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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 13 hours agoClean Sweep: How HTD Is Raising the Bar on Professional Cleaning
For Suzi Virgilio, CEO of HTD Cleaning Services, professional cleaning is about more than leaving a home or office looking its best. It is about making a meaningful difference in clients’ lives. With 10 years of experience in the industry, Virgilio has built HTD Cleaning Services…
The West Volusia Beacon
Published 13 hours agoIsland Shutter Company Builds on More Than Three Decades of Craftsmanship
For more than 30 years, Island Shutter Company has been manufacturing shutters for homeowners looking to improve the beauty, comfort and function of their homes. Founded in June 1993, the DeLand-based, family-owned and operated business is led by owners Chad and Joelle Hunter.…
The West Volusia Beacon
Published 13 hours agoBeyond Furniture: Nikki’s Turns Everyday Spaces Into Signature Statements
Creating a home that feels distinctly your own takes more than simply choosing furniture. At Nikki’s Furniture & Decor in DeLand, owner Nikki Bridegroom and her team focus on helping customers create spaces that reflect their personalities, lifestyles and personal style.…
Palatka Daily News
Published 15 hours agoMother convicted for endangering kids while fleeing cops
Putnam County jurors convicted a Daytona Beach woman more than a year after she was arrested for driving recklessly with her children in the car in an effort to get away from law enforcement officers. Sherry Denese Martin, 41, was found guilty Sept. 29 after a two-day trial at…
The West Volusia Beacon
Published 15 hours 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 15 hours 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 15 hours 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 15 hours 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 15 hours 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.…
City of Deltona News
Published 17 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 18 hours ago