With no dissent on the dais and encouragement from spectators, the Volusia County Council has agreed to borrow money for a popular conservation program. The decision to prepare to issue bonds for the ...

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The Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo and Gov. Ron DeSantis said today that they will push to end state-mandated vaccinations. Different vaccinations are currently required for children attending ...

Claire Smith, a student at Southwestern Middle School in DeLand, competed at the Scripps National Spelling Bee the weekend of May 28-30. Smith was one of 245 spellers who got to travel to the event in ...

Still on Patrol — Bob Massimino’s fully authentic 1972 Dodge Polara Highway Patrol car drew plenty of attention at Lake Helen’s Memorial Day Tribute Car Show. A rare K-code VIN original, this Oklahoma ...

Gov. Ron DeSantis promised “woke” would die in Florida. When I first heard that I wondered, “What is woke?” I’d never heard of “woke,” but it must be bad if the governor wants to kill it. Researching, ...

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For the second year, the Ivy Hawn Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) shared Valentine’s Day cheer with seniors across West Volusia. The group coordinated the creation and delivery of 1,080 handmade ...

Editor, The Beacon: Transnational repression is happening right here in America: Would you believe that something happening on the other side of the world has a direct impact on our life in Florida?

Editor, The Beacon: With the current discord between the Democratic and Republican parties, a new legitimate independent political party needs to be established. In the past, several independent ...

As Giving Tuesday approaches on Dec. 3, The Beacon newspaper encourages readers to consider local journalism among the causes you will support. Through our partnership with the Florida Press ...

People from all over enjoyed a weekend of food, literature and cultural learning April 28 and 29 as part of the “And the Women Gather Literary Jazz Brunch” organized by DeLandite Lorna Owens. With ...