News across Greater Deltona
FlaglerLive
Published September 28Cold-Weather Shelter May Move to New Hall at County Fairgrounds as Local Governments Increase Support
Flagler County’s only cold weather homeless shelter lost its previous location at Church on the Rock in Bunnell and is now evaluating two options--the county fairgrounds' Expo Hall, rent-free, or First United Methodist Church in Flagler Beach. The Sheltering Tree is leaning…
The West Volusia Beacon
Published 100 minutes agoBetween the lines: Dear reader, Pray that I am wrong
As I and others go from here to there — wherever there may be — whether home, school, work, medical or dental appointments, shopping, car repairs, a night out, a movie, church, or whatever — gasoline prices are at record highs. Four dollars-plus per gallon is a real shock and a…
The West Volusia Beacon
Published 106 minutes agoWhat were they thinking?: Good taste flows down from the top
Some of us are old enough to remember “Soviet Realism.” That was the art approved by the Russian central government. Generally it depicted the proletariat at work. They supposed that government-approved art inspired worker productivity. Never mind that the glorious five-year…
The West Volusia Beacon
Published 109 minutes agoSanity demands guardrails around AI
Editor, The Beacon: Four U.S. companies, Microsoft, Amazon, Meta (Facebook) and Google (Alphabet) have invested over $1.1 trillion toward Artificial Intelligence in the past two years. Add the investments of OpenAl and Anthropic, and the sum becomes $1,375,000,000,000. This…
The West Volusia Beacon
Published 113 minutes agoProperty-tax reform is a start; true ownership should be the goal
Editor, The Beacon: Florida voters will face a fundamental question about property rights this November when Amendment 3 appears on the ballot. The proposal would substantially increase Florida’s homestead exemption for nonschool property taxes, from $150,000 in 2027 to $250,000…
The West Volusia Beacon
Published 115 minutes agoReader thanks Michael Walker
Editor, The Beacon: The bottom half of Page 18A of The Beacon Weekly Edition for Sept. 24-30, 2026, carries a private paid political ad titled “Voter Guide.” The ad, paid for by Michael Walker, lists the “Trump-Endorsed” Republican candidates who will be on the November ballot.…
FlaglerLive
Published 1 hour agoCity Manager Alvin Jackson Called a ‘Fraud’ Turning Bunnell to ‘S***’ as Landfill Fouls Commission Meeting
Some two dozen Bunnell residents and others confronted City Manager Alvin Jackson and the City Commission Monday evening with sharp, at times bitter and at times emotional, public opposition to the 610-acre landfill Jackson shepherded through regulatory approval four weeks ago.…
City of Deltona News
Published 3 hours agoAmphitheater Concert Series - Fire Rhythms
Amphitheater Concert Series featuring Fire Rhythms is Saturday, Oct. 10, from 7-9 p.m. at 2150 Eustace Ave., beside the Deltona Regional Library. Enjoy Top 40, rock, Latin, funk and disco. Admission is free!
City of New Smyrna Beach News
Published 4 hours agoMeet Mayor Fred Cleveland at Clancy's Cantina on Oct. 1
City of Ormond Beach News
Published 4 hours agoReGrow the Loop Fall 2026 Calendar of Events
Join us for native plant classes and sales at the EDC: Saturday, 10/10, 10am-12pm Saturday, 11/14, 10am-12pm Saturday, 12/5, 10am-12pm
City of New Smyrna Beach News
Published 6 hours agoNSB Cheer Registration Now Open
FlaglerLive
Published 9 hours agoThe Daily Cartoon and Live Briefing: Tuesday, September 29, 2026
Weekly Chess Club for Teens at the county public library (Palm Coast), the eyes of J.D. Vance seen through the eyes of Raymond Chandler, BB King, Jean Stafford on winning.