NASCAR, rooted in fossil fuels, turning over new, green leaf Oct 29, 2009
org calculated the carbon footprint of the 2008 Daytona 500 as 14,163 tons. In 2007, sponsor made an environmental donation to offset more than 4,200 tons of emissions for a Nationwide Series race at Michigan International Speedway. (USA Today -- Sports)
Events, happenings and Halloween Oct 21, 2009
Flagler Beach United Methodist Church's annual Trunk 'r Treat will be from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Oct. 31 at the church, 1520 S. Daytona Ave. The community is encouraged to come out and participate and vehicle decorating will begin at 5 p.m. The church will also accept donations of wrapped candy to be given to the children from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays at the church office. ST. JOHNS COUNTY. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
Officials: Theft ring pilfered $450K in goods Oct 10, 2009
She was reselling the stolen merchandise at the Daytona Flea and Farmers Market, investigators said ... "When agents arrived Friday and shut her down, Hewitt's booth at the Daytona Beach flea market had about $50,000 worth of Walgreens stolen goods, Banks said.Hewitt remained held Friday night at the Volusia County Branch Jail on $60,000 bail.Banks said Hewitt professed to be a high-ranking member of her Red Hat group. She also sold red hats."Apparently, only members who are high up in the... (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Golden Torch Gala... Oct 9, 2009
The women s track & field Golden Torch Award winner is , a sprinter from Daytona Beach, Fla. Smith earned All-American honors in 2007 as a part of the women s 4x400 meter relay team. (Seminoles.com)
Public records for Sept. 22, 2009 Sep 23, 2009
Gina M. Wadriski, 33, DeBary, grand theft; Ashley Lynn Chapman, 18, Daytona Beach, principal to sale and delivery of a controlled substance; Ashley Marie Shadowens, 19, Daytona Beach, principal to sale and delivery of a controlled substance; Betty Jo Halter, 35, Daytona Beach, sale and delivery of a controlled substance; Zelda Lanita Morgan, 34, Ormond Beach, sale of cocaine within 1,000 feet of a church, school or public park; Jessica Eileen VanAlmen, 20, Daytona Beach, unlawful possession of... (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
Across The State Relay Part 2 Sep 15, 2009
Florida State University Official Athletic Site. Join the Florida State Athletics Department to unite the Seminole fan base across all sports. (Seminoles.com)
FSU Cross Country Set To... Sep 12, 2009
to Daytona Beach on a 140-mile trek ... "It's our ninth straight year that we have done the across Florida relay from Crystal River, Fla., to Daytona Beach, Fla. It's over 130 miles the athletes have to run. Each year we have raised over $5,000 dollars to various charities in the big bend. For the past few years our target has been the United Way of the Big Bend. I am proud all the athletes understand how important it is to help others. It's also a lot of fun for us as a team building activity... (Seminoles.com)
Missing Deltona man found dead in Flagler County Aug 12, 2009
But even if Alfonso Milian was able to cook and care for himself, wandering away is a common phenomenon among Alzheimer's patients, according to Dr. Neil Oslos, a geriatric specialist in Daytona Beach. Much of it has to do with a fading short-term memory while long-term recall remains sharp, he said. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Tower replicas provide opportunity to aid community Jul 14, 2009
Lynn Elder, one of dozens of ceramic artists who helped create more than 600 stoneware replicas of the belvedere atop the new France Tower at Halifax Health Medical Center, Daytona Beach, lives in a group home for people with disabilities. Elder's current residence is in Flagler County, but she hopes soon to be in her own apartment in Volusia County, closer to her workplace -- the ceramic shop at the adult training facility of United Cerebral Palsy at 1100 Jimmy Ann Drive, Daytona Beach, known... (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Business)
Buying art a learning experience Jul 12, 2009
Among other Florida art-collecting couples are Jacksonville's Sam and Robbie Vickers, whose collection was featured in Gary Libby's book "Celebrating Florida: Works of Art from the Vickers Collection" and Hyatt and Cici Brown of Ormond Beach, whose collection will be shown at the Daytona Beach Museum of Arts and Sciences starting in November. The Kuhns give proof that collecting art is a hobby not just reserved for the wealthy. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
Investors sue Ormond businessman for over $10 million Jul 9, 2009
DAYTONA BEACH -- Several local investors, including doctors, are suing an Ormond Beach businessman for more than $10 million they claim was loaned for investments, according to court filings. In addition to seven lawsuits filed in recent weeks, Tomas Loebel, 54 -- whose family once owned Daytona Plastix Inc. -- also faces divorce from his wife of 26 years ... "Dr. Brown entrusted you with $173,500 to invest for him in rose nurseries," attorney George Pappas wrote to Loebel on behalf of Daytona... (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Paint for freedom Jun 28, 2009
ORMOND BEACH -- A group of local artists is asking anyone interested to join them in creating freedom-inspired paintings from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. today under the tree line at the Daytona Flea Market ... The artwork will hang through the Fourth of July holiday and then be delivered to the Emory L. Bennett Veterans Nursing Home, Daytona Beach. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
'Hot Rods on the Hill' show exceeds expectations Jun 25, 2009
A notable car was a 1958 Chevy Corvette owned by Chet Tibbils of Daytona Beach. The license plate ONE-OWN says it all. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
Herb feud spiced up by death threats Jun 16, 2009
DAYTONA BEACH -- Some herbs have aromas that offer an olfactory tickle and flavors so potent or soothing some say they'll cure what ails you ... Angelo "Vinnie" Fasseas and Merlin Bolin make their livings, in part, from booths -- side by side -- that offer herbs for sale at the Daytona Flea and Farmer's Market on Tomoka Farms Road. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Plane crash kills local businessman May 26, 2009
DAYTONA BEACH -- Real estate magnate Doug Clark was killed Monday morning and his son and partner Andy injured in a plane crash at Daytona Beach International Airport ... Shortly after 9 a.m., the pilot of the aircraft called the Daytona Beach International Airport tower and reported possible engine trouble after takeoff from Runway 7-R, a 3,200-foot runway, according to a county spokesman. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Economic woes cast cloud over motor sports' big weekend May 22, 2009
" For some in NASCAR's top-tier series, time has run out. Earnhardt Ganassi Racing parked its iconic No. 8 car, driven by Aric Almirola, after the season's seventh race, in April. Yates Racing was forced to do likewise in March, after five races, when it was unable to obtain sponsorship for the No. 28 car of Travis Kvapil. Some NASCAR tracks are reducing prices for tickets and concessions. Daytona International Speedway has cut prices from $55 to $40 for grandstand seats for the July 4 race, and... (USA Today -- Autos)
Deputies: Man Shoots Wife, Kills Self May 6, 2009
Gail Nickel was transported to Halifax Medical Center in Daytona Beach, where she was reported to be in critical condition. Investigators said Richard Nickel shot his wife and then turned the gun on himself inside their home on Kingsley Drive. (News4Jax.com, FL)
Woman Dies In Fall From Daytona Hotel Apr 30, 2009
-- A Palm Coast woman plunged to her death from a ninth-floor balcony of a Daytona Beach hotel, police said ... The death marks the second fatal balcony fall at the hotel this year and the third in Daytona Beach in 2009. (News4Jax.com, FL)
Fear fuels gun sales Mar 15, 2009
The Robert Strickland Shooting Range at 1180 Indian Lake Road in Daytona Beach will be closed for routine maintenance and repairs for a week beginning Monday ... DAYTONA BEACH -- The white-haired husband and wife at the counter looked like poster grandparents, a kind-looking couple doing some morning shopping ... Mike Chitwood, Daytona Beach's police chief, said he attributes some increases in crime to the bad economy, such as fraud and shoplifting. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
It will be fun, fun, fun Mar 12, 2009
Daytona Beach The Daytona Beach International Festival, April 16-May 2, is a 17-day event featuring more than 150 musical artists in 30 venues. 866-849-0731. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
2 Teen Girls Run Over On Volusia Beach Mar 9, 2009
DAYTONA BEACH SHORES, Fla. -- Volusia County officials said two teen girls were sunbathing when they were run over Sunday morning by a pickup truck on the beach. (News4Jax.com, FL)
Testing for toxins likely to poison business Feb 24, 2009
DAYTONA BEACH -- A new federal law requiring all U.S. businesses to test their children's products for lead and other toxic chemicals could have some wide-ranging consequences ... And Joey Aquino, who runs a children's clothing and toy stand at the Daytona Flea & Farmers Market, agrees. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
November 16-30, 2008, Obituaries Feb 9, 2009
Survivors include her husband, James Jeff Davis of Ringgold; mother, Peggy Williams Sampley Hughes of Ringgold; eight children, Matt Davis of Ball Ground, Shelly Bessell of Daytona Beach, Fla. Missy Davis, Becky Davis, Jonathan Davis, Mary Beth Davis, Kelsey Davis and Jacob Davis, all of Ringgold; sister, Donna Woods of Chattanooga, Tenn. (Catoosa County News, GA)
Movie Sweepstakes: Are You A Winner? Feb 8, 2009
Juan Cruz, South Daytona, Fla. Tiffany Sullivan, Everetts, N.C.. (KERO 23, CA)
