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The West Volusia Beacon
Published September 03Man accused of stalking teen turns himself in on aggravated stalking charge
A Lakeland man accused of stalking a 16-year-old girl north of DeLand is back in custody after allegedly continuing to contact the teenager from jail despite a no-contact order. Joseph William Danger Woodard, 27, turned himself in overnight on a charge of aggravated stalking, the…
New Smyrna Beach Police Department statement regarding license plate reader technology
The West Volusia Beacon
Published September 02Trial in dog attack cases set for January 2027
The criminal cases for Amanda and Brandy Franco inched forward Sept. 2. Both are charged in relation to the death of 8-year-old Michael Millett. Millett was fatally mauled by two dogs while riding his bicycle in the Berry’s Ridge community of DeLand Jan. 13, 2025. At the hearing,…
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…