The West Volusia Beacon

10/24/2025

IT'S FINALLY HERE!!
Our 🐾💙 Inaugural Doggy Derby! 🦴 is THIS SATURDAY!!

It's not too late to register to make your PUP a PARTICIPANT!
🎟️ www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/doggy-derby-owner-dog-look-a-like-contest

ENJOY A DOGGY-FUN FILLED DAY WITH:
🏁 Doggy Derby Races
👯 Dog & Owner Look-Alike Contest
🎭 Doggy Costume Contest
💉 Low-Cost Shot Clinic & Nail Trims by SCPA
🎨 Art project by Hammer & Stain
🌮🛍️ Vendor Booths, Food Truck, & More!
🎶 Live music by WSE DJs & Entertainment
🍔 Delicious eats from The Rustic Road Food Truck

And, of course, thank you to our AMAZING sponsors for their support, including our 🏆 BEST IN SHOW SPONSOR Gurrs & Purrs: Your One-Stop Shop for Pet Food, Supplies, and Grooming 🏆

See you soon!!

10/24/2025

Looking for something fun to do this weekend? West Volusia has plenty going on!

Check out our online events calendar to see what’s happening:
🔗https://www.beacononlinenews.com/events/

10/23/2025

The Volusia County Council again voted against restoring more than $600,000 in cultural arts grants Tuesday, Oct. 21 — a decision that came as public scrutiny intensified over Council Member Danny Robins’ past conduct during his time as a Daytona Beach police officer.

The Volusia County Council again voted against restoring more than $600,000 in cultural arts grants Tuesday, Oct. 21 — a decision that came as public scrutiny intensified over Council Member Danny Robins’ past conduct during his time as a Daytona Beach police officer. A 2010 Daytona Beach Police...

10/23/2025

On Oct. 14, Volusia County teachers demonstrated outside the School Board Administrative Complex in DeLand, protesting a 1.5% cost-of-living raise, below the typical 2% to 5% cost-of-living adjustment.

Read more here: https://www.beacononlinenews.com/articles/news/teachers-protest-1-5-percent-cost-of-living-adjustment/

10/23/2025

It’s been four years since the last induction class joined the High Schools of DeLand Sports Hall of Fame, after delays caused by COVID and scheduling challenges.

This year, six new members have been chosen from 38 nominees by the 15-member committee. They’ll be inducted Thursday, Oct. 30, at Spec Martin Memorial Stadium during halftime of the DeLand High vs. Lake Gibson game.

📸 Photo from the 2019 induction ceremony.

It has been four years since an induction class into the High Schools of DeLand Sports Hall of Fame due to COVID and scheduling problems. However, this year, six new members have been selected by the 15-member committee from the 38 nominees, and they will be inducted on Thursday, Oct. 30, in Spec Ma...

10/23/2025

Despite the criticism and hostility it’s faced, The Rocky Horror Picture Show returns to the Athens Theatre louder, prouder and bolder than ever — a fearless celebration of creativity, courage and the freedom to express ourselves through art. It’s that time, again, to lace up your corsets, grab your fishnets and get ready for a night of outrageous fun! The show is at 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 30, followed by a special late-night Halloween screening at 11 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31, the ultimate way to kick off Halloween weekend.

Despite the criticism and hostility it’s faced, The Rocky Horror Picture Show returns to the Athens Theatre louder, prouder and bolder than ever — a fearless celebration of creativity, courage and the freedom to express ourselves through art. It’s that time, again, to lace up your corsets, gra...

10/23/2025

Your voice matters in West Volusia! 📣
Send us a Letter to the Editor and be part of the local conversation.

https://www.beacononlinenews.com/letter-to-the-editor/

10/22/2025

For more than six decades, the Cook family has welcomed generations of DeLand diners. Today, owner Michael Cook Sr. keeps that hometown tradition going strong.

Read more here: https://www.beacononlinenews.com/articles/news/this-restaurant-is-full-of-history/

10/22/2025

Turnstiles: The Ultimate Tribute to the Music of Billy Joel takes the stage at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1. From his early piano-bar days in the Bronx to his chart-topping career, Billy Joel’s journey is one of pure talent and timeless hits. With songs like “Piano Man,” “The Stranger” and “52nd Street,” Joel’s music has become the soundtrack of a generation.

Turnstiles: The Ultimate Tribute to the Music of Billy Joel takes the stage at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1. From his early piano-bar days in the Bronx to his chart-topping career, Billy Joel’s journey is one of pure talent and timeless hits. With songs like “Piano Man,” “The Stranger” and ....

10/22/2025

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10/22/2025

In a dramatic reversal of its challenge against the state over a new disaster-recovery law, and leading other local governments to follow its lead, Deltona has dropped out of the legal challenge against Senate Bill 180. The sudden change came Oct. 20, when the City Commission voted 4-3 to quit the court action that it had spearheaded to preserve its moratorium on new residential projects, pending a review of Deltona’s building standards and impact fees.

In a dramatic reversal of its challenge against the state over a new disaster-recovery law, and leading other local governments to follow its lead, Deltona has dropped out of the legal challenge against Senate Bill 180. The sudden change came Oct. 20, when the City Commission voted 4-3 to quit the c...

10/20/2025

The Volusia Community Arts Jazz Band brings the Big Easy straight to Central Florida!

On Friday, November 7, it’s a Whole Lotta NOLA – a one night only celebration of Dixieland swagger and Bourbon Street beats. From the French Quarter to the front row, savor every brassy, bold note bursting with bayou flavor. You won’t even know you’re still in Florida.

Tickets are on sale now, but the front row only has so many seats... snag yours while you can and let the good times roll!

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