DeLand Sun News

148th Year	Friday, September 13, 2024	Internet Edition

West Volusia's Original Hometown Newspaper
By GUY MYSTERY 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. Welcome to DeLand Sun News - the Internet Edition. Constantly updated DeLand area news, as well as US and World News, Sports and Lifestyle sections. News links appear below. This website makes use of automated links, it is not actively curated. If the links go bad, please send us an email and we will update the code.		If you love the DeLand Sun News, let everyone know! Buy some cool merchandise at our online store! Got a local scoop or a nice photo? Contact us. Other DSN Links DeLand Sun News - The Blog Answers to Reader Emails The DSN Store - Coffee Mugs, T-shirts and much more!

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.

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DeLand Area News
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Suspected intoxicated man fires several shots into neighbor's home while aiming at tree, deputies say

A man in Florida suspected of drinking and firing his gun in his backyard was aiming for a skinny tree, but instead struck his fence and his neighbor's home – where 2 children and their parents were forced to take cover, the Volusia Sheriff's Office said.

SunRail launches new service to DeLand, marking northernmost stop in Central Florida

With the ring of a bell and a shower of confetti, SunRail officials marked the grand opening of the new station in DeLand.

FDOT announces opening date for SunRail's DeLand Station

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has announced the opening date for the DeLand SunRail Station.

Volusia County woman charged with neglect after child found alone on street by deputies: Officials

A guardian in Volusia County has been charged with neglect after a 5-year-old child was found wandering along the street on Friday, deputies said.

Orthodox Jews file lawsuit against Volusia County bar City Limits over noise complaint

A group of neighbors joined together to file a lawsuit against a restaurant and bar in DeLand.

"Loud" DeLand bar being sued by neighbors

A group of Orthodox Jews are suing a DeLand bar citing loud noise disturbances throughout the night

Neighbors concerned about wildlife dying in DeLand pond dubbed 'Death Pond'

Animals are dying at Victoria Lake within the Victoria Commons neighborhood in DeLand.

FDOT hosting train tours ahead of SunRail's DeLand Station opening

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is preparing for the DeLand SunRail Station opening with two train tour events to inform and engage residents about the rail system and the new stop.

High-speed pursuit along I-4 ends in crash near DeLand, FHP says

A high-speed chase ended in a crash at a DeLand business in the middle of the day on Wednesday, with the driver being arrested just minutes after the pursuit concluded.

Florida woman shot at after tracking down stolen purse at DeLand Checkers: Deputies

A woman was shot at in DeLand after she tracked down her stolen purse at a Checker's restaurant and confronted the alleged thieves, deputies said.

US News
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$6 million settlement over death of inmate suit said couldn't pay $1,000 bail

An Arkansas county and a health provider have agreed to a $6 million settlement with the family of a man who died from dehydration and malnutrition while being held in jail, a lawyer for the family says.

Remains found in Phoenix ID'd as teen last seen alive 5 months ago

Bradley Klose's family said the teen left his cellphone and wallet in his locker after work and that was unusual.

Harris bolsters White House and campaign staffing as race enters final stretch

A growing press and communications team continues to build out at Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign headquarters in Wilmington, Delaware.

Trump says he won't debate Harris again

Former President Donald Trump announced Thursday that he won't debate Vice President Kamala Harris again, saying, "THERE WILL BE NO THIRD DEBATE!"

Steward Health Care CEO faces contempt of Congress vote

A vote is expected next week to hold Steward Health Care CEO Ralph de la Torre in contempt of Congress after he refused to appear at a hearing this week despite being subpoenaed to testify. This follows a nearly two-year CBS News investigation into how private equity investors and de la Torre siphoned hundreds of millions of dollars from Steward hospitals. Dr. Jon LaPook has more.

NYPD commissioner resigns amid federal corruption probe

Edward Caban, commissioner of the New York City Police Department, abruptly resigned Thursday, less than a week after federal agents raided his home and seized his cellphone as part of a corruption investigation. Mark Strassmann has details.

Southern California homeowner recounts battle against raging wildfire

Three massive wildfires are burning in Southern California, including the Airport Fire, which has torched about 36 square miles in Orange and Riverside counties. Robert Lucas told CBS News that when the flames arrived at the door of his home, it felt like a "war zone." Ben Tracy reports.

Francine batters Louisiana with flooding and power outages

Francine made landfall Wednesday evening as a hurricane in coastal Louisiana, causing widespread flooding and downing trees and power lines. New Orleans was inundated with three times the amount of rain it normally receives in a typical month. Dave Malkoff has the latest.

Trump says he won't debate Harris a second time

Coming on the heels of his debate with Vice President Kamala Harris, former President Donald Trump announced Thursday that he won't agree to a second, writing on social media that "when a prizefighter loses a fight, the first words out of his mouth are, 'I want a rematch.'" Nancy Cordes reports from the campaign trail in North Carolina.

World News
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Prison chief shot dead as she drove, 2nd such killing this month

Maria Daniela Icaza's death comes just days after the head of another prison was killed in Ecuador.

N. Korea gives rare peek at uranium enrichment site; Kim calls for more nukes

North Korea offered a rare glimpse into a facility to produce weapons-grade uranium as state media reported leader Kim Jong Un called for "exponentially" more nuclear weapons.

Germany responds to Donald Trump's debate comments

Germany took to social media to rebut comments made by former President Donald Trump during the presidential debate Tuesday about the country's renewable energy industry.

Olympic breaker Raygun is top ranked despite controversial performance

Despite her controversial performance at the Paris Olympics, Australian breakdancer Raygun is ranked No. 1 by The World DanceSport Federation.

Ancient jar smashed by "curious" 4-year-old is back on display

An Israeli museum has put a rare Bronze-Era jar that a 4-year-old accidentally smashed back on display.

7 family members killed as they watched TV at home

Gunmen made one member of the family, who was outside the house, knock on the door and then opened fire once it was opened, police said.

Germany bans Islamic center over alleged militant ties

Germany's Brandenburg state has banned a relatively small Islamic center operating in the town of Fürstenwalde, east of Berlin, over alleged terror ties.

Typhoon Yagi blamed for over 200 deaths, with Vietnam bearing the brunt

At least 197 people have been killed by Typhoon Yagi's inundations in Vietnam alone, as a vast swath of Southeast Asia reels from flooding and landslides.

U.N. staff among 18 killed in Israeli strike on Gaza school, rescuers say

Israel's army says it hit a terrorist command center in Gaza. The U.N. says it was the deadliest strike for its staff during the war.

Sports
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Lifestyle
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