State regulators OK Citizens insurance rate increase Nov 21, 2009
3 percent increase for homeowners who live in South Daytona and parts of Daytona Beach and Ormond Beach that are bordered by Interstate 95 on the west and the Intracoastal Waterway on the east ... 2 percent rate decrease, while homeowners west of I-95 in Daytona Beach and Ormond Beach will see a 9 percent drop. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Business)
Unemployment higher; holiday hiring down Nov 21, 2009
DAYTONA BEACH -- Seasonal holiday jobs in retail may be harder to come by this year, but they are out there. Bealls Department Stores is accepting applications. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Support Lake Wales Lions Club Nov 21, 2009
That s what the Conklin Center in Daytona Beach does as a school for the blind and multi-handicapped. It helps them become self-sustaining with the joy of normal activity and job training. (Lake Wales News, FL)
2 former teachers disciplined for testing improprieties Nov 21, 2009
DAYTONA BEACH -- Two former Volusia County teachers have been disciplined for failing to follow proper testing procedures, including one who officials said helped students answer FCAT questions. The Florida Education Practices Commission recently suspended the teaching certificate of Janet Rendino, a former exceptional-student education teacher at Westside Elementary in Daytona Beach, for two years and fined her $500. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
Knights top Auburn for historic win Nov 21, 2009
DAYTONA BEACH Kirk Speraw wasn't overly impressed about the history his team made. The UCF coach was just happy about another victory. (Florida Today)
Harvicks get twin win Friday night Nov 21, 2009
Web Search powered by YAHOO. Published Fri, Nov 20, 2009 10:10 PMModified Fri, Nov 20, 2009 10:10 PM. (News & Observer -- Sports)
NASCAR title? 'It's big,' but Kyle Busch wanted more Nov 21, 2009
It's big,' but Kyle Busch wanted more - Racing - NewsObserver. Web Search powered by YAHOO. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Turnovers still plague 'Cats Nov 21, 2009
DAYTONA BEACH -- Early in the season, Bethune-Cookman lost partly because of them. More recently, the Wildcats have won despite them. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Sports)
Unemployment higher; holiday hiring down Nov 21, 2009
DAYTONA BEACH -- Seasonal holiday jobs in retail may be harder to come by this year, but they are out there. Bealls Department Stores is accepting applications. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
Business briefs Nov 21, 2009
Shelley Stewart, president of Southern Title Holding Co. of Daytona Beach, was named 2010 president of the Florida Land Title Association at the group's annual convention in St.Petersburg ... Rick J. Hamilton, director of the Ocean Center in Daytona Beach for 17 years, has been named director of the Roland E. Powell Convention Center in Ocean City, Md ... United Cerebral Palsy of East Central Florida is hosting its annual Holiday Reception at 5 p.m. Dec. 4 at 1100 Jimmy Ann Drive in Daytona... (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Business)
5 area teams start anew in postseason Nov 20, 2009
DAYTONA BEACH -- The proverbial new season begins tonight for five Volusia County prep football teams. While their records tell a little about where they've been and how far they can potentially go, they really mean nothing at this point because everyone's slate is clean in the playoffs. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Sports)
Jordan among Classic players Nov 20, 2009
DAYTONA BEACH -- It's a basketball-a-palooza. The Glenn Wilkes Classic comes to the Ocean Center today to begin a 15-game run over three days featuring 10 NCAA Division I basketball teams. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Sports)
Women's Golf Nov 20, 2009
Lady Eagles Invitational. Lady Eagles Invitational. (Fausports.com)
Women's Basketball Nov 20, 2009
vs. Lynn University (Exhibition). vs. Webber International. (Fausports.com)
Women's Tennis Nov 20, 2009
Florida Gulf Coast Fall Classic. Florida Gulf Coast Fall Classic. (Fausports.com)
Annual farm tour spans east, west Nov 20, 2009
The East Volusia tour includes four sites with stops in Oak Hill, Edgewater and Daytona Beach. The 10 tour sites are fewer than in past years that have included up to 16 sites. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Business)
Men's Swimming Nov 20, 2009
at Georgia Tech and Alabama. Lost to Alabama 208-83; Lost to Georgia Tech 178-121. (Fausports.com)
Women's Swimming Nov 20, 2009
at Florida State Invite. vs. Georgia Tech, Florida Gulf Coast, Alabama and Georgia Southern. (Fausports.com)
Men's Tennis Nov 20, 2009
Boca Raton, FL (Patch Reef Park). Boca Raton, FL (Patch Reef Park). (Fausports.com)
2 former teachers disciplined for testing improprieties Nov 20, 2009
DAYTONA BEACH -- Two former Volusia County teachers have been disciplined for failing to follow proper testing procedures, including one who officials said helped students answer FCAT questions. The Florida Education Practices Commission recently suspended the teaching certificate of Janet Rendino, a former exceptional-student education teacher at Westside Elementary in Daytona Beach, for two years and fined her $500. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Help sought in hit-and-run 'outbreak' Nov 20, 2009
Lucie Teeters of Daytona Beach is angry about the driver who sped away after hitting and injuring her son. Her son, Brian Teeters, 24, was struck at Clyde Morris Boulevard and Coquina Road as he rode his motorcycle to meet his brother and father for dinner Nov. 12. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Son follows father's footsteps to promote child welfare Nov 20, 2009
DAYTONA BEACH -- Drawing attention to the "abysmal" state of Florida's investment in children has propelled Lawton "Bud" Chiles on the same statewide journey that earned his father, Gov. Lawton Chiles, the nickname "Walkin' Lawton.". And Thursday, about 207 miles into his 600-mile stroll, the younger Chiles started his step-by-step tour of the Interstate 4 corridor with a visit to the Daytona Beach charter school for pregnant teens, young mothers and their children named Chiles Academy in honor... (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Pre-holiday feast back on track Nov 19, 2009
DAYTONA BEACH -- The annual Thanksgiving season lunch for senior citizens sponsored by God's Little Angels, Inc. is back on track ... Monetary donations also may be made to SunTrust Bank, 2300 S. Atlantic Ave., Daytona Beach Shores, FL 32118, attn: Sue Register. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
Broken taillight yields drug charges Nov 19, 2009
Markice A. Davis, 18, of Daytona Beach was arrested Nov. 11 and charged with driving with license suspended, possession of marijuana and possession of marijuana with intent to distribute ... Shawn D. Dionne, 51, of Daytona Beach was arrested Nov. 7 and charged with burglary of a conveyance and burglary of a vehicle. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
Business briefs Nov 19, 2009
an Orlando-based community management firm, plans to open a Daytona Beach office in the S.H. Kress building at 140 S. Beach St. by the first of the year ... The Daytona Beach office will be the firm's eighth ... Constructed in 1925, the Kress building is a Daytona Beach landmark that was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1983. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Business)
Traffic stop leads to drug charges Nov 19, 2009
The following information was compiled from reports filed with the South Daytona, Port Orange and Daytona Beach Shores police departments ... DAYTONA BEACH SHORES ... Dunham was arrested and taken to the Daytona Beach Shores Department of Public Safety for processing. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
Shooting up: Gun permits, target-range activity increase locally Nov 19, 2009
The range is at 1180 Indian Lake Road in Daytona Beach ... A completed application packet is required for the course and is available at the sheriffs Deputy Stephen Saboda Training Center, 3901 Tiger Bay Road, Daytona Beach ... DAYTONA BEACH -- She began to struggle with the pink revolver in her hands, looking confused as she tried to get the shiny silver hammer on the back of the gun into place and the weapon ready to fire. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
Support Lake Wales Lions Club Nov 19, 2009
That s what the Conklin Center in Daytona Beach does as a school for the blind and multi-handicapped. It helps them become self-sustaining with the joy of normal activity and job training. (Lake Wales News, FL)
Marina will endanger nesting seabirds Nov 19, 2009
David Hartgrove, Daytona Beach ... Letters should be written exclusively for The News-Journal and addressed to: Readers Write, c o Neighbors, P.O. Box 2831, Daytona Beach, FL 32120-2831, or via e-mail to letters@news-jrnl. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
Observer asks court to unseal France records Nov 18, 2009
AP NASCAR Chairman and CEO, Brian France answers questions at a news conference at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla. Friday, July 3, 2009. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Davis energizes Wildcats' defense Nov 18, 2009
DAYTONA BEACH -- He almost sounds like a precocious, young TV star. After he graduates from Bethune-Cookman, Ryan Davis said he doesn't know what he wants to do -- "produce or direct.". (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Sports)
Monday Morning Golf Report Nov 17, 2009
The ladies will be playing five rounds at the LPGA International Champions and Legends Courses in Daytona Beach, Fla. while the men will play six rounds at the Bear Lakes Country Club in West Palm Beach, Fla. (Wakeforestsports.com)
Woman cited after officer spins out Nov 17, 2009
DAYTONA BEACH -- An Ormond Beach woman faces a charge of failing to yield to an emergency vehicle after Florida Highway Patrol troopers accused her of not getting out of the way of a Daytona Beach police officer responding to an emergency call. Wendy Nolan, 33, told investigators she did not see or hear Officer David Abner coming up behind her on the LPGA Boulevard exit ramp on his way to a reported vehicle fire on Interstate 95. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Mediating In Cyberspace Nov 17, 2009
"When Upchurch came on board, others in the firm already were working to get a place on the Internet, said Tiffany Evers, client relations associate manager who worked in the company's Daytona Beach office for three years and now works from home in Atlanta."When they hired me, they were looking to get on the new wave of innovation -- to blog and podcast," Evers said. She got the Web site up and working. "Just in this year it has started taking off. Sandra is wonderful and very active in the... (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Business)
National Guard to build reserve center in Flagler Nov 17, 2009
Army officials hope construction of the facility -- including parking, utilities and an access drive -- will be complete by December 2013 when their lease with the city of Daytona Beach expires. If it's not, they'll lease a temporary site in Flagler. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Rejection of raises stalls teacher talks Nov 17, 2009
DAYTONA BEACH -- Contract talks between the Volusia County School Board and the union that represents its teachers have stalled after the rejection of proposed raises that would have cost about $8 million. The Volusia Teachers Organization canceled a bargaining session scheduled for Friday after the board's team rejected the union's raise proposal last week. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Officials have eye on photonics industry Nov 16, 2009
Of more than 270 photonics companies statewide, only a few -- including Teledyne ODI Inc. and Eltec Instruments Inc., both in Daytona Beach -- are in Volusia County and none are in Flagler, according to a report this year from the Florida Photonics Cluster. But U.S. Rep. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Business)
Housing discrimination suit distresses family Nov 16, 2009
Baird did not return a phone message left by The Daytona Beach News-Journal. Instead, a State Attorney General's Office spokeswoman, Ryan Wiggins, said the office had information the Florida Commission on Human Relations did not get, and based on that chose not to proceed with the suit. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Growth debate pits amendment backers, detractors Nov 15, 2009
DAYTONA BEACH -- Both sides see something wrong with Florida's growth patterns, but the question of how to fix it could fuel one of the biggest political fights Florida has ever seen ... The event was sponsored by the nonpartisan League of Women Voters of Volusia County and came less than a month after a panel discussion in Daytona Beach that included no speakers from Florida Hometown Democracy ... Blackner's group skipped that event because one of the sponsors was the Daytona Beach Area Chamber... (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Art teacher still a student, too Nov 15, 2009
After graduating from Seabreeze High in 1999, Colby set out to study art -- first at Daytona Beach Community College (now Daytona State College) and then at University of South Florida in 2004. Her mixed media collages and assemblages have been exhibited in various galleries and museums including the Ormond Memorial Art Museum, Art Haus, Atlantic Center for the Arts Harris House Gallery, and other out-of-state venues. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
Senior lifestyles Nov 15, 2009
For the fourth year, a bike run sponsored by the AT&T Pioneers and the Communications Workers of America will benefit Family Renew of Daytona Beach, which offers transitional housing for single-parent and two-parent families with minor children. Sign-up will be from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Dec. 6 at Ormond Beach Elks Club, 285 Wilmette Ave., Ormond Beach, featuring a breakfast buffet. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
Business events Nov 15, 2009
DAYTONA BEACH AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE L. Gale Lemerand Entrepreneurial Speaker Series with Warren Brown, founder of CakeLove. 6:30 p.m., Ocean Center, 101 N. Atlantic Ave., Daytona Beach ... EXECUTIVE ASSOCIATION OF DAYTONA BEACH 7:15 a.m., breakfast meeting and exchange of business leads, Sunset Harbor Yacht Club and Conference Center, 861 Ballough Road, Daytona Beach. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Business)
Who's new, what's new Nov 15, 2009
Mara also will meet with clients in the Daytona Beach and Orlando offices ... Mara previously was a teacher at Father Lopez High School in Daytona Beach ... The Daytona Beach News-Journal publishes notices of new hires and promotions, and professional development, of managers and professionals in Volusia and Flagler counties. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Business)
Public records for Nov. 12, 2009 Nov 14, 2009
Deborah Burdick, 56, Daytona Beach, grand theft over $20,000; Lauren Kelly Heaton, 19, New Smyrna Beach, sale of schedule II substance; Laurie Ann Schroeder, 37, Daytona Beach, possession of a schedule IV narcotic; Terri Marie Sloss, 28, Daytona Beach, domestic violence; Shannon McDaniel Hooper, 41, Daytona Beach, possession of cocaine; Teika M. Thomas, 46, Orlando, petit theft; Shytay L. Manuel, 30, Orlando, petit theft; Mechelle Dawn Scott, 26, Daytona Beach, narcotics offense; Scott William... (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
State halts processing some DNA evidence Nov 14, 2009
DAYTONA BEACH -- While detectives and officers in this city gather up every clue from a burglary or car break-in, police are bemoaning state rules that are making it tough to get DNA processed. Daytona Beach Police Chief Mike Chitwood has his investigators in high gear, subscribing to the idea that if any and all evidence is collected at a property crime scene, something is bound to identify a suspect ... So instead, stockpiling evidence is costing Daytona Beach police a lot of money. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Conference stresses professional diversity Nov 14, 2009
DAYTONA BEACH -- College student Tamara Fuller's summer internship in the promotions department at a South Florida radio station made her rethink her desire to go into broadcast public relations. Fuller. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Business)
Retailers, insurer team up to provide health care cards Nov 14, 2009
Now that he's unemployed, the Daytona Beach resident still doesn't have insurance, but he hopes to at some point. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida is trying to reach the unemployed like Carrubba and others with little money with its new $59 Gift of Health Care card and its $19 FamilyBlue discount card. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Business)
NASCAR's Brian France fights to keep case quiet Nov 14, 2009
DAYTONA BEACH, FL - JULY 03: NASCAR Chairman and CEO Brian France speaks to the media regarding his mid-season NASCAR address prior to qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Coke Zero 400 at Daytona International Speedway on July 3, 2009 in Daytona Beach, Florida ... DAYTONA BEACH, FL - JULY 03: NASCAR Chairman and CEO Brian France speaks to the media regarding his mid-season NASCAR address prior to qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Coke Zero 400 at Daytona International Speedway... (News & Observer -- Sports)
B-CU's Reed, Starling ready to lead Nov 14, 2009
DAYTONA BEACH -- Bethune-Cookman basketball coach Cliff Reed put a heavy load on his freshman son's shoulders last year. Atlantic High grad C.J. Reed led the Wildcats in scoring (15 points per game), minutes played (37. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Sports)
FAU Men's Golf among Nation's Best after Strong Fall Season Nov 13, 2009
FAU beat out nine teams to win the Bethune-Cookman Tournament in Daytona Beach on October 24-25, and placed second in the Stetson Invitation in Deland on November 2-3 and the Florida Gulf Coast Invitational in Fort Myers on October 12-13. The team finished behind Florida Gulf Coast University in both of those tournaments, while beating the Eagles in the Bethune-Cookman event. (Fausports.com)
Category rankings: Wide receivers Nov 13, 2009
com recruiting experts have broken down countless hours of film and racked up plenty of frequent flyer miles to see the top prospects compete at events across the country. In the process of evaluating overall talent, several prospects gained notice for their mastery of specific skills. (San Diego State Sports -- Rivals.com)
Vaccine fear has pregnant moms, kids risking flu Nov 13, 2009
DAYTONA BEACH -- Tiny Zoe Grace Koenig is entering her third week of life without ever feeling her mother's arms around her -- because her mother is fighting for her own life two hospital floors above ... Tammy Preis of Daytona Beach has two 13-year-old twin daughters and had been debating for months whether to get them the vaccine. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
These tickets may surprise you Nov 13, 2009
"I don't think I've ever written someone for that," says Daytona Beach police Sgt. Joe Heller, a supervisor in the department's traffic control unit ... The Daytona Beach News-Journal obtained records of traffic citations since 2004 alleging violations of laws with which residents might not be familiar ... Frank McCue of Ormond Beach got one in August 2008 when he opened his driver side door after pulling into a parallel parking space on Beach Street in downtown Daytona Beach. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Health care field offers job opportunity Nov 12, 2009
Lisa Wilkinson, who manages the cardiac rehab unit at Florida Hospital Memorial Medical Center in Daytona Beach, said she feels blessed ... Paul Gulliksen, director of physical therapy for the Orthopaedic Clinic of Daytona Beach, estimated there are 150 to 160 openings for physical therapists in the Daytona Beach area. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Business)
Melvin Orfinger, longtime jurist, dies Nov 12, 2009
He became city attorney for Daytona Beach in 1964 after serving five years as assistant city attorney ... ("Orfinger Proves Merit System Is Working" was the headline on a Daytona Beach Evening News editorial when he was nominated for the post ... He entered the Army and found himself a sergeant stationed at Welch Convalescent Center in Daytona Beach. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
Observer Exclusive: Q & A with Brian France Nov 12, 2009
DAYTONA BEACH, FL - JULY 03: NASCAR Chairman and CEO Brian France speaks to the media regarding his mid-season NASCAR address prior to qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Coke Zero 400 at Daytona International Speedway on July 3, 2009 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by Rusty Jarrett/Getty Images for NASCAR) Getty Images for NASCAR. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Art League's director emeritus dies Nov 12, 2009
Nova Scotia native and artist Ruth Benn Kaplan arrived at the Art League of Daytona Beach during the mid-1980s ... Memorial donations may be made to the Art League of Daytona Beach, 433 S. Palmetto Ave., Daytona Beach, FL 32114. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
National Tea Party Express makes local stop Nov 12, 2009
Tom Blawn, 58, of Daytona Beach stood out in his Astroturf cap complete with plastic ball and flagstick, a sarcastic response to Pelosi's recent accusation that corporate, not grass-roots, groups are trying to kill health care reform -- Astroturf organizations in Washington, D.C., lingo. "They look like regular Americans who just left a Walmart to me," Blawn said, a cardboard "Astroturf" sign strung around his neck. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Pirates buy Florida State League team Nov 11, 2009
The Tuesday announcement followed a vote of approval by Florida State League owners at meetings in Daytona Beach. The city of Bradenton s investment in lights at McKechnie Field allowed the Pirates to bring Florida State League baseball to the area and solidify a year-round commitment, the release said. (Tampa Bay Business Journal, FL)
Citizens seeks OK for rate hike Nov 11, 2009
6 percent, would come in South Daytona and parts of Daytona Beach and Ormond Beach that are bordered by I-95 on the west and the Intracoastal Waterway on the east, according to Citizens ... 7 percent decrease would affect 486 customers who live west of I-95 in Daytona Beach and Ormond Beach. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Business)
Friendships Aside Nov 11, 2009
DAYTONA BEACH -- An unsuspecting friend left a hamburger on the bleachers, and Ricardo Allen remembers Matt Thompson jokingly taking a bite out of it. Thompson and Quinn Bell hung out together just last Saturday. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Sports)
In struggling market, timeshare resale fraud 'almost epidemic' Nov 11, 2009
Similar action has been taken against Copeland Marketing Corp., Daytona Beach and Equity Marketing Corp., Altamonte Springs, Cope said. Still, complaints continue to roll in. (The Palm Beach Post)
'Predator' suspect case moved to Panhandle Nov 11, 2009
But the move to Walton County would mean a six-hour drive for Zentner, whose office is in Daytona Beach. Each charge of lewd and lascivious exhibition is a second-degree felony punishable by up to 15 years in prison. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Biker injured in October crash dies Nov 10, 2009
Virgil Wright died at Halifax Health Medical Center in Daytona Beach, Montes said. The Wrights were riding east on Old Daytona Road when a Mini Cooper driven by Christopher Picklo, 29, of New Smyrna Beach, who was westbound, turned left into their path at the intersection of Garfield Avenue at 11:30 a.m., an FHP report states. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Airport gets service back Nov 10, 2009
While the two airlines are unlikely to force each other to lower fares by substantial amounts, airline economist Alan Bender at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach said providing choices is essential to establishing and maintaining passenger interest. "It's giving people more options and providing local business travelers flying round-trip more flexibility," he said. (Florida Today)
