The Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo and Gov. Ron DeSantis said today that they will push to end state-mandated vaccinations. Different vaccinations are currently required for children attending ...

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Claire Smith, a student at Southwestern Middle School in DeLand, competed at the Scripps National Spelling Bee the weekend of May 28-30. Smith was one of 245 spellers who got to travel to the event in ...

The Boys & Girls Club leadership in the area is now planning a brand-new butterfly crosswalk mural on their private sidewalk outside of their Spring Hill Clubhouse located at 935 S. Adelle Ave. in ...

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 ...

Individuals and households in Flagler, Putnam, St. Johns and Volusia counties can apply for FEMA Individual Assistance, which may include temporary housing assistance, basic home repairs and certain ...

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 ...

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The Athens Theatre is deeply saddened by the Volusia County Council’s decision to postpone all cultural grants this year — $611,000 in funding that supported 31 arts organizations across our county.

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 ...

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 ...