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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…

NEW SMYRNA BEACH — Unusually cold weather and forecast strong gusty winds forced organizers of the 46th annual IMAGES arts festival here to delay the opening of the event by two hours on Saturday morning.The IMAGES art festival in downtown…

It wasn't the apocalyptic 3 feet of snow that was expected to hit New England, but the northeast still left its mark on Delaware as it passed on Saturday.The snowfall began Friday evening and continued through Saturday afternoon. As…

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.…

Customers enjoy the harbor view at Mama Foo Foo, June 18, 2021.DAYTONA BEACH - Volusia County is known for offering locals and visitors alike a large and diverse restaurant scene with spots along its coastal communities for those looking to…

BY HENRY FREDERICK / Headline Surfer ORLANDO, Fla. — The Orange County Sheriff's Office tweeted shocking news: comedian Bob Saget has died at age 65. "Earlier today, deputies were called to the Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes for a call…

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…

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).…

With predominantly sunny sky forecast Throughout the holiday weekend and temperatures are expected to reach the mid-70s on Christmas Day, Volusia County beach officials are bracing for large crowds and will open additional ramps to…

The National Weather Service issued a flood watch for coastal Volusia County on Monday, and meteorologists warned that extreme weather could be expected on Tuesday.The agency warned of "heavy downpours and persistent storms" which are…

If you are not in the Christmas mind, don't panic. There is still time to let yourself be carried away by the magic of the season at one of the many Christmas-themed events taking place this weekend in Volusia and Flagler counties.From…

TCPalm Fishing Report December 8, 2021: Pompano Chase and Manatee PhotobombHow will the fishing be this second weekend of December? Ed Killer tells you manatees photobomb him in the backgroundEd Killer, Treasure Coast JournalsWith sheep…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aOluG_n0Gb0Last week we were reminded that we were entering the main sheep season in the intracoastal as the sheep have a decent tolerance for cooler water.Craig Patterson, who owns and operates Donald's Bait…

Heavy showers, winds and choppy waves hit Volusia and Flagler counties on Friday, with some places reporting seven inches of rain, according to the National Weather Service. Nor'easter brings big…

Heavy showers, winds and choppy waves hit Volusia and Flagler counties on Friday, with some places reporting seven inches of rain, according to the National Weather Service.Some unofficial websites were reporting 10 inches, but the weather…

Rain and northeast wind started hammering Volusia and Flagler counties on Friday, causing flooding on the streets and erosion of beaches.Don't expect it to dry anytime soon. The National Weather Service predicts that the rain will continue…

Zach Dean | The Daytona Beach NewspaperPlaice season is more, the Halifax River area is hit and miss and the bass are "on fire" with the cooler weather and high water levels. Frustrated with high water and flooded grass? here are a few…

Zach Dean | The Daytona Beach NewspaperThe relentless rain slowed down fishermen in the area a bit, but there was still a lot to report in the Volusia-Flagler area. Snapper, Yellowtail off VolusiaThe Sea Spirit Fishing charter reports…

In a horrific incident, a 16-year-old boy was seriously injured after a shark attacked him. Images of the incident also went viral on social media. The teenager was surfing in New Smyrna Beach when he was bitten by a shark.The incident…

Zach Dean | The Daytona Beach NewspaperThe weather is hot (really, really hot), and so is the Volusia-Flagler bite! Here's what local anglers are seeing.Grouper, snapper off Volusia CountyCaptain Nic of the offshore charter boat Sea…

Man who scribbled racial slurs against Asians on a New Smyrna Beach family's vehicles and nailed their driveway has been sentenced to nearly a year in county jail followed by subpoena residence and probation.A jury sentenced Kyle…

For the first time, the Major League Baseball Draft will take place during All-Star Weekend.Most of the headlines revolve around Vanderbilt's powerful pitching pair Kumar Rocker and Jack Leiter, as well as a talented high school shortstop…

DAYTONA BEACH - Deep in the recesses of the Palmetto House's unfinished basement are shelves of shirts, pants and jackets, given to residents who often come with little more than clothes on their backs.“Be careful,” Lindsay Medders advised…

NEW SMYRNA BEACH - Torn City Commissioners have requested more time and potential changes to a new mural project that would replace the decades-old sea-themed mural under the Martin Luther King Jr. at US 1 and State Road 44.Apart from…

Laurie Hahn | Daytona Beach News-Journal USA TODAY NETWORKCelebrating the July 4th holiday a day earlier, the Red, White and Blue Street Party and Tropical Drink Pub Crawl on July 3rd promises to be a big party.Taking place from 6 p.m.…

NEW SMYRNA BEACH - A 60-day rabies alert was issued for the town of New Smyrna Beach and unincorporated parts of southeastern Volusia County after a horse tested positive for the disease on Tuesday , according to the Volusia County Florida…

NEW SMYRNA BEACH - Four years after Hurricane Irma pushed water onto the shores of the Intracoastal Waterway and its tributaries, families living in flood-prone properties in this Volusia County town will have the chance to have their homes…

Back to the Future: More photos will come this year, like these winners of the Old Inlet Fishing Tournament last weekend. Like everything else during the COVID-19 pandemic, the fishing tournaments were forced to cancel last year…

Spring is here, which means the tarpon bite resumes, as well as an "extremely hot" snapper bite off. Tarpon at Flagler surf and riverCaptain Mike Vickers (hammockbaitandtackle.com) said the first reports of tarpon of the season came from…

Deep-sea fishing resumes in the Volusia-Flagler region, as tarpon, sea trout and snook bite along the Halifax River and Ponce Inlet. African mahi and pompano captured offshoreFirst Lieutenant Skipper Slocum sent a photo of a large mahi…

5th retirement District Court of Appeals Judge Richard Orfinger said judges had done their job following national election as incumbent president donald trump and his supporters disputed the results showing that Joseph Biden had won.…

If you are looking for sheep head and black drum, you are in luck. SURF, DOCK: Gene Lytwyn of The Fishin 'Hole said the surf area and ocean pier fishermen always score with good catches of whiting and pompano.“Most use pompano rigs, baited…

One of the ripple effects of COVID-19 can be felt in prisons in Volusia County, where the normal flow of inmates moving to state facilities has been significantly slowed.Usually, when people are arrested, they are taken to a county jail.…

Church attendance is declining, but two professors at Bethune-Cookman University are unwilling to admit the collapse of the faith of American life.The Rev. David Allen, Associate Dean of the School of Religion, and his colleague, Associate…

The Daytona Beach NewspaperLike everything else in 2020, the start of the traditional holiday shopping season has been markedly different. Black Friday crowds weren't so frantic - in some cases, as the News-Journal's Jim Abbott and Mary…

Just over a mile and a half from pristine environment-critical DeLeon Springs State Park, 20,000 gallons of wastewater is treated per day. And thanks to a grant from Volusia County, the wastewater treatment plant was renovated and…

Bullish redfish and keeper-sized snooks are regularly caught in Ponce Inlet.SURF, DOCK: Gene Lytwyn of The Fishin 'Hole in downtown Daytona Beach said despite the constantly changing weather conditions the fishing has been good. “The surf…

The Daytona Beach NewspaperInstead of military gear, go after gunsRather than buying another military-style armored vehicle, the people of Volusia County would be better served if Sheriff Mike Chitwood, along with other law enforcement…

After a few weeks of decline, catches resumed offshore and on the coasts.SURF, DOCK: The catch is back, according to Gene Lytwyn of The Fishin 'Hole. “The fall bait race is slowly going by,” he said. “That was enough to attract a few…

Your ultimate guide to good hand washingWhen people ask how to protect themselves from the spread of COVID-19, one of the first suggestions from doctors is to wash their hands. Here are the dos and don'ts.Just the FAQ, USA TODAYEditor's…

Anglers catch beefy redfish around the creeks, as well as legal-sized snooks here and there. Snook season opens Monday.SURF, DOCK: Gene Lytwyn of The Fishin 'Hole said surf fishing has increased significantly over the past…

News-Journal Readers | The Daytona Beach NewspaperFight racismThe Bahá'ís of DeLand and the Bahá'ís of New Smyrna Beach greatly appreciated the story "Bahá'ís…

In an election that saw a turnout of just under 30% of St. Johns County voters, Tuesday's primaries featured runaways in the biggest local races and a change in judges.Perhaps because of the coronavirus pandemic, more people voted by mail…

Godwin kelly | [email protected] revolves around the snapper until Saturday arrives.OFFSHORE: Most of the fishing buzz this past weekend was racing on the red snapper. The 2020 season opened July 10-12 and attracted…

Zach Dean | [email protected] bite along the coast and locals can't get them back fast enough.SURF, DOCK: Roy Mattson (royssurffishing.com) said he saw smaller pompanos along the beach, rockfish in the creek and plaice along…

Godwin kelly | [email protected] sea catches are important and the wave of snook capture continues in the Tomoka region.SURF, DOCK: Gene Lytwyn, of The Fishin 'Hole, said catches were declining along the beach.…

Clayton Park | [email protected] BEACH — Governor Ron DeSantis on Tuesday ordered all bars and nightclubs in Florida to close for the next 30 days beginning at 5 p.m. Tuesday in an effort to slow the spread of the…

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David Caruthers returned from a fishing guide trip on Thursday totally excited.It wasn't because of the fish he caught, but rather one he saw - a whale shark, a member of the world's largest fish species - just 9-10 miles away.…

PONCE INLET - A new paint job, infused with tropical lime and aqua, offers an eye-catching indication that the new Off the Hook in Inlet Harbor will soon be serving fresh seafood at one of the area's leading restaurants in Inlet…

PONCE INLET - Work is going to take longer than expected to open a second location of a popular New Smyrna Beach seafood restaurant at the Inlet Harbor marina in Ponce Inlet, the restaurant owner said Monday.Mike Schaler, owner…

Hurricane Irma ravaged the Caribbean before heading north. While it seems like the situation could have been a lot worse in Florida, it still impacts many people and places you know and love while on vacation.Overall, 58% of Florida is…