COVID-19 emergency repair available to homeowners
Volusia County’s Community Assistance Division will accept emergency repair applications from homeowners who have experienced a financial loss due to COVID-19. Applications will be...
Volusia extends summer food program
With the delayed start of the school year, Volusia County’s Human Services Office is extending its Summer Food Service Program through Aug. 21. Thirty-two...
Why Breonna Taylor on the cover of O is a big deal
BY CHRISTEN A. JOHNSON
CHICAGO TRIBUNE/TNS
For the first time in 20 years, O, the Oprah Magazine is having someone other than Oprah Winfrey on the...
‘The Rock’ and partners buy XFL for $15 million
BY CHUCK SCHILKEN
LOS ANGELES TIMES/TNS
The Rock is now an owner of the XFL.
Actor and former professional wrestler Dwayne Johnson has teamed with business partner...
WBA International Title fight is Aug.15 at Ocean Center
Argentina native Alberto Palmetta and New York native TreSean Wiggins are preparing for a WBA International Title fight on Aug. 15 at the Ocean...
Local youth sports making a slow return
BY ANDREAS BUTLER
DAYTONA TIMES
Youth sports are trying to make a comeback.
Last month, the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) in Florida started back competition.
Local AAU...
CARES Act funds available for nonprofits
Volusia County’s Community Assistance Division has received funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Emergency Solution Grant (ESG) to help not-forprofit...
Volusia teachers can apply for Farm Bureau grants
The Volusia County Farm Bureau has $2,000 set aside for mini grants up to $200 each. Grants are available for Volusia County educators, grades...
Libraries introduce online book club
With in-person book clubs on hold, the Volusia County Public Library system has a free, online book club that will allow residents to share...
School tax ‘holiday’ offers breaks on computers
BY JIM TURNER AND TOM URBAN
NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA
TALLAHASSEE – Retailers reeling from the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic hope Floridians will indulge...
