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Battling blight: City of Daytona Beach hopes to redevelop vacant Midtown church property
DAYTONA BEACH — The long-vacant church that has stood on the corner of Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and Cedar Street for more than a century has a haunting aura. The timeworn, hulking edifice is a remnant of a chapter in time that's long since ended. Standing in front of the towering structure, you can almost see women in their fancy 1930s and 1940s dresses and men wearing suits and hats climbing the front steps to worship on a Sunday morning.
Sneak peek: An inside look at the new Chuck E. Cheese in Port Orange
PORT ORANGE ― A spokeswoman for Chuck E. Cheese has provided new details on the chain's new standalone restaurant/family fun arcade about to begin construction at The Pavilion at Port Orange. City officials say the new restaurant/arcade at 5539 S. Williamson Blvd. is expected to open by year's end. "I am delighted to share...
What's the weather forecast for Daytona Jeep Beach 2024?
As tens of thousands of Jeeps roll into Daytona Beach for the 10-day Jeep Beach celebration that runs through April 28, an array of parties, organized rides and outdoor concerts await. As Jeep fans make plans, there’s perhaps only one wild card in the deck: What’s the weather expected to...
About 40 gambling machines seized in Daytona Beach along with cash, guns, police say
About 40 illegal gambling machines, some firearms and approximately $20,000 in cash were found as part of an investigation into an illegal gambling operation, according to Daytona Beach Police. The items were found when police executed a search warrant at 9:20 a.m. Thursday at 833 Mason Ave., police said. Mukesh Parmar, 53, of Holly...
Volusia County Schools closes on nearly $5M property for Enterprise Elementary
DELAND — At its last meeting, the Volusia County School Board unanimously approved closing on a DeBary property which will serve as the site for a new Enterprise Elementary. The board in December approved purchasing the property, located at Buckley Drive and Charles R. Beall Boulevard, for $4.73 million.
23-year-old man arrested, accused of stabbing ex-girlfriend's boyfriend
A 23-year-old man was arrested just after midnight Friday after police said he stabbed another man on LPGA Boulevard in the Holly Hill area, according to the Volusia Sheriff's Office. Skylar Bigham was charged with aggravated battery, tampering with evidence, possession of methamphetamine and possession of narcotic paraphernalia. The incident...
DeLand woman charged with murder in death of man she accused of domestic violence
A DeLand woman accused of fatally shooting the father of her child two years ago told the victim's family that she was tired of him terrorizing her and her children and that she would not die in a domestic violence situation, her arrest report shows. Jasmoray Baugh, 30, was arrested Tuesday after Volusia...
Port Orange receives $15M in state funding to upgrade water reclamation facility
The city of Port Orange has secured a $15 million state grant to be used for “substantial upgrades” to the city’s water reclamation facility, which will help fortify the building against flooding and storm surges. Port Orange’s water reclamation facility (or WRF) has been in operation for...
Upcoming Daytona Beach housing fair to offer tips, resources for first-time homebuyers
DAYTONA BEACH ― Despite rising prices and higher mortgage rates, there is still hope for those interested in becoming first-time home buyers. A free housing fair will be held later this month to provide information on how to achieve the dream of homeownership. "It's still possible for people to...
Prepping for a nightmare scenario: What happens if there's a condo collapse in Volusia County?
From mass shootings to monster hurricanes, Volusia County emergency management officials and first responders must be ready for anything. This week, some are training on how to respond to what would be a true nightmare: A condo collapse in Daytona Beach Shores. The Federal Emergency Management Agency is hosting the...
Daytona Beach man sentenced for trafficking in fentanyl, cocaine and other drugs
A Daytona Beach man was sentenced Wednesday to another 25 years in prison after he was convicted of drug trafficking and other charges, according to the State Attorney's Office. Arthur Harris III, 35, was found guilty as charged of trafficking in fentanyl 28 grams or more; trafficking in cocaine 28-200...
Daytona Beach nonprofit in dire need of foster parents
VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. — For seven years, Rene Mendoza has been taking in foster kids, treating them as if they were his own. "These kids need a home that they could go to. That they could trust," Mendoza said. "Somewhere where they could be at peace." One of his...
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