A road sing on Seminole Woods Boulevard was displaying the words “fat hoes twerking” Monday morning, June 30. Here’s what the city says happened.
Phone bans, start times, charter schools, more: New Florida school laws starting July 1
More than 130 new laws take effect in Florida on July 1, and several of them make big changes to schools in the state. here’s what to know.
Opera singer Diana Naatz just bought Perrine's in Daytona. Who is she?
Diana Villwock Naatz and her husband Nicolas completed their purchase of Volusia County’s Perrine’s Fresh Food Markets on May 1, 2025.
Florida football recruiting's big week of commitments headlined by WR Calvin Russell Jr.
Miami Northwestern WR Calvin Russell Jr., a five-star prospects and No. 4 on the Florida Top 100 for 2026, will commit to a college on July 5.
Florida Gov. DeSantis signs $1.6 billion tax-cut package
The tax cuts eliminate a commercial-lease tax and provide sales-tax breaks for back-to-school items, hurricane supplies and hunting and fishing supplies.
Fourth of July hotel deals: Book a stay at a Florida resort for $17.76 this week
To celebrate the Fourth of July, several hotels are running deals at just $17.76 or $177.60 per night. See dates, a list of participating hotels here.
Meet the new opera singer-owner of Daytona's Perrine's Fresh Food Market grocery stores
Diana Villwock Naatz is an accomplished opera singer/pianist/entrepreneur. She and her husband Nicolas recently bought the Perrine’s grocery chain.
Could a tropical storm impact your Florida Fourth of July plans? Forecast, possible scenarios
While water temperatures are warm enough in the Gulf to support tropical development, Saharan dust and wind shear could keep tropics quiet .. sort of.
Part of I-95 northbound south of U.S 1 closed in Volusia County due to fatal crash
Florida Highway Patrol is asking drivers to use caution in the area of the fatal crash on 95.
Police respond to disturbance at local gas station over an unpaid iced tea
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The Ninja FrostVault cooler is 24% off and I think I need it ๐๏ธ
The Ninja FrostVault 65-Quart Cooler is on sale ahead of Prime Day 2025. Perfect for beach days, camping and more. Shop the deal before itโs gone!
Apple's $95 million Siri settlement deadline nears: How to get your cash
Apple users have just a few more days to apply to receive part of a class action lawsuit.
Get your backyard 4th of July-ready! Save on patio furniture, fire pits at Amazon ๐บ๐ธ
Whether you’re hosting a 4th of July party or just a fun summer pool party, you can save up to 46% on backyard upgrades ahead of Prime Day 2025.
Jacksonville Jaguars take team trip to Bahamas ahead of training camp
The Jaguars took a trip to the Bahamas before training camp starts next month.
Volusia County reminds pet owners of safety tips for the Fourth of July
Independence Day is the most common day for pets to become lost, said Angela Miedema, director of Volusia County Animal Services.
Perrine's Daytona grocery chain sold to opera singer in California
The independent grocery stores in Port Orange, New Smyrna Beach and Ormond Beach will remain locally run, says its longtime general manager.
About 60,000 units of multivitamins recalled for risks to children. See impacted items.
iHerb issued a recall for about 60,000 prenatal and multivitamins because they did not feature child-resistant packaging.
Countdown to Prime Day 2025: What to know and what to buy before it starts
Get ready for Amazon Prime Day 2025. This year’s event features exclusive daily drops for Prime members and shop early discounts on tech and more.
NASCAR Power Rankings: Chase Elliott makes a leap; Denny Hamlin burns a mulligan
Denny Hamlin finished 31st at Atlanta but takes no blame for that here. Meanwhile, Chase Elliott gains four spots and Ryan Preece joins the crowd.
Will Trump tour 'Alligator Alcatraz,' proposed ICE detention center? List of his past Florida visits
DeSantis is moving fast on ICE detention center “Alligator Alcatraz” in Florida. Trump ramped up efforts to deport undocumented immigrants in the US.