Pierson News

Barb Van Dusen began the week with little hope of ever realizing her longtime dream of owning a small hobby art studio near Pierson thanks to a mountain of red tape.

Ferns and cut greens to showcase colorful flowers from florists and markets are still king of Volusia County agriculture.

Six generations of the Underhill family have farmed in Northwest Volusia County.

Nov. 19, 2009 Shelley Szafraniec, APR, CPRC Community Information Specialist Volusia County Fire Services issues burn ban Due to the dry conditions throughout the county, Volusia County Fire Services has issued an outdoor burn ban for the county's unincorporated area effective 12:01 a.m. Saturday, Nov.

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In observance of Veterans Day today, post offices, banks and some governmental offices will be closed in Volusia and Flagler counties.

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More than 2,000 people came to the Volusia County Health Department's third mass vaccination clinic immunizing against the H1N1 virus Saturday -- this time targeting the school community in New Smyrna Beach.

BEACON FILE PHOTO Lake Helen City Hall -- Lake Helen elections concluded with Ann Robbins keeping her Zone 1 seat, and political newcomer Richard Basson taking Zone 3. Pierson referendum passes by 12 votes; Robbins wins by 34 votes, Basso by 70 votes.

Lake Helen has maintained its small-town charm for more than a century. Preserving the quaintness of the 2,900-resident city while trying to draw more businesses to increase tax revenue is a priority and challenge for most candidates vying for a seat on the City Commission.

With the accused mastermind of a massive pill-pushing criminal enterprise behind bars on $1 million bond, Volusia County Sheriff's investigators started dismantling the rest of the organization on Friday.

Early voting is in full swing for four Volusia County cities with elections and referendum questions to be answered.

Seven arrested after drug unit hits meth houses Former Kennel Club employee charged with grand theft Lifeguard remains jailed; bail at $250,000 Pedestrian dies after being hit by truck Vaccines Five Volusia County deaths have been associated with swine flu, also known as H1N1, but officials hope to thwart the virus with immunizations.

Fewer-than-expected doses of swine flu vaccine have limited the first mass vaccination clinic to one side of Volusia County.

Major drug dealers and buyers in West Volusia were put out of business Wednesday when local, state and federal agents raided their operations, authorities said.

Illegal drugs will be scarcer in the DeLand area after local, state and federal agents dismantled a major marijuana and cocaine distribution ring during a series of coordinated raids.

You hear a lot about the Broward School Board "machine" on the Pulp, but you probably wonder what it really is.

The Volusia County Department of Economic Development is in Amsterdam this week with a delegation of 30 growers, businesses and industry experts to boost one the county's biggest industries -- horticulture.

Bladderball coordinators have been sending messages to the students in each of the residential colleges, calling on them to take up arms in the battle to win the bladderball.

Motorcycist killed in crash on Beville Road Sex offender accused of trying to meet teen Volusia buys historic Turnbull Colony land Hispanic Festival brings big acts to Deltona on Sunday Graffiti vandals leave tags all over DeLeon Springs What's next The Volusia County Council is expected to approve a contract on Nov.