Editor, The Beacon: Freedom Elementary School on South Blue Lake Avenue in DeLand just celebrated its 25th anniversary with a wonderful homecoming celebration. One part of the program could not be ...

BEACON PHOTO/CALISTA HEADRICK TROPICAL OASIS — Tropi Shack at 2000 N. Volusia Ave. in Orange City, provides all of the tropical vibes, especially during the hot Florida summer. It has been a familiar ...

This May, the Athens Theatre in DeLand cranks the volume with three electrifying nights of rock ’n’ roll tribute shows that bring the anthems, the legends, and the energy of a golden era back to life.

Michael “Mike” Williams, former president of the West Volusia NAACP and a community advocate Demetris Pressley, a community leader and former director of the City of DeLand’s Public Works Department ...

Volusia County Schools has submitted a grant request for $254,250 for elementary music programs. The goal, according to the request, is “To implement and support comprehensive music education programs ...

The West Volusia Artists announce Earlene Redenz as the March Artist of the Month. She is holding her mosaic piece Fall Colors. Other pieces came about because she enjoyed the process so much. A ...

3:30 p.m. at the Lake Helen Public Library, 221 N. Euclid Ave. School-age children are introduced to the building blocks of one or more STREAM learning concepts through exploratory hands-on […] ...

Do you need help finding social service agencies in Volusia County? There’s an app for that! Volusia County has created Volusia Helps, a free app that provides up-to-date information in the palm of ...

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An event every week that begins at 10:00 am on Thursday, repeating indefinitely ...

IMAGE COURTESY VOLUSIA PRIDE<BR> Formerly a jiu-jitsu business, the local community group has spent the past two weeks painting and laying down flooring. The group hopes to expand into a community ...