A self-described "beach bum," Malphurs' journey to the job took a lot of twists and turns. She grew up in Daytona Beach but ...

Incidents like these, which happen even though Volusia County has safety rules, tend to reignite debate on whether beach driving should be allowed.

Volusia County Council will vote on the promotion at its Tuesday meeting. Beach Safety runs the county's lifeguard corps and is in charge of keeping swimmers safe.

Councilman Troy Kent challenged Tammy Malphurs to boost lifeguard numbers on the beach as she takes over Volusia County Beach Safety.

Volusia County Council will vote on the promotion at its Tuesday meeting. Beach Safety runs the county's lifeguard corps and is in charge of keeping swimmers safe.

The 71-year-old woman was sitting in an appropriate area, Volusia County Beach Safety Director Tammy Malphurs said. The truck driver said she didn't realize she hit the woman. Incidents like these, ...