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Former Volusia Councilwoman Deb Denys throws her hat in the ring for county chairwoman
A longtime former Volusia County councilwoman has joined the race for the chairman's seat. Deb Denys, of New Smyrna Beach, filed to run on Thursday. "I truly believe Volusia's greatest days are ahead," she said. This isn't the first time she has run for the seat. She lost to Jeff...
NSB City Commission chooses Kevin Cowper to replace Khalid Resheidat as city manager
NEW SMYRNA BEACH — The city has chosen its next city manager. Kevin Cowper, the highest-ranked of the four finalists by the City Commission, defeated the three other contenders — Scott Moye, Robin Hayes and James Slaton — and will replace current New Smyrna Beach City Manager Khalid Resheidat, should he accept the city's offer.
Volusia School Board adopts new policies for next academic year. What you need to know.
DELAND — At one of the last meetings of the school year, the Volusia County School Board adopted a number of new policies, examined further below. The Volusia County School Board unanimously approved adopting proposed amendments to School Board Policy 319 — Promotion and Graduation Exercises. The current...
'It’s going to hurt business really bad': Daytona Beach beach ramp construction project starts Monday
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Construction begins Monday on a project to bring improvements to Daytona Beach. While the work is being done, crews will eventually need to take down the iconic ‘World’s Most Famous Beach’ sign, just temporarily. But local business owners are concerned about how...
Former Dothan manager lands in Florida beach city
NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Fla. (WTVY) -After leaving his city manager’s job in Dothan, Kevin Cowper quickly found employment. On Saturday, the New Smyrna Beach council named him its city manager. Cowper was chosen from 13 semi-finalists barely a month after Dothan commissioners denied him a contract extension. In Dothan,...
Pine Trail, Belle Terre elementary schools host senior walks for Volusia, Flagler graduates
ORMOND BEACH — Pine Trail Elementary has always been a “special place” and a “second home” for mother-daughter duo Sandi and Natalie Gilbert. In fact, Sandi taught at the school while she was pregnant with Natalie and while Natalie attended Pine Trail. Sandi currently serves as a support teacher at the school.
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