West Volusia Beacon

Peek behind the scenes to see 22 artists’ working spaces in the DeLand area. These West Volusia artists will open their private working studios to visitors for the annual “Off the Beaten Path” Florida Arts Tour. beacononlinenews.com/2024/02/20/tou…

Check out our latest DeLand Station update featuring the now raised platform structural supports, completed grade crossing & track work at Old New York Avenue, and freshly installed station parking pavement. We're moving closer to bringing the DeLand Station to life! #Florida

The spectacular European circus Cirque de Paris is making its North American tour debut right here in DeLand. beacononlinenews.com/2024/02/21/cir…

Six weeks after two members of the Orange City Council exited because of Florida’s new and more stringent financial-disclosure law, the remainder of the elected governing body has filled the vacant posts. beacononlinenews.com/2024/02/16/ora…

The Victoria Gardens Women’s Club’s second annual Casino Night event featured classic casino games like poker, slots, roulette and more, but with one catch — the proceeds didn’t go to the house, they’ll go to local charities. beacononlinenews.com/2024/02/16/las…

For now, despite the best efforts of its opposition, the proposed fuel farm next to Ormond Beach appears to be a go. beacononlinenews.com/2024/02/15/cou…

Even though the DeLand City Commission only recently removed the city’s prohibition on medical marijuana dispensaries, one company has been growing large amounts of cannabis near DeLand’s airport since it moved in in 2021. beacononlinenews.com/2024/02/15/med…

The new year has only just begun, but the first wave of vote-by-mail ballots are already on their way to voters across Volusia County. beacononlinenews.com/2024/02/14/com…

Deltona's Skate Park will bear the name of a local resident and lifelong skater. beacononlinenews.com/2024/02/14/del…

A 28-acre, 65-unit housing development on DeLand’s southeast side got the green light from the DeLand City Commission Feb. 5. The approval came almost two years after the development was denied by the City Commission over concerns that it was too dense. beacononlinenews.com/2024/02/13/tra…

Love is in the air at Shoestring Theatre in Lake Helen, as Brianna Gutierrez, Daniel Feldman, Sally Daykin, Adam Guevara, Don Liska and David Finkle transport us to the early 1960s in Neil Simon’s classic comedy Barefoot in the Park. beacononlinenews.com/2024/02/09/sti…

West Volusia Artists announce Judy Bergado as Artist of the Month for February 2024. Her acrylic piece is titled All Aboard. beacononlinenews.com/2024/02/09/jud…

What seemed like a good idea to encourage preteens to learn a new skill and enjoy the outdoors fell victim to fears of danger in a lakefront park. beacononlinenews.com/2024/02/09/ora…

BOLO: Missing juvenile in @CityofDeltonaFL Deputies are looking for 16-year-old Reina Morales, who left her home on foot last Friday (Feb. 2) and hasn’t come back. If you see her or have information, please contact us on 911 or email Det. Mefford at EMefford@volusiasheriff.gov

Amid a search for a permanent city manager and resignation after resignation, Deltona’s City Commission recently got one new face and lost another. beacononlinenews.com/2024/02/08/del…

Groups across Florida are cautioning the public to not interfere with tracking gear attached to manatees ahead of the release of more than a dozen gentle sea cows from rehabilitation in the coming weeks. beacononlinenews.com/2024/02/08/man…

While supplies last, anyone who makes a donation to a Central Florida Goodwill store during business hours Feb. 17 will receive a coupon for $5 off a purchase of $30 or more. beacononlinenews.com/2024/02/06/goo…

A family-owned DeLand business operating for more than six decades on North Woodland Boulevard has been sold, but you can still call the owner Eddie. beacononlinenews.com/2024/02/07/bo-…

Correcting flooding and drainage problems in the heart of Deltona will take time, effort and cash. beacononlinenews.com/2024/02/07/con…

The City of DeLand’s Planning and Historic Preservation boards got some new faces, and a few people wished they could have kept their seats. beacononlinenews.com/2024/02/02/del…