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 hills are alive…” You saw it all in your head — the mountains, the twirl — you finished that line, didn’t you? Beyond its iconic and memorable tunes, from Friday, April 10, through Sunday, May 3, ...

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 ...

Editor, The Beacon: In the past few years, U.S. government representatives have enacted many laws that aim to hurt lower socioeconomic groups. These leaders and their wealthy supporters might want to ...