Townhomes coming to the countryside As Florida’s population grows, more and more people are moving into agricultural areas ...

BY KATHY HERSH When the demand for more pickleball courts put pressure on the DeLand City Commission to replace most of the ...

Barring thick cloud cover, virtually everyone in the Earth’s Western Hemisphere will soon have the opportunity to view a ...

Some music feels like coming home. It wraps around you like a familiar embrace, offering solace in difficult times and joy in ...

BY ROBIN MIMNA For many LGBTQ+ individuals and their families, finding acceptance and support can feel like looking for a lighthouse in a storm — desperately needed, but too often […] ...

To the surprise of some, the Deltona City Commission’s next regular meeting has been moved from Monday, March 17, to Tu8. ...

BEACON PHOTO/AL EVERSON; WATCHING AS A GUEST — Attending as a member of the audience, Deltona Mayor Santiago Avila Jr. listens and watches the Four Chaplains service. Avila was recognized for ...

Cook on-site. No electricity. Win over the crowd by any means necessary. Beyond that? Anything goes. That’s exactly why this quirky little cook-off, set in one of Florida’s oldest communities, has ...

BY ROBIN MIMNA A community-led initiative is dedicated to preserving Lake Helen’s rich history and distinctive character ...