July 3, 2009. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Monday Morning Golf Report Nov 17, 2009
The ladies will be playing five rounds at the LPGA International Champions and Legends Courses in Daytona Beach, Fla. while the men will play six rounds at the Bear Lakes Country Club in West Palm Beach, Fla. (Wakeforestsports.com)
Woman cited after officer spins out Nov 17, 2009
DAYTONA BEACH -- An Ormond Beach woman faces a charge of failing to yield to an emergency vehicle after Florida Highway Patrol troopers accused her of not getting out of the way of a Daytona Beach police officer responding to an emergency call. Wendy Nolan, 33, told investigators she did not see or hear Officer David Abner coming up behind her on the LPGA Boulevard exit ramp on his way to a reported vehicle fire on Interstate 95. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Rejection of raises stalls teacher talks Nov 17, 2009
DAYTONA BEACH -- Contract talks between the Volusia County School Board and the union that represents its teachers have stalled after the rejection of proposed raises that would have cost about $8 million. The Volusia Teachers Organization canceled a bargaining session scheduled for Friday after the board's team rejected the union's raise proposal last week. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
National Guard to build reserve center in Flagler Nov 17, 2009
Army officials hope construction of the facility -- including parking, utilities and an access drive -- will be complete by December 2013 when their lease with the city of Daytona Beach expires. If it's not, they'll lease a temporary site in Flagler. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Mediating In Cyberspace Nov 17, 2009
"When Upchurch came on board, others in the firm already were working to get a place on the Internet, said Tiffany Evers, client relations associate manager who worked in the company's Daytona Beach office for three years and now works from home in Atlanta."When they hired me, they were looking to get on the new wave of innovation -- to blog and podcast," Evers said. She got the Web site up and working. "Just in this year it has started taking off. Sandra is wonderful and very active in the... (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Business)
Officials have eye on photonics industry Nov 16, 2009
Of more than 270 photonics companies statewide, only a few -- including Teledyne ODI Inc. and Eltec Instruments Inc., both in Daytona Beach -- are in Volusia County and none are in Flagler, according to a report this year from the Florida Photonics Cluster. But U.S. Rep. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Business)
Housing discrimination suit distresses family Nov 16, 2009
Baird did not return a phone message left by The Daytona Beach News-Journal. Instead, a State Attorney General's Office spokeswoman, Ryan Wiggins, said the office had information the Florida Commission on Human Relations did not get, and based on that chose not to proceed with the suit. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Art teacher still a student, too Nov 15, 2009
After graduating from Seabreeze High in 1999, Colby set out to study art -- first at Daytona Beach Community College (now Daytona State College) and then at University of South Florida in 2004. Her mixed media collages and assemblages have been exhibited in various galleries and museums including the Ormond Memorial Art Museum, Art Haus, Atlantic Center for the Arts Harris House Gallery, and other out-of-state venues. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
Growth debate pits amendment backers, detractors Nov 15, 2009
DAYTONA BEACH -- Both sides see something wrong with Florida's growth patterns, but the question of how to fix it could fuel one of the biggest political fights Florida has ever seen ... The event was sponsored by the nonpartisan League of Women Voters of Volusia County and came less than a month after a panel discussion in Daytona Beach that included no speakers from Florida Hometown Democracy ... Blackner's group skipped that event because one of the sponsors was the Daytona Beach Area Chamber... (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Business events Nov 15, 2009
DAYTONA BEACH AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE L. Gale Lemerand Entrepreneurial Speaker Series with Warren Brown, founder of CakeLove. 6:30 p.m., Ocean Center, 101 N. Atlantic Ave., Daytona Beach ... EXECUTIVE ASSOCIATION OF DAYTONA BEACH 7:15 a.m., breakfast meeting and exchange of business leads, Sunset Harbor Yacht Club and Conference Center, 861 Ballough Road, Daytona Beach. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Business)
Who's new, what's new Nov 15, 2009
Mara also will meet with clients in the Daytona Beach and Orlando offices ... Mara previously was a teacher at Father Lopez High School in Daytona Beach ... The Daytona Beach News-Journal publishes notices of new hires and promotions, and professional development, of managers and professionals in Volusia and Flagler counties. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Business)
Senior lifestyles Nov 15, 2009
For the fourth year, a bike run sponsored by the AT&T Pioneers and the Communications Workers of America will benefit Family Renew of Daytona Beach, which offers transitional housing for single-parent and two-parent families with minor children. Sign-up will be from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Dec. 6 at Ormond Beach Elks Club, 285 Wilmette Ave., Ormond Beach, featuring a breakfast buffet. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
Retailers, insurer team up to provide health care cards Nov 14, 2009
Now that he's unemployed, the Daytona Beach resident still doesn't have insurance, but he hopes to at some point. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida is trying to reach the unemployed like Carrubba and others with little money with its new $59 Gift of Health Care card and its $19 FamilyBlue discount card. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Business)
Conference stresses professional diversity Nov 14, 2009
DAYTONA BEACH -- College student Tamara Fuller's summer internship in the promotions department at a South Florida radio station made her rethink her desire to go into broadcast public relations. Fuller. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Business)
NASCAR's Brian France fights to keep case quiet Nov 14, 2009
DAYTONA BEACH, FL - JULY 03: NASCAR Chairman and CEO Brian France speaks to the media regarding his mid-season NASCAR address prior to qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Coke Zero 400 at Daytona International Speedway on July 3, 2009 in Daytona Beach, Florida ... DAYTONA BEACH, FL - JULY 03: NASCAR Chairman and CEO Brian France speaks to the media regarding his mid-season NASCAR address prior to qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Coke Zero 400 at Daytona International Speedway... (News & Observer -- Sports)
B-CU's Reed, Starling ready to lead Nov 14, 2009
DAYTONA BEACH -- Bethune-Cookman basketball coach Cliff Reed put a heavy load on his freshman son's shoulders last year. Atlantic High grad C.J. Reed led the Wildcats in scoring (15 points per game), minutes played (37. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Sports)
State halts processing some DNA evidence Nov 14, 2009
DAYTONA BEACH -- While detectives and officers in this city gather up every clue from a burglary or car break-in, police are bemoaning state rules that are making it tough to get DNA processed. Daytona Beach Police Chief Mike Chitwood has his investigators in high gear, subscribing to the idea that if any and all evidence is collected at a property crime scene, something is bound to identify a suspect ... So instead, stockpiling evidence is costing Daytona Beach police a lot of money. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Public records for Nov. 12, 2009 Nov 14, 2009
Deborah Burdick, 56, Daytona Beach, grand theft over $20,000; Lauren Kelly Heaton, 19, New Smyrna Beach, sale of schedule II substance; Laurie Ann Schroeder, 37, Daytona Beach, possession of a schedule IV narcotic; Terri Marie Sloss, 28, Daytona Beach, domestic violence; Shannon McDaniel Hooper, 41, Daytona Beach, possession of cocaine; Teika M. Thomas, 46, Orlando, petit theft; Shytay L. Manuel, 30, Orlando, petit theft; Mechelle Dawn Scott, 26, Daytona Beach, narcotics offense; Scott William... (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
These tickets may surprise you Nov 13, 2009
"I don't think I've ever written someone for that," says Daytona Beach police Sgt. Joe Heller, a supervisor in the department's traffic control unit ... The Daytona Beach News-Journal obtained records of traffic citations since 2004 alleging violations of laws with which residents might not be familiar ... Frank McCue of Ormond Beach got one in August 2008 when he opened his driver side door after pulling into a parallel parking space on Beach Street in downtown Daytona Beach. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
FAU Men's Golf among Nation's Best after Strong Fall Season Nov 13, 2009
FAU beat out nine teams to win the Bethune-Cookman Tournament in Daytona Beach on October 24-25, and placed second in the Stetson Invitation in Deland on November 2-3 and the Florida Gulf Coast Invitational in Fort Myers on October 12-13. The team finished behind Florida Gulf Coast University in both of those tournaments, while beating the Eagles in the Bethune-Cookman event. (Fausports.com)
Category rankings: Wide receivers Nov 13, 2009
com recruiting experts have broken down countless hours of film and racked up plenty of frequent flyer miles to see the top prospects compete at events across the country. In the process of evaluating overall talent, several prospects gained notice for their mastery of specific skills. (San Diego State Sports -- Rivals.com)
Vaccine fear has pregnant moms, kids risking flu Nov 13, 2009
DAYTONA BEACH -- Tiny Zoe Grace Koenig is entering her third week of life without ever feeling her mother's arms around her -- because her mother is fighting for her own life two hospital floors above ... Tammy Preis of Daytona Beach has two 13-year-old twin daughters and had been debating for months whether to get them the vaccine. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
National Tea Party Express makes local stop Nov 12, 2009
Tom Blawn, 58, of Daytona Beach stood out in his Astroturf cap complete with plastic ball and flagstick, a sarcastic response to Pelosi's recent accusation that corporate, not grass-roots, groups are trying to kill health care reform -- Astroturf organizations in Washington, D.C., lingo. "They look like regular Americans who just left a Walmart to me," Blawn said, a cardboard "Astroturf" sign strung around his neck. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Art League's director emeritus dies Nov 12, 2009
Nova Scotia native and artist Ruth Benn Kaplan arrived at the Art League of Daytona Beach during the mid-1980s ... Memorial donations may be made to the Art League of Daytona Beach, 433 S. Palmetto Ave., Daytona Beach, FL 32114. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
Melvin Orfinger, longtime jurist, dies Nov 12, 2009
He became city attorney for Daytona Beach in 1964 after serving five years as assistant city attorney ... ("Orfinger Proves Merit System Is Working" was the headline on a Daytona Beach Evening News editorial when he was nominated for the post ... He entered the Army and found himself a sergeant stationed at Welch Convalescent Center in Daytona Beach. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
Health care field offers job opportunity Nov 12, 2009
Lisa Wilkinson, who manages the cardiac rehab unit at Florida Hospital Memorial Medical Center in Daytona Beach, said she feels blessed ... Paul Gulliksen, director of physical therapy for the Orthopaedic Clinic of Daytona Beach, estimated there are 150 to 160 openings for physical therapists in the Daytona Beach area. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Business)
Observer Exclusive: Q & A with Brian France Nov 12, 2009
DAYTONA BEACH, FL - JULY 03: NASCAR Chairman and CEO Brian France speaks to the media regarding his mid-season NASCAR address prior to qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Coke Zero 400 at Daytona International Speedway on July 3, 2009 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by Rusty Jarrett/Getty Images for NASCAR) Getty Images for NASCAR. (News & Observer -- Sports)
'Predator' suspect case moved to Panhandle Nov 11, 2009
But the move to Walton County would mean a six-hour drive for Zentner, whose office is in Daytona Beach. Each charge of lewd and lascivious exhibition is a second-degree felony punishable by up to 15 years in prison. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Friendships Aside Nov 11, 2009
DAYTONA BEACH -- An unsuspecting friend left a hamburger on the bleachers, and Ricardo Allen remembers Matt Thompson jokingly taking a bite out of it. Thompson and Quinn Bell hung out together just last Saturday. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Sports)
In struggling market, timeshare resale fraud 'almost epidemic' Nov 11, 2009
Similar action has been taken against Copeland Marketing Corp., Daytona Beach and Equity Marketing Corp., Altamonte Springs, Cope said. Still, complaints continue to roll in. (The Palm Beach Post)
Pirates buy Florida State League team Nov 11, 2009
The Tuesday announcement followed a vote of approval by Florida State League owners at meetings in Daytona Beach. The city of Bradenton s investment in lights at McKechnie Field allowed the Pirates to bring Florida State League baseball to the area and solidify a year-round commitment, the release said. (Tampa Bay Business Journal, FL)
Citizens seeks OK for rate hike Nov 11, 2009
6 percent, would come in South Daytona and parts of Daytona Beach and Ormond Beach that are bordered by I-95 on the west and the Intracoastal Waterway on the east, according to Citizens ... 7 percent decrease would affect 486 customers who live west of I-95 in Daytona Beach and Ormond Beach. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Business)
Veterans Day events Nov 10, 2009
UCF CELEBRATES VETERANS: Sgt. Stephanie Marino, a member of the Florida National Guard, will be the speaker on the Daytona Beach campus of the University of Central Florida, 11 a.m., Building 140, atrium. 386-506-4021. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
Airport gets service back Nov 10, 2009
While the two airlines are unlikely to force each other to lower fares by substantial amounts, airline economist Alan Bender at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach said providing choices is essential to establishing and maintaining passenger interest. "It's giving people more options and providing local business travelers flying round-trip more flexibility," he said. (Florida Today)
Biker injured in October crash dies Nov 10, 2009
Virgil Wright died at Halifax Health Medical Center in Daytona Beach, Montes said. The Wrights were riding east on Old Daytona Road when a Mini Cooper driven by Christopher Picklo, 29, of New Smyrna Beach, who was westbound, turned left into their path at the intersection of Garfield Avenue at 11:30 a.m., an FHP report states. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Teen Fatally Stabbed In Daytona Beach, 2 Others Hurt Nov 9, 2009
-- Three men have been arrested in a fatal stabbing of a Daytona Beach teen at an amphitheater. Police said the early Sunday attack stemmed from text messages an old boyfriend sent to his ex-girlfriend, upsetting the new boyfriend. (News4Jax.com, FL)
Christmas tree industry hurting nationally in still-faltering economy Nov 9, 2009
DAYTONA BEACH -- A tough economy with less consumer spending hit the Christmas tree industry last year, and officials expect about the same results this year. Americans bought nearly 40 million Christmas trees last year, including 28. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Business)
Nursing students, schools face hurdles Nov 9, 2009
DAYTONA BEACH -- To single moms like Sharon Hesher and Chaundra Carroll, a nursing degree represents a certain type of American dream: A steady, respectable income in the name of doing good ... "It's in the works," said Hesher, a 29-year-old Daytona Beach mother of two, who was looking forward to the convenience of Daytona State's proposed program -- which would have been offered completely online ... The University of Central Florida offers a similar program in Daytona Beach, as does... (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Vets honored this week in Volusia, Flagler Nov 9, 2009
UCF CELEBRATES VETERANS, TUESDAY Sgt. Stephanie Marino, a member of the Florida National Guard, will be the speaker on the Daytona Beach campus of the University of Central Florida, 11 a.m., Building 140, atrium. 386-506-4021. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
Got Gator pride? Text donate! Nov 9, 2009
The University of Central Florida Daytona Beach campus will honor veterans at a ceremony and reception Tuesday morning. The ceremony starts at 11 a.m. in the atrium of Building 140 at Daytona State College, 1200 W. International Speedway Blvd., Daytona Beach. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
At your service Nov 9, 2009
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)
Local woman's scholarship search leads her to pageant Nov 8, 2009
DAYTONA BEACH -- Dwarfed by the ballroom's silver chandeliers, a dozen beauties dot a couple dozen chairs in the big room's center, chattering nervously ... And now they're sitting before Coleman in sashes and tiaras at the Hilton Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort, learning their itinerary, their positions, soaking in advice from the experts. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Daytona Beach lures youth tennis tourney Nov 8, 2009
DAYTONA BEACH -- It's not exactly Biketoberfest, but if the beaches are swarming with tennis racquet-wielding kids next summer, consider yourself warned ... "It really is the perfect crowd," said Lori Campbell Baker, spokeswoman for the Daytona Beach Area Convention & Visitors Bureau ... "It's grown so large, we needed to go to a larger facility," said Michelle Willis, team tennis coordinator for USTA Florida, based at the 24-court tennis center that is owned and operated by Daytona Beach. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Still the King Nov 8, 2009
DAYTONA BEACH - For over a week, the Mainland Buccaneers had to listen how new king was ready to take over the throne as the top team in the area. On Friday night the Bucs sent a clear message that they weren't ready to relinquish that crown anytime soon with a 21-14 win over previously unbeaten Deland in front of a capacity crowd at Municipal Stadium. (Prep Sports Sports -- Rivals.com)
Deeds recorded in Volusia County Oct. 19-23 Nov 8, 2009
The Daytona Beach News-Journal publishes deed recordings supplied by the Volusia County Clerk of Court ... Wyndham Vacation Resorts Inc. to Howard G. and Joan Lininger, Units 2028-2033, Fairfield Daytona Beach at Ocean Walk, $144,478 ... DAYTONA BEACH SHORES. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Business)
Foreclosures Nov 8, 2009
Cemex Construction Materials LP v. Tide Way Development Group Inc., 526 George St., Daytona Beach, vacant land ... Bart A. Beninati v. MCI Trust & Foundation Ltd., et al, 77 Highridge Road, Daytona Beach, single-family residence ... US Bank v. Lashawnia Sheppard, et al, 901 Oak St., Daytona Beach, single-family residence. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Business)
Officials wary about backing emergency transport bill Nov 8, 2009
Dwayne Taylor, a former Daytona Beach city commissioner ... Daytona Beach is taking the lead on the legislation, with officials saying it would eliminate service duplication and sometimes-excessive waits for patient transport ... At the time of the Port Orange discussion, the Daytona Beach City Commission hadn't yet passed a resolution confirming its support for the House bill. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
Hotels increase security in wake of Erin Andrews incident Nov 7, 2009
N-J/ Security cameras, usually hidden behind domes, are mounted in plain sight, at upper right, over the staff at the check-in desk in the South Tower at the Hilton Daytona Beach/Ocean Walk Village Resort ... DAYTONA BEACH -- When officials from the church that invited Rev. Jimmy J. Thompson here this week for a revival went to check on him at his oceanfront hotel, the front desk staff called his room first before allowing guests to go up ... Angela Cameron, spokeswoman for the 744-unit Hilton... (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Business)
Signs of recovery seen locally Nov 7, 2009
DAYTONA BEACH -- The good news: A few signs of economic recovery turned up in Volusia County during the past three months ... "Things are bottoming out," County Chairman Frank Bruno told a gathering of about 100 at the Daytona Beach International Airport Friday ... Speaking during the Volusia County Economic Development Department's third-quarter update, Bruno said he believes the county and Daytona Beach officials agree on a plan that will make it "attractive for someone to build a conference... (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Business)
Years of volunteer work land historic mark for state park Nov 7, 2009
"One visitor from Daytona Beach brought a serendipitous connection to the Youngs and Washington Oaks. Chris Skehan had some pictures taken with Owen Young while visiting her husband's former boss on their honeymoon in 1954."We worked for the Youngs in Vanhornsville, in upstate New York. We had a glass of wine with him and his brother-in-law," she said. "I've had a wonderful interest in following how this place has evolved into a beautiful public setting. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
Accreditation team to visit schools Nov 7, 2009
DAYTONA BEACH -- Volusia County schools will get a checkup next week from a visiting team of educators to see how well they are meeting regional accreditation standards. The 14-member team represents AdvancEd, parent organization of the Southern and North Central Associations of Colleges and Schools, that oversees accreditation in 30 states. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Judge gets public reprimand for being friends with criminal Nov 6, 2009
DAYTONA BEACH -- The Florida Supreme Court decided Thursday that a Volusia County judge will be publicly reprimanded for breaking rules of judicial conduct -- by being friends with a career criminal ... Although unrelated to the case, according to court administrators, Henderson was recently transferred from New Smyrna Beach to Daytona Beach, where she hears civil cases. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
IRS seeks citizens owed tax returns Nov 6, 2009
Business ology - newsjournalonline. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2009. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Business)
Read previous questions and answers. Nov 6, 2009
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Rossmeyer Harley shops tap Internet for auction Nov 5, 2009
DAYTONA BEACH -- The nation's number one seller of Harley-Davidson motorcycles from the showroom is extending its sales staff to the Internet. Beginning this weekend, Bruce Rossmeyer's Daytona Harley-Davidson will host a 24-hour live video auction of used motorcycles. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Business)
Volusia welcomes rise in tourism Nov 5, 2009
DAYTONA BEACH -- Perhaps it was the Labor Day crowds or maybe the warm weather, but tourism increased in September. Tourism tax collections were up 13 percent in Volusia County compared with September 2008, according to figures released Wednesday by the county's revenue department. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Recruiting mailbag: Irish chasing top talent Nov 5, 2009
Ross and Allen are teammates from Daytona Beach Mainland, and a third member of their team, wide receiver , is also headed to Purdue. Also committing to the Boilermakers from Florida are defensive backs (Naples) and (Cocoa), athlete (Miami) and linebacker (Lakeland). (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
Ormond mayor cleared of abuse Nov 4, 2009
Cavanaugh was staying at a Daytona Beach motel in July when she called the Volusia County Sheriff's Office and made sexual allegations against both of her parents, as well as an adopted brother. She told investigators at first a stranger had bailed her out of a North Carolina jail, where she was being held for domestic violence against her husband, and that the man drove her to Palm Coast in a "blacked out" limousine. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Click here to read more. Nov 4, 2009
DAYTONA BEACH -- Shania Darby grinned from ear to ear as Florida Gov. Charlie Crist shook her hand Tuesday afternoon before posing for a picture with her and other children from Turie T. Small Elementary School. "I'm never going to wash this hand," the 10-year-old fifth-grader said as she lined up afterward for pizza. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Diabetes education effort launched Nov 4, 2009
DAYTONA BEACH -- Eight percent of Volusia County residents have this disease and a quarter of them don't even know it ... 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., News-Journal Center, 221 N. Beach St., Daytona Beach. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Debris becomes art in couple's creative hands Nov 4, 2009
"The green movement has been around for a long, long, long time. We're just now paying attention to it," said Wayne Atherholt, executive director at the Museum of Arts and Sciences in Daytona Beach. For the Andrewses, it's about recycling natural objects into useable, beautiful things. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Former N-J pressman dies Nov 4, 2009
But that didn't stop the indomitable spirit of the former Alabama farmer who fashioned hats out of newspapers during his years as a pressman for The Daytona Beach News-Journal ... They lived a happy life until their world was shattered Christmas Eve 1980 when Sam Jr., a Daytona Beach police officer, was killed in a beachside shootout ... "I met Sam and his wife Nell within days of Sam's murder on Christmas Day 1980," said Marty White, then a Daytona Beach police detective. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
Orange Avenue Bridge study mailed out Nov 4, 2009
DAYTONA BEACH -- About 2,000 Daytona Beach residents should be receiving information in the mail this week about a study of the Orange Avenue Bridge, according to a newsletter compiled by the city's public information officer. Volusia County, in cooperation with the Florida Department of Transportation, is conducting an in-depth evaluation of the 55-year-old bridge, known to some as the Veterans Memorial Bridge. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
Hospital food drive ends Thursday Nov 4, 2009
DAYTONA BEACH -- Those who want to help local people in need can drop off nonperishable food today or Thursday morning at Florida Hospital Memorial Medical Center. The new hospital off Williamson Boulevard in northwest Daytona Beach will accept donations from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. today and until 10 a.m. Thursday ... The food collected at the hospital will be combined with donations dropped off at Daytona Beach fire stations and Florida Hospital Oceanside in recent days. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
