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Razzle's settled wrongful death lawsuit just before closing | Exclusive

A week before The Daytona Beach News-Journal reported that Razzle's Nightclub in Daytona Beach would be closing, the Seabreeze Boulevard fixture settled a wrongful death lawsuit. And the Marion County woman who filed it believes the lawsuit was likely a leading contributor to the longstanding local nightclub’s demise. Wrongful death suit was one of dozens filed against Razzle's Nightclub in Daytona Beach Razzle’s Nightclub in Daytona Beach has long had a history of complaints, calls to the police and lawsuits. In fact, in 2023 alone, 120 people called local police, detailing underage drinking, fights, intoxicated patrons, shootings , trespassers and illegal parking. And since 1992, court records show more than 30 lawsuits have been filed against the longstanding nightclub’s owners over much of the mayhem. Kelly Ratisher, of Ocala, filed one of the most recent lawsuits against the nightclub’s owners on behalf of her son, Jared Ratisher, who died in a car crash after nightclub officials served him alcohol while he was underage, according to court records. “I couldn’t understand or believe how they could still be operating,” she said. “You have all these parents coming forward saying their kids are being served underage and there is nothing being done.”

Daytona Beach, FL · 2d

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Paris Re-Elected, Miller Defeats May in Daytona Beach Elections

Two Daytona Beach City Commission races appeared on the 2026 general election ballot, both featuring an incumbent. Both races were decided on razor-thin margins, with one city commissioner being re-elected and the other being voted out. Zones 1 and 3 appeared on the ballot, putting commissioners Monica Paris and Quanita...

Daytona Beach, FL · 1d
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CITY HOME Plans First Volusia County Store in Daytona Beach

CITY HOME is planning to open a new store in Daytona Beach, marking the furniture retailer’s first location in Volusia County, according to a report from the Orlando Business Journal. The planned store will be located in the LPGA Boulevard area, a growing retail corridor in Daytona Beach that...

Daytona Beach, FL · 2d
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2 more teens arrested in beating of special needs man at forest bonfire party, sheriff says

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - Two more men have been arrested for the alleged brutal attack of another teen at a bonfire party in the Tiger Bay State Forest, bringing the total number of arrests to four, according to the Volusia Sheriff's Office. Sebastian Bowers, Cody Stripling, Logan Levesque, and Casey...

Volusia County, FL · 1d
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Taqueria Villa to open in Daytona Beach

Taqueria Villa is set to open in Daytona Beach. According to a permit from the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation, the new taqueria is expected to open in the Tarragona Shoppes at 1173 W INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY BLVD., SUITE 3. Situated at the southeast corner of International Speedway Boulevard...

Daytona Beach, FL · 1d

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St. Johns River flooding expected to worsen in parts of Central Florida, forecasters say

The St. Johns River has reached flood stage near DeLand, with levels expected to rise to 4.6 feet early next week, potentially approaching moderate flooding. Flood concerns also extend to Astor, Lake Harney, Sanford and Cocoa, where some areas face moderate to major flooding. The National Weather Service urges residents...

Deland, FL · 1d

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‘We don’t see this:’ Volusia woman fends off attack during evening walk, K-9 tracks teen into woods

DELAND, Fla. – A 17-year-old was arrested after deputies say he attacked a woman walking along a Volusia County sidewalk and tried to drag her away, an assault the sheriff said could have ended in sexual violence or death. “This is a one-off,” Volusia Sheriff Mike Chitwood said. “We...

Volusia County, FL · 2d

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Pilot Seriously Injured in New Smyrna Beach Plane Crash

A pilot was seriously injured after a Beechcraft BE35 crashed into a wooded area near New Smyrna Beach, prompting an emergency helicopter rescue and federal investigation.

New Smyrna Beach, FL · 1d

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Family of two children who drowned attends Daytona Beach meeting as city considers pond fencing

The deaths of two young children in a Daytona Beach retention pond have city officials looking at new fencing requirements for apartment complexes. The children's family members attended the Nov. 4 City Commission meeting, hoping to prevent another family from experiencing the same tragedy. The discussion centered on the deaths...

Daytona Beach, FL · 2d

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Florida man sentenced to 30 years following Houston County police chase, drug arrest

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A Florida man has been sentenced to 30 years, with the first 10 years to serve in prison, after pleading guilty to fleeing police and possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute. According to Houston County District Attorney Eric Edwards, 35-year-old Lawrence Jermaine Kloc...

Houston County, GA · 2d

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Daytona's Razzle's Nightclub Closing After 41 Years

Daytona Beach's Razzle's Nightclub is closing for business after over four decades. One of the area's most locally-known and popular nightlife destinations is in the process of ending its long tenure before becoming a thing of the past. The nightclub was located near the northwestern corner of Seabreeze Boulevard and...

Daytona Beach, FL · 2d

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Volusia County Details Veterans Day Service Adjustments

In observance of Veterans Day on Wednesday, Nov. 11, Volusia County administrative offices and select County facilities will be closed, while other services will be adjusted or continue operating on regular schedules. Public Libraries. All Volusia County Public Library branches will be closed on Veterans Day. Trash Collection for Unincorporated...

Volusia County, FL · 1d

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‘Afraid for her life:’ Volusia mom locks herself, kids in bedroom amid home break-in

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. – A DeLand mother locked herself and her children in a bedroom as a man forced his way into the home on Thursday evening, according to the Volusia Sheriff’s Office. In a release, deputies said they responded to the 911 call around 7:30 p.m. after...

Deland, FL · 20h

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Florida 17-year-old attacks, tries to abduct woman walking in DeLand, deputies say

DELAND, Fla. - A 17-year-old is accused of attacking and attempting to abduct a woman who was on a walk in DeLand, the Volusia County Sheriff's Office said. Deputies: 17-year-old tries to abduct a woman on a walk. What we know:. The Volusia County Sheriff's Office said a woman was...

Deland, FL · 2d

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This Underrated Florida College Town Could Be Your Favorite 2027 Weekend Escape

People here jump out of airplanes for fun, and the town proudly calls itself the skydiving capital of the world. A few minutes away, you can flip your own pancakes on a griddle built right into your table. That combo alone got my attention. DeLand’s history has a few surprises...

Deland, FL · 2d

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Grab The Flounder Pounder At This Waterfront Florida Seafood Shack Inside A 1940s Fish Camp

Some restaurants are built to look old. This one actually is, tucked inside a fish camp that dates back to the 1940s, right on the water near the southern tip of Volusia County. Ponce Inlet is a small coastal town just south of Daytona Beach, and it hides a seafood...

Ponce Inlet, FL · 1d

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A Black Market for a Purple Berry Growing in Florida

The last day of October marked the end of the saw palmetto berry harvest season and another year of poaching that has vexed law enforcement from South Carolina to the Florida Keys and across the Gulf Coast. Saw palmetto is a common plant throughout the Southeast. The short shrub with...

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Where to Dine on Thanksgiving 2026

Several restaurants across the New Smyrna Beach Area will be open on Thanksgiving Day, making it easy to enjoy a holiday meal without spending the day in the kitchen. From waterfront favorites to Italian dining and longtime local spots, there are plenty of options for visitors spending the holiday by the coast.

New Smyrna Beach, FL · 21h