Deland
LATEST NEWS
Un-development: How the New Smyrna Beach Marine Discovery Center is transforming a parking lot into coastal habitat
NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Fla. — While Central Florida booms with growth and development, one organization in Volusia County is doing the opposite. It’s called un-development, and it’s why the Marine Discovery Center in New Smyrna Beach just started a new project to transform a concrete parking lot into coastal habitat.
Actor or Teacher? Adrian Sutton shines in both roles
SANFORD, Fla. — A+ Teacher Adrian Sutton really knows his stuff. The Sanford Middle School teacher’s passion for video production and teaching others came during his high school years. It is lights, camera, action in Sutton’s class at Sanford Middle School in Sanford. "They're really coming in...
Southwestern Middle schooler ties for 17th at 2024 Scripps National Spelling Bee
Not everyone knows the difference between “nice” and “gneiss,” but Southwestern Middle School’s Claire Smith does. Even though the two words are pronounced the same, they have different meanings and different spellings. And when asked to spell “gneiss” in the third round of the Scripps...
A rite of passage? Now that the school year's over, we take a look at recent senior pranks
During the last week of school, seniors at DeLand High School used toilet paper, plastic wrap and spray paint to pull the 2024 senior prank. For some students, participating in the senior prank can be a rite of passage — a tradition to uphold. The creativity behind school pranks...
‘Pretty shocking:’ Volusia Sheriff’s Office finishes investigation into Holly Hill police employees
HOLLY HILL, Fla. – The monthslong investigation into four Holly Hill police employees has finished, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office, which conducted the investigation. The police chief and a captain resigned shortly after the investigation started, but two sergeants are still on administrative leave amid the...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.