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Volusia County residents are invited to participate in the annual International Coastal Cleanup (ICC) at more than 20 sites along the beach, Halifax River and Indian River from 8 to 11 a.m. Saturday, ...

Monetizing hobbies can be controversial. While some argue that turning a passion into a business can cause the passion to become less enjoyable, others claim it adds to the personal fulfillment. Lynn ...

Editor, The Beacon: Hurricane season is upon us. This year’s season could be exceptionally challenging. Conditions like warm waters are favorable for an active season. While we can’t stop hurricanes, ...

IMAGE COURTESY VOLUSIA PRIDE<BR> Formerly a jiu-jitsu business, the local community group has spent the past two weeks painting and laying down flooring. The group hopes to expand into a community ...

On Sunday, January 8 local musicians Jazz in the Courtyard returned to Cafe DaVinci to play some jazz. Attendees also got to celebrate Dot Brown’s 95th birthday! Photos by Beacon […] ...

Beset by continuing growth, the largest city in Volusia County may call a timeout on new residential development. The sudden decision to limit construction of new neighborhoods in the sprawling ...

Volusia County Schools has submitted a grant request for $254,250 for elementary music programs. The goal, according to the request, is “To implement and support comprehensive music education programs ...

PHOTO COURTESY SPARTON CORP<BR> LOCAL HEADQUARTERS — Sparton Corporation’s headquarters staff is based at the company’s main production facility at 5612 Johnson Lake Road in DeLeon Springs. A local ...

DeLand-based real estate agency Bee Realty Corp recently welcomed three new agents to its family of Realtors: Heath Kindt, Jayne Balta and Jackie DeSousa.

This February at Shoestring Theatre in Lake Helen, love is definitely in the air as Brianna Gutierrez, Daniel Feldman, Sally Daykin, Adam Guevara, Don Liska and David Finkle transport us to the early ...

DeLand High School’s theater and choral programs are combining their talents once again. Tickets are available at the door and cost $10 for adults and $5 for students with IDs. All shows begin at 7 ...