Daytona Beach News-Journal
Public parking in Flagler Beach? Here are some options
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- Public parking in Flagler Beach? Here are some options
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Amid pier renovations, finding free parking near the downtown area can be difficult. But here are some options.
Video by Brenno Carillo.
More: Want to park for free in Flagler Beach? Here's where to look https://www.news-journalonline.com/story/news/local/flagler/2025/11/28/public-parking-available-flagler-beach-downtown/87462166007/
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- Volusia Civic Ballet prepares annual production of 'The Nutcracker'
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- 5 months ago
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- Jerome DeVito, artistic director of Volusia Civic Ballet's "The Nutcracker," offers a preview of annual performance at Daytona's Peabody Auditorium.
Video by Nadia Zomorodian.
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- Deering Park development could play role in New Smyrna Beach mayor's race
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Growth and development, particularly the Deering Park Innovation Center, could be a defining issue in the 2026 New Smyrna Beach mayor's race.
Video by Mark Harper.
More: Incumbent commissioner enters New Smyrna Beach mayoral race
https://www.news-journalonline.com/story/news/local/volusia/2025/11/28/mayor-fred-cleveland-of-new-smyrna-beach-challenged-by-incumbent-commissioner-lisa-martin/87448120007/
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- DeLand woman fires gun at police checking on her after 911 call hang-up
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Authorities said an armed suicidal woman fired shots at police from her residence in the Victoria Hills neighborhood in DeLand, Florida, on Tuesday, Nov. 25. The woman surrendered peacefully after a standoff, authorities said.
More: DeLand woman fires from home as police check in on 911 hang-up https://www.news-journalonline.com/story/news/crime/2025/11/26/suicidal-deland-woman-suurenders-after-firing-on-police/87479855007/
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- UCF Knights football preview for Week 14 game vs. BYU
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Chris Boyle of the Daytona Beach News-Journal is joined by KSL Sports' Mitch Harper to preview the UCF vs. BYU football game.
More: How to buy UCF Knights vs. BYU Cougars college football tickets https://www.news-journalonline.com/story/sports/college/ucf/2025/11/24/ucf-knights-football-byu-cougars-college-football-tickets/87452643007/
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- UCF football coach Scott Frost recognizes need for fast start vs. BYU
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- The UCF Knights were held scoreless in the first half against lowly Oklahoma State last week. This week, they travel to BYU.
Video by Chris Boyle.
More: How to buy UCF Knights vs. BYU Cougars college football tickets https://www.news-journalonline.com/story/sports/college/ucf/2025/11/24/ucf-knights-football-byu-cougars-college-football-tickets/87452643007/
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- What UCF football WR Waden Charles views as 'main thing' of season
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Freshman wide receiver Waden Charles has been a bright spot for the UCF Knights' offense in 2025. He looks like a building block for the future.
Video by Chris Boyle.
More: How to buy UCF Knights vs. BYU Cougars college football tickets https://www.news-journalonline.com/story/sports/college/ucf/2025/11/24/ucf-knights-football-byu-cougars-college-football-tickets/87452643007/
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- UCF football DB Jayden Bellamy reflects on first season in Big 12
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Jayden Bellamy, a Syracuse transfer, has made 24 tackles and grabbed one interception in his first season with the UCF Knights.
Video by Chris Boyle.
More: How to buy UCF Knights vs. BYU Cougars college football tickets https://www.news-journalonline.com/story/sports/college/ucf/2025/11/24/ucf-knights-football-byu-cougars-college-football-tickets/87452643007/
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- Historic Stetson Mansion delights visitors this holiday season
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- The mansion is on the National Register of Historic Places. "The House That Hats Built" was the winter retreat of tycoon John B. Stetson.
Video by Sheldon Gardner.
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- Crumbl Thanksgiving 2025 pies are here, and our dining reporter tried every flavor
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- 5 months ago
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- From classic pumpkin cream to brookie variations, here is every flavor of Crumbl's Thanksgiving pies sampled!
Visit news-journalonline.com for more.
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- Florida NFL wrapup for Nov. 23: Jaguars win in OT, Rams thump Bucs
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- The Jaguars made a defensive stand in overtime to squeak past the Cardinals 27-24; Baker Mayfield is injured as Rams crush the Bucs 34-7. https://www.jacksonville.com/story/sports/2025/11/24/jaguars-defeat-cardinals-in-ot-rams-crush-bucs-nfl-wrapup-video/87399161007/?utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube
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- Charlie Kirk item sparks protest, backlash at Volusia County meeting
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Volusia Council Chairman Jeff Brower faced backlash on Nov. 18, 2025, over his plans to dedicate part of a local road to Charlie Kirk.
Video by Sheldon Gardner.
More: Volusia Council faces outbursts, backlash over Charlie Kirk memorial idea
https://www.news-journalonline.com/story/news/local/volusia/2025/11/19/charlie-kirk-road-proposal-prompts-backlash/87350664007/
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- UCF football Senior Night week vs. Oklahoma State update
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- The UCF Knights will send their seniors off with one last home game in 2025 against Oklahoma State Saturday. Here's a look at the week ahead.
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- Running back Myles Montgomery says UCF football has changed his life
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Myles Montgomery is in his second year with the UCF Knights after transferring from Cincinnati. This is his first season as a starter.
Video by Chris Boyle.
More: UCF football update at beginning of Senior Night week vs. Oklahoma State https://www.news-journalonline.com/videos/sports/college/ucf/2025/11/17/ucf-knights-football-news-oklahoma-state/87323122007/
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- UCF football DE Malachi Lawrence reflects on 5-year college career
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Defensive end Malachi Lawrence will play the final home game of his UCF football career against Oklahoma State Saturday.
Video by Chris Boyle.
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- Why UCF football game vs. Oklahoma State is important to Scott Frost
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- The UCF Knights will welcome Oklahoma State to Orlando for Senior Night on Friday.
Video by Chris Boyle.
More: https://www.news-journalonline.com/videos/sports/college/ucf/2025/11/17/ucf-knights-football-news-oklahoma-state/87323122007/
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- Pricemark, a Target-Amazon outlet with Florida stores, is coming to Port Orange
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Pricemark, one of Target's biggest liquidation stores, is opening its fifth location in Florida. Here's where.
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- Florida high school football playoff highlights from New Smyrna Beach vs. Lake Wales
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Lake Wales ended New Smyrna Beach's 2025 football season, beating the Barracudas in the first round of the FHSAA playoffs on Nov. 14.
Video by Chris Vinel. Visit news-journalonline.com for more.
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- Florida high school football highlights: Spruce Creek vs. Seminole
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- The Spruce Creek Hawks overtook Seminole 23-20 in the first round of the FHSAA football playoffs on Nov. 14.
Video by Zach Allen. Visit news-journalonline.com for more.
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- Vehicle beach ramps in Daytona Beach and beyond are now automated
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Minerva Road is one of the fully automated vehicular beach ramps in Volusia County. For a fast visit, people can register through Park Volusia.
Video by Sheldon Gardner. Visit news-journalonline.com for more.
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- Howard Thurman, the civil rights influencer you might not know
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Howard Thurman, a Daytona Beach native, was an influential figure in the Civil Rights Movement, having served as a mentor to Martin Luther King, Jr.
Video by Mark Harper. Visit news-journalonline.com for more.
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- Trader Joe's opened in Daytona Beach. Watch crowds line up, fans react
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- Trader Joe's opened Friday in Daytona Beach. It might be considered the "wild west" of grocery stores as your set list of items for tonight's dinner may radically change. Trader Joe's new Florida store is at 1511 Cornerstone Boulevard in Tomoka Town Center near Tanger Outlets.
READ MORE: https://www.news-journalonline.com/story/news/local/volusia/2025/11/14/trader-joes-opening-sees-hundreds-waiting/87200189007/
https://www.news-journalonline.com/story/grocery/shopping/2025/11/14/trader-joes-opened-daytona-beach-grocery-stores-florida/87240492007/
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- UCF Knights basketball's Carmelo Pacheco breaks down 3-point barrage
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- UCF guard Carmelo Pacheco scored 17 points in a win over Florida A&M on Nov. 11.
More: Carmelo Pacheco, Riley Kugel fire UCF basketball past Florida A&M
https://www.news-journalonline.com/story/sports/college/ucf/2025/11/11/ucf-knights-basketball-famu-rattlers/87223314007/
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- FHSAA football playoffs are here. Let's break down Volusia-Flagler games | Quick Slant
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- Six Volusia-Flagler teams made the traditional FHSAA football playoffs. We break down their first-round matchups.
More: FHSAA football brackets, schedule for Volusia-Flagler first-round playoff games
https://www.news-journalonline.com/story/sports/high-school/football/2025/11/06/fhsaa-football-bracket-schedule-volusia-flagler/87129153007/
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- Marineland Dolphin Adventure will be preserved after Clay County couple bids $6.5M
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- Months after declaring bankruptcy and the prospect of closing forever, the historic Marineland Dolphin Adventure facility, its staff and animals will be preserved. That is the promise of Jon and Barbara Rubel, a Clay County couple whose $6.5-million bid won a Nov. 10 auction for Marineland.
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- UCF Knights football DC Alex Grinch recognizes Phillip Dunnam
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- Phillip Dunnam had three interceptions in the UCF Knights' loss to Houston last week. Defensive coordinator Alex Grinch talked about it Tuesday.
Video by Chris Boyle.
More: Want UCF vs. Texas Tech tickets? Here are best available prices for Saturday's game
https://www.news-journalonline.com/story/sports/college/ucf/2025/11/11/ucf-texas-tech-tickets-college-football-week-12/87205210007/
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- How UCF football is approaching road trip to Big 12 favorite Texas Tech
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- The UCF Knights remain winless on the road this season. Now, they have a road showdown with Big 12 frontrunner Texas Tech.
Video by Chris Vinel.
More: When is UCF vs Texas Tech? Time, date, TV, prediction for Week 12 game https://www.news-journalonline.com/story/sports/college/ucf/2025/11/12/ucf-texas-tech-game-time-prediction/87216357007/
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- Northern lights return to the Deep South with sightings across Florida
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- https://www.tallahassee.com/story/news/2025/11/11/northern-lights-spotted-in-florida-tallahassee/87224337007/
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- Cold weather in Florida: Can Burmese pythons survive?
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- A cold front is bringing unusually low temperatures to Florida. Alligators and iguanas go dormant or become immobilized. What about Burmese pythons?
🔗: https://www.naplesnews.com/story/news/environment/2025/11/09/burmese-pythons-florida-survive-cold-front-temperatures-weather/87152152007/?utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube
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- More than 1,400 flight cancellations, as government shutdown deal emerges. Live updates.
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- Travelers continue to face cancellations and delays as shutdown-related flight cuts hit their fourth day. https://www.floridatoday.com/story/travel/news/2025/11/10/flight-cancellations-shutdown-deal-live-updates/87188185007/?utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube
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- Food drive for SNAP recipients at Daytona Speedway brings out hundreds of donations
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- Food will be distributed to SNAP benefits recipients from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Nov. 9 at the Daytona International Speedway, while supplies last.
Video by Nadia Zomorodian. Visit news-journalonline.com for more.
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- A fireball? Space junk? Objects seen streaking across Ormond Beach sky
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- David Tucker, former News-Journal photographer, captured this video from his backyard in Ormond Beach on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025.
Read full story: Fiery streak like a 'Roman candle' lights up morning skies in Volusia, Flagler https://www.news-journalonline.com/story/news/local/volusia/2025/11/08/fiery-objects-spotted-streaking-across-sky-in-ormond-beach/87166856007/
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- Alligator goes for a swim in Lake Apopka, where several can be seen on Wildlife Drive
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- See alligators everywhere and hundreds of bird species along Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive.
Video by Brenno Carillo.
Read full story: Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive: Catch a glimpse of wildlife, nature at this Florida hidden gem https://www.news-journalonline.com/story/news/hidden-gems/2025/11/09/what-to-do-at-lake-apopka-wildlife-drive/86691623007/
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- Sailboat runs aground near Flagler Beach pier after captain falls asleep, official says
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- Two people on board were not injured when a sailboat ran aground just north of the Flagler Beach pier shortly after 9 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025.
Video by Frank Fernandez.
Read more: Sailboat runs aground near Flagler Beach pier after captain falls asleep, official says
https://www.news-journalonline.com/story/news/2025/11/07/sailboat-runs-aground-near-flagler-beach-no-one-injured/87150097007/
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- Fiery streaks spotted in the sky over Central Florida
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- During a SpaceX rocket launch attempt from Cape Canaveral, Florida, something was spotted in the sky. Photos, video of a "fireball" lit up social media.
Read more: https://www.news-journalonline.com/story/news/2025/11/08/fireball-florida-sky-canaveral-spacex-rocket-launch-nasa/87166865007/
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- More than 110 flights cancelled, 100s delayed at #Florida airports #shutdown #travel
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- Read the full story: https://www.news-journalonline.com/story/news/2025/11/07/faa-flight-cancellations-florida-airport-list/87142620007/
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- Volusia County Fair discounts available. Here's how to pay less for admission
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- The Volusia County Fair returns Thursday, Nov. 6 bringing back fall family fun to the Volusia County Fairgrounds in DeLand, Florida.
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- Denny Hamlin has worst NASCAR heartbreak since Dale Earnhardt in 1990
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- The guys review the 2025 NASCAR championship weekend, with Kyle Larson's Cup Series title, Denny Hamlin's heartbreak and more.
More: NASCAR championship race takeaways as Kyle Larson snatches title from Denny Hamlin in OT https://www.news-journalonline.com/story/sports/nascar/2025/11/02/nascar-race-results-kyle-larson-championship-denny-hamlin/87015282007/
NASCAR crowns champ. Yet again it's not Denny Hamlin, just as we started pulling for him https://www.news-journalonline.com/story/sports/nascar/2025/11/04/nascar-champion-denny-hamlin-kyle-larson-ryan-blaney/87050514007/
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- Kyle Larson wins NASCAR championship over Denny Hamlin at Phoenix race
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- In this short version of Daytona Motor Mouths, News-Journal sports columnist Ken Willis gives his thoughts on the NASCAR championship weekend.
More: NASCAR championship race takeaways as Kyle Larson snatches title from Denny Hamlin in OT https://www.news-journalonline.com/story/sports/nascar/2025/11/02/nascar-race-results-kyle-larson-championship-denny-hamlin/87015282007/
NASCAR results with full finishing order of Cup Series championship race at Phoenix
https://www.news-journalonline.com/story/sports/nascar/2025/11/02/nascar-race-results-today-winner-cup-series-championship-phoenix/87056401007/
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- Flagler County Sheriff Rick Staly honored for 50 years of service in law enforcement
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- Flagler Sheriff Rick Staly was recognized on Nov. 4, 2025, at the headquarters, which Flagler County Commissioners recently renamed in his honor.
Video by Frank Fernandez.
Flagler County Sheriff Rick Staly honored for achievements, 50 years in law enforcement https://www.news-journalonline.com/story/news/local/flagler/2025/11/05/flagler-county-sheriff-honored-for-50-years/87101431007/
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- Volusia County Farmers Market celebrates 50 years of commerce
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- The Volusia County Farmers Market started in 1975. Fifty years later, it still draws vendors and customers despite changes in buying and selling.
Video by Mark Harper.
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- High school football highlights: DeLand vs. Spruce Creek
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- In a high school football game postponed from Sept. 26 to Nov. 4, DeLand routed Spruce Creek 41-0. That earned the Bulldogs the district title.
Video by Zach Allen.
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- Florida Health Care Plans opens new clinic across from Margaritaville in Daytona Beach, Florida
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- 6 months ago
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- The new clinic is across from the Jimmy Buffett-themed Latitude Margaritaville "55-and-better" community in Daytona Beach's fast-growing LPGA area.
Take a video tour of the new clinic and pharmacy at 2655 LPGA Blvd. in Daytona Beach on opening day, Nov. 4, 2025.
Video by Clayton Park.
Read more: https://www.news-journalonline.com/story/news/2025/11/05/florida-health-care-plan-opens-clinic-near-margaritaville/87070069007/
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- UCF basketball coach Johnny Dawkins gives opening statement after win vs. Hofstra
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- The UCF Knights opened the college basketball season with an 82-78 victory over Hofstra on Nov. 3.
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- How UCF basketball point guard Themus Fulks settled into opener vs. Hofstra #ucf
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- In his first game as the UCF Knights' point guard, Themus Fulks dropped 16 points and eight assists in a win over Hofstra.
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- UCF Knights football preview for Week 11 game vs. Houston Cougars
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- Chris Boyle and Chris Vinel of the News-Journal are joined by the Houston Chronicle's Joseph Duarte to preview the UCF vs. Houston football game.
Visit news-journalonline.com.
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- UCF football WR Duane Thomas Jr. emphasizes need to avoid self-inflicted setbacks
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- UCF Knights wide receiver Duane Thomas Jr. emphasized the need to start faster and avoid self-inflicted setbacks after loss to Baylor.
Video by Chris Boyle.
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- UCF Knights football reaction after loss to Baylor
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- The UCF Knights lost a Big 12 road game against Baylor 30-3 on Saturday, Nov. 1.
Video by Chris Boyle.
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- UCF football DL Malachi Lawrence echoes Scott Frost's frustration after loss to Baylor
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- The UCF Knights allowed 30 points to quarterback Sawyer Robertson and the high-flying Baylor Bears offense.
Video by Chris Boyle.
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- Hundreds of artists gather along Daytona's Beach Street for 63rd Halifax Art Festival
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- The two-day event, presented by the Guild of the Museum of Arts & Sciences, features more than 300 painters, sculptors and craftsmen.
Video by Nadia Zomorodian and Brenno Carillo.
