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The West Volusia Beacon
Published September 02A Royal Garden takes root in Lake Helen
Julie Thornhill came to the United States from England nearly 20 years ago. Now, after stops in Virginia and South Carolina, she has put down roots in Lake Helen — and brought a little bit of England with her. Thornhill and longtime friend and business partner Sue Whitbeck are…
The West Volusia Beacon
Published September 01PHOTOS: Daytona Beach Comic Convention
The Daytona Beach Comic convention – Florida’s longest running comic con – held its 25th annual convention on Saturday, August 29 and Sunday, August 30, 2026 at the DeLand Fairgrounds in the Tommy Lawrence Arena. This event features a variety of pop culture relics, toys,…
The West Volusia Beacon
Published September 01Volusia County Details Labor Day Service Adjustments
In observance of Labor Day on Monday, Sept. 7, Volusia County administrative offices and select County facilities will be closed, while other services will be adjusted or continue operating on regular schedules. Public Libraries All Volusia County Public Library branches will be…
The West Volusia Beacon
Published September 01Your vote is a solemn trust
Editor, The Beacon: I take issue with J.D. Godsey’s claim in the Aug. 20 Beacon that communists want to take over. There is no evidence of this; it is another of Trump’s many lies. In Fact Focus, experts say Trump’s claims linking Democrats to communism are inaccurate.…
The West Volusia Beacon
Published September 01DeBary’s Main Street a boon to the city
Editor, The Beacon: For 30 years, DeBary has been a city without a heart — a patchwork of subdivisions along the St. Johns River with no true center to call its own. That is finally changing, and West Volusia residents should take notice of what is rising along South Shell Road.…
The West Volusia Beacon
Published September 01When is one child enough?
Editor, The Beacon: Every parent understands the fear that comes with seeing their child leave for school each morning. We trust that our communities have taken reasonable steps to ensure they arrive safely. This past school year, my family’s worst fear became reality when my son…
The West Volusia Beacon
Published September 01Something generous and beautiful
Editor, The Beacon: A couple of weeks ago, I went to a garage sale in a planned community here in DeLand. As I walked back to my car, a splash of color suddenly caught my eye. There, amid the sameness of the surroundings, was a butterfly garden alive with color and movement. I…
City of Ormond Beach News
Published September 0113th Annual Taste of Ormond
Sunday, October 18th, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
City of Ormond Beach News
Published September 017th Annual Ormond Beach Beer Fest
Saturday, October 10th, from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
City of Ormond Beach News
Published September 01National Night Out
Tuesday, October 6th, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
City of Ormond Beach News
Published September 01Ormond Beach Songwriter Festival Unplugged
Saturday, September 26th, from 10 AM to 10 PM
City of Ormond Beach News
Published September 01Dog Days of Summer - Daytona Beach German Sheppard Rescue Fundraiser
Saturday, September 12th, from 9 AM to 2 PM