I am 83 years old and am so afraid of what our politicians are thinking about the fate of Medicaid. I also have twin grandsons who were born with serious defects and are also dependent on Medicaid.

Once again, the special day for remembering Americans who lost their lives in service to their nation is upon us. This year is certainly clicking by at breakneck speed, as we are almost halfway ...

Editor, The Beacon: Freedom Elementary School on South Blue Lake Avenue in DeLand just celebrated its 25th anniversary with a wonderful homecoming celebration. One part of the program could not be ...

Be prepared for hurricane season and more. Click here to read Emergency Preparedness & Response.

BEACON PHOTO/CALISTA HEADRICK TROPICAL OASIS — Tropi Shack at 2000 N. Volusia Ave. in Orange City, provides all of the tropical vibes, especially during the hot Florida summer. It has been a familiar ...

A suspect was arrested and charged with aggravated battery with a firearm in connection with an early morning shooting Thursday. At about 2:09 a.m., DeLand police officers were dispatched to a parking ...

Michael “Mike” Williams, former president of the West Volusia NAACP and a community advocate Demetris Pressley, a community leader and former director of the City of DeLand’s Public Works Department ...

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 ...

The West Volusia Artists announce Earlene Redenz as the March Artist of the Month. She is holding her mosaic piece Fall Colors. Other pieces came about because she enjoyed the process so much. A ...

EXTRA! August 23-29 ...

Click here to read the 2022 Fall Festival of the Arts DeLand program. Learn more about the artists, the art and much more.