Editor, The Beacon: Hurricane season is upon us. This year’s season could be exceptionally challenging. Conditions like warm waters are favorable for an active season. While we can’t stop hurricanes, ...

Volusia County residents are invited to participate in the annual International Coastal Cleanup (ICC) at more than 20 sites along the beach, Halifax River and Indian River from 8 to 11 a.m. Saturday, ...

Plans to build an industrial and commercial park near Cassadaga Road and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Beltway are moving forward, but not without controversy. At the heart of the debate: the removal of ...

The Sauls homestead survived the Civil War, mosquitoes, and merciless Florida weather — but not teenagers, time, or the tender embrace of Deltona’s development. Before the subdivisions, before the ...

Pianist wanted A pianist is needed at First Congregational Church of Orange City United Church of Christ for the Sunday worship service 10:30-11:15 a.m. No experience in church music is necessary.

Imagine the peace of mind that comes from knowing that the water in every faucet in your home is free of bacteria, chlorine, pharmaceuticals, forever chemicals, and microplastics. Customers of Pure ...

DeLand financial advisor Lori Endicott has been named to the prestigious 2025 Forbes list of Best-in-State Women Wealth Advisors, an honor that highlights top-performing women advisors across the ...

Florida has some fairly nice motels. However, they can get expensive. If you stay in a $200-a-night facility, it will cost you around $70,000 per year. If you have a spouse, you may split the cost.

In just a few days, Americans will celebrate the 249th year of their nationhood. July 4 is the 249th anniversary of our national charter, our national birth certificate, whose statements and ...

Motorists are advised that the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is implementingnighttime ramp closures at the U.S. 17-92 and State Road (S.R.) 472 interchange. Closures will begin as early ...