Few albums in rock history have left such an indelible mark — or built such an enduring metaphor — as The Wall. Released in 1979, Pink Floyd’s 11th studio album wasn’t merely another record — it was a ...

Officers with the Volusia Sheriff’s Office and the DeLand Police Department are on the scene at the 150 block of West Volusia Avenue in south DeLand. At around 9 a.m. today, an emergency alert advised ...

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 ...

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 ...

A recent New York Times article by Shane Goldmacher (covers the rebuilding of the Democrat Party) and Jonah Smith (an expert on election turnout data and voter registration) laid waste to the view ...

Small-town, mid-20th-century America was a wonderful time and place to grow up. Sure, we had the threat of world annihilation from nuclear war and a sense of bland uniformity, but it was a simple time ...

At age 100, Leonard Dowling shows no “senior moments” as he recounts his experiences in World War II from his longtime home in DeLand. Dowling’s memory is sharp and clear as he tells his story of ...

In the space once filled by Lake Helen’s longtime favorite Papa’s Pizza, a new era is rising — one seasoned with family roots, centuries-old recipes, and a flavor of the American Dream that is quickly ...

As summer settles over our area, a noticeable slowdown occurs. It’s been hot enough now that nothing seems to be in a hurry. We’ll need to get out early or late to view nature at work, as the ...

Our state is at a crossroads. Today, Deltona and, in fact, most of the cities and counties in Florida are at a crossroads. The rising prices of our homes and questionable governance have accelerated ...

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 ...

Update: The June 2nd meeting has been canceled. Consistent with the City Commission’s expressed desire to prohibit new medical-marijuana businesses within Deltona, the city’s Planning and Zoning Board ...