Still on Patrol — Bob Massimino’s fully authentic 1972 Dodge Polara Highway Patrol car drew plenty of attention at Lake Helen’s Memorial Day Tribute Car Show. A rare K-code VIN original, this Oklahoma ...

Editor, The Beacon: In 1995, DeLand’s dental and medical communities recommended to our City Commission that DeLand fluoridate its water supply. After much discussion, ballots were sent out in water ...

Longtime City Clerk Julie Hennessy was lauded for many things at the Feb. 16 DeLand City Commission meeting, as she retired after 36 years with the city. Among the kudos was praise for the Journey ...

It’s important to watch, listen and learn from your political opponents. I remember writing a Beacon column two decades ago about my reading Maureen Dowd’s columns because television and radio show ...

Editor, The Beacon: Transnational repression is happening right here in America: Would you believe that something happening on the other side of the world has a direct impact on our life in Florida?

For the second year, the Ivy Hawn Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) shared Valentine’s Day cheer with seniors across West Volusia. The group coordinated the creation and delivery of 1,080 handmade ...

Orange City Mayor Kellianne Marks faced backlash from her constituents at the Dec. 9 City Council meeting, following allegations of racism, bullying and violations of the Sunshine Law. In a tense, yet ...

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Editor, The Beacon: With the current discord between the Democratic and Republican parties, a new legitimate independent political party needs to be established. In the past, several independent ...

Two years ago, I covered the resentencing of Troy Victorino and Jerone Hunter, two murderers on death row. Florida’s law had changed because of court rulings against cruel and unusual punishment to ...

Shoestring Theatre lost $8,799 in funding after the Volusia County Council failed to award more than $611,000 in all cultural grants for 2024-25 for 32 local arts organizations. For Shoestring, the ...