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AMS rose from farmland to NASCAR speedway Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 12:01AMAMS rose from farmland to NASCAR speedway
Sharks Bite 2 Surfers Off Volusia County Coast Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 11:23PMThe number of shark bites this year in Volusia County doubled on Friday.
CONCERT REVIEW: Usher strikes a pose in Daytona Beach Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 11:04PMSay what you want about Usher, the guy knows how to strike a pose.
Three-Run 2nd Gives Jupiter 5-2 Win Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 10:57PMAfter going down 2-0 in two innings, the Jupiter bats woke up and the pitching staff shut down the Cardinals with a 5-2 victory.
Labor Day weekend: Brace for rip currents and other hazards Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 10:47PMAuthorities offer safety tips this holiday weekend for swimmers, drivers and boaters. It's Labor Day weekend, and for many Central Floridians, that means celebrating the end of summer at the beach or with backyard barbeques. But expect a few storms along the way, too.
Daytona Beach Officers Charged with Felonies Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 9:28PMDAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- Two Daytona Beach police officers are charged with felony criminal mischief after they allegedly dented a mobile home by kicking it.
Cross Country. Focus On Future In Opener Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 8:30PMFlorida State cross country men shake off the rust, women hold out top seven at season-opening Covered Bridge Open.
Daytona Beach Crash Injures 3 Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 6:38PMDaytona Beach firefighters rescued three people trapped inside a car after a crash Friday afternoon.
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Jennie Finch, May, Galindo to Take on Colleges in Back 2 School Tour Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 5:14PMNASHVILLE, Tennessee (September 1, 2010) - National Pro Fastpitch announced today, in cooperation with USSSA, a tour of NPF All Stars that will be focused on competing with college teams throughout the fall.
Heavy Surf Keeps Cars Off Beach Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 3:53PMLow tide along Daytona Beach didn't mean there was enough room to allow cars on the sand.
Brown & Brown, Inc. President and CEO, Powell Brown, to Present at the Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Insurance Conference Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 3:30PMDAYTONA BEACH, FL and TAMPA, FL--(Marketwire - September 2, 2010) - J. Powell Brown, President and CEO of Brown & Brown, Inc. ( NYSE : BRO ) will speak at the Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Insurance Conference in New York City on Wednesday, September 8, 2010. Mr. Brown is scheduled to present at 7:30 am ET.
Brown & Brown, Inc. President and CEO, Powell Brown, to Present at the Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Insurance Conference Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 3:14PMDAYTONA BEACH, FL and TAMPA, FL--(Marketwire - 09/02/10) - J. Powell Brown, President and CEO of Brown & Brown, Inc. (NYSE: BRO - News ) will speak at the Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Insurance Conference in New York City on Wednesday, September 8, 2010. Mr. Brown is scheduled to present at 7:30 am ET. Mr. Brown's presentation can be heard live by logging onto the Brown & Brown, Inc. website at www ...
Daytona officers accused of damaging woman's home Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 2:15PMTwo Daytona Beach police officers are arrested on felony charges.
Update: Carnegie Council Launches Weekly International Affairs TV Program on MHz Worldview Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 1:46PMCORRECTION TO BROADCAST TIME: AIRS AT 2 PM ET
Officers arrested for criminal mischief Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 1:28PMTwo Daytona Beach police officers are on administrative leave after they were arrested and charged with felony criminal mischief.
RedCoach launches luxury coach service in Southeast Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 1:22PMRedCoach, a division of Grupo Plaza, one of South America’s largest transportation companies, has launched a fleet of luxury motorcoaches in Florida and Georgia.
Notes: Shelmerdine selling race assets Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 1:12PMKirk Shelmerdine, crew chief for Dale Earnhardt from 1984 until 1992, is selling his race team assets.
Police: Officers Beat Trailer With Batons Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 12:28PMTwo police officers were arrested and charged with criminal mischief after witnesses say they watched as officers damaged a woman's mobile home.
Home prices rise in June Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 7:34AMHome prices rose nationally in June for a third straight month as now-expired tax credits inspired a burst of home-buying.
Fledgling business adding second location Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 7:34AMEighteen months ago, Carli Lucia was another small business entrepreneur struggling to get a loan.
Sprint and Clearwire Expand WiMax Footprint Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 7:07AMToday Sprint and Clearwire announced a small expansion of their WiMax network to three new markets. WiMax is now available in Boston, Daytona Beach, Fla., and Providence, R.I. WiMax now covers more than 50 markets across the U.S.
Thieves Steal Man's Car, Money And Pants Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 6:21AMDAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- Daytona Beach police say two people are facing charges Wednesday morning after they stole a car and left its owner standing in his underwear.
Deputies: Man Brings Gun To Airport Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 4:53AMOfficials say a man brought a gun to the Daytona Beach International Airport on Tuesday.
Clinton Township man charged in D.C. after dog left in car dies Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 3:39AMA Clinton Township man has been charged with animal cruelty in Washington, D.C., after the Humane Society said he left two dogs in a hot van for hours while he visited a museum.
Robert W. "Bob" DeStefano Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 2:55AMRobert William DeStefano, 61, of Brookings, passed away Aug. 26, 2010, at Rogue Valley Medical Center, in Medford, his wife by his side. Bob had numerous medical conditions and succumbed to liver cancer.
Cocoa wants partnership deal on old city hall Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 2:40AMA mixed-use development proposed for the site of the old Cocoa City Hall could get built with the help of the city's redevelopment agency. "The Factory" is the proposed name for a three-story, loft-style building at Factory Street and Brevard Avenue.
Gas prices fall ahead of holiday weekend Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 12:19AMThere is good news at the gas pump, as Americans get ready to fill their cars, RVs and boats for the Labor Day weekend.
Fountain Square defies downturn Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 12:19AMLaurie Schammel wept for joy at the end of her first day of business at Fountain Square Shopping Village in Ormond Beach.
Kennedy makes NASCAR debut Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 12:11AMBen Kennedy, the great grandson of NASCAR founder William H.G. France, made his NASCAR debut in the K&N Pro Series East stop at Gresham Motorsports Park in Georgia onSaturday night.
Police seek help in finding armed robber Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 12:10AMPolice are seeking the public's help in identifying the gunman who robbed a market-cafe on Clyde Morris Boulevard over the weekend.
Suspect in killing attempts jail suicide Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 12:10AMAn inmate who tried to hang himself in his cell at the Volusia County Branch Jail on Sunday is an accused killer who tried suicide before, officials said.
Future of gym in Bunnell hot topic Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 12:09AMIt's faint comfort to South Bunnell residents that plans are moving forward at Carver Gym even talk about creating an 11-acre recreation center given that Flagler County officials haven't agreed to embrace the building for the long haul.
Daytona picks winners in savings contest Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 12:09AMBad news if you were dreaming of buying a raffle ticket for a shot at a date with Tony Stewart or Dale Earnhardt Jr.
Daytona State packs them in on first day Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 12:09AMZipping along the sidewalks and through the parking lot on his golf cart, Peter McCarthy assesses how fast Daytona State College is running out of parking spaces on the first day of fall classes.
Killer: Voices prompted shooting Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 12:09AMA man serving life in prison for killing his longtime girlfriend wants to take back his guilty plea and sentence, claiming in court on Monday that he was hearing voices when he gunned her down.
Andre C. Fernandez's Broward football predictions Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 11:57PMAfter opening its season with nationally televised victories in Ohio for two years, St. Thomas Aquinas will try its luck in Texas.
Daytona Beach police seek 2 women in Best Buy robbery Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 1:42PMDaytona Beach police are looking for two women they say are responsible for Wednesday's robbery of a Best Buy.
Suggs, drill team honored Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 9:35AMMichael Suggs, a Lake Wales resident and 2010 graduate of Bartow’s Summerlin Academy, was a member of Summerlin’s JROTC drill team that won awards at both the 2010 State JROTC Drill Meet and the 2010 National High School Drill Team Championships. Both events were held near the end of the 2009-2010 school year.
Man arrested in connection with Christmas Eve crash that killed Port Orange couple Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 7:42AMA man who was behind the wheel of a truck that struck and killed the occupants of another vehicle on Christmas Eve was arrested today in connection with their deaths.
Forecasters warn of dangerous rip currents at beach this weekend Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 7:27AMMore hot, sticky weather is on tap for this weekend. And if your remedy is to head to the beach, take extra care.
West Point wins in Florida Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 7:02AMDAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - West Point spent 12 hours on a bus getting here to play Daytona Beach Mainland, so why not spend as much time on the field as possible?
High school football: Scores, videos, stories and more Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 4:20AMThe high school football season began with kickoff classics across Central Florida. Find out who "won" and see our highlights from some of the top games.
Volusia County public records for Aug. 28, 2010 Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 1:40AMCourthouse COUNTY JAIL DOCKET (The following people were booked into the Volusia County Branch Jail on felony charges yet to be proven in court.): Nicole M. Desantis, 37, Edgewater, grand theft; Cheryl Cornett Hodge, 45, New Smyrna Beach, forgery,...
Police seek suspects in Best Buy laptop thefts Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 1:40AMTwo women stole three laptops from Best Buy, and on their way out one struck a store security employee, police said Friday.
Hinson teachers earn $2,000 grant Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 1:39AMTwo Hinson Middle School teachers have been selected for a $2,000 "unsung heroes" grant to help pay for a program to bolster the math skills of students with disabilities.
High school football: Mainland pushed the tempo for early opener Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 2:19PMThe Buccaneers started practice two weeks behind West Point, Miss., their opponent in Friday night's Gridiron Challenge Florida vs. USA opener DAYTONA BEACH — Ready or not, here they come.
Bunnell may replace police department Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 12:45PMCity leaders will hold a workshop to discuss hiring the Flagler County Sheriff's Department to replace the police department.
Edit: Daytona Beach Skatepark Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 11:49AMHere's an edit I've been sleeping on for far too long now. It comes from Florida's Brett Rohlfing, and unfortunately, it got buried under my pile of work for the past two months. For that, I apologize to Brett. And for our loyal readers, check the video. There's a few things of note in here. Aside...
Designing for Health: Workspaces for Well-being Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 11:44AM"Designing for Health" is a monthly, Web-exclusive series from healthcare interior design leaders at Perkins+Will that focuses on the issues, trends, challenges, and research involved in crafting today's healing environments.