150th Year
Thursday, October 22, 2026
Internet Edition
West Volusia's Original Hometown Newspaper
By GUY INTERWEB
Intrepid Reporter
  The DeLand Sun News was first published in 1876. After 115 years of operation, it was bought out by a competing paper in 1991. Publication was halted by 1992.
  This situation persisted until 2007, when the brand was revived online as a monument to this cherished local institution.
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Spotlight: Historic Athens Theater
The Athens Theatre is one of the few existing examples of a classic American theatre in Central Florida. Once the centerpiece of DeLand, the Athens Theatre is a jewel of Italian Renaissance architecture. This historic theatre was designed in 1921 by prominent Orlando architect Murray S. King and first opened its doors on January 6th, 1922. On January 5th, 1922, the eve of the theater's opening, the DeLand Daily News declared the Athens to be "Florida's Handsomest Theatre" and "a gem of architecture". The theatre's name was derived from the vision of DeLand's founder, Henry DeLand, who sought to create a city that would be the "Athens of Florida". Visit their website.


Answers to Emails
Thursday, October 22, 2026


Can we have access to your archives?
The DeLand Public Library has all issues of the paper from the 1800s forward on microfilm.

 

We would like to put an ad/obituary in your paper, is this possible?
We do not provide any advertising or obituary services.

DeLand Area News
For Thursday, October 22, 2026 (links are updated continually)


DeLand woman, 85, recovers after tree crushes home, trapping her inside
An 85-year-old DeLand woman is recovering after a massive tree uprooted and crashed through the roof of her home, trapping her inside under heavy timber and debris.

DeLand driver arrested after police say he sped 90 mph before rollover crash
A DeLand man was arrested after police said he drove 90 mph in a 40 mph zone, weaved through traffic and crashed his pickup truck into another vehicle, causing it to roll over.

1 injured in shooting at DeLand-area gas station of International Speedway Boulevard
One person was hospitalized after a shooting Friday evening at a gas station just outside DeLand, according to the Volusia Sheriff's Office.

Trial delayed in case tied to deadly 2025 dog attack in DeLand
The trial of two women charged with tampering with evidence after a deadly 2025 dog attack that killed 8-year-old Michael Millett has been postponed until at least next year, delaying a case his family has awaited for months.

Deltona woman accused of body-slamming victim during DeLand fight
A Deltona woman is facing felony charges after DeLand police say she body-slammed another woman during a fight, leaving the victim critically injured.

 

Accused trespasser shot, killed at DeLand home, deputies say
A man was shot and killed outside a home in DeLand on Tuesday night after an argument over alleged trespassing ended in a shooting, according to the Volusia Sheriff's Office.

Puppy left with 2 broken legs after DeLand dog attack, owner says
Cristina Gonzalez said she was walking her 6-month-old dog Louie in her DeLand neighborhood last week when a much larger, unleashed dog charged them from behind.

Man dies from stabbing in DeLand, suspect sought: Deputies
A man was fatally stabbed Thursday night in southwest DeLand, and authorities are searching for the person responsible, according to the Volusia Sheriff’s Office.

Garbage truck driver shot in DeLand neighborhood; 3 people detained, police say
Three people have been detained for questioning after a garbage truck driver was shot during a fight in the middle of a neighborhood in DeLand, according to the DeLand Police Department.

New report alleges deadly DeLand double shooting was result of drug deal gone wrong: Police
A drug deal that turned into an attempted robbery may have led to the deadly shootings of two teenagers in downtown DeLand, according to a newly released police report.

DeLand double homicide suspect's father arrested, police say
The DeLand Police Department has arrested the father of the 17-year-old suspected of shooting and killing two teenagers in a vacant lot in downtown DeLand.

US News
For Thursday, October 22, 2026 (links are updated continually)


Chemical leak in Toledo forces evacuations, shelter-in-place
A massive chemical leak in Toledo, Ohio, is forcing some people out of their homes while others have been told to shelter in place.

Candidates clash over Trump policies, Senate control in debate
GOP Sen. Roger Marshall and Pastor Adam Hamilton debated tariffs, war and high fuel prices, and also addressed the most controversial issues in each of their campaigns.

Abdul El-Sayed and Mike Rogers clash in final Michigan Senate debate
Republican Mike Rogers and Democrat Abdul El-Sayed clashed onstage Wednesday during the second debate in the increasingly bitter Michigan Senate race.

Judge curbs DHS efforts to conduct sweeps for possible noncitizen voters
A federal judge ruled DHS's practice of knocking on doors and asking people about their immigration status — and whether they have voted in recent elections — likely violates the Voting Rights Act.

On dating apps, men use AI to put their best face forward
How much AI is too much when it comes to finding love on the apps? "It's very subtle," one dating app user said of his AI-enhanced photos.

 

Attack ad in Ohio governor's race sparks debate on how low is too low
A new campaign ad for Ohio Republican gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy has sparked controversy and debate over what crosses the line in political advertising. The ad featured the estranged mother of his opponent, Democrat Amy Acton. Nancy Cordes has more details.

Stephen Hubbard's son after his release from Russian prison: "I want to embrace him"
Retired Michigan teacher Stephen Hubbard was a wrongfully held prisoner in Russia for more than four years before his release on Wednesday. Margaret Brennan reports on the details.

Man who halted runaway school bus: "It really shook me"
A quick-thinking bystander came to the rescue of the students and driver aboard a runaway school bus in Saint Paul, Minnesota.

First case of New World screwworm found in U.S. wildlife, USDA says
The New World screwworm was detected in an elk that was discovered on a game ranch in Pecos County, Texas.

Video shows moments leading up to police fatally shooting toddler
The Mississippi attorney general announced the police officer will not be charged in connection with the killing of 1-year-old Kohen Wiley.

World News
For Thursday, October 22, 2026 (links are updated continually)


U.S. reducing troop footprint in Middle East, sources say
The U.S. military has been quietly reducing its footprint at posts in the Middle East due to ongoing regional threats from the Iran-backed Houthis and direct threats from Iran, sources tell CBS News.

Elon Musk's Starlink and Starshield, and what they mean to Ukraine
Here's what to know about Starlink and Starshield, the technologies Ukraine is relying on in the war against Russia.

Son of Stephen Hubbard, American freed from Russian jail, speaks out
In an interview with CBS News after Stephen Hubbard was released from Russian custody, his son, Fr. Joseph Coleman, said his father might have made a mistake in staying in Ukraine when the war began.

Stephen Hubbard's son after his release from Russian prison: "I want to embrace him"
Retired Michigan teacher Stephen Hubbard was a wrongfully held prisoner in Russia for more than four years before his release on Wednesday. Margaret Brennan reports on the details.

U.S. ordering some government staff to depart Saudi Arabia
The U.S. military has also been quietly reducing its footprint at posts in the Middle East due to regional threats from the Houthis and direct threats from Iran, CBS News has learned.

 

Pope Leo won't need more treatment after cancer surgery, doctors say
Pope Leo XIV will not need any further treatment after having lung cancer surgery, his doctors said in a statement.

Witkoff blasted for calling Putin a "humanitarian"
After special envoy Steve Witkoff told Putin he was a "humanitarian" for releasing a U.S. citizen deemed to have been wrongfully detained, GOP Sen. John Cornyn responded, "No. Putin is a stone cold killer."

American Stephen Hubbard released by Russia, Trump confirms
Steve Witkoff lauded Vladimir Putin as "a humanitarian" as Russia freed Stephen Hubbard, an American deemed wrongfully detained by the U.S., after more than 4 years in prison.

10/21: The Takeout with Major Garrett
American Stephen Hubbard released by Russia after four years of wrongful detention; special envoy Steve Witkoff meets with Putin in Moscow.

Sports
For Thursday, October 22, 2026 (links are updated continually)


NFL Awards Ballot: Can Josh Allen Run His Way To MVP? Will Kenneth Walker Buck Trend?
Josh Allen is playing elite again, and Kenneth Walker is on track to break the rushing record. However, we have another player leading the MVP race.

Roll The Tape: Has CB/WR Travis Hunter Arrived? Is Packers' Defense Elite?
After diving into the All-22 coaches' film from Week 6, Bucky Brooks examines three new developments to watch.

Lions' Sam LaPorta Is Open To 'Get Paid Somewhere Else’ If Contract Negotiations Loom
Sam LaPorta’s time in Detroit could be coming to an end as the tight end's contract negotiations loom.

NFL Catchup: Giants To Start J.J. McCarthy; Josh Jacobs Back At Packers Practice
Here’s the latest from around the NFL on Wednesday.

No Elite Teams In The NFL This Year? 49ers, Chiefs Lead Through Seven Weeks
Nick Wright has the 49ers atop his Week 7 tiers, with the Chiefs right behind them, and a history lesson Wright says should worry San Francisco.

 

NFL Trade Deadline: The Top Trade Candidate On All 32 Teams
Not every team will trade a player ahead of the deadline, but we look at the possible trade candidate for all 32 squads.

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‘Just Not Enough’: Harry Kane’s Goal, Assist Can’t Lift Bayern Past Arsenal
A goal and an assist from Harry Kane weren’t enough for Bayern Munich to beat Arsenal.

Lifestyle
For Thursday, October 22, 2026 (links are updated continually)


‘I wanted to create the female version of a man’s suit’: how Roland Mouret’s Galaxy dress took over the world
One the most famous dresses of this century, it was worn by royalty and A-list celebrities in the noughties. Its latest fans are Maga women. Here, the designer, and former mentor to Victoria Beckham, reveals the story behind it

10 nightime attractions around the UK this autumn
The clocks go back this weekend, so embrace the longer nights with these family-friendly activities and events, from a stargazing festival to moonlit crazy golf

Thursday news quiz: Liz is absurd, Apu finds words and a bloke steals a bird
Test yourself on topical news trivia, pop culture and general knowledge every Thursday. How will you fare?

18 again: I returned to my life in 1983 – to reckless adventures, in a world soaked in alcohol
Sundays were deadly, the generation gap between parents and their kids was enormous, and a pint cost 50p. The frisson of casual violence was everywhere. When I left school and set off to travel, I had no sense at all of where I was going or what I would find

Olivier Mourgue obituary
Designer whose flexible furniture for informal 60s living gave a futuristic look to Kubrick’s 2001: A Space Odyssey

 

Getting into the swing of playing golf | Letters
Readers respond to Adrian Chiles’s article on his antipathy to the game

‘Don’t sweat the small stuff’: hospice workers share 12 lessons about life and death
Hospice and end-of-life workers discuss what they’ve learned from their work and patients in their last moments

Jess Cartner-Morley on fashion: don’t want to get your Big Winter Coat out just yet? Try ‘onion dressing’
It’s time to learn the art of layering – and we’re talking a crew neck with a ballet wrap and blazer, not full-on outdoor explorer

I’ve booked my first proper holiday – and it’s pulled me out of winter grimness like a magic spell
Anticipating a potential spring in which I am bathed in sun on a Greek island is giving me the kind of glee that makes anything feel possible

The last thing I did for my mother was illegal
An urn cost more than my rent. So I scattered my mother’s ashes at Yosemite from a Ziploc bag, without the federal permit I couldn’t afford to wait for


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