Editor, The Beacon: Property taxes are a tax on unrealized gains. Even after you pay off your mortgage, you’re still paying rent to the government — forever. As home values rise, so do your taxes, ...

Specialist Guarino Trejo currently serves in the United States Army as a 19D Cavalry Scout. He was stationed at Fort Hood and is currently at Fort Carson. Trejo deployed to Poland in support of allied ...

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, ...

The Beresford Reserve Brownfield Committee will meet July 17 at 5:30 p.m. at DeLand City Hall, City Commission Chambers, 120 S. Florida Ave. The Brownfield remediation process takes unused sites that ...

We are called the United States of America. Well, we used to be. Now, as I watch our country steadily decline into an abyss of chaos never experienced in modern times, I question: What does that ...

Homes are often characterized as sanctuaries for their residents. A calm place to come home to after a busy day at work or school is often just what people need to unwind. Certain design components ...

1. Smart home features: It’s now common for new home builders to include smart home technology when building. Advanced home tech, like facial recognition for doors, intuitive home assistants, smart ...