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Chris Golon NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Florida - The town of New Smyrna Beach was the scene of two fatal car crashes over the weekend. A 70-year-old woman and a 43-year-old man died in the two crashes…

Born at her home in Richmond, January 2, 1947, and died August 3, 2022, at the Carriage Inn in Steubenville, daughter of Harold Walter and Mildred McNinch Kinney.In addition to her parents, she is predeceased by her son Richard, an infant…

Delaware State Police have arrested a third suspect in a homicide investigation that began in July in the Claymont area, according to Public Information Officer Master Corporal Leonard DeMalto. DeMalto said on July 23, 2022, Delaware…

On April 13, 2018, Robert Kern Jr. was due to drive his girlfriend's 16-year-old daughter, Justis Marie Garrett, to Mount Dora High School, a 15-20 minute drive from his home in Sorrento. But instead of heading west toward the school, Kern…

Firefighters battle flames from the Vantage Highway Fire as the blaze continues to grow in Kittitas County. On Monday, state fire assistance was mobilized as part of the Washington State Fire Department Resource Mobilization Plan to…

DeLAND, Florida. - DeLand police are now looking for a fourth man they believe was involved in a fatal carjacking attempt outside Florida Technical College in May.Investigators want to locate 20-year-old Terrell Maddox, who is facing a…

article (Photo via Palm Coast Fire Department) PALM COAST, Florida. - Lightning was the cause of a fire in a house in Palm Coast on Tuesday afternoon, according to the National Weather Service. The incident occurred as strong storms…

Chris Golon A massive methamphetamine trafficking organization has been shut down as part of a joint effort by the Volusia Bureau of Investigation (VBI) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation…

A K-9 officer and Volusia County Sheriff's Deputy successfully tracked down and apprehended a violent suspect in a carjacking that left one person dead. Recently, 22-year-old Nassan Bacon was seen at a New Smyrna Beach gun shop buying a…

County police have made an arrest in the stabbing murder we first reported to you yesterday. At approximately 12:25 p.m. Monday, patrol officers from the New Castle County Police Division (NCCPD) were dispatched to Sixth Street in the…

The Dover Police Department and the City of Dover Fire Bureau are investigating an arson attack that occurred inside the Target store at 148 John Hunn Brown Road, according to Sergeant Mark Hoffman of the office. Dover Police Public…

DeLAND, Florida. - Three men have now been charged with first-degree murder more than a month after a deadly attempted carjacking outside Florida Technical College.John Torres, 22, Isaiah Thomas, 21, and Nassan Bacon, 22, have all been…

Margaret Jean (Smith) Yarranton NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Fla. – Margaret Jean (Smith) Yarranton, died Sunday, February 20, 2022, in New Smyrna Beach, Fla., after a brief hospitalization. Born May 7, 1936 in Cowes on the Isle of Wight, England,…

“As many deaths imaginable in as little time as possible” Much of Thursday's lengthy Senate debate focused on the specifics of prohibited weapons and how the current owner of a gun would be able to prove they obtained…

ALBANY, NY - Happy the elephant may be smart and deserving of compassion, but she cannot be considered someone unlawfully confined to the Bronx Zoo, New York's highest court ruled on Tuesday.The 5-2 decision by the state Court of Appeals…

TALLAHASSEE, Florida. --Palm Beach Circuit Judge Renatha Francis is on the certified slate of nominees to fill a vacancy on the Florida Supreme Court.Francis was a judge-designate in 2020, but her appointment was rescinded in September 2020…

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A decades-long search by a Florida woman and her extended family tied to an unsolved murder case has led to the woman finally finding her missing granddaughter, now grown without any…

NEW YORK - A civil sexual assault lawsuit against actor Kevin Spacey can proceed in federal court in New York, a federal judge ruled Monday.Judge Lewis A. Kaplan said in a written decision that the allegations made by actor Anthony Rapp…

TALLAHASSEE, Florida. - Florida's Supreme Court on Thursday declined to engage in a congressional redistricting fight, leaving in place a lower court ruling that would pave the way for the use of a controversial plan Gov. Ron DeSantis made…

Grant High School on lockdown after student was shot A 16-year-old student was hospitalized after being shot outside Grant High School in Van Nuys. VAN NUYS, Calif. - A 16-year-old student was rushed to hospital after being shot outside a…

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla.—Hurricane Irma in 2017 was one of the strongest and costliest storms to hit Florida. Lessons learned as the hurricane guide prepares for the 2022 storm season. What do you want to know Hurricane Irma was a very…

article (Volusia County Sheriff's Office) DAYTONA BEACH, Florida. - WWE Hall of Famer Tammy "Sunny" Sytch was back in Volusia County court on Tuesday afternoon after a judge revoked her bond earlier this month following a arrest in…

COCOA, Florida. - A bushfire that broke out Friday in Brevard County, forcing evacuations and damaging homes, is now 100% contained, officials said.The fire burned in Sharpes near Cocoa and burned nine homes, four of which were destroyed,…

Carnival Freedom Fire: Cruise ship burns while docked in Grand Turk Part of Carnival's Freedom cruise ship caught fire Thursday morning while docked in Grand Turk in the Turks and Caicos Islands, the cruise line said, sending black smoke…

The Cabinet member worked to increase benefits for first responders.Financial director Jimmy Patronis applauded the signing of benefits for fire investigators into law. Govt. Ron DeSantis Friday signed the legislation (SB 838) to allow…

New Smyrna Beach, Florida.the beautiful barrier island on florida The East Coast is known for its beautiful…

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, USA, May 20, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Diversify Retail® Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to increasing minority representation in the retail industry through…

BERLIN - The coronavirus pandemic is not over yet, Germany's health minister warned on Thursday as the country's highest court approved rules requiring health workers to be vaccinated against COVID-19.Health Minister Karl Lauterbach noted…

Report says MP's Taser caused fire that severely burned suspect at gas station Barrister Mark Nejame said his client was fighting for his life in hospital after suffering severe burns during an attempted arrest at a petrol station.…

Last night, Friday May 13, officials updated their investigation into the May 5 shooting in the 1300 block of Anchorage Street. Police said 20-year-old Uquan Davis, who had been hospitalized in critical condition since being shot at…

What is Roe vs. Wade? U.S. Supreme Court Ruling, Explained Norma McCorvey, using the pseudonym "Jane Roe", took legal action that resulted in the landmark 1973 US Supreme Court decision that legalized abortion nationwide. DALLAS -…

Video: Work on the Altamonte Springs Fire Station slated to open in 2020 is still underway Work on an Altamonte Springs fire station scheduled to open in December 2020 is still ongoing. (Jeff Levkulich, WFTV.com)SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. — Work…

A bill released Wednesday by the House Administration Committee would create a committee to review grants to nonprofits and make recommendations to the joint finance committee. Grant-In-Aid is an annual appropriation made by the General…

Anna Ruth Worten-Fritz, first-time author and retired teacher, of St. Cloud, wrote an article titled “Who dunit? for the young adult genre, titled "He Deserved to Die". The book uses many features of the St. Cloud area in a fictional…

Sean Mooney New Smyrna Beach, Florida - We are one month away from the deadline to register as a candidate and there is a new candidate running for mayor of New Smyrna Beach. He is also the…

NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Fla. — The city of New Smyrna Beach may soon implement regulations for art in public places. On Tuesday, the council plans to discuss putting measures in place. As this grows, local artists and businesses fear it will…

FRANKLIN, Tenn. – The escape vehicle used by a man wanted for murder in Alabama and the prison official suspected of helping him escape after a “prison romance” was found in a Tennessee pound, where he stayed for nearly a week before…

Broward Sheriff's Lt. Jeff Mellies appears to have abused his authority when he found information about the protected driver's licenses of several swimmers performing in the mermaid show at the Wreck Bar on the beach in Fort…

Volusia Man convicted in 1973 of murder for hire arrested again in New Smyrna Beach (WFTV)VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. – A Volusia County man who was sentenced to prison for murder for hire has been arrested again after deputies say he slashed…

Sean Mooney DeLand, Florida - It was a busy meeting for the Volusia County Council, with topics ranging from affordable housing to opioid colonies to a $240,000 deal with a local domestic…

Sean Mooney Washington D.C.- A leaked draft opinion shows the U.S. Supreme Court is set to strike down longstanding abortion rights by overturning the landmark case Roe v. Wade. It is important…

Detectives have made an arrest in reference to a homicide that occurred in Lindenwold last Friday, Camden County District Attorney Grace C. MacAulay and Lindenwold Police Chief Michael P. McCarthy, Jr. said. MacAulay said Trayshawn…

A Volusia County man faces multiple felonies after police say he sexually assaulted a 90-year-old woman.Officers arrested Billy Bunn, 51, of Daytona Beach on Thursday morning for lewd misdemeanor in the presence of the elderly and…

OAK HILL — Erin Anderson has fond childhood memories playing baseball in New Smyrna Beach. Now Erin and her husband Don want to bring the same joy to the children of Oak Hill. To this end, the couple created a sports league for young…

Although her 5-year-old daughter died in June 2020 and was just two pounds over her birth weight, a Georgia mother will not be spending time behind bars after agreeing to a plea deal on Monday. Porscha Mickens, originally accused of…

Date Added: April 26, 2022 1:15 p.m. Andre GantOffice of Public Affairs and Media Relations June 20, 2021 DEATH INVESTIGATION UNDERWAY AFTER BODY DISCOVERED ALONG…

Click to enlarge Photo by Lawren Simmons/Fresh Take Florida Fire Chief Kevin Carroll reads the faded lettering on a headstone in the colorful Oak Tree Union Cemetery of Taylorville in Groveland, Fla., Friday, March 25,…

Sean Mooney New Smyrna Beach, Florida - Changes to the New Smyrna Beach waterfront could be underway as city leaders discuss a project that could revamp the docks and the area around the North…

Judith Hildreth Judith Ann (Secrist) Hildreth died on April 2, 2022 in Lady Lake, Florida after a courageous four-year battle with Alzheimer's disease. She was born on May 7, 1939 and lived to the full for eighty-two wonderful years. Judy…

article Lada Gaga and James Jackson (Credit: ANGELA WEISS/AFP via Getty Images) LOS ANGELES - One of five people stopped in connection with the violent dognapping of Lady Gaga's French Bulldogs and the shooting of the pop superstar's…

ORANGE COUNTY, Florida. --Local law enforcement leaders attended a press conference Wednesday at the Ninth Judicial State's Attorney's Office in Orlando to announce the arrest, prosecution and/or search of 16 people whom investigators say…

The Delaware Office of the State Fire Marshal is continuing to investigate the fire that severely damaged a home in New Castle, Delaware. Two occupants, aged 90 and 72, died atChristiana Hospital. The 72-year-old woman died on April 2,…

ORMOND BEACH — Calling it a treasure for the community, city officials recently submitted an application for a $600,000 ECHO grant for renovations to the performing arts center. Commissioners unanimously approved a resolution to request…

Slated for Friday, April 22, comedy "A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder" was named Best Musical of 2014. It was the season's most nominated show for Tonys, Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle awards. . The dates of the shows are…

Wealth Enhancement Group has acquired Financial Management Concepts, led by Founder and Chairman Brian Fricke. The deal, the financial terms of which were not disclosed, is expected to close at the end…

Sean Mooney DeLand, Florida - The man who wrote a letter of apology to his young victim is back in court on Monday. According to the Volusia County Clerk, Wes Brough is back in court in DeLand…

ORLANDO, Florida. - We're still several months away, but the Democratic candidates seeking to unseat Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis in November are starting to pitch to Floridians.U.S. Representative Charlie Crist, who served as Republican…

WASHINGTON – Keep a smile on your face. Don't talk too much. Avoid the news media. It's the advice Supreme Court nominees have heard for decades from the guides that presidents choose to help steer nominees through the Senate confirmation…

Counting Them: For better or worse, here's Headline Surfer's countdown of the 100 Greatest Stories of 2021 from Central Florida along the tourist stretch of Interstate 4 (Orlando Attractions and east to 'at I-95 and the world's most famous…

Dover Police and Fire Services, along with the City of Dover Fire Bureau, are investigating an early morning fire at a large mixed-use building on the corner of Loockerman Street and South New Street. The fire was reported around 2:39…

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – An arrest has been made in connection with the double murder of a married couple in Daytona Beach. Police Chief Jakari Young announced Thursday that Jean Macean had been arrested. Update: Last night while speaking…

The Clayton Fire Company regrets to announce the passing of Fire Chief John M. Pridemore. Chief Pridemore was injured in a fall at the station on March 7, 2022 while performing station clean-up duties. Chief Pridemore died March 8, 2022…

NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Florida— There's a no-give-up mentality to a Cudas' football practice. “We always want to lift our heads once or twice, knock the dust off and get back to it,” said Brandon Cisneros, the New Smyrna Beach high school…

LOS ANGELES - Kim Kardashian has asked a court to ignore Ye's attempts to slow down their divorce and end their marriage as soon as possible. She filed papers in Los Angeles Superior Court on Wednesday evening saying that Ye, who legally…

The Judicial Nominating Commission for the Seventh Circuit conducted interviews with Bunnell in 2019, when County Judge Andrea Totten was ultimately selected. (© FlaglerLive) Seventeen attorneys have applied to be appointed to a county…

Delaware State Police are investigating the shooting death of Nicholas Davis, 31, of Laurel, according to Public Information Officer Master Corporal Heather Pepper. Pepper said on February 20, 2022, at approximately 8:59 p.m., the…

Dolphins swimming at New Smyrna Beach New Smyrna Beach, Florida is a very popular destination for watching dolphins in their natural habitat.…

Date Added: February 18, 2022 7:05 p.m. Andre GantOffice of Public Affairs and Media Relations LOCAL MAN'S SEXUAL ADVANCES ON 2 TEENAGERS END HIM IN JAIL …

Teen charged with road rage serial shootings released from jail The suspect in multiple road rage incidents in Orange County has been released from jail on bail. ORANGE COUNTY, Florida. - The suspect in multiple road rage incidents in…

Sean Mooney DeLand, Florida - A proposal being discussed at the Volusia County Council meeting on Tuesday could require prisoners to pay while they are behind bars. It's because of Florida status…

It's not exactly a return to normal as this week's Discover Boating Miami International Boat Show kicks off. Granted, a Miami boat show is back after a pandemic hiatus last year. It expects to attract 100,000. As Sharon Day, president of…

Delaware State Police arrested a Magnolia couple for the murder of their toddler, according to Public Information Officer Master Corporal Heather Pepper. Pepper said on Oct. 10, 2021, Delaware State Police responded to Angel Toran, 22,…

The Delaware Office of the State Fire Marshal is investigating this afternoon's fire in Little Creek that severely damaged a home according to Deputy State Fire Marshal Michael Chionchio. Chionchio said the fire, reported shortly after…

Photos for Headline Surfer / Above: Beth Bibeault hugs a small shark she caught on the Daytona Beach Shores pier. Left to right: Beach cameras approaching Dunlawton in Daytona Beach Shores and the Flagler Avenue beach ramp in New Smyrna…

Click to enlarge Adobe Florida Capitol in Tallahassee As a federal judge weighs the constitutionality of an election law passed last year, the Florida House began moving forward on Thursday with a new proposal that…

DeLAND, Florida. – A fire that burned in the garage of a home in DeLand early Friday morning was extinguished by firefighters with no injuries, according to the DeLand Fire Department.Department Engine 83 arrived at the Curry Rise Court…

The push to rewrite a loophole in Florida's current sexual assault law is set to face the final Senate committee hearing this week.The state Senate rules committee is due to vote on SB-868, but the future of companion measure HB-525,…

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Embry-Riddle University is receiving a $3.9 million grant to help create the workforce of tomorrow. This money comes from the National Science Foundation and will be aimed at recruiting more students for their…

Auburndale junior Peyton Battilla (1) battles a Gateway defender for control of the ball Wednesday night in the first round of the Class 5A, District 7 women's soccer tournament.AUBURNDALE - Auburndale has been hit hard by graduation, so…

Justis Marie GarrettA grand jury has indicted a man on an enhanced first-degree murder charge in the 2018 murder of a 16-year-old girl while he attempted or actually sexually beat or kidnapped her, according to the indictment.…

Police deaths jump 55% in 2021 National Law Enforcement Officers Fund CEO Marcia Ferranto talks about the spike in officer deaths and how it represents a lack of security and support for law enforcement in many US citiesNEWYou can now…

BETHANY BEACH — Race Directors Rick Hundley and Ernie Felici of Focus Multisports, best known for the Bethany Beach First Responders Sports Weekend, Coastal Delaware Running Festival, Coastal Resorts…

JACKSONVILLE, Florida. – The News4JAX Super 6 Women's Basketball Rankings will be released every Tuesday during the regular season. Registrations are until January 17.Super 6 girls basketball standingsRank, school, record, classification1.…

If you have a yard, deck, or patio, you can also get him a cat tent and put him in the tent for about an hour a day, depending on the weather. Being outdoors is stimulating for a cat's mind, and the cat tent provides a safe place for…

The Delaware State Fire Marshal's Office is investigating three separate fires that occurred Thursday and Friday. State Deputy Chief Fire Marshal Robert Fox said investigators are investigating a mobile home fire that occurred this…

FOX 35 EXCLUSIVE: Capitol Riot Suspect Talks DC Jail For the first time, Kelly Meggs, the self-proclaimed leader of Florida's Oath Keepers, speaks to FOX 35 News January 6, 2021. TALLAHASSEE, Florida. - Governor Ron DeSantis on…

Capitol Riot suspect, leader of the Oath Keepers, talks about DC prison For the first time, Kelly Meggs, the self-proclaimed leader of Florida's Oath Keepers, speaks to FOX 35 News January 6, 2021. ORLANDO, Florida. - For the first time,…

A person has been arrested in connection with a suspicious brush fire in south Daytona that set two homes on fire Monday afternoon, police said.South Daytona Beach Police Lt. Brian Craig said four minors were arrested and were being…

Wilmington – The Delaware State Police Homicide Unit arrested Marvin Dejesus-Santiago, 30, of Wilmington on first-degree murder and related charges following an incident in late August, according to the officer. Public Information, Senior…

SEMINOLE COUNTY, Florida - Demand for coronavirus testing continues to rise in central Florida as the new year approaches and as Florida ends 2021 with a record number of cases. The state reported 58,000 cases as of Thursday, according to…

A Port Orange man was sentenced to six months in county jail and banned from owning pets for life for beating a dog to death. Brian Lee Batson, 59, did not contest animal cruelty for fatally beating Buddy, a 16-year-old rat terrier and Jack…

item REEDLEY, Calif. - A 23-year-old California man has been arrested and charged with murder, accused of fatally shooting his grandmother and his father's girlfriend while opening presents at Christmas. Austin Alvarez was arrested…

Delaware State News BEAR – Delaware State Police arrested two women for felony assault on law enforcement officers after police say they acted disorderly at a Wawa in Bear early Monday and…

Count 'em: For better or worse, here's Headline Surfer's countdown of the 100 Biggest News of 2021 about Central Florida along the tourist stretch of Interstate 4 (Orlando Attractions and east to to I-95 and Daytona's most famous beach).…

Click to enlarge Photo via Google Maps Stagger Inn. Several downtown Orlando bars are involved in a federal lawsuit against the Small Business Administration and its directors. The Stagger Inn, Harry Buffalo and Other…

Today, Sunday, December 19 at 1 pm, a celebratory life memorial service will be held for William C. “Nick” Nichols at Osceola Heritage Park in Kissimmee. "Nick" Nichols was born in Boomer, West…

A Wilmington man has pleaded guilty to the kidnapping and murder of a New Castle County woman and the 2017 shooting of a 6-year-old boy on the same day. David C. Weiss, United States Attorney for the District of Delaware, announced…

BEAVERTON, Ore., December 13, 2021 - Vernier Software & Technology has named the 40 recipients of its 40th Anniversary Educator Grants. Fellows, who represent a range of grade levels and geographic regions, will each receive $…

SUMTER COUNTY, Florida. - Three residents of The Villages were recently arrested in connection with an ongoing voter fraud investigation, according to court records.Jay Ketcik, Joan Halstead and John Rider are each charged with casting more…

With the Jaguars in Nashville this weekend, top pitmasters from Texas to Missouri to Tennessee, New York and Florida take control of TIAA Bank Field for the inaugural Jacksonville BBQ Festival Friday through Sunday.In addition to serving a…

Delaware State Police are investigating a homicide-suicide in the Bridgeville area that occurred Thursday night, according to Master Corporal Heather Pepper, a public information officer. Pepper said around 10:45 p.m. on Thursday,…

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Delaware State Police Arrested John Collins, 30, of Perryville, MD, for the attempted murder of three state soldiers after an incident Monday morning, according to Chief Information Officer Master Corporal Jason Hatchell. Hatchell said…

Delaware State Police Arrested John Collins, 30, of Perryville, MD, for the attempted murder of three state soldiers after an incident Monday morning, according to Chief Information Officer Master Corporal Jason Hatchell. Hatchell said…

Private services for LeRoy M. Ruppert, 85, will be at a later date. LeRoy Ruppert died on Tuesday,…

The Delaware State Fire Marshal's Office is investigating this afternoon's explosion in Middletown, according to Deputy State Fire Marshal Michael Chionchio. Chionchio said the explosion, heard across northern Delaware, was reported…

FORT WORTH, Texas - The Texas Second Court of Appeals in Fort Worth ruled Thursday that a hospital cannot be forced to administer ivermectin to a COVID-19 patient. What would you like to know Texas Second Court of Appeals on Thursday…

Law firm and lobbying GrayRobinson released another report on the Top 5 compensation for the third quarter. President of the cabinet dean canon and the 15 lobbyists on the team represented nearly 200 clients in the three-month period…

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December 09, 2021 LUMBERTON - Robeson County and the state electoral board will have to turn down primary candidates due to an order issued Wednesday by North…