150th Year
Sunday, May 24, 2026
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.
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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.


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DeLand Area News
For Sunday, May 24, 2026 (links are updated continually)


Woman arrested in Bike Week hit-and-run that injured 2 pedestrians
DeLand police have arrested a woman accused of fleeing a crash during Daytona Beach Bike Week that seriously injured two pedestrians in March.

Deltona woman arrested in credit union text-message phishing scheme
DeLand police have arrested a Deltona woman accused of using stolen banking credentials to fraudulently transfer more than $7,700 from a Florida credit union customer.

Volusia County Sheriff's Office: Driver of fleeing vehicle dies after being shot by deputy
A man is dead after being shot by a Volusia County Sheriff's deputy in the parking lot of the Walmart Neighborhood Market on S. Woodland Blvd. in DeLand

Sheriff releases video from body camera credited with deflecting bullet, saving Florida deputy's life
Newly released video shows a Volusia County deputy’s body camera stopping a bullet during a shooting, an impact authorities say likely saved his life.

Authorities search for teens accused of harming gopher tortoise in DeLand
Authorities in Florida are searching for two teenagers accused of spraying expanding foam insulation into the mouth of a gopher tortoise in DeLand, an incident wildlife officials are investigating as possible animal cruelty.

 

Man accused of abusing infant as investigators cite shaking, brain injuries
Authorities say a Florida man is accused of abusing a 7-month-old infant, leaving the child with serious brain injuries that required emergency surgery.

Water main break opens large crater, closes DeLand road
A ruptured water main caused by contractor work has left a major roadway damaged and closed in DeLand.

Judge seals part of alleged confession in Volusia County deputy shooting case
New details emerged in court as a man accused of trying to kill a Volusia County deputy appeared before a judge Thursday, with the hearing focused on whether portions of his alleged confession should be kept from the public.

Cats found in deplorable conditions at DeLand inn; several dead
Authorities in Volusia County are investigating after 19 cats were found in deplorable conditions at a DeLand inn.

Florida mom killed in wrong-way crash: 'She’s gone and it’s not fair'
A family is grieving the loss of a young mother after a deadly wrong-way crash in DeLand. Loved ones said 27-year-old Keissy Luperon Jimenez was driving home from work early Wednesday morning.

DeLand shooting leads to 3 arrests, fentanyl, gun seizure
A report of gunfire in DeLand led police to a shooting victim and the arrest of two suspects.

US News
For Sunday, May 24, 2026 (links are updated continually)


5/24: Sunday Morning
Hosted by Lee Cowan. Featured: Concours d'LeMons, Iranian propaganda, Patti LaBelle.

What to know about California chemical tank set to explode or leak
The tank at GKN Aerospace is estimated to contain 7,000 gallons of methyl methacrylate, a volatile chemical used to produce plastics.

This week on "Sunday Morning" (May 24)
A look at the features for this week's broadcast of the Emmy-winning program, hosted by Lee Cowan.

5/24: Face The Nation
This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," as President Trump says a peace deal with Iran has been "largely negotiated," Imtiaz Tyab reports from Tel Aviv and Sen. Chris Van Hollen discusses the possible deal. Plus, on this Memorial Day weekend, Medal of Honor recipients retired Lt. Col. William Swenson and retired Command Sergeant Major Matthew Williams join.

Video shows infant being rescued from car trapped in Texas floodwaters
First responders rescued an infant from a car that became trapped in floodwaters in southern Texas on Saturday, video shows.

 

John McWhorter on controversy and reconstructing Fats Waller's "Early to Bed"
New York Times columnist, bestselling author, linguist and Columbia University professor John McWhorter doesn't shy away from controversy. He talks with Mo Rocca about his book, "Losing the Race: Self-Sabatoge in Black America," published in 2000, along with one of his latest projects, reconstructing the long-forgotten 1940s hit Broadway musical "Early to Bed" with music by jazz legend Fats Waller, and why he feels good about how people perceive him now.

Recipe: Lavender and lemon poppy seed cake from "Cake Picnic"
Elisa Sunga shares how to make lavender and lemon poppy seed cake in her cookbook, "Cake Picnic: Recipes for the Love of Cake & Friends."

Reefline: Bringing art to Miami's coastline
Argentinian-born art curator Ximena Caminos is the mastermind behind Miami's newest art installation, Reefline, an underwater sculpture park that doubles as an artificial coral reef about 300 yards from the Florida coast and 20 feet below the surface. Luke Burbank reports.

Celebrating most prestigious, and junkers, of automobile world
In California, the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance is widely considered the most prestigious car show in the world. But just a few miles away, the Concours d'Lemons celebrates the junkers of the automotive world.

Celebrating the most prestigious and the ugliest of the automotive world
In California, the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance is an invite-only event celebrating the most valuable collector cars in the world. And just a few miles away, Concours d'LeMons is a once-a-year celebration of the less desirable, less loved and less expensive automobiles. Lee Cowan heads to both events — one that celebrates the best in show, and the other only a worst in show.

World News
For Sunday, May 24, 2026 (links are updated continually)


5/24: Sunday Morning
Hosted by Lee Cowan. Featured: Concours d'LeMons, Iranian propaganda, Patti LaBelle.

Shark kills spearfisher in front of friends: "Terrifying thing to see"
A spearfisher was killed on the Great Barrier Reef on Sunday in Australia's second fatal shark attack in just over a week, police said.

Iran agrees in principle to dispose of highly-enriched uranium, official says
Negotiations are "in a very good place," a senior Trump official said, but, a deal to end the Iran war likely will not be signed this weekend.

Transcript: Lt. Col. William Swenson (Ret.) and Command Sergeant Major Matthew Williams (Ret.) on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," May 24, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with retired Lt. Col. William Swenson and retired Command Sergeant Major Matthew Williams (Ret.) that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on May 24, 2026.

Transcript: Dr. Deborah Birx on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," May 24, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Dr. Deborah Birx that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on May 24, 2026.

 

Transcript: Kevin Hassett on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," May 24, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Kevin Hassett, director of the White House National Economic Council, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on May 24, 2026.

Transcript: Sen. Chris Van Hollen on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," May 24, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Sen. Chris Van Hollen, Democrat of Maryland, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on May 24, 2026.

Transcript: Reps. Josh Gottheimer and Mike Lawler on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," May 24, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Reps. Josh Gottheimer, Democrat of New Jersey, and Mike Lawler, Republican of New York, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on May 24, 2026.

China launches spacecraft with astronaut set to remain in space for a year
China has launched the Shenzhou 23 spacecraft with three astronauts heading to its space station.

5/24: Face The Nation
This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," as President Trump says a peace deal with Iran has been "largely negotiated," Imtiaz Tyab reports from Tel Aviv and Sen. Chris Van Hollen discusses the possible deal. Plus, on this Memorial Day weekend, Medal of Honor recipients retired Lt. Col. William Swenson and retired Command Sergeant Major Matthew Williams join.

Sports
For Sunday, May 24, 2026 (links are updated continually)


Indy 500: Ed Carpenter Appears To Curse Out Takuma Sato After Day-Ending Crash
Ed Carpenter's day at the Indianapolis 500 came to an early end, and he certainly wasn't happy about it.

2026 NASCAR Odds: Denny Hamlin Favored At Coca-Cola 600, Tyler Reddick Second
Denny Hamlin is favored at the Coca-Cola 600 but could pole-sitter Tyler Reddick challenge for the win? Here are the latest odds.

F1 Canada Odds: Where to Bet on the Formula 1 This Weekend, Including DraftKings, FanDuel and BetMGM
F1 Canada Odds: Where to Bet on the Formula 1 This Weekend, Including DraftKings, FanDuel and BetMGM.

Katherine Legge Double Tracker: Veteran Racer's Indy 500 Ends Early In A Wreck
Tracking Katherine Legge's historic attempt at The Double, the Indy 500 and the Coca-Cola 600.

Indiana's Curt Cignetti Leads The Field As Indy 500 Honorary Pace Car Driver
Indiana football coach Curt Cignetti drove the honorary pace car ahead of the Indy 500 this year.

 

2025-26 NBA ECF, WCF MVP Odds: Brunson Favored; Wemby Chasing SGA
Which stars are favored to win the MVP award sandwiched between the regular season and Finals MVP?

2025-26 NBA Playoff Odds: Spreads, Lines for Conference Finals
The NBA playoffs are down to just four teams. Check out the odds for the conference finals.

2025-26 NBA Title Odds: Thunder Favored; Knicks Rise Ahead of Game 3
Check out the latest NBA title odds as the conference finals get deeper.

2026 Indy 500 Odds: Pole-sitter Alex Palou Favored, Pato O'Ward Second
Can Alex Palou make it two wins in a row at the Indy 500? Here are the odds for the "Greatest Spectacle in Racing."

Indy 500 Starting Grid: See The Lineup With Alex Palou On The Pole
The full starting lineup for the 2026 Indy 500 with Alex Palou on the pole.

Lifestyle
For Sunday, May 24, 2026 (links are updated continually)


Comb-Over No More: Why Men's Hair Transplants Are Flourishing
Via (often painful) surgical procedures costing up to $15,000, more men are using Covid-era downtime to “grow” new thatches.

Hudson Valley Weekend Trips: Where to Find the Region's Best New Restaurants, Hotels and Kombucha Sorbet
New York’s Hudson River Valley has been transformed by upstart boutiques, upcycling and handcrafted everything. These three weekend itineraries let you sample it all, from reimagined hotels to weirdly wonderful food.

Wines That Entertain as Well as Impress
At a time of year when people are looking for light wines, our wine columnist went out in search of the lighthearted. While these wines may have silly names, they’re no lightweights in terms of quality.

Humidifiers vs Dehumidifiers vs Purifiers: Which One Do I Actually Need?
Whether you’re prepping for wildfire season, trying to get your allergies under control or just looking for relief from dry skin, one of these devices can help.

Can Inflatable Outdoor Furniture Ever Be Chic?
Some design pros say today’s patio-ready bubble chairs and blow-up chaises are a fresh take on a pop classic. Others say they’re just too tween. We let them duke it out.

 


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