Several area churches will be attending the Mayor’s Backpack Giveaway 8-10 a.m. Saturday, July 26, in Earl Brown Park, 815 S. Alabama Ave. in DeLand There will be free backpacks, school supplies, ...

On the beach outside the Hard Rock Hotel, 918 N. Atlantic Ave., Daytona Beach, with the nearest beach-access ramp at University Boulevard, 940 N. Atlantic Ave., Daytona Beach. A high-energy, two-day ...

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, ...

Monetizing hobbies can be controversial. While some argue that turning a passion into a business can cause the passion to become less enjoyable, others claim it adds to the personal fulfillment. Lynn ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...