South Carolina Makes Move with Ross Jun 29, 2009
comDate: Jun 29, 2009 Mainland HS (Daytona Beach, FL) wide receiver O.J. Ross is considered by many to be one of the best under-the-radar receivers in the entire state of Florida. Ross recently picked up an offer from the South Carolina Gamecocks. (GamecockInsider.com)
Bailout of U.S. Banks Gives British Rum Maker Diageo $2.7 Billion Benefit Jun 29, 2009
The IRS wanted the Daytona Beach, Florida-based owner of the Daytona International Speedway and Talladega Superspeedway and its competitors to deduct construction costs over a longer period. $100 Million for Racetracks. (Bloomberg)
2 longtime Volusia school principals retiring Jun 29, 2009
Betty Powers of Turie T. Small Elementary in Daytona Beach and Bill Mead of Chisholm Elementary in New Smyrna Beach spent part of last week cleaning out their offices and getting ready to begin a new phase of their lives ... At Turie T. Small, Powers "had high expectations of the children but always had a loving heart," said Shirley Browder, a longtime volunteer at the school in the center of Daytona Beach's black community and a former principal herself. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Speeding or fleeing police could bring vehicle forfeiture Jun 29, 2009
DAYTONA BEACH -- Drivers take notice: The chances of losing your car or motorcycle are now greater if you are accused of certain crimes -- even if you are never found guilty ... "That's the way it works," said Daytona Beach defense lawyer Peyton Quarles, who has handled similar cases. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Business events Jun 28, 2009
SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER workshop, 6 to 9 p.m., Daytona State College, 1200 W. International Speedway Blvd., Building 110, Room 249, Daytona Beach ... SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER offers startup guides, business plan packets, and small business counseling at Daytona Beach College, Building 110 Room 222, 1200 International Speedway Blvd., Daytona Beach. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Business)
Halifax Health's towering financing weathers risks Jun 28, 2009
Still, Mike Walsh, president of Ashford Investment Advisors in Daytona Beach, said Halifax Health has managed to navigate the bond market's treacherous terrain better than local municipalities who got in the bonded debt game. "It was perfect timing," said Walsh of the speed at which Halifax Health bought back $175 million in auction rate bonds and issued another set of fixed and variable rate bonds in exchange over the last year. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Citizens debates new insurance rates Jun 28, 2009
Homeowners who buy wind-only policies and live in South Daytona or between Interstate 95 and the Intracoastal Waterway in Daytona Beach and Ormond Beach: 60 ... Homeowners who buy wind-only policies and live west of I-95 in Daytona Beach and Ormond Beach: 5. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
State, congressional reps meet with locals over snapper plan Jun 27, 2009
Sid Preskitt, a longtime Daytona Beach area commercial fisherman, said another dimension to the situation is the flexible time frames for rebuilding fisheries included in the original legislation were removed when the law was reauthorized in 1996. Preskitt also told the government's representatives at the meeting that the council's own reports show their estimate that red snapper released by commercial boats have a 90 percent mortality rate is from one observational study of 31 fish released by... (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Public records for June 26, 2009 Jun 27, 2009
Brenda Michelle Burton, 32, Daytona Beach, unlawful possession of cocaine; Jose Fernando Herbert, 20, DeLand, lewd and lascivious battery; Odell Leonard Brown Jr., 19, Daytona Beach, grand theft of a motor vehicle; Todd Richard Polcin, 45, Port Orange, burglary of a dwelling (2), dealing in stolen property, grand theft, false verification of an owner, burglary of a conveyance, grand theft auto, forgery, grand theft of a person over the age of 65; Marvin Louis Clark, 29, Daytona Beach, forgery;... (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
NewWoman sentenced to life for kidnapping, murder Jun 27, 2009
A 21-year-old woman has been sentenced to life in prison for the kidnapping and murder of a Daytona Beach woman in January 2007. A Flagler County judge handed down Patricia Roosa's sentence Friday. (Florida Times-Union)
Daytona agency that helps ex-felons struggling financially Jun 27, 2009
DAYTONA BEACH -- Art Spencer thought he would die in prison because he had no family, job or place to go when he was up for parole ... He was able to get a job at a restaurant and stay at a residential facility in Daytona Beach that she founded for ex-felons ... But how long the nonprofit will be around, though, is in question after Family Crisis Help Center filed Chapter 7 bankruptcy in April, moved to a new apartment complex in Daytona Beach and changed its name to Free Spirit Evangelistic... (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Suicides in Volusia jump an alarming 22 percent in 2008 Jun 27, 2009
DAYTONA BEACH -- A 92-year-old man jumped from the ninth floor of a Daytona Beach condo, depressed over his wife's health and days after realizing she no longer recognized who he was ... "It's a huge increase, but it's not totally unexpected considering things going on right now," said Bob Decker, president CEO of the Mental Health Association in Daytona Beach ... Many happened in West Volusia, followed by Southeast Volusia and the Daytona Beach area. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Nets send Vince Carter to Magic in 5-player deal Jun 27, 2009
On a draft day when Cleveland made the biggest splash by trading for the Suns' Shaquille O'Neal, Orlando made a blockbuster move of its own in acquiring the Nets' Carter, an eight-time NBA All Star who grew up in Daytona Beach and lives in Orlando. New Jersey also dealt forward Ryan Anderson to the Magic, who sent the Nets three players in return: Point guard Rafer Alston, shooting guard Courtney Lee and power forward Tony Battie. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Florida WR talks about Ole Miss offer Jun 27, 2009
Daytona Beach (Mainland HS), Fla. wide receiver O.J. Ross loves Florida but so far the Gators have yet to offer. (Ole Miss Sports -- Rivals.com)
Flagler double murder suspect gets another new attorney Jun 26, 2009
The case then went to Steven Laurence of Altamonte Springs and Mitch Wrenn of Daytona Beach, both with the state's Offices of Regional Criminal Conflict and Civil Counsel. But that lasted only a few weeks. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Magic acquires Carter from Nets Jun 26, 2009
The New Jersey Nets dealt the eight-time NBA All-Star, a former North Carolina star who grew up in Daytona Beach and lives in Orlando, and forward Ryan Anderson to the Magic on Thursday for point guard Rafer Alston, shooting guard Courtney Lee and power forward Tony Battie. The trade gives the Magic another star in a lineup that includes Dwight Howard and Rashard Lewis. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Black bear reports at Indigo Lakes continue Jun 26, 2009
DAYTONA BEACH -- Reports of a wandering black bear continued to surface Thursday from the Indigo Lakes development ... But hunters who frequent Tiger Bay State Forest just west of Daytona Beach and Ormond Beach generally believe state estimates are too low. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
NBA: Magic get Vince Carter Jun 26, 2009
An eight-time NBA All Star, Vince Carter grew up in Daytona Beach and lives in Orlando ... On a draft day when Cleveland made the biggest splash by trading for the Suns Shaquille ONeal, Orlando made a blockbuster move of its own in acquiring the Nets Carter, an eight-time NBA All Star who grew up in Daytona Beach and lives in Orlando. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Coast-to-coast notes » Jun 25, 2009
Chip Kelly takes Oregon Ducks' recruiting national - ESPN. Originally Published: June 24, 2009. (ESPN -- Recruiting)
Volusia ahead of cities in buying up foreclosed properties Jun 25, 2009
However, that same program is moving a bit slower in Deltona and Daytona Beach, and Palm Coast in Flagler County ... Unlike the Volusia County and Deltona programs, Daytona Beach and Palm Coast funding is secured through the state ... 66 million and Daytona Beach for $2. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Man slams van into brother's house Jun 25, 2009
Nathaniel R. Adler, 17, of Daytona Beach was arrested June 14 and charged with possession of cocaine. At 6:44 p.m., an officer on routine patrol on Flomich Street initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle for stopping past the stop bar and into the roadway. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
Local housing market on rise Jun 25, 2009
"Prices down and sales up. That's been the trend and we keep praying we have reached the bottom," said Marge Allison, broker with Adams Cameron & Co. Realtors and head of the Daytona Beach Association of Realtors. "Economists tell us there are signs of a turnaround, but we are waiting for it to actually happen.". (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Business)
FPL rate hike plan draws jeers Jun 24, 2009
DAYTONA BEACH -- A Florida Power & Light proposal to hike revenue by $1 billion next year and increase profits to 12. 5 percent drew sharp rebukes at a public hearing Tuesday. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Bearcats Looking at Florida Receiver Jun 24, 2009
Despite not yet having a UC offer, O.J. Ross from Mainland High School in Daytona Beach, Florida is an attractive candidate for the Bearcats to pursue. To continue reading this article you must be a member. (Cincinnati Sports -- Rivals.com)
TV station goes full-steam ahead Jun 24, 2009
It's an effort that's being done in partnership with Daytona Beach's public television station, WDSC-Channel 15 ... And it's just one of a bumper crop of locally produced shows that Daytona Beach's public television station is in the process of developing in partnership with people who have the ideas -- and the willingness to put in some elbow grease and some cash ... This is happening as the Daytona Beach station is taking a sharper turn away from what the Orlando PBS station does. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Black bear visits Daytona neighborhoods Jun 24, 2009
DAYTONA BEACH -- When Fran Stump let her dog out for its morning constitutional Tuesday, little did she know it would result in an encounter of the bearish kind. The Fox Fire Circle resident said she was barely awake when she put her mixed-breed named Greta on her lead and opened the back door. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Local corner Jun 24, 2009
Daytona Beach Golf Club. 6-10: 4 Person Scramble-Shane Jones, Duce Smith, Gunnar Smith, Jay Smith27, $10. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Sports)
'Normal hot' likely to return Jun 23, 2009
Temps topped out at 96 degrees Monday afternoon in Daytona Beach, tying the city record for the hottest June 22 since 1998, said National Weather Service meteorologists. And Flagler County heated up to a sizzling 97 degrees, but that wasn't a record, the Weather Service said. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
FSU's Wetherell started out as Daytona Beach educator Jun 22, 2009
DAYTONA BEACH -- Before he won elective office, T. K. Wetherell was an educator -- a dean at what today is Daytona State College ... Kent Sharples, the college's president, wasn't around when during Wetherell's stint at Daytona Beach Community College. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
Fashion retailer opening at Volusia Point Jun 22, 2009
DAYTONA BEACH -- Plato's Closet, a national teen and 20-something "gently-used" fashion retailer, is opening in Volusia Point shopping center, across the street from Daytona International Speedway. According to owners Rich and Andrea Burns of Port Orange, the store will open today to start buying used, brand-name clothes and accessories. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Business)
Permits filed April 27, 2009 in Volusia, Flagler Jun 22, 2009
The Daytona Beach News-Journal publishes building permit listings with values of more than $50,000 (not including swimming pools) from Your Builders Exchange. DAYTONA BEACH. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Business)
Nearly 500 Rescued From Rip Currents Jun 22, 2009
A give-away every day all summer. Lifeguards Say Rip Current Danger Especially High. (News4Jax.com, FL)
Heat, rip currents herald change of seasons Jun 22, 2009
DAYTONA BEACH -- The first day of summer made its mark Sunday with the temperature creeping close to a record high and rip currents sending lifeguards scrambling ... Meteorologist Randy Lascody of the National Weather Service in Melbourne said the Daytona Beach area can expect similar temperatures today. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
South Daytona business benefits from flooding Jun 22, 2009
DAYTONA BEACH -- The rains that flooded the Halifax area in May left a silver lining for some business owners and painful memories for others. Florida Disaster Recovery, a 24-hour emergency response company based in South-Daytona, experienced a spike in business as a result of the rain that swamped the area between May 19 and 23. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Business)
At your service Jun 22, 2009
Bridge Players: Daytona Beach, 386-255-7744; Ormond Beach, 386-677-9972 or 676-3256; Newplicate, 386-673-5562; Port Orange, 386-756-2524; Contract, 386-7600487; Wagonwheels, 386-761-8398 for lunch and bridge ... Daytona Beach Bicycle Club: Weekday and weekend rides ... Daytona Beach Chess Club: 386-239-9485 or. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
Cubs Chatter: Jody Davis Jun 21, 2009
What's the best thing about being back in Daytona Beach. "After being here for two years it kind of feels like home to me. It's always fun to come back here. It's comfortable. There are a lot of familiar faces in the stands.". (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Sports)
What's/Who's new Jun 21, 2009
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 ... The Daytona Beach News-Journal publishes notices of new hires and promotions of managers and professionals in Volusia and Flagler counties. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Business)
Recession nails retail Jun 21, 2009
DAYTONA BEACH -- Like millions across the country and around the world, local resident Mike Foster occasionally shops at a Walmart Supercenter ... Despite benefiting from the influx of price-conscious, recession-weary shoppers, Walmart has temporarily shelved plans to add new super centers in Daytona Beach and Palm Coast ... New stores were planned for 24 acres at Nova Road and Mason Avenue in Daytona Beach and on 31 acres along Old Kings Road near State Road 100 in Palm Coast. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Business)
Local golf notes Jun 21, 2009
Daytona Beach Golf Club's PGA Director of Instruction Rod Perry successfully defended his title at the North Florida PGA Match Play Championship May 18-21 at the Juliet Falls Country Club in Dunellen. Travis Hardin carded a hole-in-one on June 2 at No. 9 of the South Course of Daytona Beach Golf Club ... UPCOMING: The North Florida PGA Junior Championship is June 24-25 at Daytona Beach Golf Club. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Sports)
Deeds recorded in Volusia County June 1-5 Jun 21, 2009
The Daytona Beach News-Journal publishes deed recordings supplied by the Volusia County Clerk of Court ... Wyndham Vacation Resorts Inc. to Jerilynn and Max C. Stiles, Units 1820-1833, Fairfield Daytona Beach at Ocean Walk, $149,967 ... Wyndham Vacation Resorts Inc. to Linda L. Donaldson, Units 1220-1233, Fairfield Daytona Beach at Ocean Walk, $131,316. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Business)
Art program offers hope in coping with disabilities Jun 21, 2009
He said he was overwhelmed by the onset of schizophrenia and attended the ACT Enrichment Program in Daytona Beach where he studied painting with volunteer Mary McDonald. Painting soon became his comfort -- and his salvation. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
Success is tweet for some officials Jun 21, 2009
The Daytona Beach Police Department last December started an anonymous crime-tips number for text messages, and is looking into a similar setup with Twitter. Police Chief Mike Chitwood said about a half-dozen text tips have led to arrests, one being a fugitive busted in a drug sting. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Sparks fly over FPL rate proposal Jun 21, 2009
The state Public Service Commission will hold a hearing Tuesday in Daytona Beach about Florida Power 's proposal to increase base rates next year ... The Public Service Commission, which is expected to make a decision on the rate proposal this fall, will hold a hearing for FPL customers at 4 p.m. Tuesday in Daytona Beach City Hall. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
That Was More Like It Jun 20, 2009
At Daytona Beach, the Cubs (31-31) were held to three hits as they closed out the first half of the Florida State League schedule. LF (1-for-4) provided the teams only offense with a run-scoring single. (Chicago Cubs, TheInsiders.com)
State jobless rate hits record 10.2% Jun 20, 2009
DAYTONA BEACH -- Florida was one of eight states that set unemployment records for May, with jobless claims reaching 10. 2 percent, according to figures released Friday by the Florida Agency for Workforce Innovation. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Tag readers give police extra eyes Jun 20, 2009
DAYTONA BEACH -- It's pitch dark and a motorist races by a police cruiser with its lights off in the hopes that the officer won't be able to read the errant driver's license plate. If that scofflaw happens to whiz by one of Daytona Beach police's two Smart Cars -- equipped with the Automatic License Plate Reader -- he or she is out of luck ... "I think this has moved us into the 21st century," said Daytona Beach Lt. Jesse Godfrey, who heads the agency's training division. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
SBA disaster center remains open Jun 20, 2009
Dickerson Center, 308 S. Dr. Martin Luther King Blvd., Daytona Beach. Opening: Thursday. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Business)
Murder suspect arrested getting off Greyhound Jun 19, 2009
DAYTONA BEACH -- A man wanted in a South Florida killing got off a Greyhound bus here and was summarily arrested by police. Antion Eleby shot his sister's boyfriend to death on Wednesday, said detectives with Miami-Dade police, and the suspect headed to Daytona Beach via Greyhound bus, said Daytona Beach police spokesman Jimmie Flynt. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
4 high schools get D's on report cards Jun 19, 2009
DAYTONA BEACH -- Most Volusia and Flagler schools earned A's and B's on their state report cards this year, but four of the 11 high schools in the two counties got D's -- the worst performance ever at that level ... "We just screamed and shouted," said Juanita Collins, principal of Ortona Elementary in Daytona Beach, which improved its grade from C to A and met the federal adequate-progress standards. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Lane commits to Clemson Jun 19, 2009
DAYTONA BEACH -- One of the area's biggest football recruits next year may already be off the board. Mainland running back Marlin Lane announced this week that he has orally committed to play for Clemson University, beginning in the fall of 2011, according to several recruiting Web sites and Lane's former coach, Chad Rhodes. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Sports)
Green-energy industry grows jobs Jun 18, 2009
"When I started here in 1976, it was just me doing solar hot-water systems," said Bill Gallagher, owner of Solar-Fit in Daytona Beach. "We are seeing explosive growth in the business. I have about 30 employees now, and we are in the hiring mode too. I just hired three sales people in the past 30 days. When we have a sales meeting, we run out of chairs.". (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Business)
JC Shurburtt » Jun 18, 2009
There is talk that Class of 2011 Clemson commit (Daytona Beach, Fla. Mainland) could be the top underclassman back in Florida. (ESPN -- Recruiting)
Flooded museum reopens, but not completely Jun 18, 2009
DAYTONA BEACH -- Yellow caution tape surrounds the 13-foot-tall, giant ground sloth skeleton that stands alone with chunks of the wall around it removed ... "It's a jewel in our community, and it's very important to our area," said Daytona Beach Mayor Glenn Ritchey, whose staff is working with the museum on seeking federal aid. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
2Behind a Massive Robocall Scam, Four Human Faces» Jun 18, 2009
James A. Dunne, 36, of Daytona Beach, Fla. owns Florida-based Voice Touch with his wife, Maureen. (Fox News)
Seminoles' Westrup Becomes First Four-Time Golf All-American In Florida State History Jun 18, 2009
She finished in a career-best tied for 11th place at the 2007 NCAA Division I Women's Golf Championship at LPGA International in Daytona Beach, Fla. Her finish in the 2007 national championship ranks as the highest finish for a Seminole individual in the NCAA Championship. (Seminoles.com)
Ormond fraud suspect caught in motel Jun 18, 2009
An Ormond Beach man wanted for the past two months on charges of racketeering and grand theft in a construction fraud scheme was arrested in a Daytona Beach motel, officials said. Lynn N. Smith, 60, was arrested Tuesday at the Happy Holiday Motel. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
Public records for June 17, 2009 Jun 18, 2009
Mary Gray Dickinson, 45, Holly Hill, dealing in stolen property; Natalia Marie Fenwick, 24, DeLand, grand theft, dealing in stolen property; Valarie Bryant, 30, Edgewater, interference with custody; Mary Francis Nickerson, 29, Daytona Beach, grand theft of a motor vehicle; Renee Jilian Marsh, 22, Edgewater, conspiracy to possess a controlled substance; Brandon Maurice Broadnax, 25, Daytona Beach, sale of cocaine within 1,000 feet of a park; Nicholas J. Meherg, 20, Ormond Beach, failure to... (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
Sources: Wetherell retiring from FSU Jun 17, 2009
Two school officials close to the Daytona Beach native told The Associated Press on Monday he will inform the trustees at the conclusion of its board meeting Wednesday ... Wetherell, who was born in Daytona Beach and graduated from Mainland High School, spent a dozen years in the Florida Legislature, capping his lawmaking career as Speaker of the House in 1991-92 ... BORN: Dec. 22, 1945, in Daytona Beach. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Politics)
Boy, 8, hit on A1A, critically injured Jun 17, 2009
The unidentified 8-year-old boy was first taken to Florida Hospital Flagler and later airlifted to Halifax Health Medical Center in Daytona Beach, Flagler Beach Police Chief Dan Cody said. "They were going to airlift to Arnold Palmer (Children's Hospital in Orlando), but the weather wouldn't let them do that," Cody said at 8:30 p.m. "Now, he's taken a turn for the worse, and they can't do that.". (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Dan Warren honored by historical society Jun 17, 2009
Warren, a longtime attorney based in Daytona Beach, received the 2009 Harry T. and Harriette V. Moore Award at a luncheon recently. The Moores, both Bethune-Cookman College graduates, died after a bombing at their Mims house on Christmas Day in 1951, their 25th wedding anniversary. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
Drug war moves cultivation inside Jun 17, 2009
A $13,000 lien was levied against the house that year by Prestige AB Ready Mix of Daytona Beach ... That coupled with the ability to buy some basic equipment at any hardware store and manuals about growing at any local bookstore (including Barnes & Noble in Daytona Beach), make it relatively easy. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Nesting skimmers ignore effort to lure them south Jun 17, 2009
DAYTONA BEACH -- Despite a full-scale decoy effort to attract a pair of nesting American black skimmers to undeveloped dunes in Ponce Inlet, the birds have chosen a busy oceanfront resort instead. On Tuesday morning, a pair of the federally and state-protected birds was discovered with an egg in a nest on the beach in front of the Hilton Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort ... That's what the pair did last year, when they nested in Daytona Beach Shores. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Area Iranian-Americans keep close tabs on news Jun 17, 2009
Many of the estimated 500 Iran natives in the area are glued to cable and Internet news sites, said Moji Babazadeh, president of the Iranian American Society of Daytona Beach. Through e-mail from friends and family still in Iran, Moji Babazadeh is getting information he couldn't find other places. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
Shores woman engraves national championship trophy Jun 16, 2009
DAYTONA BEACH SHORES -- Over a rack of small steel tools, Cathy Fletcher Meirose looks out over a magnificent view of the Halifax River from 18 stories up. But the ultimate eye-catcher in her office is what's right in front of her -- college football's national championship trophy. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
Ross Enjoys Time in The Swamp Jun 16, 2009
By Recruiting AnalystDate: Jun 15, 2009 Daytona Beach (FL) Mainland's O.J. Ross is one of the fastest wide receiver prospects in the state of Florida. Checking in at 5-10 and 176-pounds with 4. (FightinGators.com)
