Texas Gov. Greg Abbott expressed “thoughts and prayers” for those affected, while also calling for a statewide “Day of Prayer.” But over the past decade, Gov. Abbott and an array of Texas state and ...

Bernice Morey, of DeLeon Springs, celebrated her 100th birthday recently with friends and family at her church. She was born June 15, 1925. Bernice said she believes the reason she has lived this long ...

Does your school garden need a refresh? Would you like to teach your students about hydroponics? Volusia County Farm Bureau is offering up to $250 for agriculture and science classroom activities.

His wife’s email pointed me to where I need to go in this column. I’ve found the real “drama” of life is close to home. I’m less worried about the big picture now. National politics will certainly be ...

In the space once filled by Lake Helen’s longtime favorite Papa’s Pizza, a new era is rising — one seasoned with family roots, centuries-old recipes, and a flavor of the American Dream that is quickly ...

Four Stetson University students were drafted by Major League Baseball teams on Monday, July 14. On day two of the 2025 MLB Draft, Stetson saw four of their own have their names called out to join the ...

Editor, The Beacon: I find it outrageous that Allison Root, executive officer of the Volusia Building Industry Association and longtime Deltona resident, is standing up for developers instead of her ...

Editor, The Beacon: While it’s true that hurricane season poses significant challenges, the recent letter titled “Hurricanes just got more dangerous” presents a one-sided and misleading narrative that ...

Orange City’s newly passed Ordinance 690 is more than a misguided response to visible poverty — it’s a constitutional train wreck waiting to happen. Under the guise of “safety,” the city has ...

Your anchor in life’s storms The congregation of Mosaic Unitarian Universalist meets online at 11 a.m. every Sunday. This Sunday, Aug. 3, at the Summer Sharing Series roundtable-style services, the ...

Editor, The Beacon: I believe these few situations show a troublesome pattern. Immigrants know they’re in trouble. ICE raids are a troubled process: no charges made, no warrants served, no proof of ...