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THE DESK AWAITS ITS NEXT OCCUPANT — City Administrator Jim Gleason’s office inside Lake Helen City Hall. Though Gleason won’t officially depart until Sept. 30, the scene offers a quiet preview of what ...

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 ...

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 neighbors. Deltona ...

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 ...

By the way, at the end, there is no opting out of future contacts. Finally after a lengthy list of topics you can comment on, probably more than 20, you can find “other.” I made that selection and ...

PHOTO COURTESY LORI LEMOINE THE VOLUNTEER BOARD — From left, Carole King, Alix Miller, Dave Freeman, Lori Lemoine, Nancy Ballesteros, Michelle Skiles, Anne Sollien, Matt Williams and Bee Gutierrez ...

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 ...

Editor, The Beacon: Property taxes are a tax on unrealized gains. Even after you pay off your mortgage, you’re still paying rent to the government — forever. As home values rise, so do your taxes, ...

World Mangrove Day is here! Dive into the mysterious and vital world of mangroves to explore how mangroves support biodiversity, protect shorelines from erosion, and combat climate change by capturing ...