DeLand’s newest Mexican restaurant is truly a family affair. When Angelita’s Taqueria opened at 251 N. Amelia Ave., it was a dream come true for the Espinoza family — made possible by the hard work of ...

This Sunday, June 8, is Pentecost Sunday! This day commemorates the day the Holy Spirit descended upon the apostles as described in the book of Acts. Pentecost is celebrated 50 days after the ...

PHOTO COURTESY CHRISTOPHER ELDER <br> HOSTESS — Aaliyah Nouveau at “Pride Night at DaVinci,” a local drag show at popular DeLand bar Cafe DaVinci. BY CHRISTA ASSI Three years in, DeLand’s first weekly ...

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 ...

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 ...

PHOTO COURTESY SPARTON CORP<BR> LOCAL HEADQUARTERS — Sparton Corporation’s headquarters staff is based at the company’s main production facility at 5612 Johnson Lake Road in DeLeon Springs. A local ...

It’s now illegal to camp out or sleep at Volusia County’s public buildings and grounds. Following the lead of several cities, the County Council has adopted an ordinance forbidding anyone from camping ...

DeLand-based real estate agency Bee Realty Corp recently welcomed three new agents to its family of Realtors: Heath Kindt, Jayne Balta and Jackie DeSousa. The three new agents help make up a group of ...

Clare Radigan is the featured March Artist of the Month for the Deltona Art Club. She’s a new member of our club, and we’re happy to be able to display her acrylic painting Florida Natives inside the ...

A 31-year-old woman driving a passenger car made an illegal turn at New York and Woodland in DeLand early one November morning. A DeLand police officer set off the lights and siren on his patrol car ...