By: K. Michael
Volusia County (November 30, 2009) –
One was a well-known school crossing guard supervisor for the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office who became the victim of a murder-suicide that orphaned her four children. The other was a popular Deltona Fire Department captain who lost his battle with advanced stage cancer, leaving his widow to [...]
By: Brandon Kellogg
Orange City, FL. (November 30, 2009) -The Orange City Public Library will present three Storytime sessions in December to help toddlers and preschoolers develop an appreciation for reading. Programs feature stories, music and movement.Storytime begins at 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays. “Squeaky Mice” will be read Dec. 2, followed by “Marvelous Toys” Dec. 9, and “Holiday [...]
Deland, FL (November 30, 2009) –
DeLand – More than 80 of Florida’s top high school computer science students tested their skills and competed against their peers at the Computer Science Programming Contest at Stetson University on Nov. 21.
Twenty-seven teams of three students each participated, representing 12 high schools from around the state. This was [...]
By: K. Michael
Deltona, FL (November 30, 2009) –
The City of Deltona recently sent out post cards reminding residents of the upcoming School Board meeting scheduled for December 8th at 4:00 p.m. The post card is asking residents to speak up for their students and fight for their city, and not let Volusia County School [...]
By: Staff Writers
Deltona, FL (November 27, 2009) –
Black Friday not only provided local deals but also a few black eyes for local shoppers caught up in the saving frenzy of $199 notebook computers at both Orange City and Deltona Wal-Mart’s as shoppers became inpatient around 1:00 am waiting for the 5:00 am sale to begin. [...]
By: Maynard Joseph
November 26, 2009 –
While the U.S celebrated the Thanksgiving holiday and all major U.S financial markets were closed, Europeans probably wished their markets were closed also.
Totally unexpected news from Dubai blindsided European markets. Dubai has submitted a proposal to delay debt payments, which many believe could lead to a $3.52 billion bond [...]
By: Brandon Kellogg
Deltona, Fl (November 26, 2009) –
State Farm Mutual Auto Insurance Co. has agreed to pay $307,000 to keep the Central Florida Road Ranger program going. The new partnership between State Farm and the Central Florida Regional Transportation Authority (Lynx) will maintain and expand the motorist assistance program along Interstate 4 by adding [...]
By: K. Michael
November 26, 2009 -
May of 1945 not only marked the end of World War II, but also was the last generation who enjoyed the American Dream, in the sense of a country united, working towards the same common goals while sharing actual values. Before we go any further, it should be pointed out [...]
By: K. Michael
Deltona, Fl. (November 25, 2009) -
The City of Deltona is currently looking for one individual interested in serving on the City’s Planning & Zoning Board. Individuals appointed to this Board serve 3-year terms in a non-paid capacity. This quasi-judicial Board meets on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. to make [...]